Let The Light Shine

Lighting is as important as every other element of interior design. Good lighting can transform a space. The use of correct light and shade makes a room feel comfy but also theatrical and atmospheric. In any interior style cartel ambient, and task lighting to attain a lighting scheme that feels composed and sumptuous.In this blog, read on to know how to use ambient, and task lighting to let the light shine through!Lighting is the key to creating a functional, inviting and cozy living spaceAMBIENT LIGHTINGAmbient lighting also can be referred to as mood lighting, it makes for the main light in a space....

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

SUMMER GARDEN: French - Country Inspirations

Picture this: the dawn light gently kisses your pastel chamber walls, sending your bed‘s headboard and vintage-inspired furniture into view as you wake to the sweet scent of buttery, freshly baked croissants. Oh là là!Our Summer Garden Bed Collection will chime nostalgic aromas of freshly baked cake drifting up a French Country manor, to the sun speckled rattan bed.Discover a nostalgia with French country inspired rooms!Image credits: PinterestFrench country-inspired bedrooms are the perfect union of chic design and rustic charm to give your room that certain gracefulness. Think Paris meets Provence. Imagine renaissance decadence meets casual elegance.Inspired by natureImage credits: Pinterest I Pinterest I Pinterest Romantic natural rattan generously couples with delicate curves of a bed, French beds serve comfort, style and charm in equal measure....

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....

Hues of OCEAN

The hues we use in our homes are a thought of our moods that can affect our thoughts every day. That’s why endowingcolors that make us happy is vital. Look for shades that are pleasing to you personally, and your home will always bebeautiful. Here’s presenting one such color that will rejuvenate your space with refined elegance ~ deep, rich, crisp and cool - Ocean~ A Tribute to the hues of OCEAN ~Ocean has a natural presence and a chic undertone, one reason why it is so prominent. A colour that is darker, and moredramatic, and yet there is something tranquil about this shade.Bring home this hue with a range of wooden pieces to create a fresh, contemporary feel with all the fondness and cozinessyou want in a space....

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....

BRING SPRING WITH CHIRPS AND BLOOMS

Isn’t it nice to wake up and hear the birds singing? If you observe closely, the first signs of spring are already in the air—leaves are embryonic, sparrows are chirping, and butterflies are nomadic.Spring is full of interesting blooms, shrubberies and baby buds. The sun shines cheerfully carrying a brand new light each day into our lives! Here comes the feeling of a need to bring the outside rhythms’ in, and during this delightful season, perhaps it is a perfect time for a spring refresh.Often inspired by Mother Nature and everything wonderful she offers; with this blog we bring to you the textiles, patters, hues, prints and forms that reverberate spring, continue reading to explore and pick your favorite for your space this season too!COLORSChoose a palette that shows the ciphers of levitating chi, like moss greens, shades of pink and peach.Image Credits : 1 | 2 Try a gamut of colors with a throw or tinted cushions on a white sofa or simply add a bouquet of colorful big and bright flowers in every corner of your space....

My Memorable Dining Table

Not many rooms have the significance of the dining room, and not all spaces can take intrepid and aesthetically inclined styling all at once! We present our favorite design styles from some of our collection to give you inspiration and to show how your dining room design can be as different as you want! These ideas will suit all tastes due to both the versatility and original stylishness!Continue reading to know more!If dining table could speak, they'd have so much memories to share. After a prolonged period of isolation , socialization is back on table....

WAYS TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO YOUR LIVING ROOM

If there’s any room in the house that deserves plenty of thoughtfulness, it’s the living area. This space is where we spend most of our time; either curling up with a book, chatting with loved ones, or playing with the kids. It’s the beating heart of the home, and should be treated as such. Does your living room need a new lease of life?...

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....

MAKE EVERY ROOM READY FOR WINTER!

In the recent times the word ‘Home’ has worn several hats, and perhaps the last one should always be ‘COZY’. We dine, sleep, live, work and subsist at home it’s now more essential to create a space that inspires us, and makes us happy.Here are some pro-tips of varying yet doable levels to achieve a re-imagined space, that lets you enjoy the winters like it should be, right in the heart of your home in a cozy space…Continue Reading…A NOVEMBER CORNER (WINTERTIME SPECIAL)The idea is to cozy-up on a winter’s night with a good book and a hot cuppa for that November-y feel.Image Credit 1 | 2An apartment friendly addition, reading nooks are a must-have for all book-lovers and cozy crusaders. The ingredients are simple – a cozy chair, a task floor lamp, and understandably books all around, try a full-sized shelf or floating ones if you have space constraints. With these basics in place, just sprinkle your individual taste and personality with characteristic curios, bold colors, or go classic with an Old-English-Library look. THE ULTIMATE BEDROOM GOAL (TO SOAK THE SEASON CHILLINESS)Obviously, how can we not include a bedroom of dreams, to soak in the end-of-the-year chills....

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....

MAKE YOUR HOME FEEL FESTIVE

Believe it! The Indian festive season is in! The days are getting shorter, weather will eventually take cooler turn and the classic aromas and sights in the market are just about beginning to shine. And perhaps it is not too late to add a festive glow in your spaces! One of the best things about Diwali is the charming gleams, togetherness vibes and the festive spirit that floats around our homes....

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....

Flowers Inside Your Home are Wonderful

Flowers, historically, are known to bring nostalgic romance to its surroundings. With sweet, bloomy aromas and beautiful hues they carry – flowers naturally tend to renew a space with its presence. In simpler times, a bouquet was refreshed every day in the main living room, plucked freshly from the outer gardens or verandas at home. Bringing back memories, when every joyful event called for the finest glass vase to hold a glorious bouquet of freshest exquisite florae....

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......

Celebrating Monsoons: Indoors

As the afternoon mists out in a downpour, a barge of muffled traffic noises, the petrichor that stirs our stillness, and that feeling of curling up into a mood of rejuvenation. Monsoons are magical, they evoke so many wisdoms, and bring wholesome bliss. Similarly, our homes too need an overwhelming feeling of serenity, elements that bring the outside magic into our homes, that evoke our five senses to life; a sensuous yet impalpable lift for your homes.Image Credits: PinterestHere are some creative monsoon decor ideas which will certainly amplify the aesthetics of your house and will give the perfect monsoon touch to your home.COLOR:“Cold” and “warm” characters are all you need to understand to get your rainy season interiors feel on point. Colors on the right side of the color wheel i.e. any color with tints of yellow, orange and rosy are warm colors while colors with bluish/purple or green tints are cold colors. Monsoon usually hits India as summer recedes, hence making it a somewhat cooler spell....

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....

Indoor Plants for Oxygen

A White Approach #thissummer

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