Many different materials are mingled to give a. The best modern interior design has always complemented the architecture, and this is still true. The advantages of technical innovations, new materials, and good modern design have brought about an eclectic approach to furnishing that has helped to bridge the past and present. This does not mean, however, that they are understated. Classic modern furniture is at home in these uncompromising spaces, where any piece of contemporary furniture takes on the quality of sculpture. Outsize, extremely tall windows or walls made entirely of glass give the interiors such a sense of oneness with the world at large that furnishings almost seem superfluous and are often kept to a minimum. Luxury is perhaps a substitute for great architectural flair in modern apartment decoration. The use of contemporary furniture as part of interior design is still rooted in traditional styles, although today's housing, including apartments and condominiums, provides contemporary, if not strongly modern, backgrounds.

In much modern housing, there is an important marriage between the interior spaces, which can be lofty, and the outdoor views.