FLAIR FOR THE DRAMATIC WHEN EBONY MET IVORY

BRIGHT HUES, THEATRICS AND INTERESTING PATTERNS, DEFINED THIS YEAR'S INDIA DESIGN ID. HERE ARE FOUR BEST LOOKS FROM THE FAIR.

RECYCLE AND REUSE

Good for the planet and easy on the eyes, the InLiving stall grabbed a lot of eyeballs. Reclaimed wood wall art, panels, dividers and cabinets with woven textiles created quite a visual. Materials like cotton recycled yarns, outdoor yarns, denim, leather labels lying waste were used to create the vibrant fusion pieces. The showstoppers, however, were the wooden wall panels with colourful cross stitch work. AT www.inliving.com

Scarlet Slendour by sibling team Ashish Bajoria and Suman Kanodia expanded their Vanilla Noir collection among other ranges. Designed by prolific Italian designer, Matteo Cibic, each handcrafted piece is inspired by Indian craft of bone and horn inlay and translated into a contemporary fusion of modern polymers and pigments. The drama of black and white can bring any room to life. AT www.scarletsplendour.com

HOW TO LIVE LARGE

Beyond Designs' stall was an amazing showcase of a larger-than-life aesthetic. In this living room, the artwork (which covers most of the wall) goes well with the large carpet, big wing back chairs and dual material coffee table. To give the space a breather from the riot of colours, a cream sofa has been placed below the art. AT www.beyonddesigns.in

MAKE IT A STUDY OF STYLE

Apartment 9 pavillion has never disappointed; and this year was no different. Since the decor and furniture brand is now retailing textiles by Peter D'Ascoli each space became a play of furniture and fabrics. Designed like a musuem, the rooms, ranging from the dining to the bedroom was a heady mix of colours, patterns and motifs. What caught our eye was the study with rich fabrics and stately furniture pieces. AT www.apartment9.in