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Expressive Floral and Cushion Arrangements for this Festive Season
As Diwali comes closer, the time is just right to introduce some healthy changes to your home décor and interiors. The right mix of colours, materials, fabrics and accessories with a touch of spark is what will make your home stand out. While decorating a home is based on a lot of personal choices and tastes, for festivities it should take cues from the fact that your dearest ones will be invited to celebrate and enjoy in your home, hence adding a touch of good hospitality allows for a wholesome experience which can also make them feel at home. Think about first impressions, refreshing non-fuss vibes, comfortable and sufficient seating and a few similar tweaks and additions....
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7 Wrap & Ready Diwali Gifting Ideas
It’s that time of the year again when you are racking your brains for that perfect Diwali present for your kith and kin. Hence, this week we present to you a curated array of best home décor giveaways so that your gifts look unique and purposeful and there will be less chance of them to be passed on to other relatives next year (wink)!#1 CHARMING DREAM CATCHERSFilled with the love of handmade, dream catchers are unique and quirky gifts, loaded with warmth and affection. They reflect our wishes for the growth and prosperity of our dear ones and not only do they look charming and dreamy but they also elevate the décor of any home while adding a hint of boho-chic! Image Credits: Pinterest | lepastell#2 ENDEARING TERRARIUMSA gift that takes care of the environment and alternatively, makes for a thoughtful & stylish way to add indoor plants in a home, Hanging Terrariums are gifts that everyone will love as nothing lifts your spirits better than nature and it is always welcome! The best part is they can be presented in personalized containers to match any décor style. Image Credits: brit | gardeners | urbanoutfitters#3 APPEALING LAMPSHADESSynonymous with the festival of lights, lampshades can cast their magic on anything and everything....
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Is your home ready to host the upcoming celebrations?
So it's that time of the year again when there's a palpable air of festive excitement, of excitement to indulge in celebrations, fun and laughter. Not just you, even your surroundings should adorn some of that warmth and jovial cheer. Are you too hosting holiday celebrations this year? Don't worry you got this....
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Make your Home and your Life a Part of the Celebrations
Celebrations, fun get-togethers and endless smiles await you as we come closer to a new year and some new beginnings. Our culture, our history, our mythical tales and our varied seasons, all come together to gift India prolonged days of festivities and celebrations, creating stronger social and emotional bonds that tie us together and bring us closer.Image Credits: Unsplash | TripsavvyFrom toddlers to grown ups, from small villages to developed towns, the whole of India contributes in this grand celebration on the onset of Indian Summer (or Autumn) or the well known Indian Festive months. These months bring to light and spread around the glorious culture and ethnicity of India but what really binds them together is the unwavering enthusiasm and pomp of each and every element of our surroundings.Image Credits: Tripsavvy | UnsplashWith bling adorning us, sweets and pakwaans loaded in our mouths and spirituality in the air, these festivals create a positive aura and fill us with a feeling of happiness. Sometimes we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna or welcome Ganesha and Lord Ram in our homes, the other times, we celebrate the harvest of a crop or dance the night away with the Holy Goddess; all of which reflect to live each day as it comes and share happiness with the entire community....
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Muddy Hues and their Companions
Boring, flat, outdated? Definitely not! Chic, comfortable, characterful - the browns and muddy hues on the colour wheel juxtapose modern and classic aesthetics to spin nuanced narratives in homes. The minutiae of the marvelous, interiors that revel in contrasting colours, a drama of textures and a play of patterns and carvings decorated against the backdrop of timeless browns can craft a space that possesses a wealth of details....
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India – The Land of Miscellany
A swarm of people in chaotic streets, the hustle of life like ones never known calm.... Yet, I once heard an ‘outsider’ friend say “I am finally home” .... here in India. And the local folks know that the essence of this country is much more that it appears to be....
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A Home of Stories | Print Life
Just in time for the sunny summers melting into the moody monsoons, it’s finally time to talk about our favourite home décor idea, Prints! Prints and patterns can add dimension and infuse personality in a space; they have an exotic and travelled feel that’s also a bit playful, making them a great tool for layering. These wonders can take your living room or your personal space away from a monochromatic eyesore and can make them pop effortlessly. But how can a minimalist use prints?...
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The Refreshing & Commanding Blue Story
“Blue is the only color which maintains its own character in all its tones. It will always stay blue.”- Raoul Dufy, French Fauvist PainterThe colour of the sea and the sky, of serenity and authority, of calm and command - the spectrum of blue is versatile, extraordinary and a personal favourite of all. From being associated with barbarians in ancient Rometo being the color of Mary’s cloak during the development of the cult of the Virgin in the 12th century, blue’s journey and its association with varied moods has made it one of the most preferred colours in the fashion and décor industry. Image Credits: buzzfeed | EtsyBe it the classic shibori print or the timeless nautical stripes or the traditional blue pottery, the hues of this shade have left their longing impressions on million hearts. With more than 53% world identities (flags) using this colour, let’s discover what effect it can have in your humble abode.Image Credits: cloakenhagen | Gulmoharlane | bedbathandbeyondBrining ease into the home, the pastelgamut of blue, ranging from Powder Blues to Aqua Blues, is all about tranquil and calm connections with the divine nature....
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Calm Connection – A Jade Story
Did you know? The hues of green occupy more space in the gamut, visible to the human eye than most colors. It is synonymous with spring and is seen as calm, peaceful and refreshing, making it a perfect setting in any space. Image Credits: Pinterest “Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises” It is the most soothing color for the eye. With the refreshing quality of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow, it is suited for almost any room in the house....
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Step-by-Step Furniture Selection Guide
Furniture brings life to our spaces. It enhances a space and creates a great pulled-together look, if done right. However, selecting the right furniture is more than just about its beauty. It’s got to do with your style, with the available space, the mood, the durability and lots more and a little professional guidance isn’t a bad idea!Here are several factors to consider to make sure the desired furniture works for you.STEP 1: ACCESS YOUR ARCHITECTUREIt is vital to look at the existing architecture of your house....
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A Dive into the Mid-Century Aesthetics
After the World War II many Bauhaus architects and designers migrated to America as a result of changes in Germany. Desperate for creativity after the war, these famed designers took war materials and molded them into iconic chairs, tables and lights, thus coining the term ‘Mid- Century Modern Style’. Mid-century modern refers to pieces from the 40s, 50s and 60s, which pushed the limits of engineering. A Mid-Century modern style is based on many factors, it gives us clean lines, gentle organic curves and love for different materials.Today we dive into the world of Mid-Century, decoding its many facets while helping you create this look!THE MOOD BOARD Image Credits: westelm | bestfriendsforfrosting | allmodernImage Credits: Instagarm#omysadesign | Overstock | mydomaineCOLOUR CHOICESThe traditional mid-century palette ranged from bright hues in the 1950s to earthy colours in the 1960s, so the style works with many different shades....
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SIMPLY SERENE
There’s nothing more classic than an all neutral palette. While pure white is a go-to for many interior decorators, its time for “color- escape”. The minimalist movement has encouraged many home stylists to create a clutter free, thoughtful space. With this, shades associated with mindfullness–creams, beiges, and whites–are being integrated into many home palettes....
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The Glamourous Entryway & Hallway
This is the one space that we pay the least attention to - while we feel pretty ordinary about it, we should not forget that this is the first space that guests see when they enter your home. Yes, we are talking about your ‘Entryway’ and your ‘Hallway’. Designing a hallway can be a challenge at the best of times but some clever tricks and helpful tips can help you add some stylish touches to this requisite space.Worth spending the time and effort to ensure your hallway has instant wow factor, here are the elements that will help you achieve just that!1. BLESSINGS IN DISGUISEMake an impression on guests with a beautiful entryway or hallway furniture piece that looks like a perfect fit while also functioning as a utility station - a platform where you can place your keys, bags, shoes and more!A console table can be used to serve the decorative needs wherein photo frames, lamps, flowerpots and other décor accessories can complement the unit....
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May the Light be with you!
Casting your home in the right light is like creating a work of art. Well-executed lighting can jazz up a humdrum space, provide a splash of chic and enhance the ambience of an entire space. Placement and type are important aspects of interior design and they work in conjunction with colour selections, room size, availability of natural light and furniture selection. The elements that come together, when the right lighting is achieved, transform a room into a seamless combination of functionality and style....
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An Expert Couch Guide
Furniture takes up the majority of our interior spaces and helps make our home feel lived in, welcoming and complete. And one furniture piece that we cannot do without is definitely the ‘couch’. In a home, it is like the potato of a meal. This live load element becomes a necessity and rather the most crucial part of designing an interior space....
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Summer Colours - A Trend Forecast
Summer Colours - A Trend Forecast Winter feels like a distant memory at this point and as the days continue to grow warmer, its time to gear up for a new season. Apart from soaking up some Vitamin D during day and stargazing at night, here are some colour trends that will prove why we are so smitten about this season of summer. The colours for summer of 2019 reflect the collective desire to face the future with empowering hues that provide confidence and spirit; colours that are uplifting; joyful shades that lend themselves to playful expressionism and take us down a path of creative and unexpected combinations. So without any further ado, let us help bid farewell to winter and bring home the beauty of nature in its many facets, this summer....
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Perfectly Imperfect Linen
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT LINEN Linen and linen blended fabrics are steadily gaining popularity in home décor. Linen upholstered furniture and home décor accessories define a conscious luxury, it has a character of purity, texture and serenity. Nothing compares to the abundantly characteristic yet, a subtle look of the timeless LINEN! NATURAL IS THE NEW CUSTOMARY Fresh, natural materials are an aesthetic that perfectly match 2019's fascination with organic home trends. Create an authentic, scrunched and easy-going look with linen upholstery and nature-inspired prints....
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A blank canvas, here is how you can style your ‘Console Table’
A vignette sprinkled with clues revealing your tastes and character while adding a functional element to your décor, the humble console can make for one of the most versatile furniture pieces in your interiors. Whether you place it in a dining room to house the readily accessible tableware, or in a hallway or entryway for an eye-catching display, a console table is suitable for all endeavours. However, it is equally important to consider not only what you display on your console table, but also how you arrange it. Balanced, asymmetric, discrete or bunched here are some configurations created just for you... A blank canvas, here is how you can style your ‘Console Table’ ONE | SYMMETRY IS INTRIGUING Image Credits: restorationhardware Easy to execute and the most balanced of all arrangements, symmetrical console displays offer a sense of calm and appeal to the eyes....
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Little One’s Room - A Growing Trend
Little One’s Room - A Growing Trend THE CHALLENGE The urban landscape is changing, more than ever! The growing urbanization has improved salaries but has squeezed family time. Trying their best to overcome these challenges, urban parents are looking to achieve more for their child (responsibilities, independence, maturity, growth), which also makes them look for contributing to their child’s life in terms of quality. Thus, doing up a child’s room, that reflects their likes and temperament, has become a fast growing trend in the Indian subcontinent....
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Small and Mighty Decorative Touches - A Detailed Guide
Let’s talk details today. Once you get the furniture in and the walls painted, the rest of the room really comes down to the details because these very details tie the whole space together and finish it off. Whether you want to create a relaxing, chic vibe or a rustic, woods-like feel, little décor vignettes helps your vision become a reality. These elements instantly enhance any space, no matter what the style and add personality, function or colour (maybe all of the above)....
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Side Table and its Décor Versatility
We often hear the idiom ‘Good things come in Small packages’ and it holds true for the adroit side table to add that cheerfulness to your home. A side table’s enormity cannot be underestimated as it adds essence to your home décor style! Side Table and its Décor Versatility Some very early side tables were made and used by the Egyptians, and were little more than stone platforms used to keep objects off the floor. This got us thinking about the evolution of a side table from a just a platform in the corner of a room to its present existence as a décor must-have....
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Rocking Chairs - What’s their story?
From appearing in the Oxford English Dictionary during the year 1787 to helping president John F. Kennedy with his chronic back pain (thus also ending up in nearly every room of the White House), the journey of rocking chairs, has been an iconic and the most celebrated one! Though Benjamin Franklin is sometimes credited with inventing it, it is more likely that this relaxing chair first appeared in America during the 18th century. Continue reading to uncover the full story.Rocking Chairs - What’s their story?AN URBAN LEGENDWhile they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs established their place in American history long ago....
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A Guide to Setting Up a L.I.T Home Bar
A home bar is the one thing every grown-up home should have, says no one! But what’s the harm in having one? Even if you don’t drink, you might want to have something on hand to offer your guests and moreover, it can always add an unexpected element of design to your interior spaces. Rather than routing around every time someone comes over, why not follow our tips and create your own drinks station?...
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The Story of the High and Mighty Bar Stools/ Chair
Once restricted to bars & pubs and now a must-have in every home, here is the story of the high and mighty bar chairs.The Story of the High and Mighty Bar Stools/ ChairCHAPTER 1: THE DEBUTIt is difficult to determine exactly when and where the bar stool was invented; however the most plausible explanation is it evolved from bench. Examples of seating have been found as far back as the Stone Age, where bench style seating was discovered in abundance. By using elevated seating, humans distinguished themselves from the animal kingdom.CHAPTER 2: THE RISEEvidences of bar stools were then found in ancient Chinese tombs and later in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians used both chairs and bar stools; the use of chairs was usually reserved for those with superior social status....
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Native Printing Styles that Make Indian Textiles Desirable, Worldwide!
India - A land of abundance, a land of 300 gods & goddesses, a land of 9 major religions & a land of heritage! In this mystical land lies another gem, the Indian Handloom industry, preserving & rendering a beautiful picture of our age-old heritage. Known worldwide for the richness & purity of its textiles, each handcrafted piece is adorned with lively colours & prints, specific to different cultures blooming across India. Inspired from nature, ancient architecture of temples & forts, rural lifestyle and abstract patterns, these prints speak a thousand words to the beholder.Native Printing Styles that Make Indian Textiles Desirable, Worldwide!...
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What Happens when Traditional Craft meets Modern Craftsmanship?
Inspired by the very roots and aimed at fusing the past with the present, the real with the imaginary, traditional craft and modern craftsmanship is a celebration of recollections from the past and of stories meandering amidst memories. One of the best ways to keep the magic of traditional designs alive along with the convenience of modern craftsmanship, amalgamation of the two brings to life a marvel that is treasured by all. Following are the fruits of this unique combination, What Happens when Traditional Craft meets Modern Craftsmanship? CREATIVE INDIVIDUALITY The designs that are results of this traditional & modern synthesis stand out for their contrasting textural complexity and project a sense of individualism, in both form and style....
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The Fading Art & Some Hands of Hope...
The crafts industry is slowing dying and with it the valuable heritage of various cultures...In a world absorbed with fast fashion and changing trends, growing industrialization and dependency on technology, we are losing touch with the whimsical art of handmade; moving towards innovation is inevitable and a vital part of our evolution, however being in touch with our roots has helped us cherish our journey so far. Creating with our hands is not only connected with aesthetic beauty, it shapes us spiritually, in the same way when we eat with our hands instead of a spoon. THE FADING ART & SOME HANDS OF HOPE...We at Gulmohar Lane love handmade, we think handmade, we make handmade but what is it that makes handmade so special to us? As unique as each person in the world, each handmade piece is an art made with love and there is never a need for an upgrade as it is born perfect! An indigenous expression of faith, supplemented by the transitory and dynamic patterns of life, hand made crafts are deeply rooted in a communal diction and speak volumes of India’s cultural ancestry. It’s the minute imperfections that make it so desirable....
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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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