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Contemporary

Contemporary takes a deep breath and relaxes, settling into the groove that is the moment. It can be the sleek shape of a side table and the sofa you happily sink into.

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Contemporary

Does anyone know what "contemporary" really means? It can be a bit of a conundrum, but it frees you up to be…you. Contemporary is current and constantly evolving. Today’s definition might be clean lines and smooth surfaces, but tomorrow’s might be different.

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Contemporary Vs. Modern

"Contemporary design evokes the essence of the moment. While it can take inspiration from heritage Modern styles such as Scandinavian, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco, the aesthetic continually pushes boundaries and defies tradition. Modern design, on the contrary, refers specifically to the design aesthetics of a past era between the 1920s through the 1970s." - Mollie Hambro, Associate, Trend and Design

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Gala 55.75 Inch 12 Light Chandelier in Champagne Bronze with White on a white background

Gala Chandelier

52533CPZWH (Champagne Bronze | White)

55.75" DIA x 16" HMulti-Tier12-Light

$1564.99^*

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Petal 31 Inch 5 Light Chandelier in Champagne Bronze with Black or White on a white background

Petal 31 Inch 5 Light Chandelier in Champagne Bronze with White on a white background

Petal Chandelier

52572CPZ (Champagne Bronze | White | Black)

31" DIA x 16" H1-Tier5-Light

$1124.99^*

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Tibbi 5.5 Inch 1 Light LED Flush Mount with Satin Etched Cased Opal Glass in Black on a white background

Close up view of the Tibbi 5.5 Inch 1 Light LED Flush Mount with Satin Etched Cased Opal Glass in Black on a white background

Tibbi Ceiling Light

52600BK (Black)

5.5" DIA x 4.75" HFlush Mount1-Light

$149.99^*

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Sago 40 Inch 3 Light Semi Flush with Clear Acrylic with Inside Satin Etch in White and Champagne Bronze on a white background

Close up view of the Sago 40" Semi Flush in White and Bronze on a white background

Sago Ceiling Light

52604WHCPZ (White | Champagne Bronze)

40" DIA x 10.75" HSemi-Flush Mount3-Light

$1174.99^*

Sisu 9 Inch 1 Light Semi Flush in Champagne Bronze on a white background

Sisu Ceiling Light

52598CPZ (Champagne Bronze)

5" DIA x 9" HSemi-Flush Mount1-Light

$119.99^*

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Darski 27' LED Pendant Matte Black on a white background

Darski Pendant

84310MBK (Matte Black)

1" W x 27.23" H x 17.25" LPendant1-Light

$434.99^*

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Caputo 19" LED Semi Flush Matte Black on a white background

Close up of Caputo 19" LED Semi Flush Matte Black on a white background

Caputo Ceiling Light

84321MBK (Matte Black)

17.01" DIA x 10.5" HSemi-Flush Mount2-Light

$729.99^*

Baland 22" Chandelier Black and Nickel on a white background

Baland Chandelier

52417BKLED (Black)

22" DIA x 20" H1-Tier6-Light

$699.99^*

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Finnick™ 20" Wall Sconce Champagne Gold on a white background

Front view of the Finnick™ 20" Wall Sconce Champagne Gold on a white background

Finnick Wall Sconce

52339CG (Champagne Gold)

8.75" W x 20" HWall Sconces1-Light

$279.99^*

Close up view of the Arabella LED 6 Light Chandelier Gold on a white background

Arabella LED 6 Light Chandelier Gold on a white background

Arabella Chandelier

84066CG (Champagne Gold)

26.5" DIA x 5.75" H1-Tier12-Light

$1129.99^*

Close up view of the Sylvia 4 Light Rail Light Brass on a white background

Sylvia Ceiling Light

52129BNB (Brushed Natural Brass)

4.75" W x 9.5" H x 30" LRail4-Light

$279.99^*

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The Jestin 38" LED Linear Chandelier White on a white background

Jestin 38" LED Linear Pendant White on a white background

Jestin Chandelier

84322WH (White)

38.15" W x 9.25" H x 5.62" LLinear3-Light

$989.99^*

Soho 11 Light Pendant Cluster Black on a white background

Soho Pendant

84099 (Black)

5" W x 18" H x 36" LCluster33-Light

$2479.99^*

Key Contemporary Characteristics

Minimal Accessories

You won’t find a lot of excess here. Contemporary is all about the minimum making a maximum statement. Well-chosen and well-placed accessories allow sophistication to shine.

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Lots of Light

Contemporary looks love layered lighting and the more natural light the better. Big and beautiful plants can be a nice accent, as can accent lighting. Downlights and rail lights can help you showcase photography and art.

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Mix of Textures and Materials

Focus on materiality - in both decorative accents and accessories. Natural materials such as warm woods, rattan, marble accents, and organic linens are continuing to trend.

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Neutrals with a Splash of Color

Taupe. Cream. Bright white. Let neutrals be the star, and bring in splashes of bright color in a pillow, a piece of art, or maybe even a blooming plant – who doesn’t love a flower?

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Modern kitchen at night with two Viho pendant lights hanging above a kitchen island

The Art of Lighting

The perfect light can elevate a space and set a mood. It can serve as an art form with geometric shapes, curves and distinctive finishes. élan offers all this and more.

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