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!!