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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.
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.
Invest in a statement rug
Be it a bright Chevron rollup or a Kash-
miri 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.
He adds, “If you are planning on deco-
rating 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!
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Metallic hues
In a barrage of colours there rises a need
to add some texture. Introducing some
metallic hints help in breaking the monot-
ony 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.
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 the festive season,
nothing can beat silver gold and metal-
lic 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.
When it comes to fabrics; silks, bro-
cades 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 writer is the director - marketing & design,
Greenlam Industries Ltd.)
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