TRENDING | BEDDING
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TRENDING | BEDDING
BY AMI SATA
THIS DIWALI, GIVE YOUR
BEDROOM A MAKEOVER BY
GOING NATURAL. OPT FOR
NATURAL FABRICS LIKE
ORGANIC COTTON, HEMP
OR KAPOK.
écor, the quintessential word
that has us all asking for the
swankiest homes. From tealight
candles to succulents, from bed-
ding to paint, there’s a ton that could be
done to revamp the house.
However, when it comes to your per-
sonal sanctuary – your bedroom, what
we often tend to miss in the rigmarole of
finding something trendy and fashionable
is the health aspect of it.
This festive season, choose to give your
bedroom a makeover by going natural.
Opt for chemical-free natural fabrics like
organic cotton, hemp or kapok. What
most of us don’t know is the gory fact that
conventional cotton and polyester sheets
among others are full of chemicals, right
from the farm where the cotton is sprayed
with pesticides to the finishing where the
fabric is coated with formaldehyde. Feel
good by changing your bedding to sump-
tuous, toxin-free organic sheets that are
luxurious, anti-pill, long-lasting and a boon
to your health and skin.
And while you give a boost to your
conscience, there’s no reason to give your
bedroom style a miss.
Here are top décor ideas for your bed-
room makeover with diff erent styles:
hand-crafted organic cotton quilt like the
Colourado quilt from Amouve that goes
with the overall theme of your room. It
could be red, rust, eggplant or even a rich
indigo. The Danish concept of Hygge is all
about cosiness and bonhomie. Think cosy
quilts or duvets, lots of candles, dim light-
ing and a knit-throw. Cuddling up with
your pet will add onto the vibe.
Farmhouse
A personal favourite, country is all
about being raw and natural. Distressed
headboards, reclaimed wood, upcycled
furniture among others create a truly
rustic experience. Layer your bed with lots
of pillows, even quilted ones that give you
a good sleep and look great too. Sheets
could be a mix of minimalist and maximal-
ist – sand or mint coloured, or even classy
Moroccan patterns coupled with embroi-
dered linen cushion covers in neutrals.
Lagom
Contemporary
Bring in refined sophistication Scandina-
vian minimalism. The Swedish concept
of Lagom resonates with this. Lagom
translating to ‘just what is right’ implies
a design aesthetic that says less is more.
Opt for simple, solid bed sheets in soft
organic cotton and combine them with
printed cushions and a waffle throw. You’d
be amazed with many compliments your
room will receive because of this.
Clean is the word here. Clean lines that
combine form and function, clean, elegant
bedding and just the right number of
artistic pieces – wall art, candle stands,
sculpture or a lamp. Contemporary rooms
spell class and command that the bedroom
looks spaced out, without a hotch-potch
of accessories. Opt for voile or chenille
curtains. Again, remember to keep them as
natural as possible with the material.
Nautical
Hail beachy vibes with white organic cot-
ton sheets and teal/sky-blue pillows. The
idea is to keep the room looking fresh as
ever. You could opt for simple geometrical
designs or a lot of beachy starfishes as
another.
Bohemian
The easiest way to spur a Bohemian-
looking room is to get some messimalist
linen cushions. A natural fabric, linen has
the property to keep you cool in summers
and warm in winters. Bohemian is all
about pattern play. Hence, go wild with
experimentation and throw in a kitsch
quilt to complete the look.
Hygge
Come winters and it’s time to cosy
up. Wrap yourself up in a beautifully
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What most of
us don’t know is
the gory fact that
conventional cotton
and polyester sheets
among others are
full of chemicals,
right from the farm
where the cotton
is sprayed with
pesticides to the
fi nishing where the
fabric is coated with
formaldehyde.
Lastly, an Indian bedroom that all of us at
some point have identified with. An Indian
room is one that echoes the sentiment
of its folk and culture – from handblock
prints in ajrakh to charpais and a shehnai
as a piece of art. Opt for an elegant print
like Haminast from Amouve, inspired by
the Mughal gardens of Kashmir. The idea
here is to maintain what our country has
bestowed us with – be it art and craft or
quaint pieces from the hinterland.
And now that you’ve made a wiser
choice by opting for organic sheets, you’ve
madeit a truly happy Diwali for the organic
cotton farmer who works relentlessly on
the fields. Not to forget a smarter choice
for yourself. When you change your
sheets, you change lives.
(The author is the founder, Amouve)
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