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FASHIONABLE FURNISHINGS Dressing up your home for festivals does not necessarily mean burning a hole in one’ s pocket and the quickest way to change the look of any space is through furnishings. Here, experts help you dress up your home this Diwali with latest styles, patterns, techniques and trends.
“ Home decor, besides being a mode of personal expression is also deeply influenced by the time we live in. It completely depends on the kind or colours, textures and material one uses up to redo the space,” explains Parushni Aggarwal, founder & creative director, StudioCreo.
INVEST IN A STATEMENT RUG Be it a bright Chevron rollup or a Kashmiri silk carpet, rugs and carpets are the ultimate decorative accessory; it gives warmth and personality to a space.
“ Give yourself permission to go bold with patterns. Mixing patterns within the same colour group will add depth to your décor. While selecting complementary colours to pair with your rug just make sure to select the non-dominate colour within the design. A brightly coloured or boldly patterned rug can just be the right step if you want to lift up your space,” says Aditya Gupta, founder, The Rug Republic.
FIND THE RIGHT COLOUR PALETTE. THERE ARE TWO APPROACHES TO SELECT THE COLOURS, YOU CAN TAKE THE SUBTLE AND SIMPLE ROAD AND GO FOR SOME MUTED AND EARTHY SHADES.
He adds,“ If you are planning on decorating any area, it is best to build a start from the floor up. Set the ambience and colour scheme by selecting the rug first.”
Reupholstering, or choosing chairs that also complement the rug can bring the theme of room together. And since winter is also not far behind, the rug will go perfectly well with the season.
LAYER THE CURTAINS This is the easiest and quickest makeover for your space.“ Go for sheer curtains that will complement your existing lot and slide them over the first set. It makes your room look layered, stylish and much more cohesive,” advises Yamini Yogya, a Delhi-based designer.
For a DIY( do it yourself), you can pick up some chiffon or georgette cloth and transform it into pretty sheers!
METALLIC HUES In a barrage of colours there rises a need to add some texture. Introducing some metallic hints help in breaking the monotony and help in adding a bit of lustre to the entire theme. Copper shades are perfect if you’ re not looking to go for something as bold as gold. Copper also helps give that ethnic flavour to your room.
When it comes to the festive season, nothing can beat silver gold and metallic hues. This luxe hue is the colour of sophistication, opulence success and achievement so go ahead and use it across your home.
“ Replace the regular cushion covers with the metallic ones, get a gold or brass vase or replace your wooden nesting tables with a set of sleek glass and gold ones and pull out a gold textured table runner for your dining area,” suggests Parushni Aggarwal.
GO FOR SHEER CURTAINS THAT WILL COMPLEMENT YOUR EXISTING LOT AND SLIDE THEM OVER THE FIRST SET. IT MAKES YOUR ROOM LOOK LAYERED, STYLISH AND MUCH MORE COHESIVE.
When it comes to fabrics; silks, brocades and velvet rule the roost. You can always add a base colour like beige or grey to neutralise the effect, however, when it comes to Diwali, vibrant is the way to go! A little mixing and matching and a little experimentation is all it takes to find your perfect look. Try playing with all the elements of your room and don’ t forget to throw in some colours.
( The author is the director- marketing & design, Greenlam Industries Ltd.)
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