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Traditional lighting has reigned supreme for decades but it's only been more recently that designers have looked outside the lightbox and reinvented a myriad of lighting fixtures - today there's no shortage of contemporary lighting to choose from. Created like works of art and used as task as well as accent lighting, here are eight modish fixtures that demonstrate the wide range of stylish possibilities.

A  new branch of art and designing has stemmed out from modernism and that is contemporary art. Contemporary art, unlike modernism, deals more with the present trend and style rather than of the 90's. Although used interchangeably, this mode of designing is more edgy, bold, and flexible than modern design. A contemporary living room may have the same feel as to that of a modern living room but its furniture has more asymmetrical features in contrast to a stick-to-basic modern living room furniture. We don't have to be partisans though and a mix of these elegant designs don't negate each other out since they are more or less from the same era of designing.

Gaurang Jawle & Associates crafts two #Mumbai homes with contemporary interiors ingrained with timeless appeal. Check them out here

In this contemporary Ahmedabad home, Prashant Parmar Architect curates an inside-outside dialogue despite the verticality of the home, ably complemented by the terracotta screen on the façade that sustains a varying play of light throughout the day. Thus, establishing the thoughtful blend of timeless elegance and contemporary minimalism - a reflection that lavish homes don't depend on large plots, but clever space planning, to transform into open, well lit, and well-ventilated spaces.

In the fast-paced environment of urban living, a well-designed home acts as a peaceful retreat for the family. Interior Designer Ketan Sheth of Goldmine Project Consultants endorses this premise with a contemporary but cosy home in Surat…

Studio Taliesyn designs a contemporary home caressed by natural light and optimised ventilation in South Bengaluru, where large openings seamlessly effect a natural interaction between the open plan interiors and the verdant views of the surrounds.

Z-Design Studio reimagines a builder- existing framework into a soulful, contemporary minimalist haven-rooted in tradition yet crafted for modern living. Faced with an incomplete home where the civil shell and many materials were already finalised, the design approach begins not with reinvention but with careful reinterpretation, adopting a "part to whole" philosophy, developing each design moment before weaving them into a coherent spatial narrative.

HS Desiigns crafts out a contemporary home in central suburban Mumbai, astutely playing to the spatiality of the large home as much as to the individual tastes of the homeowners…

Using an earthy palette and contemporary aesthetic to cocoon a precious collection of art and antiques, ZZ Architects designs a high-end apartment in Mumbai…

The KariGhars anoint a large home in #Bengaluru with a mix of contemporary sophistication, yet keeping it quiet, idyllic and in many ways a luxurious retreat. Check out the story here…

Studio Ardete designs a palatial home in Haryana, where a contemporary approach redefines the traditional courtyard typology.

Sunali Goenka Design crafts a #state-of-the-art, #tech-friendly #contemporary #home for a philanthropist in #Mumbai. Check out how the home leverages #natural material to refreshing advantage…

People often feel like it's a big deal to have a stylish and contemporary lounge. Lounge is the sitting area of the home,

I absolutely love the design of this apartment. It's fresh and contemporary, and has a very understated feminine and luxurious style. The artwork in every room is beautiful - the kind I would love to have in my own apartment.

@kns-architects designs a luxurious penthouse in Mumbai, merging the sensibilities of a timeless interior with a contemporary lifestyle. Check out the story here… https://goo.gl/bKWje3

Contemporary minimalism finds its home in the world of hospitality to create the stylish and inviting Blanche by the Bay - Saravi Resort designed by Architecture Interspace. Dictated by clean lines, open spaces, and a restrained colour palette, this 25-room luxury villa resort is situated near Auroville, Pondicherry, seamlessly blending with its tropical surroundings.

This Noida residence demonstrates how spatial flexibility, and subtle detailing can elevate contemporary residential design. With rotatable partitions, layered materiality, and programmatic clarity, the home balances communal engagement with individual retreat. Designed by The Concreate Story for a young couple who value purposeful living, County 107 rethinks the possibilities of domestic space through fluid planning, responsive zoning, and refined restraint.

Architects Badrinath and Prerna Kaleru of Studio Ardete design a contemporary row house in Haryana sensitively retaining the classicism of yore...

This house remodelling by Design Inc. expresses artisanal traditions in a contemporary manner, celebrating the legacy of Rajasthani craftsmanship… Check it out here…

In this modern world where the technology emerges on daily basis, home design ideas also get changed day after day. Gone are the days when people prefer to implement old vintage designs for their home decoration, today modern contemporary designs are the most sought after styles that folks always prefer to adopt for their interior décor.