Informed Predictions: Trends that will dominate 2022

2022 is a year that we look forward to with lots of hope, and yet so carry a lesson we have learned about values, essentials and minimal yet informed ways of living. Image Credits : PinterestWith predictions, and trends that have picked up in the last few months we have derived the following statement styles and designs that will dominate the interior design world in 2022...Continue reading to know more!STATEMENT LIGHTINGStatement lighting comes in many forms and styles and, one thing is certain – your guest will take notice! Whether you choose aesthetic lampshades or a grand eye-catching chandelier or simply a string of identical pendants, unique and fab lighting pieces can transform a room just like a splendid jeweler piece that ties together beautifully with an outfit. Image Credits:  1 | 2 They are an unexpected element to add color, texture and tiny bit of drama to your space. You can use them to add a glimpse of glitz and desirability, a bit of contemporary flair or use them to create a more rustic vibe.THE SLEEP REALMOur bedrooms are as worked up as we are, uplifting us in the post hours of con call or just because we could take a quick nap or even to Netflix and binge! So the focus for bedrooms this year is to give back its original form of retreating, a soothing space with shades and forms that invite calmness and rejuvenation.Image Credits : PinterestSo simplify your bedroom space, remove the clutter and add layers of textures that don’t impose heaviness....

SPLURGE ON THESE COTTAGE DÉCOR FINDS

Cottage style typifies a charming decorating style. The casual nature and shabby appeal of the cottage décor is characterized by organic textures, subtle nature-inspired motifs and timeless traditional lines that give birth to warm and inviting spaces for the entire family. COLORSPastels and neutrals are your base as you plan your cottage-style room. Bring in soft colors from nature likes beiges, greens, blues, yellows and hints of corals. And if you can manage, tray a monochromatic white palette....

2022’s Interior Styles ~ Naturally!

It’s been rather unforeseen these last couple of years. Recent times have been all over, and still are many defies being faced across the globe. But if the pandemic has taught us anything – it’s that our homes really are our strongholds.In the face of adversity, home interiors can bring bliss and a sense of refuge. So it’s no surprise people are turning to interior design for escapism....

THE DECEMBER DÉCOR THEME

The chilly winds, the holidays with family, the aroma of freshly baked cookies and cakes, the get-togethers in a warming cozy space – most awaited time of the year is almost here!Get every shuffle of your home covered in the EOY festive spirit with these creative, cheerful and quaint ways to deck-up your halls. Read our blog and find something for everyone, whether you want to go old-style or whether you like contemporary décor. ADD GREENSGreen is the most prominent colour of the year-end merriment, it is after all synonymous to the Christmas cheer! The easiest way to introduce a subtle pop of green into your home is with textiles, but a green bench or an armchair makes all the difference in the gamut of your over-all look and then of course, you can always introduce greenery into your living space by placing live plants and succulents and baby Christmas trees too.Image Credits 1 | 2 After all, the color green signifies new beginnings and offers a sense of breaking free from everything that’s mundane while put the accent on the beauty of your dwelling, manifold. ADD SEASONAL TANGSYou don’t have to really purchase and stock fragranced candles to make your home smell like the holidays. Add bunches of rosemary and thyme tied up in a wreath both will add texture and attar at the same time. Take up a tea-light holder and add cinnamon, orange and cloves, fill with hot water and let it’s refreshing scent fill the air....

SHADES OF THE SEASON

Winter is one amongst the myriad seasons bestowed by nature and known for its cold nips. If you too are a winter loving person, we have interesting ways to adopt the hues of it in your home! Not many know but appropriately done house hues can play a decisive role in imparting warm and cozy feeling in winter seasons.So, lets channel the inner interior-design instincts and find the never-go-wrong color palettes this season. Image Credits - 1 | 2 This season, when winters knock at your door with its windyness, be hands-on by giving your space an extraordinary makeover with cozy room ideas decoded by the exclusive winter colour palette of Deep Blues and Greens, blended with warmer shades.DEEP GREEN+ BLUE+WHITEIt will be an absolute sin if we do not include this ‘patent’ color palette into the mix! It is an unsung reminder of the wintery ways; rich and so elegant....

SPARKLING HOMES – DECKED UP FOR DIWALI

Get your home ready for Diwali, and welcome your guests with almost 2 years in waiting. Your home deserves all the pamper and pride this festive season. We are here to help you sparkle your abode with boughs of beauty this Diwali. Here are some ideas to add a festive feel to your space. A GRAND FAMILY DINNER Family time is so synonyms to Diwali....

LIGHTING TO ILLUMINATE THE MAGICAL VIBES

Lighting is one of the basic aspects of a space and can affect how everything else - from the wall pigment to the curios to the rug- look. That's why it's significant to scheme your lighting design while contemplating all the sources of light you'll need, whether it's a pendant over the sofa for reading or an alluring fixture that brightens the entire room.  Take your lighting game plan to the next level , and discover these genius ideas that are sure to make your space illuminated and more gorgeous. Image Credits : 1 2 3 Sure, premeditated layout is an important element of a room design, but you know what literally sets the mood? Lighting. From understated and recessed to rustic and statement pieces, the options are endless....

THE DESIGN DYNAMICS OF LIGHT AND REFLECTIONS IN YOUR SPACE

Look, there’s no holding back the fact that lighting up our homes and creating an allure of beautiful reflection add so much renew’d oomph in a space. It’s a secret ingredient of most renowned home designers and styling enthusiasts to anchor and compose the spirited yet mature vibe of these two gorgeous elements. With the festivities around the corner, how can we just leave out these imaginative pieces that hold the power to transform your space into a magical oasis of charm and chic! Continue reading our blog for some quaint and flamboyant thoughts to add aesthetic features in your interior design game plan....

ADD A FESTIVE SPARKLE WITH LOCAL FLOWERS

With festive season just around the corner, the deep Diwali clean has started in most households. The freshly painted walls, new furniture and furnishings are reserved for the annual get together and so is the menu almost decided. The excitement is in the air - the quintessential are in place - how can the local Indian flowers escape this makeover then? The usual Indian flowers like marigold and tuberoses (genda and rajnigandha) to desi red roses and pink lotuses are the way to go....

Renew your home for the ultimate chic

Let’s embrace the up-coming season of vibrant leaves, crispy air, hot cups of coffee and festive feels.  There’s a certain shift in our interior cards as well. With darker hours descending, and the sun setting by the time you leave your work, let us add a new layered goodness in our homes too.  With a few ideas, you too can renew your home with a refreshing makeover this fall. Start by a foundation that lends new seasonal strata. Continue reading for interesting layers of interior change......

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Every Home Needs Chic Lights

Using the right Lights in interiors are a dazzling way to add a unique and peculiar touch to your space and the choices accessible are almost limitless. And since they are, let us guide you to light your dwelling in the most elegant forms and ways. Here are some gorgeous ideas for using lights the right way. Let’s get you started…Image Credits: PinterestCluster the Pendants  Pendants lights make a resolute and chic statement when they are in groups or “clusters”....

Creating a Cozy Vibe

Home, a cozy sanctuary – especially now when we have in recent whiles spend so much time in our abodes. Even though everyone has an altered take on what cozy means to them, by definition, a cozy house is one that invokes feelings of comfort, relaxation, and contentment.  Image Credits: Pinterest In this blog, you will discover that by adding a few simple touches – during any time of the year – you can create a cozy vibe in your homes. So it's worth putting in some extra stint to make your inner altar a restful, warm dwelling to retreat.  1. Use Color – to make the space more restful....

Discovering your color inspiration

When decorating your interiors and choosing shades; look for particulars like the amount of natural light in a space, the architecture, the size of a room, or its orientation. And, use your likely intuition when it comes to selecting colors to make sure they are personally right for you.  It’s kind of amusing to have a fresh start and finding the right color that makes a home flicker with character and style. Image Credits: Pinterest We are here today to share five tips for choosing a color story for your home. And hope you find this useful whether you have a move on your horizon or you just want to become a more planned shopper for future home items.  1....

To Re - Do your Home

A home is an ultimate place to be entirely yourself; to relax, rejuvenate, and be inspired by the aura of its cores. Although we’d all love to gather a team of creators every time we desire a home redo, the time, energy, and money required may swiftly lead to a path of distress. Let us explore some crisp advices to help you achieve your design dreams from plan on paper to reality! Right from your instinct renovations to minor home designs to an overhaul redo, this blog just makes it simpler....

An Indian Summer Home

"So poetic, just like the season…" An Indian Summer Home is just like a walk to a world of infinite; with its design eclectics and depth of tones, but never once hustled! And while you are preparing for the Summers in the shelter of your home, let’s just say it is the best place to make some reforms and add the tastes of sun-kissed calmness that brings in an airy, light-weight but beautiful doses of mystic inspiring vibes with your interior design.  Continue to read and master the art of preparing your home for the summer solstice! #1 Visual Layers  Whether you follow trends or steer away from them, either way the one thing is inseparable to visually appealing homes is the décor, accessories and ‘the over-all look’ that tends to make a home feel fresh and inviting. SUMMER TIP: Use an array of handwoven goodies at home to maintain that airy, serene look....

7 Wrap & Ready Diwali Gifting Ideas

It’s that time of the year again when you are racking your brains for that perfect Diwali present for your kith and kin. Hence, this week we present to you a curated array of best home décor giveaways so that your gifts look unique and purposeful and there will be less chance of them to be passed on to other relatives next year (wink)!#1 CHARMING DREAM CATCHERSFilled with the love of handmade, dream catchers are unique and quirky gifts, loaded with warmth and affection. They reflect our wishes for the growth and prosperity of our dear ones and not only do they look charming and dreamy but they also elevate the décor of any home while adding a hint of boho-chic! Image Credits: Pinterest | lepastell#2 ENDEARING TERRARIUMSA gift that takes care of the environment and alternatively, makes for a thoughtful & stylish way to add indoor plants in a home, Hanging Terrariums are gifts that everyone will love as nothing lifts your spirits better than nature and it is always welcome! The best part is they can be presented in personalized containers to match any décor style. Image Credits: brit | gardeners | urbanoutfitters#3 APPEALING LAMPSHADESSynonymous with the festival of lights, lampshades can cast their magic on anything and everything....

May the Light be with you!

Casting your home in the right light is like creating a work of art. Well-executed lighting can jazz up a humdrum space, provide a splash of chic and enhance the ambience of an entire space. Placement and type are important aspects of interior design and they work in conjunction with colour selections, room size, availability of natural light and furniture selection. The elements that come together, when the right lighting is achieved, transform a room into a seamless combination of functionality and style....

Side Table and its Décor Versatility

We often hear the idiom ‘Good things come in Small packages’ and it holds true for the adroit side table to add that cheerfulness to your home. A side table’s enormity cannot be underestimated as it adds essence to your home décor style! Side Table and its Décor Versatility Some very early side tables were made and used by the Egyptians, and were little more than stone platforms used to keep objects off the floor. This got us thinking about the evolution of a side table from a just a platform in the corner of a room to its present existence as a décor must-have....

Gradually Transition to Jewel Tones, Ideal for the Approaching Winters

Moody tones are having a major moment and we at Gulmohar Lane also think it’s time to bring this raging trend home! Dark and inviting, rich and complex, jewel hues bring depth and dimension to an otherwise ordinary home. Taking the starring role in interior spaces, these regal shades are perfect to amp up your spaces in the approaching dreary and lazy winters. Here is how you can do it,Gradually Transition to Jewel Tones, Ideal for the Approaching Winters Picture Credits : Etsy | PinterestRE-PAINT & UPGRADEPick your favorite jewel tone and give your chest of drawers a renovation or that vintage cabinet a brand new feel....

Accessorizing = Instant Makeover

IMPORTANCE OF ACCESSORIES IN HOME DECORThe accessories we select to decorate our homes with often say a lot about our personality and exhibit our tastes while expressing something about us. Whether they complement the furniture in the room or tell a story, accessories somehow enhance a space and blend effortlessly with the surroundings.MIRRORSSource: Luxxu | Driftwood InteriorsMirrors are perfect for small rooms that lack natural light, giving an illusion of a larger space and reflecting what little natural light there is, to all corners. They also add to various décor schemes and compliment with your furniture.  A beautiful mirror, framed in distressed wood will add to the rustic country feel while a mirror framed in antique gold plated metal will add a sophisticated chic look to the entire space.LIGHTINGSouce: Ikea | Coco Lapine Design Lighting is one of the most overlooked though an important element of interior design. It is vital to get the lighting right from the start as they have a major impact on the mood and the ambience of a space....

A Summer Abode with Gulmohar Lane.

A SUMMER ABODE WITH GULMOHAR LANE The cloudless blue sky brilliant against the warm sun, the streets full with icy lemonade and tangy popsicle kiosks, the lazy afternoons spent in the reassuring surroundings of the air conditioners, a visual tapestry of the blazing summer days.Picture Courtesy: VerandaWhile it might still be spring, a mid-summer night is just a few days away and why only the season, let your home too descend into the summer season with elegance and grace. Planting a refreshing look to your spaces, prints and patterns are the perfect escape from the dark and gloomy winter interiors, and can revitalize your spaces and your mood. Designed and nurtured with love and care, each signature print at Gulmohar Lane promises to suffuse your home with the abundance and charm that nature has to offer. Timeless designs upholstered in our mesmerising prints are sure to captivate and inspire the onlookers!...

Add in a Fresh Whiff of Spring Season to your Decor.

PREP UP FOR SPRING SEASON Winter is a season of rest and reflection; the one where cold temperatures and long dark nights impel us to seek refuge in our warm homes. But then there gradually arrives a time, a time of transition when it is still winter and yet we can smell the fresh breezes and the arrival of Spring. The nature beautifully and perfectly transits through this change when Earth comes alive with excitement. This shift in vibe and season must reflect in your abode as switching out a few key accents can freshen up your home for the coming winds....

Deck up your Home for the Year-End Festivities!

Deck up your Home forYEAR-END FESTIVITIESThe gently falling snow, the holiday time with family, the aroma of freshly baked cookies, the gatherings near a fireplace – the best and most awaited time of the year is finally here! Picture Courtesy: Dream Book DesignGet every inch of your home in the festive spirit with these creative, fun and unusual ways to deck up your interior spaces. There is something for everyone, whether you want to go traditional or whether you like modern décor. Picture Courtesy: Centsational Style | Style Me PrettyGreen is not only the pantone of the year but it is also the most prominent colour of the year-end festivities. The easiest way to introduce a subtle pop of green into your home is with textiles and then of course, you can introduce greenery into your living space by placing potted plants and shrubs....

The passion for metal follows and here is why you need to have it…

- THE METAL VOGUE -One of the most ancient techniques of artistic metal processing continues to impose itself in all types of décor styles and modern furniture even today; not only the ones of more industrial character. Strong and sturdy Metal Beds lend a certain romantic vibe, which works really well in Bohemian and Rustic Style Spaces. As compared to any other Bed, a metal bed is built to last and can take more beating, which is great if you move frequently.Picture Courtesy: Curbly | Love Grows Wild | Outlook LiveHow toSTYLE METAL BEDSin your interiorsMake sure to imbibe this trend, which has conquered the interior world, by stealing in some ideas about how and where to use these beds.Metal beds can seamlessly blend in with a lot of décor styles. In classical rooms, the wrought iron bed adds notes of luxury and respectability, to a country style bedroom, it brings a cozy and romantic vibe while to a Provençal style, elegant curves of metal bed can add a  touch of whimsical.Picture Courtesy: Farmhouse Touches | OverstockIn addition to the incredible aesthetic qualities, metal beds have quite a lot of practical advantages....

Wishing you a Bright and Dazzling DIWALI.

Sending you greetings of the festival that is full of sweet childhood memories, mouth full of sweets, house full of gleaming diyas and hearts full of joy. Here's hoping this festival of beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment that stay with you through the days ahead. HAPPY DIWALIFrom all of us at Gulmohar Lane

Turn your home into a healthy haven.

Transform your home into a healthy retreat with our handcrafted and natural decor collection.BEDSSOFAS AND ARMCHAIRSTABLES AND CHAIRSSHOP THE COLLECTION HEREImage Credits:ETSYIKEAPinterestNature Bound ShopPottery BarnRogue EngineerProvincial Home Living

Tips to style your coffee table!

Start decorating now with our wide range of Coffee Table Collection.SHOP FROM OUR COFFEE TABLE COLLECTIONPicture Credits:Image 1- HDTVImage 2- Interior SuiteImage 3, 4, 5, 6 - HOMEBNC

Create your own personalised work space.

According to popular studies, personalising your workspace can help adjust your attitude towards work. Being comfortable in your office space is essential to have the right concentration and attitude towards your job. When you feel uncomfortable in your office, you are likely to be less engaged and focused, which compromises efficiency and overall productivity. Workspace can help adjust your attitude towards work....