The Modern Classic style is a combination of contemporary and classical design elements that have been creatively enmeshed into a single space. Since there are a lot of contrasting themes in both these styles individually, you need to be careful about combining them as one. Here’s how you can incorporate the Modern Classic theme in your interior designs.
1. Neo-traditional walls
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When you’re working on a fusion interior design theme like Modern Classic, you need to think outside the box to get a truly unique aesthetic. The subtle, understated wall-beading on the media accent wall of this living room is a great example of how you can merge the modern aspect with simple classical detailing without veering completely offtrack.
2. Mismatched furniture
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The modern classic style always calls for some mismatched furniture choices if you want to have the full impact of both its counterparts. So if you’re furnishing an open floor plan, then you can go for modern style sofa sets in the living room area while opting for some classical style chairs and table in the dining nook. The visual contrast would be a great way to bring the best of both the aesthetics to your ambiance.
3. Focus on the floor
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Creating contrast with your floor finishes is a great way to artfully emphasize the modern and classical parts of your Modern Classic theme. The best way to do so is by using modern floor finishes and then topping them off with vintage-classical style area rugs for the best dual effect. This way, you’ll have a classy floor finish that offsets the vintage rugs, which you can always retire for maintenance once in a while.
4. Cornices and wainscot
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You always need to go for some classically inspired design elements to complement the modern material selection. So whether it’s the egg-and-dart, cornices, or wainscot-inspired wardrobe doors, you can opt for anything and everything to emulate a classically timeless look in your interior designs.
5. Light sconces
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Light fixtures are an integral part of the Modern Classic style – especially when you’re aiming towards authenticity. You can choose sconce style wall lights for the best effect, and when it comes to chandeliers, try to be as unique with your selecting as possible. You can either go for crystal drop chandeliers or vintage band-lights as well.
