A combination of Offwhite, Beige Upholstery and dark shades of wood would look good. Provided you keep the wood minimal . The floor can also be a similar shade of wood . Remember whatever you do, make it look rich and elegant, only then will you be able to pull this look off. I am assuming the your ceiling is considerably high as well. Paint the walls and ceiling in offwhite shades with only the feature wall grey

Hello All, I like to frequently change up the colour schemes of different rooms in my house. For example, I have two palettes (red and blue) of curtains, bed linen and other soft furnishings, and I switch between them every time one set has to go for wash. This poses a bit of a challenge when it comes to the drawing room, because you can't do much about the sofa or any feature walls that have wallpaper on them. What colour scheme would you suggest for the walls and fixed furnishings in this case, so that switching up colours doesn't cause an eyesore?

TV position looks good to me as is. All you need to do is bring the sofa in the center of the living room - and facing the TV unit (see how much space are you getting around to walk) You can have a nice central rug and dazzling chandeliers / hanging lights above the sofa set. The wall opposite entrance can be your feature wall because it faces the entrance so everytime someone enters , they will see that wall first and it should create an impact. The feature wall ideas include - Have a beautiful Mandir there ( I don't know what the Vastu is of the flat so plan accordingly) or make it a nice reading nook with a lazy couch / chair and a lamp or planter . If you don't wish to do any of the above then make an accent wall - have a very quirky wallpaper backdrop and have two high back chairs with a coffee table. you can have innovative hanging lights on any one side. If you want to increase utility of your house then you can also have a sofa cum bed there - which can be used by guests / friends etc.

Blending traditional style interiors with modern apartment spaces is often a big challenge. But this is exactly what Bhuvana Suren, the Principal Architect of Venturebee interiors was asked to do in the 3 BHK apartment in Chennai. The client had a penchant for Tanjore homes from traditional southern India. With an impressive ancestral collection of wooden furniture and paintings, she wanted a home that reflects her love of tradition and sustainability but at the same time have all the trappings of a modern home. As you enter the kitchen, you cannot but be drawn to the the rich, bold hue of green cabinets against the geometric backsplash tiles with accent colours. The emerald shade of green on the cabinets against the hexagonal shaped backsplash provides a wonderful contrast and acts as a focal point in the kitchen. By keeping the countertop and appliances simple and neutral, the rest of the kitchen can really shine. The use of brass accents throughout the space gives it a high-end look that feels both modern and traditional The impact is clear as soon as you enter the house. The gaze automatically lifts to the wooden exposed beams in the ceiling giving a stunning entry to an ethereal space. An exposed brick work as a feature wall brings the added touch of a Tanjore house whilst creating an harmony between the lounge, dining and kitchen areas.A brick wall is the perfect starting point for a comfortable, traditionally decorated living room and provides a distinct focal point to arrange furniture around. Whilst the 10' ceilings could be decorated with wooden beams, the floor space was a challenge. A traditional south indian wooden swing with brass chains provides the rustic touch and the extra seating. And ofcourse the touch is completed with the highlighted Tanjore painting aptly framed.