Contemporary
Contemporary house design is rooted in the moment and is an ever-changing term. It is used to define what is trendy and in style now. Usually a ‘less-is-more’ approach, with a strong emphasis on line and form, is taken and is often designed to incorporate the surrounding landscape into their overall minimalist look. Often large / tall panes of glass, has a lack of embellishments, and have unusual mixtures of wall materials–stone, brick, and wood, for instance. Contemporary houses are designed with abundant open space and natural light in mind, which makes them feel airy and expansive. Because there isn’t any clutter, every element counts.
You’ll often hear the terms “contemporary” and “modern” tossed about interchangeably, but they’re not really the same style. Modern refers to a specific design movement that arose in the early 20th century and follows stricter guidelines; contemporary, by definition, is more fluid and tolerates a bit of ‘rule-breaking’.