So, you think you like modern décor, or is it contemporary? You may think the two styles are synonymous, but they are quite different. If you are decorating your home, or if you’ve hired a decorator to do it for you, terminology matters! It’s important to know the correct words to describe the look you are going for! Here is how to tell the difference between modern and contemporary home décor styles. Modern design was developed in the early to mid-twentieth century. Highly influenced by Scandinavian and German Bauhaus Design, it created a distinct style focused on simple form and function. Then, Mid-Century Modern (3 comments)