Furniture design has evolved from ornate, heavier furnishings to simpler and lighter pieces in the last century. While more traditional furniture relied on dark woods, expensive fabrics, and upholstery, modern furniture design embraces cleaner lines, more economical construction methods, and flexible materials.
However, just because modern furniture has become lighter and more versatile doesn’t mean you have to compromise on style, durability, quality, or luxury.
Using BDI furniture designs as examples, here are a few suggestions on achieving a truly modern living space.