Modern homes aren’t just for bachelors y’know!  I’ve got this idea in my head that all single men have a home full of contemporary, minimalist furniture whilst families go for a more shabby chic homely look, packed full of bits and bobs here, there and everywhere.

Well the reality is that modern home accessories are becoming more and more popular and more of us are mixing and matching colours, prints and textures whilst still striving to maintain that minimalist feel.  What do you think of the rooms below, do they work in the real world?

The different colours and textures in this room are exciting and interesting without being garish

Who said these trendy curved chairs must be refined to the kitchen?

Is the blue just a shade too much?

The living room above doesn’t look particularly comfortable to me… what do you guys think?  I see the lounge as a place to relax and well, lounge about basically, with big squishy chairs and fluffy cushions.  The furniture above looks to harsh somehow.

I love this room above, although it reminds me a little of a seating area in an art gallery.  Arty, relaxed, inviting and contemporary.

Images via House To Home

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Wayne Nathan from Memphis and Carol Egan from Dublin are two talented New york interior designers who together make up NathanEgan.  The company was launched in 2000, inspiring ‘uptown clients with downtown ideas’ (according to W Magazine).

Their interior design style consists of a refined, eclectic mix of contemporary and classic furnishings.  I love the elegance and sophistication of the finished looks…

Simple but effective- this layout is ideal for the hallway or to fill a corner.

Not quite the sophisticated look but this dreamy wallpaper transports me to lands far away!

I’ve always had a soft spot for floor-to-ceiling wardrobes… just stunning!

Natural light creates the illusion of space.  This ceiling window is fabulous

Open plan rooms are so very modern and very now.  Of course, the sheer size of this home adds to the feeling of luxury and extravagance.  I’m not too sure if I would want an open kitchen though… what about the cooking smells seeping through the house?!

Less is definitely more in this room.  Keeping colours simple and neutral give a light and airy feel- a natual look similar to New England style.

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 I found this delightful modern NY apartment on the House Beautiful website, isn’t it gorgeous?  The decor just oozes luxury.

The colour palette has been kept neutral and the furniture is simple with clean lines.  Character has been added with carefully selected home accessoriesand the use of fresh flowers.  I like how the dining and lounge seating has been mixed and so doesn’t match- this suggests that the layout is not too serious and rigid and that the ambience is nice and homely.  You can have a beautiful, clean home without being to regimental!

Grey and orange- my favourite colours! 

I just love this bathroom!  It’s very modern yet the tiles and accessories make it more personal and inviting.  Modern can often mean characterless but this bathroom is far from that.

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It’s easy to see why Katie favours her home country so much, with its sunny climes, stunning beaches and pretty coastal towns.  The lifestyle is calm, relaxed and easy-going….

Perivolas is a great representation of this relaxed lifestyle.  A restored group of 300 year-old caves once the homes, wineries and stables of fishermen and farmers, Perivolas is now a complex of 17 private houses.

The archways and alcoves are home to minimalist furniture.  The gentle curvicture of the structure, along with the thick white stone walls and gentle colour pallett make the perfect setting for a peaceful retreat.

With thanks to Mr and Mrs Smith Hotels

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