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Indian Style Design Ideas

1. Get The Exotic Style Of India (Image 1 of 12)
Want to create a warm, rich decorating scheme for your home? Be inspired by what’s on offer in the high street – and the exuberant colours and intricate patterns of the homes of vibrant India.
2. Be Bold With Pattern (Image 2 of 12)
Strong colours all around the room are a must - think spice shades and primary colours, and don't be afraid to mix jewel tones such as red, orange, yellow and purple in one space, adding accents of gold, bronze or silver to make the room glimmer. ,
3. Add Splashes Of Colour (Image 3 of 12)
If you want something more toned down, use warm, soft naturals, such as sandy yellow, paprika red and terracotta, and add just a hint of colour with a splash of turquoise, lime or lipstick pink in accessories.

4. Mix And Match (Image 4 of 12)
Don't be afraid to combine patterns and colours - it's all about the clash rather than co-ordination. To make the scheme successful, limit the palette to shades of three different colours.
5. Work Your Architecture (Image 5 of 12)
If you're tackling the structures of your house - putting in new doorways or openings, look at creating faux ornate arches within the house. This can be done by a good builder or skilled DIYer, but make sure the basic structure meets building regulation requirements.
6. Dress Your Floors (Image 6 of 12)
For flooring, choose a hard, practical surface, such as a dark wood or terracotta tiles, but add warmth, comfort and still more pattern with woven rugs in warm colours that echo those on the walls and in the room's fabrics.
7. Find Authentic Fabric & Lighting (Image 7 of 12)
The best place to find classic Indian fabrics is in shops that sell sari fabric. Hang saris in swathes at windows, drape them over your bed, and have them made into cushion covers. Or, hit the high street for brightly coloured silks that you can decorate with trimmings and sequins. When it comes to lighting, choose pieces that 8. Adorn Your Walls (Image 8 of 12)
Don't be afraid to use pattern around the whole room - geometrics, swirls and paisley are all ideal for your walls and upholstery fabrics - and you can layer the patterns by putting up wall hangings, too.
glimmer when lit.
9. Look For Fretwork (Image 9 of 12)
Combine wall hangings with fretwork and detailing in woodwork, on the edge of shelves, in furniture and on shutters at your windows. Or, opt for something you can take with you when you move, such as a carved screen. ,
10. Shop For Solid Furniture (Image 10 of 12)
As for furniture, the more ornate the better, but it needn't be in prime condition. Junk yard finds, distressed pieces and solid, rustic buys will do - just stick to dark woods, or stain or paint it to suit the scheme - you can even bring more primary colours into the room this way. Look for the odd piece that's delicately carved or inlaid with mock ivory to add as a contrast to the chunky furniture, too. Or, hit the high street for pieces that will fit in with the rest of your Indian style scheme.
11. Accessorise With Imagery & Colour (Image 11 of 12)
Accessories that reflect Indian style are easy to find on the high street, too - look for ornate silver pieces, statues of elephants or Indian gods, lights with glass around them and pictures with religious imagery in i12. Throw In Some Kitsch (Image 12 of 12)
Find pieces that are a little kitsch, such as this Indian figurine. They will add life, colour and a little humour to your scheme. Look for them in traditional Indian areas or, better still, visit India and find them in one of the many markets..ntricately detailed silver or gold frames. ,,

Interior Design Indian Rangoli

Rangoli

In Indian cultures, all guests and visitors occupy a very special place, and a rangoli near to the door of the house is an expression of this warm hospitality. Traditionally, such floor decorations were done only on auspicious occasions but we nowadays we also find them in weddings, birthday parties, opening ceremonies...

The designs are symbolic and common to the entire country, and can include natural or geometrical patterns. They are made with natural elements such as flowers, stones or most of the time colored powder (the base can be sand, marble dust, saw dust, brick dust or other materials).

Rangoli also has a religious significance, enhancing the beauty of the surroundings and spreading joy and happiness all around. The entire pattern must be an unbroken line, with no gaps to be left anywhere for evil spirits to enter.

As it’s currently Diwali (the festival of lights) and that people visit a lot each other's homes to exchange greetings and sweets, we can see a lot of rangoli around. Here are a few one from my office:

This one was taken at the entrance of an hotel:

Rangoli can have different sizes and can be huge as you can see on the picture below:

indian Interior Design Photos/Images

India is always associated with its fragrance, sounds and colour. This country is something spiritual and even magic. “Fragrance of the Indies” collection is the most amazing offer of La Maison Coloniale, which invite you to relax and travel to distant lands in the comfort of your own home. This collection reflectes nature of India, its culture and traditions. “Fragrance of the Indies” is a collection of living room and bedroom designs. These interior designs are unique and inspiring. All furniture is hand crafted, sculpted and assembled according to ancient tradition, so it is mostly made of natural materials.

Indian Interior Design

Indian interiors are becoming very popular, this includes furniture, architecture and textile designs. The highly decorative and elegant Indian style means it offers the very unique opportunity to add both glamour and timeless tradition to a room. This is a clearly defined style that is not too difficult to implement.

Indian décor has a lot of imagery of the Sun, which has been worshipped by Hindus for many years. Doors, window dressings, ceilings, and fabric patterns all contain many elements that symbolize the sun. Carved columns and plate traceries are common, as are figurines of respected animals such as cows, horses and antelopes.

Lacquered furniture is hugely popular in India due to its richness of resins of all types. Furniture is typically low in stature and made of Indian Oak, nut wood or pink wood and has a real solid functionality about it. Unusually, Indian furniture frequently has a double use. A former saddle or cart might be used as a coffee table or an elegantly carved door may be used as a table top in the dining room, such is the whimsical nature of Indian style. Not only does this give a real opportunity to add great character to a room when recreating the look, it could also save a lot of money as you may already own old items that could be reused. If not a trip to an old junk yard or salvage shop is sure to inspire some creative thought. A common feature of Indian design that we have already adopted is the nest of tables. Available in most furniture shops, a nest of three wooden tables which fit together like a Russian doll, would add a really typical feature to a room. Other items of furniture to look out for are delicately carved and encrusted cabinets used to store bed linen called “damchis” and maharajas style wardrobes made of Indian oak with fortress gate style doors.

Finally, soften the look with silk curtains and window dressings. India is famous for its silk saris which are used regularly to not only create beautiful clothing but also to add sumptuousness and decadence to homes. Colours to look out for are turquoise, burnt orange and raspberry. For added spice, use beaded back-ties and tassels to draw back your curtains into an effortlessly elegant arch that will really show of the sheen of the silk to its full potential.

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Decorating in Neutral Colors

We love, love Reed Krakoff clothes.  Have you seen it? He does amazing American sportswear.  Classic, comfortable, and sooo classy...

What strikes us most about the below ad is how pretty the neutral room looks though. It's classic, modern and timeless.  Like a perfect black dress.

For neutral, classic furniture like this, we like Bolier upholstery. Really pricey, but they are beautiful in person.

Here are some examples:

To see more of the collection, check out Bolier's web site.