Showing posts with label living room. Show all posts
Showing posts with label living room. Show all posts

Monday, April 1, 2013

Black Magic

I belong to a country where people embrace vibrant colours in a very natural way.  So, like me, many hesitate to decorate spaces with black-- infact, consciously stay away from it as black has earned a bad name for itself as an inauspicious colour. But I came across some spaces that, despite having doses of black, were balanced with other hues or black was injected in small doses to accentuate the stylish personality of the rooms.

Black, if used cleverly, looks very posh in a room. Designers often prefer to decorate men's pads with black as the colour has some masculine character about it. But when combined with other colours it can be fun. 

Introduce black in a little measure to begin with-- like on one wall, on a piece of furniture, on the rug, wallpaper etc. Then build up the theme by offsetting it with a single bright colour like turquoise, fuchsia etc or more colours in the form of cushions or upholstery. White most commonly partners with black. But do not be afraid to pair sunny yellow, crimson red, beige, orange, green or even mauve to do the trick with black.



 





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Black and white wallpaper adds a dimension to the room

Turquoise and black make this bathroom attractive

Black and pink

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Spice of Asia


Asian style of interior decor is gradually becoming more and more popular all over the globe because of its use of vibrant colours, opulent prints and textures and intricate handcrafted artefacts. 

I also love lots of colour and textured fabrics or  interesting block prints in my interior space. Here I present some homes that reflect the true Asian decor style-- complete with electrifying colours, energetic display and a spirited way of life.


A typical Asian living room

Asian-style showcase
Daybed Nook


Warm Look

Attractive display over console

Bright colours in bedroom

Multi-hued cushions and paintings
An inviting corner

Modern and antique side-by-side
Antique trays on the wall
Fish and water-filled vase lend the Feng shui accent

A tranquil outdoor space

Using artworks for decoration
Bright accents

Monday, November 28, 2011

Be Coloricious

As they say, colour is the spice of life. And when a room is splashed in vibrant and cheerful hues, the effect is eclectic. But when you want a serious and elegant look for your room, neutral and pearl shades will do the trick.


Red,orange,yellow,green,orange,turquoise....Image:Better Homes and Gardens

Image:Better Homes and Gardens

Cheerful Turquoise. Image:Femalenetwork.com


Navy and Turquoise. Image: Elle Decor

A cozy room. Image:ivillage.com

A happy room in brown,yellow,fuchsia. Image:idesignarch
Bright Wallpaper. Image:styleathome

Green and Orange. Image:ivillage.com
Sober in Lilac and Pearl. Image:Better Homes and Gardens

Lavender bedroom. Image:House Beautiful
Image:Eileen Cathryn Boyd Interiors
Cheerful living in Sunshine Yellow. Image:BHG

Soothing in White and Sage Green. Image:BHG

Cool in Pastel and Flowers

Add colour with bright accents.Image:housedesignarchitecture

Magenta in Kitchen. Image:ivillage.com

Dressing room splendour. Image:styleathome