A home is more than a shelter, it is a place where you relax after a long exhausting day at work and it is a place where you and your children spend time together. The comfort of your bed, your sofa, the energy radiated by the colours of the wall and all such experience is what makes a living space truly a home.
Because of all such factors, it is very important that your home is well designed. A well designed home reflects positivity not just for its family but also for the relatives, friends and the guests who come to the house. Here we look into some interior design ideas on a budget.
Indian Traditional
Colours – Brown, orange, neutrals, small usage of pink, blue, green
Furniture – Wooden furniture with intricate craving or usage of beads
Patterns - Ancient Indian pattern on bed sheets or wallpaper or embroidered tapestry
Informal gathering/seating space – add a swing for an additional touch
Ornamentation with traditional knick knacks or artifacts/dramatic lighting
Use jaalis as dividers
Art work inspired by Indian folks and tradition
2. Contemporary – Calming, serene, concise color palette
Simple, bold materials and finishes, clean cuts
Colours – Neutrals, grey, white and black
Furniture – Clean, geometric shapes, natural materials
Patterns - small geometric patterns/ stripes/natural textures
Ornamentation with small elements
3. Minimalism – “Less is More” – uncluttered, Monochromatic
Colours- white, cream, black, grey
Furniture – classics, heirlooms
Patterns - tonal textiles, minimal décor prints
Ornamentation with minimal pieces which are swapped acc. to season
Keeping the room visually light and airy, sophisticated
Decorated with art pieces
4. Mid Century Modern – After WWII, natural prints, texture, relaxed vibe
Colours – natural woods, green, brown, earthy tone along with a touch of turquoise, yellow, orange, primary colours
Furniture –simple, practical, sumptuous pieces various materials like plastic, acrylic, formice
Patterns - abstract, geometric, retro, heavy textiles
Ornamentation with vases, sculpture of varying sizes, wall hangings, graphic shapes
Either clean lines or feminine curves, play with texture
5. Eclectic –
Colour – A mix of two core colours – one neutral hue + one accent color
Furniture –Mix & match furniture style – while maintaining a certain balance
Patterns - Use contrasting texture in small doses, so as not to overpower the room
Ornamentation with various pieces without overdoing it
