Hi Vishruti, how'd you end up using this space? What'd you plant?

You could also bring in some texture with bamboo sticks or decorative branches and help balance a bit the height of your room with small scale furniture. Spray paint them if you find the perfect size and shape but they aren't the color that you need. Ikea carries white decorative stalks for a very good price. the ones in the 1st picture hold well with small kids around and you don't need a vase for them. there are washi paper or crinkly paper floor lamps with a soft beautifully diffused glow For a budget friendly version check ikea or target http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80028552/

In high humidity, I suspect fungus but it could easily also be some kind of sucking insect. Try swabbing the plant, especially the underside of the leaves, with methylated spirits. Also spray with fungicide. By the way, don't want to say this, but in the West the word 'swastika' doesn't have good connotations. I know the meaning is totally different in the east, but using that as your avatar name might not encourage people to help.

Depends on what effect overall you want -- hot tropical feel (oranges and reds) or a bit more toned down? You can take inspiration from pictures of gardens with lime green heuchera or sweet potato -- often paired with chocolatey purple, silvery greens and blues.