Festive decor

Decorating your home is not a daunting task anymore. Try these simple and attractive accents to beautify your home and give it a festive feel

 

     The festive season is here and there is no better time than now to experiment with the decors of your home. A beautiful painting, a stylish chair in a corner, a perky wall clock, a luxurious carpet or a bright rug on the floor can do wonders to an ordinary house. Apart from these, perfect lighting, matching curtains and other minimal decors can accentuate and add life to any dull room. 

Light it up!

In order to create an ambience, lighting plays an important role in the décor of any home today. Feature lights can be used to create focal points for the room. Big shades and sculptural pieces of light make an instant statement.

      “In the interior lighting segment, the buzz word now is LED. Wall lights, mirror lights, spot lights in LED type are highly in demand now,” says Antony Vattathara, managing partner, Indeo Lights. Mood lighting, LEDs either wall-mounted or placed-up behind sofas can give a very dramatic effect. The latest in the world of lighting is statement installed fixtures. Add drama to your room with smart lamps and lighting fixtures.

         “Indirect indoor lighting and decorative chandeliers are also a rage now,” adds Vattathara. A chandelier centre piece in the living area is fast becoming a trend in many modern homes. Similarly, vintage reading lamps can effortlessly become part of any room, adding a hint of glamour and style.

Minimal is the key

Minimal is the new mantra while doing the interiors. Leave the corners free. Pull your furniture away from the walls. Arranging the sofa diagonally across a narrow living room will make the room look wider. Add vertical space with shelves or bookcases in closets to minimise cluttering as much as possible. Keep it simple.  

Furniture first

Furniture continues to be an essential element and make for a chic décor. Be it the living room, bedroom or study, it's all about highlighting certain key pieces of furniture to 'centre' the room and give it character. Furniture transcends mere functionality today; so a chair isn't merely an object you sit on but an intricate piece of your home that can set the mood, reflecting identity, emotions and feelings, and quality of lifestyle.

Experiment with curtains 

Curtains have become an essential home décor today. It can transform an entire room's decor and deliver a bold colour statement. No home décor is complete without curtains or blinds. According to Sujin K Balan, director, Balan Associates, islet model, roman curtains, joint-free curtains and remote controlled ones are in demand now. Add pattern, style and texture with curtains that reciprocate the beauty of each room. It can do wonders to enliven any dull room. “Blackout curtains are the most sought after ones today. With an outer transparent or sheer curtain and inner blackout curtains, it enhances the performance of AC in a room and can transform an entire room's décor,” adds Balan. As for the fabric, linen, polyester and polyester silk materials are moving.

Colour splash

Add a dash of colour to your home and your life. Lively colours in the form of curtains, bright coloured cushions and a new coat of paint could produce an instant cheerfulness to your home. Simply paint one wall with your favourite colour and make it the focal point. Hang an attractive art piece on that wall or move a nice piece of furniture there. Bright shades and great colour combinations, add warmth to your home.

       Try these simple decor ideas and enliven your interiors. It will definitely change the look of your house from drab to fab. Spruce up your room as per your taste, and proudly call it ‘yours’. Have a fabulous living!

                    
- sherene joseph