5 Easy Tricks to Brighten Up Your Rooms

Who doesn’t love a little light? The winter season is upon us and now it has become more imperative than ever that we address those dim corners and rooms inside our house. Darker rooms exude a lazy and monotonous vibe, one which isn’t welcoming to guests or home-stayers alike. Brighter rooms on the other hand provide a sense of energy to get through the day effectively with vigour.

1.       Wall mounted shelving is a must for your home decor!

Eliminate the need for heavy furniture and the room will automatically look shades brighter. Rather than incorporating separate study tables and hefty bookshelves, opt for precise and aesthetically pleasing wall mounts over your wall tiles which will not only save you a lot of space but will accentuate your room in terms of lighting as well. Make sure you paint them white or some other lighter colour. This way, there will be no more shadows which are usually casted by heavy pieces of furniture during the day.

2.       Replace your dark furniture right away:

Do you have a dark wooden television cabinet that is occupying half the length of your walls? Do you own a huge wooden bed belonging to a darker coffee shade? Do you have bookshelves which are widespread right from your floor tiles to the ceiling? Heavy furniture is sometimes essentially needed, but more often than not, it contributes to an extremely dull and mundane feel. Always minimize such furniture components and pick lighter wood options. If you’ve already invested a lot in your ‘heavy’ furniture, you can pick vibrant slipcovers to compensate for that.

3.       Pick your accessories and decorations wisely:

Being passionate is one thing, but buying a dark Manchester United poster just for the sake of the name might just deteriorate the vibe of your entire room. Always be cautious while picking your artwork, book collections, wall hangings, knickknacks and other decorations that are sitting in your room. Old black and white rustic accessories donning your wall tiles or a wall full of old green plant hangings or an ancient stack of books – all this can contribute towards that dark appeal your room is exuding. You might end up making a few sacrifices along the way if you want to brighten up your room in an effective manner.

4.       Mirror mirror on the wall!

Now that there is breathing space in your room, don’t be hesitant to add a few mirrors. The minimum amount of light that is entering your room will be reflected through those mirrors, making your room seem a whole lot brighter than it actually is. Make sure you pick mirrors which come with light coloured frames.

Set Your Mood Straight With Vibrant Wall Colours This Monsoon Season

Colours are ruminative of a person’s mood. In fact, colours break the monotony of the frantic work-driven human lives. Colours make life beautiful and evade any sense of dullness that creeps in because of certain things happening every now and then. Monsoon is a season that is known for its vibrancy, beautiful rains, sumptuous delicacies and happier people. Why not transport this happiness to your homes? After all home is a place that stands for comfort and calm and therefore it should be laden with home decor items and wall tiles that are vibrant and chic.

Set your mood straight with vibrant wall colours this monsoon season by following these simple and fun tips:

1.       Change the wall colours: Well, this just makes good common sense to be appearing at the top of the podium. Indulge in brighter colours. Period! A pop of colour would add a new dimension altogether. It is less effort and more result. How about having a dash of orange on the beige wall tiles?

Also, make sure you maintain a good distance from the greys and blacks this season. It adds dullness and heaviness which is best avoided.

2.       Lighting: Home lighting assumes great importance in the monsoons.  Ensure that you manage it well. Try experimenting with yellow lamp shades for a brighter and warmer look. Also, pick some pretty and quirky lamps. There are so many to choose from in the market today. Imagine a creative personalized lamp donning your composite marble floor. It will add that personalized touch that you’ve always dreamt of.

3.       Curtains and drapes: Use lighter and free flowing materials and bright colours and you are set to experience the monsoon breeze in all its glory sitting in your living room.

4.       Window Fixtures: Monsoon breeze is perhaps the standout thing about the season, and therefore one should revamp the windows to make ample room for cross ventilation.

5.       Bed Linens: Playing with colours should not just be restricted to the walls but should be reflected in the choice of bed linen also. You could opt for traditional Rajasthani or Kutch embroidered cushion covers along with quirky crockery for an added appeal.

6.       Add a sleek and colourful piece of furniture or accessory to add that X-Factor to your home sweet home. Match it with the newly done wall colours. It would result in a stammeringly beautiful visual delight.

7.       Make sure to hang a beautiful wind chime. Monsoons are tailor made for these accessories. In a nutshell, a wind chime is a treat to the eyes and the ears.

8.       The floor mats and doormats donning your floor tiles should be rain resistant but should also compliment the wall colours. Choose the colours and material wisely. Utility and aesthetics go hand in hand here.

Wall colours should be the starting point of preparing your home for the ‘monsoon welcome’. Then you should co-ordinate and make sure the other accessories follow closely. It is all about coordination and mixing and matching. So what are you waiting for? Get going and add that dash of colour now! You can thank us later!

Preparing Your House For the Chilly Winter Season

The time is approaching when the days will get shorter and the nights longer. For some, it is the dullest part of the year but for others, the season is all about basking in the pleasures of staying at home all cozy and warm in your skin soft quilt. The transition from summers to winters is not all sunshine and rainbows. Your need to give your house a makeover in order to make it winter-proof.

So, here are some tips to prepare your home for the chilly winter season:

1.        Take care of your plants: Move all the potted plants inside to prevent them from catching cold. The tropical plants cannot thrive in low temperatures and besides, they add a new look to your living room. Moreover, all the other plants should be pruned and trimmed effectively.

2.        Add layers: Winters is the time to invest in some beautiful quilts and amazing bed covers. As we all know, come winters spending time in bed becomes a luxury. Add pops of colours to all your bedding sheets and throw some classy rugs and carpets beneath your feet.

3.        Chimney cleaning: This is again a very significant area to invest in. To make the most optimum use of your pretty fireplace, you need to get the chimney cleared by a professional. It increases the efficiency and also is a much needed safety measure for your family.

4.        Curtains, window panes & tiles: Firstly, invest in pretty thick curtains to add freshness to the look of your house. Winter curtains are very different from the summer ones in terms of prints and fabric. Choosing energy efficient glass panes for windows which will help keep the chills away. Incorporate aesthetically pleasing tiles in your current home decor by moving for digital tiles, wall tiles, floor tiles, or ceramic tiles for that matter.

5.        Gutters cannot be left clogged: Make ample time to clean your gutters either by yourself or by employing a professional. This is a must do ritual for winters.

6.       Boiler Alert: Winters are the time when you need a good heating system. Therefore, make sure to tune up all your boilers. It also ensures a good life span for your heating system.

7.        Candles and lamps: Winters are the perfect occasion to have candles light up the interiors. Buy some creatively beautiful candles and make sure your guests don’t forget to look twice. Moreover, get yourself some artistically pleasing lamps which add that warmth and take up the aesthetic appearance of your home a notch higher. Always remember, candle light dinners are still in fashion!

Follow these steps religiously and bask in the glory of the mesmerizing winter season. Wake up the interior designer or the home decor expert inside you and get to work. Happy Winters!!

Not Just Another Brick in the Wall

If you’ve always wanted to step it up a notch when it comes to wall decoration, you’ve come to the right place. Wall decoration is a vital cog in the wholesome home décor wheel. In most cases, less is more! The less you fiddle with your walls, the more sophisticated they will appear. However, there is a plethora of ways by which you can be creative with your walls whilst keeping that sense of design intact.

Here we present to you some out-of-the-box ways of wall decoration:

1.       Mirror Mirror on the Wall!

Grab yourself a collection of teeny-tiny mirrors which fulfill the adorable quotient seamlessly. Place them in the desired pattern, and voila! Your job is done.

2.       Transform an old window into a photo frame:

If you have a thing for rugged appearances, then this will definitely satisfy your senses. An old window which is worn out, dull, and rusty might just become your room centerpiece if utilized in a proper manner.

                                    

3.       Call out the painter inside you:

For all our creative artists and painters out there, its time to put your reputation to the test. You don’t need to shell hefty bucks for this particular activity, as you can easily hand-paint watercolor pixel art on your wall tiles. Use your imagination and let it flow!

4.       Paper-mache is not a forgotten luxury:

Remember your childhood days when paper-mache used to be your favorite pastime post school? Travel down nostalgia lane by spray painting paper mache letters on your walls.

5.       Foil tape doesn’t only belong in a kitchen:

Using a foil tape, you can gift yourself your very own creative wallpaper. Additionally, this will make sure that your wallet stays heavy amongst all the home décor expenditure.

6.       Use household items as hangers:

Work your creative brains off and use simple household items to hang photos on your walls. Items like cloth hangers, clipboards, stationery cardboards, etc. can come in handy.

7.       Light it up:

Nothing gives your room a wholesome appeal than a set of string lights. Take a plain canvas, poke some holes in a random pattern, and then stick out the light bulbs through those holes. This will make sure that your guests don’t leave without a second look.

8.       Geometric print hand-stamp:

Pick your favorite geometric print and hand stamp it all over your walls tiles, to give them a much needed personalized touch. You also have the freedom to mix