Must Add Décor Elements To Your Household This Season
A home is our personal space we love coming to at the end of a tiring day. Hence, it is essential that the place is vibrant. A little transformation goes a long way to ensure a change of scene and to boost the vivacity of the house.
The trend is gradually shifting towards re-inventing our home decor through decorative accessories rather than re-doing the entire home. Changing the complete look of the home can be time-consuming, arduous and involves a large amount of investment as well. The alternative is to keep the structural elements like furniture, fixtures, walls and flooring constant and change subtle nuances of the decor over them through soft furnishings and accessories.
The trend is gradually shifting towards re-inventing our home decor through decorative accessories rather than re-doing the entire home. Changing the complete look of the home can be time-consuming, arduous and involves a large amount of investment as well. The alternative is to keep the structural elements like furniture, fixtures, walls and flooring constant and change subtle nuances of the decor over them through soft furnishings and accessories.
In order to reinvent the decor with low cost frequently, one should keep the basic profile of the house neutral using colours like white, black, grey, beige, brown or hues of indigo and accentuate the decor with accessories. The accessories can be simple things like artifacts, paintings, sculptures, murals, decorative lights, flower vases, flowers arrangements, rugs and carpets, cushion covers, bed covers and other such decorative accents. Due to this changing approach to home decor at consumer level, we witness an increase in demand for products which add a unique decorative touch to the house and cost less, even if they are not long lasting.
Keeping in mind these changing influences and dynamics, below are some changes in elements one could adopt for the upcoming season, winter.
Rugs and Carpets - The use of hand knotted carpets have reduced over the years as it lasts for 30-50 years costing above Rs. 75,000. Consumers prefer similar looking machine made synthetic carpets, even if they are not as good and last only for 3-4 years, but are priced much cheaper between Rs. 8,000-15,000.
Use of Colours - During for the winter months, the mood turns sombre and so do the colours. Maroon, brown and blacks are still a great choice for winter decors. Other colours which could be explored are royal blue and its various shades like Midnight, Prussian, and Ink etc. It adds an element of sophistication to your home without being too overwhelming. It is always important to balance the colours with bright ones to break the monotony.
Use of Metallic - Metallic elements are big this season. Explore different metallic hues like coppers, bronze, steel or combinations of them to give rise to more delicate tones. Metallic accents can be incorporated into the house through various pieces installed around the house like chairs, table lamps, wall hangings etc.
Natural Elements - Its important to balance the metallic and dark elements of the trend with something that accentuates as well as contrasts them. Use earthy elements like logs, firs, pines, acorns to decorate mantels and tables and bed-sides.
Accessories - Art and craft work are one of the best elements to change your interiors with the seasons. Candles are some of the best home accessories for winter interior decorating. Their intense glow makes a room look warm, cosy, and comfortable. Use throws and pillows with fabrics like wool or velvet that imparts a warm and cosy feel.
Keeping in mind these changing influences and dynamics, below are some changes in elements one could adopt for the upcoming season, winter.
Rugs and Carpets - The use of hand knotted carpets have reduced over the years as it lasts for 30-50 years costing above Rs. 75,000. Consumers prefer similar looking machine made synthetic carpets, even if they are not as good and last only for 3-4 years, but are priced much cheaper between Rs. 8,000-15,000.
Use of Colours - During for the winter months, the mood turns sombre and so do the colours. Maroon, brown and blacks are still a great choice for winter decors. Other colours which could be explored are royal blue and its various shades like Midnight, Prussian, and Ink etc. It adds an element of sophistication to your home without being too overwhelming. It is always important to balance the colours with bright ones to break the monotony.
Use of Metallic - Metallic elements are big this season. Explore different metallic hues like coppers, bronze, steel or combinations of them to give rise to more delicate tones. Metallic accents can be incorporated into the house through various pieces installed around the house like chairs, table lamps, wall hangings etc.
Natural Elements - Its important to balance the metallic and dark elements of the trend with something that accentuates as well as contrasts them. Use earthy elements like logs, firs, pines, acorns to decorate mantels and tables and bed-sides.
Accessories - Art and craft work are one of the best elements to change your interiors with the seasons. Candles are some of the best home accessories for winter interior decorating. Their intense glow makes a room look warm, cosy, and comfortable. Use throws and pillows with fabrics like wool or velvet that imparts a warm and cosy feel.
Change in Fabrics - During winter, changing the colours of cushion covers, bed sheets, curtains along with the fabrics used can make a lot of difference in the way your home looks. The preferred colours would be muted tones of blues, darker shades of reds and greens rather than cool colours which do not absorb light.
Lighting - The warm glow in your home is a great element that sets the mood for winters. Keeping your chandeliers dim might be a great way to make your drawing room look warm. Also, a lot of self-standing lamps are available which can be used to accentuate the room. These lamps can be chosen in materials or colours like steel, brass etc. and used as a piece of art without having to redo the electrical connections in the house.
All said, every individual incorporates a part of their own personality into their home decor. Keeping the trends in mind, one can add a lot of innovation and small elements which suit their own taste and aesthetics.
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With Inputs by: Arun Roongta, Managing Director, HGH India
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