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How to decorate in a contemporary style
Fill your space with neutral colors.
Warmer neutrals like tan and cream are more common than stark white, and light to medium shades tend to be more dominant than dark. Dark brown, gray, and black are often used as secondary colors, however.

Available choices: --Introduce a few brighter colors, but not in a jarring way. Instead of throwing a fiery red rug into a black-and-white room, weave color into the space a little more naturally.; --Neutral shades, like green, should also be avoided unless your abstract palette favors those. Rich tans can show off in nearly any room.; --These darker shades tend to be more comfortable. They look a lot like traditional wall colors, but are superior to pastels as well.; --Refined neutrals are also often used as secondary color shades. For instance, dark gray and cream shades can make a large room feel confined.;
Introduce a few brighter colors, but not in a jarring way. Instead of throwing a fiery red rug into a black-and-white room, weave color into the space a little more naturally.