Unlike country style interiors where accessories and accents are layered to produce a charmingly cluttered effect, modern style is built on minimalism.

Often the bedroom is a retreat, and it can be a romantic, relaxing room if properly decorated. Lighting is important for the mood of a room. It can greatly enhance a room, but the wrong type of lighting can ruin the mood.

Decorating an apartment has a whole set of challenges: The space is typically small and the walls are almost always white.