{"id":2399,"date":"2018-01-16T17:38:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T17:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/?p=2399"},"modified":"2025-05-19T04:58:34","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T04:58:34","slug":"lighting-style-guide-contemporary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/lighting-style-guide-contemporary\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighting Style Guide: Contemporary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=hayden&amp;MfrID=KuzcoLighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contemporary Style Pendants &#8211; Hayden by Kuzco Lighting<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/products\/contemporary-modern-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contemporary style<\/a> is based on present trends. Because of this, contemporary is a fluid style that is always changing based on the current culture, trends, and innovations. This, of course, can make the style difficult to fully define but it also allows for a bit of rule breaking when using contemporary elements in interior decorating. The current contemporary style has very similar attributes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/lighting-style-guide-modern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern design,<\/a>\u00a0a style that is an unchanging reference to design in the mid 20th century. These similar attributes paired with the similar meanings of the names have led many to believe that the styles are interchangeable. However, while the simple forms and clean lines of modern design have influenced the current contemporary style, the overall style known as contemporary will continue to update and change.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"one_half \" style=\"\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Characteristics of Contemporary Lighting<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Currently, contemporary style lighting has a smooth profile created with simple lines and curves. The design is minimal with no ornamentation or noisy textures. The majority of contemporary lighting features grayscale tones, however, on occasion a pop of colors is included. A strong identifier of contemporary lighting are designs that utilize recent innovations. An example of this would be lights that<a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/products\/led-lighting?Style=ContemporaryorModern#productList\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> integrate strips of LED<\/a> creating a simple uninterrupted profile.\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half last \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/modern-32-inch-triple-ring-led-pendant-light-satin-nickel-finish\/636530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/callout-image-2.png\" alt=\"Modern 32-Inch Triple Ring LED Pendant Light Satin Nickel Finish\" width=\"561\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Product Examples\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/sonneman-way-of-light-abstract-panels-textured-white-led-sconce\/P1891171?q=p1891171&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P1891171_zoom.jpg\" alt=\"Sonneman a Way Of Light Abstract Panels Textured White LED Sconce\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/mid-century-modern-led-multi-light-pendant-black-cantina-sonneman-lighting\/P1912923?q=p1912923&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P1912923_zoom.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Modern LED Multi-Light Pendant Black Cantina by Sonneman Lighting\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/hoopla-black-gold-led-semi-flush-mount-et2-lighting\/P2027143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2027143zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/modern-black-led-pendant-sonneman-lighting\/P1912878\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P1912878zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth last \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/dolby-inch-matte-black-led-pendant-craftmade-lighting\/P2051444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2051444zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/modern-mini-pendant-black-koma-sonneman-lighting\/P1748059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P1748059zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/astro-black-pendant-matteo-lighting\/P2273620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2273620zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/zin-chrome-led-mini-pendant-light-elan-lighting\/P1926386?q=p1926386&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P1926386_zoom.jpg\" alt=\"Zin Chrome LED Mini-Pendant Light by Elan Lighting\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/modern-white-led-pendant-frosted-shade-3000k-3221lm-kuzco-lighting\/P2254877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/P2254877zoom-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_fifth last \" style=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/item\/kuzco-lighting-flat-black-led-sconce\/619744?q=619744&amp;newSearch=n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/619744_zoom.jpg\" alt=\"Kuzco Lighting Flat Black W\/gold LED Sconce\" width=\"238\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a> <\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clear\"\/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Style Inspiration\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=elixir&amp;MfrID=KuzcoLighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7813 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/contemporary_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third \" style=\"\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=cerchio&amp;MfrID=KuzcoLighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7811 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/fliptheswitch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/01\/contemporary_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"700\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third last \" style=\"\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationlighting.com\/search?q=astrid&amp;MfrID=AloraLighting\" 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