Decor done right: Bring home damask, sheer fabrics; don't ignore the doormat
Wall art is an extremely important element in any room that enhances the space and adds character.
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By Abhinav Mahajan
Monsoon is the best season to decorate your home with the breeze of bright colours. Modern elements like geometric half-cut engineered designs, bright damask infusions with textures help brighten up any space. Opt for shades of grey for the wall paint for a soft look that can be complemented with colourful upholstery and embellished cushions. Hues of coral, aqua, turquoise & pinks can make your living room looks chic.
For small rooms, it's preferable to blend colours with whites for a spacious feel. Use light-weight furniture, and delicate décor so as to not overpower the room or dominate the space.
Home Décor Hacks: How To Make The Most Of Your Small Space
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If you are living in a small home or are planning to shift to a studio apartment, make the most out of the space by choosing the right colour schemes, décor and furniture.
Surabhi Mittal, founder, RevivedbySurabhi, and Purba Kalita, co-founder, SaleBhai.com, have some easy hacks to keep clutter at bay while jazzing up your house.
If you are living in a small home or are planning to shift to a studio apartment, make the most out of the space by choosing the right colour schemes, décor and furniture.
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It can be anywhere - the living room, the bedroom, or even the terrace balcony.
Just choose a bright corner of any part of the house. Add a colourful cotton rug, throw some pillows, a lamp (go for something unique, such as marble), a handful of tabletops, and a bright painting on the wall to tie it all together.
It can be anywhere - the living room, the bedroom, or even the terrace balcony.
Just choose a bright corner of any part of the house. Add a colourful cotton rug, throw some pillows, a lamp (go for s..
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While choosing furniture, go for multi-functional ones. That's the best you can do to make the most of your small space.
For instance, look for a storage ottoman that can be replaced as a coffee table or opt for a foldable dining table.
Do not pick bulky furniture that may make your rooms look cramped and cluttered.
Choose furnishings of the right size and the ones that lighten up the space.
While choosing furniture, go for multi-functional ones. That's the best you can do to make the most of your small space.
For instance, look for a storage ottoman that can be replaced as a coffee tab..
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When it comes to home décor, it makes sense to start from the bottom. Stark, bare floorings can be given a new life with the perfect carpet.
Depending on your taste -- the flamboyant Rajasthani, the eclectic Indo-Tibetan, or the luxurious silk -- there are varieties of coverings to choose from.
When it comes to home décor, it makes sense to start from the bottom. Stark, bare floorings can be given a new life with the perfect carpet.
Depending on your taste -- the flamboyant Rajasthani, the..
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Are you too keen to adorn those empty walls of your room with paintings or other personalised designs? Well, the idea should be to create an illusion of something bigger in a small area.
You can choose a piece of art that also creates a division to your apartment or for a particular corner or a wall.
Instead of hanging three to four small frames on a wall, exaggerate the photo prints to give more depth to your wall.
Are you too keen to adorn those empty walls of your room with paintings or other personalised designs? Well, the idea should be to create an illusion of something bigger in a small area.
You can cho..
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In a small apartment, visible storages such as cabinets, baskets and boxes may make your space look cluttered. The ideal solution would be to opt for hidden storages.
The key is making use of all the empty spaces such as the crawl space underneath the stairs, empty space under the bed or even the gaps beneath the floor boards.
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In a small apartment, visible storages such as cabinets, baskets and boxes may make your space look cluttered. The ideal solution would be to opt for hidden storages.
The key is making use of all th..
A neutral palette is great for a sophisticated vibe, and a great option for rooms of any size.
For bigger rooms, traditional ideas like solid-textured upholstery with bold colours and embellished cushions in geometric, damask patterns, are an excellent pick. The classic black & white combination is an ever-lasting concept and works well in any season. This colour scheme is bold yet can be suitable for any kind of room. You can also mix and match with lace, pompoms, and tassels in the furnishings to make the ambience more interesting.
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Curtains also play a major role in the décor of any space. Go for light-weight sheer curtains if you want a delicate yet sophisticated look, or opt for textured drapes for a regal look.
For panelling, avoid using the heavy drapes, and go for sheer fabrics with lace or trims that allow natural lights to pass through.
Wall art is an extremely important element in any room that enhances the space and adds character. Mix together wall art in different sizes to create the nice composition on a wall.
A small, but significant element in the decor of a room is the doormat. Get creative in your choice of a mat, just keeping in mind to pick something that will complement the interiors.
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Other themes to explore include tribal, geometric, floral, ethnic, urban looks, and contemporary styles. Make sure your personality is reflected in the space, while you concentrate on making your home more elegant & beautiful.
Colours, Lanterns, Florals: Summer Decor Done Right
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Colour can make a world of difference to the tone and mood of your room. Whether you want to opt for airy, light shades or go for bold pops in corners, a room gets a whole new life with just the addition of some colour.
So this summer make your home stand out with your favourite colour palette.
And we got Chanda Narang, CEO, Frazer and Haws, to list some summer essentials that will give a vibrant touch to your pad.
Colour can make a world of difference to the tone and mood of your room. Whether you want to opt for airy, light shades or go for bold pops in corners, a room gets a whole new life with just the addi..
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Billowing sheer curtains that allow some natural light, yet block the heat are perfect for the summer months.
You can also use sheer curtains around an outdoor bar for still summer nights.
Billowing sheer curtains that allow some natural light, yet block the heat are perfect for the summer months.You can also use sheer curtains around an outdoor bar for still summer nights.
Summer nights are for romance, and candle lights with fragrant oils are a must.
Add soft ambient lighting to add romance to any space. Wrap delicate strings of mini lights around a scrollwork headboard, or hang a diya-lamp to go traditional.
Decorative lanterns, too, are a great way to add a dramatic glow to any room.
Summer nights are for romance, and candle lights with fragrant oils are a must. Add soft ambient lighting to add romance to any space. Wrap delicate strings of mini lights around a scrollwork headboa..
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Take a cue from nature to complement the season.
Bring in the flowers, and use rustic, natural materials in your home.
Use single stems of big blooms, like hydrangea, and build about it with pretty boxes and coasters.
Delicate sprays of roses, whether they are in a floral-designed ceramic piece, or thrown in an urli, will add character to a space.
Take a cue from nature to complement the season.Bring in the flowers, and use rustic, natural materials in your home.Use single stems of big blooms, like hydrangea, and build about it with pretty box..
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You don't need to always go big to make decor changes. Often small elements can do the job.
Line up a series of mystic symbols with inherent movement, like dream-catchers or wind-chimes to add newness to a room.
You don't need to always go big to make decor changes. Often small elements can do the job.Line up a series of mystic symbols with inherent movement, like dream-catchers or wind-chimes to add newness..
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