For those who consider themselves unconventional and often fluid in their taste and style, the dynamism of a contemporary home is what speaks to them the most. With an aesthetic that pushes the boundaries of what’s new, contemporary homes often blur the lines between trendy and classic. By its nature, contemporary homes are defined by the architecture and design of the moment while blending themselves seamlessly with other signature design elements.

This fundamental idea is what makes contemporary art the perfect pièce de résistance to any contemporary home. Combining the broad dimensions of traditional art forms to reflect the cultural nuances and spirit of the 21st century, contemporary art can be an interesting addition to your interiors.

The basics of Contemporary on Contemporary

Polymath and 1st Baron Avebury, Sir John Lubbock once said, ‘As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life’ and that’s exactly what you get when you add contemporary art in any form to your home.  Art has always had the distinctive nature of being able to pull you into the world of its creator, but what it also has is the wonderful ability to express the personality of its admirer or collector.

And for anyone pulling together a contemporary home, the open spaces, clean lines, and classic hues of that interior style are the perfect blank canvas to zhuzhwith personality through the multitude of contemporary art forms available.

With the wide-ranging variety of contemporary art, you can pretty much express yourself and bring your home to life with any form – be it sculpture, canvas, or print. So with that in mind let’s explore the signature contemporary home design elements and the different contemporary artworks that can complement them well.

Natural and sustainable

Given the focus on sustainable design and eco-friendly interior spaces, natural and upcycled are essential to today’s contemporary home. Whether it’s creating spaces that strategically use natural lighting or retaining strong lines with distinct architectural details like an exposed brick wall or piping, eco-conscious design is characteristic of this interior style.

For spaces like these, there are a plethora of options of upcycled art that encompass a wide range of textures and materials. Sculptures or mixed media montages made out of recycled materials like metal or glass can be interesting conversational pieces that can dramatize a space.

Neutral to Pop

The dominant colour palette in a contemporary home more often than not is commanded by blacks, whites, and neutrals, the job of bringing in ‘the colour’ here is left to the accents and finishings.

Contemporary styles like pop art or abstract compositions that use bright, bold palettes are a great way to liven up the home, with the neutral-toned walls presenting as the perfect backdrop. Mosaics too are a great way to introduce colour into any space, place them at eye level in a frame that’s metal or wood and you have magazine-worthy interiors that serve as an extension to your own style.

Uncluttered but well balanced

Finally, what must be considered at all times while picking art for a contemporary home is the core ethos of this style, which is – less is more. It’s about executing a style well without overdoing it. In fact, given the multitude of artistic mediums available in this style, you can have a variety of different pieces placed all over your home. But it’s important to try and not overwhelm a space with too much and be very deliberate in the placement of each work, experimenting with different eye levels.

Introducing a standalone sculpture as a statement on a bare wall with light sources that draw attention to the piece is a great utilization of space, alternatively taking a statement wall and creating a gallery of photographs specifically black and white motifs is a great way to add depth.

Picking art for your home is an incredibly personal experience; it’s a reflection of your taste and can sometimes be the definitive moment that ties in the space you call home. Therefore, it’s important to take your time, do your research, and not get overwhelmed or carried away.