A TIME FOR REFLECTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND TRANSFORMATIONS!

The calendar pages slip through our hands like falling sand through a fist, with the haze and daze of a bustling New Year afoot, there is a whirlwind of friendly soirees and family gatherings at every turn at the start of January. But as we jump into the shiny, new and exciting times with resolutions about every new chance; it’s only ‘Natural’ for us to want to reflect on the journey it has taken for us to get this far. Don’t just sit down and start conjuring up ‘Starting from now on..’ visions of daily exercise, reading more, saving money or travelling more; but look within and find the gems that grace your life with stability, comfort and pleasure in this rapidly changing world. One such treasure – your Home!Hence as you move towards a time of self-reflections, resolutions and visions of life transformation with the brimming energy and motivation of the new year, capture the small victories that you make along the way with new additions for your home that not just acknowledge your growth but also give you a space that emphasizes on your new lifestyle goals....

CONVEY THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WITH GIFTS FOR ALL!

Wake up and smell the hot chocolate! Christmas is right around the corner and so is all the festive fervor surrounding the Season of Gifting. The streets stand wrapped up in twinkling lights and anticipation, as the busy bodies and hurried steps of mall goers run along every store in the hunt for the next item on their shopping list. Christmas carols on the radio or faintly hidden in the background of the mall’s speakers, string in a collective community of festive cheer amongst all and call you to follow the sweet-scented smell of roasted chestnuts, freshly baked cookies, and signature Christmas drinks at your nearest coffee shop.However, the adventure of finding the perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones through mounds of gift hampers and holiday PJ sets is surely enjoyable....

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Curing Your January ‘Blues’ With Heaps Of Blue

Bal Diwas- Celebrating innocence

Children’s day always pulls us back into the nostalgic memories and chirpy times when the laughter came right out of our hearts. Candies and peanut butter, mosquito bites and splinters, bicycles and hopscotch, tangled hair and sunburned shoulders. Indeed, the best times of our lives. You might have heard people saying “sometimes you got to act like a 4-year old to be happy” because kids are often optimistic who love to explore and believe in fairy tales, something extraordinary.In honor of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, Children’s Day is celebrated on his birthday - November 14 every year....

FESTIVITIES AND HOUSEWARMING

It can feel like an enormous undertaking to decorate your house for forthcoming home festivities. You have a diverse range of décor choices and combinations to pick from, such as paper to wrap gifts, marigolds, diyas to place in a beautifully decorated classic scene on doorways and tabletops, sweets and food to serve, lights, and how to have your filled with pleasant scents. After all, your home should be a special place that welcomes your loved ones and delights your children’s eagerness for the advent of the festival of lights, especially during this time of year. Therefore, defining the theme of your decoration at home can be simpler with the tips we have listed below....

Celebrating togetherness~ Top 5 gifts this season!

Aikyam is a Sanskrit word that translates to "togetherness". With shifting times, this word has become more symbolic than it was in the ancient eras, but the emotion behind the meaning still runs very deep and strong making gifting one of the most prevalent way to express gestures and celebrate unconditional love.We love the banters, the pigtail pulls, the ‘I’ll tell mom’ translating to ‘I’ve got your back’ between siblings, the love a mom showers & the way dad puts our happiness before his own or how our friends understand us even without saying a word - these bonds are extraordinary and need a sprinkle of timelessness to celebrate the lovely musings, and smirks that only our people can understand!With this blog we bring you some pieces from our collection that manifest thoughtful gifting, and transcends countries and time, re-imagining the modern know-how while staying entrenched in the classics. Continue reading………. for the best gifting ideas of the festive season in 2022!Our loved ones are our backbone - our strength and our weakness at the same time, andthere is no other phase than this glorious festival time to show our affections.LIGHTINGCover them in love & light – how can we not start with lighting collection as a gift option this season!...

Monsoons with Gulmohar Lane

The sprinkling of droplets on our face and the smell of mud captures our soul.Inspired by the charm it creates we bring to you a plethora of our collection that translates to monsoon indulgence to celebrate this gorgeous season!Combine with quaint treasures of green pops for an eclectic feel, or dial down with a softer colourway and medley with rattan, ivory hues and woven textures. Whether you’re festooning a contemporary apartment or an old cottage we’ve got furniture, lighting and colour inspiration that illustrates the monsoon indulgencesJust bring in the color in small ways like in prints, plants and cushions and mix in some natural textures too, to create a really fresh, laid-back feeling living room.A dynamic and soothing, a refreshing hue, green comes in many different tints, from the more elegant and calm forest to bright and cheerful velvety emerald or deep and relaxing blues. And green goes well with everything – whites, creams, and greys. It is synonymous with monsoons and characterizes this gorgeous seasonFind inspiration on www.gulmoharlane.com

Rose Dust: an air of elegance

Ahh, velvet! The most sumptuous of all fabrics that can instantly transform a piece of furniture from ‘meh’ to ‘wow’.In the 18th century, the hue was adopted by the European bourgeoisie as a symbol of luxury and class, particularly for lordly due to its rosy tint and it‘s opulent undertones.How to styleROSE DUST VELVETin your interiorsTransforming spaces into a spirited space for grown-ups and little ones alike, rose dust offers an embracing, uplifting and quiet qualities.“ There is sophistication in simplicity.“A statement hue, it is a spectacular way to create balance and interest within an interior space. Having such a mollifying sight, it would be difficult to disapprove of the rose dust tinge!Image Credits: Pinterest | PinterestA tranquil and invigorating space inspired by the ingredients of the most beautiful charm. Beautiful forms and design inspiration when put together they will just create warm magic.The lighter shades like blush and rose are almost a neutral and will go with most things Owning to it‘s soothing mode, rose dust can be stunningly used to create a tranquil and invigorating space for your little onesIntegrating an earth color scheme when introducing pink into your home can be easily achieved when you keep in mind a golden rule: stick to a warm base.Image Credits: PinterestVERSATILE VELVETWhen it comes to this colour, there are no rules....

A Summer Soothing Home Story

A summer soothing home story Some homes tell you their story right from the beginning. Could be its rich history of the last inhabitants or an ingenious narrative woven by a thoughtful architect. While some houses are more like blank opuses, resting in wait for a new story to be written. Homes, spaces, and areas – marked for inhabitance deserve a vast thought process to create it into a place that allows one to live with things they love, add warm comfort, and soothe with its look and feel too....

The Art to Eclectic Styles

Eclectic style is artsy, unique and comes with heaps of personality! Interiors done up with a classy blend of trends, time periods, use of color texture, and curios make for a characteristic design look in space: and that is an Eclectic Style. The art of combining these eras, designs and thoughts with autonomy to create matchlessness may sound simple, but it’s not! Eclectic style is all about harmony and the coming together of incongruent styles, juxtaposing textures, and contrasting colors to create a cohesive, beautifully comprehended room that wouldn’t be out of place in a home décor magazine as this is one design style that takes dynamism and a great eye....

Color of the Month: Tangerine

Carroty is one of those colors; either you love it or hate it. We however happen to be confidently in the “love it” encampment, so this month’s Color is an awesomely pure shade of orange: tangerine.Like all oranges, tangerine is a high-energy, bold, fresh, and fun color. It’s warm and welcoming, stands out melodramatically against neutrals and crisp whites (even in small doses).The rule of thumb with bright colors is to use it advantageously. Not necessarily sparingly, but be chary not to overdo it....

A White Approach #thissummer

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Fresh Spring Finds for your Home

We are just about entering the new season, though yet not there wholly, and perhaps this is the best time to start pondering on the thoughts to a new fortuitous of springtime refresh for your dwelling. Consequently, trends come and go but each time the seasons start to take a turn they give us a new hope, a belief and a new era to look forward to. Let us indulge in some terrific trends to include in our surroundings this year…. “Blossom by blossom the spring begins.”......

2021 Interior Trends - What's in?

It has been an eventful year, thankfully bygone the 2020. And we have a reason to revel the new year with a refreshing perception and hopefulness that must reflect in our environs too. From the growing prominence of sustainable materials to elegant basics and a celebration of individuality and distinctiveness, our 2021 trend edit will offer you a curated look that will tug your home into the New Year with a dramatic flair for all things fine...  In this blog let’s tap into 2021's prevalent interior trends to reinvent and restore your home for the year ahead.Rustic Vogue CharismasThis look is a charm, interesting to anyone who loves their modern home comforts and want to whisper some eccentric minutiae into their space. It works ideally in homes that already have some interesting features, such as exposed beams, original floorboards or paneled walls, but can equally be re-created with a well-thought-out balance of old and new pieces that work together in harmony.  Reclaimed wood is the core material that holds this look together – look for distinctive pieces that show plenty of grain and texture, rather than items that are perfectly finished. Rustic and yet sophisticated! Image Credits: Pinterest | PinterestThe Yellow & Grey Stories This year, Pantone took the rare step of naming two colors as their shades of the year: Illuminating, a zingy yellow, and Ultimate Gray, a pale at it.  'The selection of two independent colors highlight how different elements come together to express a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting, conveying the idea that it’s not about one color or one person, it’s about more than one,' says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute.Image Credits: PinterestContemporary Country Style A wander through warm amber tones, mellow meadow prints and beautiful cross-stitches....

Year 2021 - Requests for a do-over

Undoubtedly, we all have been waiting to just make it through 2020 somehow, anyhow. The world stands with hope and faith and belief of a reform; with bitter-sweet memories and wisdoms grown let’s bid a waving cheerio to the year gone by and restructure the universe with a resolution that brings creativity, freshness, and authenticity into our lives. And what better place to initiate this aura, than our own home...The feeling when you are home making coffee, listening to music and lighting your favourite candles…Pop some colorAn instant refresh, color can actually transform your space. No, you do not really need to paint your walls! All you need is tiny but significant doses of your favorite shade popping in textiles, curios, upholstered sofa or wall-art!...

A New Phase - Illuminating and Ultimate Gray Pantone Colors 2021

There is always extensive study based on trends behind Pantone’s choice. Still, due to the present pandemic that has perturbed the entire world, there’s a need to sense that there’s more to it, that everything will get brighter at the end of the tunnel. That’s what Illuminating and Ultimate Gray are all about. Illuminating is presented as a vibrant yellow that reminds us of delight, verve, and sunshine, while Ultimate Gray is a neutral, that reminds us of eternal basics and balance.Image Credits: Pinterest  “The selection of two independent colors highlight how different elements come together to express a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting, conveying the idea that it’s not about one color or one person, it’s about more than one," said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, in a statementNostalgia obsessed interior trends have been around for a while. The focus is on the lounge, where we gather and spend most of the quality time now that our travels and congregations outside are limited....

Handwoven Home Decor ~ This Time of the Year

An effortless way to lend both beauty and utility, natural materials add a simple yet classy vibe to interiors. While they are a great addition to your current interiors, these handwoven goodies are a particularly good move for this season, and tuck well into other seasons too.  These tactile elements – rattan, bamboo, seagrass, jute, etc. bring new life to long-standing decor. They can easily make your space feel warm and casual, and are perfect for warmer weathers as well. Image Credits: Pinterest | PinterestSo let’s take you on an expedition that celebrates deep-rooted crafts and its makers. A great addition for your own home and a wonderful gifting option too #thistimeoftheyearTastefully Handwoven Wall-Decor Sure to add aesthetic style to any wall that adorns it, handwoven artistry naturally anchors and uplifts spaces in the most unique ways possible....

Tale of a Charming Work Space

Working from home is progressively the economic reality around the world. The idea of traditional office day evolves into the concept of a home office space. But making the move from office to home, both practicable and motivating demands a beautiful, bespoke workspace that lets you reach your style statement and also offers comfort.  With this blog, we bring to you some great ideas to create a charming work area in your home....

Gifts that Reflect Aesthetics

The art of gifting is an exciting social necessity that brings cheer to the moods of both the receiver and the giver. A well thought out present does not only bring joy but also reflects how much you have understood a person, hence, adding a personalized aesthetic message. The art of gifting is a desire to express our care and affection and creating smiles that are in essence the most beautiful expressions of love! With this blog we bring you a round-up of handpicked, all-time favorite, aesthically pleasing gift options from Gulmohar Lane; that not only will create a distinct memory for years to come but also express your unconditional bond with your loved ones!Handpicked | Handmade There is nothing more appealing than an assortment that will leave you rooted with its intricate patterns handwoven with ancient techniques. It not only is a visually appealing gift option but also reflects its authenticity and its humble origins. Thus, adding beauty to homes and little reminder of you for them – always.Made of Wood | Crafted Wanderings in deep forests and lending a cabin feel to any space....

Trend with Metal Accents

An element that blends in well with almost all décor looks, from rustic to minimal to art-deco! Metal is a type of neutral decorative accent that runs the gamut of well-designed styles. When chosen ingeniously, metal is visually appealing.Here are some interesting metallic accents from Gulmohar Lane to jazz up your home with sheen, glamour and grace.LIVING ROOM FURNITUREThe trick is to use a dominant metal type and build around it. Balance cool and warm hues (keep reading to know more) and match these to your overall color palette....

A Tasteful Living Room | Curved Chic

The most ubiquitous piece of furniture needs a little shaking up. The Sofa. A Curved one – is pure elegance, timelessness and a style galore! It is arguably the most stressful accent that people struggle to shop for and yet the legendary designers like Vladimir Kagan or Isamu Noguchi braved to create unconventional styles and designs....

Shades of an Indian Summer Home

The idea is to bring freshness and coolness to interiors during the solstice. We know Indian Summers are a thing but, with your home interiors done right, it will bring that serene touch of solace as soon as you step inside. The magic is in the colors you choose in your home, as much as it is to your furniture and décor accents.  So, let's channel the inner interior-design instincts and find the never-go-wrong color palettes this summer....

Hope and Spring. Yes, Please!

‘Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be’The snug warm hug of the big yellow ball in the sky, the flower’s blooming and Mother Nature is restoring; rest assured renewal is ‘work in progress’…  The usual hustle has suddenly paused all over the earth; the world is getting calmer. Let’s just look at the other side of things and accept this beautiful metamorphosis….APRIL SUNDid you notice the new leaves and buds sprouting?  A gentler sun has quietly stepped-in fueling plant life with a renewed purpose; making everything evidently beautiful! Embrace the April Sun as there wouldn’t be a better time to enjoy that cozy veranda of yours....

What are the Spring Colours, After all?

“We are all a little broken. But last time I checked, broken crayons still colour the same.” - Trent SheltonColours truly can lift our spirits and in #pause times like these, we tend to look at opportunities to bask in the sun once again. But instead of stepping out, bring in the colours of nature surrounding us right now - the happy ‘spring’ colours. And as quoted by the executive director of Pantone, ”Spring 2020's colour palette infuses heritage and tradition with a colorful youthful update that creates strong multi-colored combinations as well as energizing and optimistic pairings.”From corals to variations of classic blues, sage to unexpected shades of yellow, we are sharing our favourite spring colours that you can use to decorate your home while staying indoors.SKY BLUE REFRESHImage Credits: Gulmohar Lane | Iconic Linen | Gulmohar Lane | Rita Chan InteriorsWith classic blue selected as the pantone colour of the year, it is only but fair for sky blue to make it to the spring palette....

Go-To Minimalism

Minimalism is back.Our lives in the new-age have become so frantic. And the world is so uncertain. We want to fall back on our homes and want it to be simple and unfussy. And that is what minimalist design gives us.Minimalism is one of the most noteworthy design movements of the 19th – 20th century....

SPRINGING WITH LEAVES AND BIRDS

Isn’t it nice to wake up and hear the birds singing? If you observe closely, the first signs of spring are in the air—leaves are nascent, robins are chirping, and butterflies are wandering. Spring is full of interesting blooms, shrubberies, and baby animals. The sun shines cheerfully carrying a new light into nature!...

Gulmohar Lane HOME DECOR Predictions ~ 2020

Each new season brings a synergy of renew, and the style quotient keeps evolving. We keep refreshing our interiors too, based on our lifestyles, places we travel to and most importantly the latest trends in the world of home décor.Whether you love trends or will typically go to great lengths to avoid them, there are bound to be a few ideas on our list that you'll adore (and will continue to adore into the next decade). Continue Reading to know more!VINTAGE ACCENTSWhat goes around comes around! Expressly applies to home décor trends....