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Modern VS Contemporary

By Judi Desiderio, Friday, April 11, 2014
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Do you know the difference?
There’s a significant shift in buyer interest, to modern homes today.
Many buyers are being so specific to add “Not contemporary I want, MODERN – ultra modern”
So, here at Town & Country we canvased our seasoned brokers to see – what is behind this movement to modern and what IS the difference between modern and contemporary?
What do buyers really want?
The answers were consistent. There is a definite trend toward modern!
The modern buyer wants NEW, IMMACULATE WITH TRENDY FEATURES…

This ULTRA MODERN beauty in Sagaponack South with glassed in wine rack right in the dining room, and the massage room off the gym and theater. The outside living room tops it off like homemade whipped cream! IN#15151

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The second category of contemporary –
or as some describe it – STARK CONTEMPORARY, is a clean, lots of glass, minimalistic trim
package all white, white, white.
Here is an oceanfront contemporary T&C recently sold in Amagansett. IN#41273

The third category, which I call “BLENDED,” is a very unique combination of traditional exterior
– architecturally – with a modern interior. This look seemed to have evolved over the past few
years as modernists started having their way.

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See below the new construction just outside East Hampton Village. A classic cedar shingled exterior
with true traditional lines, yet from the moment you enter, it’s clear there’s nothing common about
this house. What’s really unique about this home of blended styles, is that, everyone loves it!
Whether you favor traditionals or modern contemporaries (yes I took the liberty to combine the
two). You can’t help but love this, when it’s done correctly, and this one is done perfectly! IN#29266

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Let’s open dialogue on this topic on SOCIAL MEDIA. Post photos of your favorite in each category and show what you respond to. We look forward to sharing! www.facebook.com/1TownandCountry

Judi A. Desiderio, Chief Executive Officer
jd(at)1TownandCountry(dotted)com
631.324.8080