SLOW YOUR LIFE DOWN

THE TREND: SLOW LIVING The hottest home decor rage this year is “slow living” — a decor that inspires you to slow down, take a deep breath and take it easy. “We are looking at moody corners, time-worn patinas, freshly-washed linen, crisp cotton and things that make you feel cosy and good. Personally, I think it is one of the best trends we have seen in a long while because it’ll inspire people to stop and appreciate the little finer things of life. In a word, unhurried,” says Rukmini Ray Kadam, decor blogger and interior designer. THE PRICE: AA Living prices start from `2,000 and Olie from `499.

THE PLACES: “Take a look at your loft for a change. Bring out the old trunk, a few old bottles, the set of cutlery that your grandma passed it on to you, perhaps, the crochet table cloth and the chair that you have been meaning to throw away! Add in natural fibre, old patina that are chipped and weather worn and let the rust be! But if you must buy vintage, I love AA living’s products that encapsulates vintage so well! You can also check Olie living lighting for fabric that is dowsed in nostalgia and comfort,” adds Rukmini.

Style it carefully, carelessly. Instead of having traditional focal points like wall arts, hang your easel on the wall with a few old chopping boards or fishing oars. You could also grab a few old mirrors and hang them on the wall as wall art! Ditch the vases for vintage and old bottles and add leaves or a few sprigs of bougainvillea!