contemporary furniture

Indians are becoming increasingly fashion conscious, not only when it comes to clothes and accessories, but also in terms of their furniture and interior decoration. It is no wonder then that India has recently become a hub for furniture imports from all the parts of the world. Some of the best international brands such as Gautier, Durian, Ramboo Canes etc. have recently put up a very strong presence in the prominent Indian cities. And when it comes to Contemporary Furniture, even the homegrown Indian brands are putting up a strong growth and competition to the international players. Some of the strong Indian contenders in the contemporary furniture segment are Style Spa, Faber, Zuari etc. And it is not only the home furniture, but also the office furniture that has gained the importance in the recent growth markets. Godrej and Boyce is the biggest Indian player catering to the contemporary furniture needs of the office segment.

And in spite of the fashion consciousness, the need to of most of the Indians is to decorate the apartment or home on a budget. Under such circumstances, it is not possible to get rid of all the existing furniture and start over. Therefore, there are ways to bring in contemporary furniture and find bargains on quality furnishings that will bring years of beauty and style to your home.

There are consignment stores coming up all over in India. These are a great place to sell your old things and find new ones. In most of these stores, the items are one-of-a-kind so shop often and be ready to buy when you see just the right piece.

There are many clearance sales that are carried out by many major furniture chains and stores. It is at these places that the tags are marked with dates and prices are reduced every 30 or 60 days. Most of the furniture stores also have a corner or back room where they keep scratched and dented items available for sale at big discounts. And the best thing about contemporary furniture is that you mix and match styles.

Broadly speaking, there are five major styles:
-Casual style consists of overstuffed sofas, earthy colors, oak, pine, and ash and maple woods.
-Contemporary style consists of bold colors, sharp lines, metal and glass
-Country style consists of soft cushions, floral prints, distressed and painted wood
-Traditional style consists of antiques and antique styles, wingback chairs, damask and chintz, cherry and mahogany woods
-Eclectic style consists of ethnic or artisan pieces, a mix of compatible styles and periods, highly individual.

Author D.S.Pai. copyright data 2005 Indianchild.com