Contemporary features include dramatic lighting that also places the light where it is needed most. A contemporary home offers a smooth flow from the interior to the exterior of the home. Intelligent landscaping softens and complements the bold lines and geometric shapes of a contemporary house.
Era The term modern house is most commonly applied to the period 1932 - 2010. This only applies to houses constructed according to the principles of modern architecture as most houses constructed in this period can be considered traditional, vernacular or even postmodern. The term contemporary is most commonly applied to more recent houses.
1. Open floor plans Modern house designs are big on open floor plans. Open floor plans emphasise sprawling space with minimal use of walls to enclose sections of the house.