WHEN QUIRK WORKS
Here’s how you can style eclectic interiors that bring colour, character and creativity indoors, effortlessly
This is absolutely the best time of the year to talk about quirky and colourful interiors. Colour is a projection of your personality and what better way to showcase it through your vibrant space. Spring-summer calls out for cool tones so go experimental and show off your unique home decor through an unconventional tincture. Let me explain with an example. One of the most interesting and modern spaces curated by me is the Tantalizing Titan, which includes a melodramatic dangling crystal chandelier paired with Rocky Star Persian knotted carpet that has abstract hues of pink and grey. We added the Titan dining table to the set up teamed with the Dexter armchair, while the golden lion decor piece completed the room. This look is idiosyncratic because of various unique elements that have been put together in a very creative way. The subdued tonality of wall colours amalgamated with flashy furniture and quirky home decor pieces is an inspiration that we use to amp up the client spaces.
MULTICOLOURED FURNITURE
Most people refrain from using colours while picking
out their furniture and decor pieces but the right pieces of colourful furniture can instantly uplift your space. A multicoloured sofa makes a bold, style statement as it enlivens the mood of any person entering that room. The striking furniture piece can range from a brightly coloured daybed with contrasting cushions and a centre table with hue-heavy inlay to an armchair with the arms and legs in complementing or even contrasting hues. The sky’s the limit to the number of permutations and combinations you can try out.
LIGHT IT RIGHT
Dramatic lighting such as monochromatic chandeliers or multi coloured pendants are an exceptional bohemian concept. When done right it looks fantastic. You can go for classic lights with coloured glass and shades or opt for animal-inspired lighting in vivid hues.
CARPETS AND RUGS
Have you ever thought how dramatic your simple wall can look with a scintillating rug on it? Nothing less than a piece of art but not on a canvas. I once used a bright