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Medina Ohio
5001 Grande Shops Ave.
Medina, OH 44256

We're just a short drive from Akron, Canton, Cleveland and most anywhere in Northeast Ohio. Directions



Phone: 800.465.1905

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10-8
Saturday: 10-6
Sunday: Closed

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Contemporary Furniture: Choosing the Right Styles for Your Home

There are several periods of furniture to choose from. Contemporary furniture is the furniture of the current time period. Some people confuse contemporary furniture style with modern furniture; however, the latter tends to be more Spartan in design, with more exposed metal and colder, more industrial lines while contemporary furniture can encompass any number of style types from today’s designers and furniture makers.

Contemporary Furniture for the Bedroom

The typical bedroom suite is comprised of a bed, a dresser, typically with a mirror and possibly an additional chest of drawers. In addition, some bedroom sets can have nightstands or bedside tables as well. Metal bedroom furniture can look metallic, almost gothic in appearance while wooden furniture can have a warmer appearance. It is important that you only buy the items that you need for your bedroom, even if it means not buying the set that you really like.

Styles that were very popular in the past are often updated and reintroduced as contemporary once again. The difference between an original style and a contemporary style may be simpler lines and upgraded materials.

Contemporary Furniture for the Living Room

In some homes, the furniture that is in the living room can set the tone for the entire area. While some furniture, especially from certain periods can be fussy and take all the fun out of the room, contemporary furniture may be a little more relaxed and allow for actual living in the living room. If you are looking for furniture that will allow children and spouses to actually be comfortable, then there are a few things to keep in mind for the items that will be in that room, things like stain resistant fabric and wall mounted lamps rather than those that are meant to sit on tables.

Contemporary Furniture for the Dining Room

In the past, almost all homes had multiple rooms that were often rarely used. They had a dining room where only special occasion meals were served and living rooms that were only used for company. The families ate the majority of their meals in the kitchen and the family stayed in the family room or other, less formal areas. If you do have a dining room, finding contemporary furniture can be as simple as choosing the right table and chair set. Not everyone has the room for a hutch, sideboard and other similar types of pieces but if you do, you can find pieces that go well with one another. You don’t have to buy a matched set to have an attractive looking room. Only buy the items that you need and have the room for or you will have serious problems.

Finding contemporary furniture is simple at Maibach’s Home Furnishing where the large showroom and high end furniture styles can make your furniture shopping experience pleasant and effective. You can find furniture for virtually any room in your home in the right style and colors.