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Decorate for Valentines in a Jiffy!
A day of love, Valentine’s is almost here! While everyone exchanges’ affectionate gifts or treats’ each other to special outings, this year it’s about creating an aura of love, not just for a day but probably for the entire month. Because lets face it, the world needs more love... Decorate for Valentines in a Jiffy!...
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Nuclear Families and their Anthologies of Home Decor
Though it might have started as a compulsion in earlier days, now it has become a choice for all. In the traditional Indian joint family set-up, many people lived in the same house with their individual families. However, this concept has seen a radical change. Nuclear families are now the norm, rather than exceptions....
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5 Designers and Brands who Weave Sustainability into their Designs
Upcycling is a longstanding ethos of Indian homes but how often do we consider the importance of rediscovering new life in our old things? In recent years, we have created enough stuff, wasted it and threw it away. We have wasted food, while in some parts of our own country people starved. We have also dumped our old pair of clothes, which could have been put to good use, but instead ended up in landfills....
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History Behind the Stylish Seating - Evolution to Present Day Styling
We spend hours looking for that perfect piece because they not only make a statement, but they also have to do with ergonomics and fit well with the rest of the décor. You can never get enough of this versatile, resourceful and all time favourite furniture piece - Chair. But did you know how these once elaborate, opulent and bulky designs became apartment friendly and modern? Read below to find out.History Behind the Stylish Seating - Evolution to Present Day StylingDuring most of the human evolution, we did not do as much sitting as we do today....
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Indulge your Interiors in Pantone of the Year
Setting the tone, quite literally, for 2019, ‘Living Coral - Pantone 16-1546’, is declared as the Pantone of the year. While Ultra Violet symbolised strength and power, Living Coral moves towards a more vibrant and playful space, while instilling a bold and visual statement.Described by Pantone as an "animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge", this hue welcomes and encourages lighthearted activity.Indulge your Interiors in Pantone of the YearPicture Credits: PantoneIn the times dictated by Digital Technology and increased Social Media presence, our surroundings and home needs the presence of a colour that feels earthbound and welcoming, connected and intimate. And these are the very reasons why Living Coral is so applicable and a trending colour in interior spaces. Continue reading to find out how you can indulge some Living Coral vibes to your humble abode.Picture Credits: BetterPhoto | Disorganized72.Tumblr |RedBubbleBOLD IS BEAUTIFUL...Add a visual splendour to the heart of your home with an entire wall of your living room painted or wallpapered in this zesty hue or opt for some window treatments adorning the Living Coral colour....
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Sensational Red’ for this Festive season and many more to come…
Add a splash of the most rad colour of the palette and live your life on the 'Red Carpet'! The color of love, seduction and power, decorating with ‘Red’ takes confidence and while it makes for a bold statement, it is also a warm and easy to live with colour. The traditional and auspicious bearings of the colour ‘Red’, in the east is what makes it in vogue for the upcoming Indian festivities and here is how ‘Gulmohar Lane’ can help you choose the Reds best suited for your personality! 'SENSATIONAL RED' FOR THIS FESTIVE SEASON AND MANY MORE TO COME… GO PLAYFUL WITH LINEN COTTON CHERRY Unfold drama in your everyday lives and your everyday spaces with our Linen Cotton Cherry upholstery fabric, a colour that will illuminate your spaces while keeping the energies flowing, the vibes refreshing and the magic alive....
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A Statement Décor Always in Vogue - Books
“Books have that strange quality, that being of the frailest and tenderest matter, they outlast brass, iron and marble.” – William DrummondA STATEMENT DECOR ALWAYS IN VOGUE - BOOKSPicture Credits: Tumblr#Like-fairy-talesWe are surrounded by technology all the time but sometimes it is nice to just sit and flip through a physical, handheld book. Connecting people and their thoughts, starting conversations and building eternal bonds; don’t just store your books, decorate with them! As you expand your collections - glossy coffee table books, novels and cookbooks -you may find yourselves struggling to find a home for them all. The obvious solution is bookshelf, but why go with the obvious, when we can have a little more fun?...
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Everything that you need to know about ‘Decorating with Indigo’
A dark blue that is more robust than navy with touches of purple, Indigo has been popular for centuries.The impact of indigo varies on how it is used; as a wall color it can create a moody atmosphere while as an accent it can be uplifting. Everything that you need to know about 'DECORATING WITH INDIGO' Image Credits: Crateandbarrel It is his versatility and adaptability of Indigo that has made it one of the most celebrated home decor colours since centuries. Here is everything that you need to know about decorating with this timeless colour. INDIGO’S ALLIES 1....
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3 Winter Look Books for your ‘Home Sweet Home’
The chilly months are almost here and with them the time to re-dress your home to suit these gloriously cooler, crisper months. From new paint colours to furniture choices, there is no escaping these winter trends. Read on to discover the key trends and looks for Autumn/Winter 2018 to update the ambience of your home while keeping you in line with the high street trends! 3 Winter Look Books for your ‘Home Sweet Home’ ESCAPE INTO THE WOODS Picture Credits: Livforinteriors.co.uk | Erikainteriors | Onekindesign As the weather cools down and leaves burst into brilliant colors, this look shifts away from the bright whites and pastels of summertime to darker hues and organic textures that reflect the colder months....
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Gradually Transition to Jewel Tones, Ideal for the Approaching Winters
Moody tones are having a major moment and we at Gulmohar Lane also think it’s time to bring this raging trend home! Dark and inviting, rich and complex, jewel hues bring depth and dimension to an otherwise ordinary home. Taking the starring role in interior spaces, these regal shades are perfect to amp up your spaces in the approaching dreary and lazy winters. Here is how you can do it,Gradually Transition to Jewel Tones, Ideal for the Approaching Winters Picture Credits : Etsy | PinterestRE-PAINT & UPGRADEPick your favorite jewel tone and give your chest of drawers a renovation or that vintage cabinet a brand new feel....
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How to Care for your Leather Furniture?
Whether it’s that new lounge that you’ve been eyeing off for months, a new executive chair, or reclining chair, getting your hands on a quality, real leather product is a fantastic feeling. We all appreciate the value of beautiful and supple quality leather furniture that’s far superior to faux leather. It simply doesn’t hold a candle to the real thing. HOW TO CARE FOR LEATHER FURNITURE- By Julie Once you’ve purchased your new leather furniture, make sure you are caring for it correctly to ensure that it remains as soft and beautiful as the day you bought it. That’s often the biggest fear when purchasing quality leather furniture – will it last?...
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