Home decor is an integral part of making a home feel like a place that suits you or your family. It brings the space to life, makes it connect to the people that live there. It could be as simple as a potted plant in the corner, a blinds on a window or putting a few paintings and samples of art around the room.

One of the best ways to change the feel or space of a home, however, lies in the furniture.

Modern furniture, furniture made or designed from the 19th century to today, can come in many forms. Some are simple, doing exactly what you want with no flourishes, and others are intricate pieces of art with engravings and mosaics carved into them that draw the attention of everyone that sees it. More of a masterful piece of art than a place to rest your feet.

Many people must realize how important furniture is to the home environment, as the furniture market in the United States amounts for a massive $63billion of revenue every year. And even though sales slowed after the housing market crash in 2008, they have begun to increase again since 2012.

That’s a lot of chairs, tables, couches, and beds.

There are a lot of options when it comes to furniture, too. There’s inexpensive modern furniture, luxury contemporary furniture (contemporary is just another word for modern in this case), and much more. Modern furniture stores don’t usually offer to create custom modern furniture designs, but the option can be available in some locations. If you’re looking to check out good furniture options, it’s highly recommended you go to a specialty furniture store, instead of a large, more generic, retailer.

Specialty stores will have a greater variety of options to chose from, or the ability to obtain things you otherwise couldn’t unless you ordered online. You may pay a little more, but the quality will be significantly better. Stores that specialize in modern furniture will be able to tell you what makers are the best, or even customize options for you (if they have the service). Making your home stand out is never a bad thing, and a custom piece could very well do that!

So if you’re looking for a way to spice up your home, consider getting some new, modern, furniture.