A POSITIVE VIBE Customisation and personal touches are the new trends in the interior decoration field

A POSITIVE VIBE

Customisation and personal touches are the new trends in the interior decoration field

 Designing a home is one of the many things a family can get together and do. Through this they can spend the necessary quality time with each other. Shibani Jain - Art and Craft design consultant and founder believes that people decorate their homes to make it comfortable and pleasing according to their lifestyle choices. She adds, “We create a home that suitably meets all our needs and activities while making it aesthetic enough for ourselves, our family and our friends. The home reflects our personality, exposure, beliefs and status.”
    As a home is where people spend most of their time in, it should not only be spic and span but also give out a vibrant and positive feeling. Shirish Jhawar, C.E.O - India, Royal Selangor, says, “The interiors should be pleasing to the eyes as well as comfortable and content to give that homely feeling. A home reflects a person and as such when one decorates his home it reflects his values, beliefs and thoughts in a particular way.”
    Apart from the comfort and personality aspect, functionality also plays a vital role. Nivedita S.M: Executive Director, Regency Retail - Exclusive Franchise for FRETTE in India, believes that designing a home is not just about the looks of the building's interior but it also plays a key role in its functionality as even the largest home can lack space due to poor interior design, while a tiny apartment can be transformed into a cosy residence with enough space for just about everything.
    Speaking about the new trends in interiors, Jain says, “Customisable folk art and craft skills are now available. One can decorate their walls, temples, partitions and art furniture with the help of highly skilled artists and producers.”
    Luxury décor is another option for accessories in the rooms. Jhawar points out that people can invest in vintage looking décor pieces or products that are inspired by a particular culture. The essential things to be kept in mind while designing or re-designing one's home according to Jain are, make sure you design for your own sense of style and sensibility, as you will have to live with the space for a while! Get a designer that you like and whose work you relate to. Think of all the activities that you will do in any room and work towards that. Don't compromise beyond a point on furniture and fixtures; you don't want a wardrobe where the drawer hinges keep coming off every six months.
Jhawar says, “Your home is your personal breathing space; make sure it is clutter free. Do not have ample furniture. An open clutter free home emits a positive vibe. Keep a signature décor piece that showcases your personality. Use sober colours that signify positivity. Lighting plays an important role. Bright lighting attracts positivity into a house.”
Nivedita discusses about the necessary things to keep in mind for the bedroom. She says, “The bedroom should be a place of tranquility and luxury, so keep the decor simple and restrained. Choose soft colors and suitable patterns. Complement the bedding with a chaise or armchairs and coordinated draperies in beautiful fabrics. Buy luxury bedding to quickly transform the look of your bedroom.” With all these exciting new trends available in the market, it's now time to check out what suits your personality and start re-decorating your home. As the festive month is on, you do have a valid excuse to design your home!