Contemporary Lighting

Contemporary lighting and modern lighting often come across as the same thing, but they definitely are not. Modern lighting is any style of lighting that evolved with the radical changes in visual art around the post-modern art revolution. You can still find some amazing, modern lighting from the late 50s onwards in beautiful homes all around the world. Some designers describe modern lighting as everything that has been and contemporary lighting as anything that is now. What also makes contemporary lighting different is that it is forward-thinking and elegant.

It is also in the now and clear thinking about the future ahead of us. Contemporary lighting takes more than just the aesthetics into consideration. We look at some beautiful, functional designs and how they can make your home more valuable.

Eco Friendly

When it comes to eco-friendly lighting, it always starts with an eco-friendly light bulb. We are just happy that sustainable does not mean ugly anymore. More and more designers are designing lighting that incorporates enviro-friendly bulbs that are then used in contemporary designs. Contemporary lighting must be functional or it simply does not serve its purpose.

Functionality

Functional lighting is so much more than just style. The goal here is to include style and function. The balance of the two is what truly makes a design contemporary. A design that can make life easier and a design that can do some thinking for you is always welcomed. A light that comes on when you approach it is a great example of functional lighting, that saves energy and looks pretty cool too.

Saving energy is one of the most important factors when it comes to contemporary lighting design. Creating something beautiful should assist us in our everyday lives and not just be a static component in our homes.

The Look

Contemporary light designs are known to have clean, architectural lines. This type of lighting is minimalist in design. It also enjoys the use of metals and glass and almost always a combination of the two. They tend to work well in open-plan spaces. They also draw attention as a sculpture-like piece for your home. Monochromatic colours are also usually the order of the day.

The designs are created to stand out. Some also have metallic finishes with curvy, bold lines. How the design is fitted will also add to the contemporary look. For example, some designers go for fittings mounted to parallel wires to go with an industrial feel.

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