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Elevated puja platformThis home features an elevated puja platform to distinguish the zone of worship from the rest of the living room. The space carved out for this platform could have been a dining area that was repurposed to feature a shrine. Notice how the industrial pendant lamp and recessed lighting pair with the sequence of petite bronze bells. The platform is an emblem of modern-day design with an ethnic twist.
9. Anemos (Raghuvanshi Mills)It’s a trip down memory lane – Nipoon Agrawal and Rajkumar Jain’s stunning retail store shows unique antique (as well as contemporary) furnishing solutions. As you enter, you are likely to be stunned by the vintage clocks, fans and cascading chandeliers dotting the store. Upstairs is decor heaven – from period furniture to quirky lamps, wing-backs to coffee tables, wall clocks to vintage accessories – all can be found here. The space truly sparkles with character and a ‘wow’ factor.Address: Krishna House, Ground Floor, Raghuvanshi Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower ParelSee how this home brims with old-world luxury
Bright idea for focused lightPick focal points that you want to highlight, then direct a light source toward them. “Wall sconces are great accent lighting fixtures to highlight artwork and bring light to a space at eye level,” says Kilgore.
Lighting choices can also take cues from transitional style, defined by clean lines and lighter finishes. “People have been looking at dark, heavy scrolls for so long that they are wanting something light and fresh,” Kilgore says.Here’s a room-by-room guide to lighting your home right
Mix and match your lighting fixtures. They don’t have to be from the same lighting family or design. Notice how in this room the star motif overhead, the night table lamps and candle wall sconces mix styles.
4. Do my fixtures reflect current styles?One of the quickest ways to update the look of a living space is to swap decorative lighting fixtures for more up-to-date styles. The ceiling fan as a light fixture is now a bit passé.Bright ideas for current lighting stylesConsider replacing your ceiling fans with eye-catching chandeliers. Keep the overhead light at 150 to 300 watts for optimum illumination.
These shelves and study table are illuminated with reflector recessed lights, concentrated on specific areas. The gimbal fixtures (directional lights) are great for spaces like this, as they can rotate and swivel, and can be focused exactly where you wish.
13. Locate your laundry room where it will be most convenientPlacement in a garage or basement is common but generally not very convenient. Where is your ideal laundry spot? Mine would be right next to my master bedroom suite. Since I dress next to my closet, it would be most convenient for me to toss clothes straight into a nearby washer. Pulling clothes out of the dryer and being just a few steps away from putting them back in my closet would be heaven. And it’s just me and my husband, so I don’t have to carry laundry to other rooms.But that scenario isn’t for everybody. Some people prefer the laundry room to be near – or even within – the kitchen so that they can run loads while doing other chores in the kitchen and keeping an eye on children. Just think about it very carefully. What location would save you time and steps?
7. Consider upholstery choices beyond leatherThese gorgeous and sophisticated dining chairs use faux leather (yes, that is an upscale way of saying vinyl) on their seats. Vinyl upholstery has come a long way from the very plastic-looking white or black we are all used to. Good-quality designer brands have options that really, really look like leather. And if the leather look isn’t for you, they have textures that imitate fabric very convincingly.8. Don’t forget fabric Choose contract-grade fabrics that have been treated to be stain repellant. I’m having some custom-designed dining chairs made and have selected a luscious textured velvet that is treated with a stain repellent. Water runs right off of it so well that it is almost hard to get it wet. And I’ve chosen a deep garnet colour, so it doesn’t show every little smudge. Good-quality fabrics are worth their extra cost.
2.The golden idol and the matched pair of diyas (lamps) at its sides look sublime, while slight touches of gold on the upholstery, cushions and the lampshade (don’t miss the slippers) add richness to the space. Similar motifs on the mandir backdrop, side panels and flooring pull the room together. The leaf pattern on the sheer curtain brings depth.
8. Patterned shadesTucked behind full-height ecru draperies, a patterned shade adds just the right touch of interest to this serene bedroom. Note that it doesn’t match the link-patterned carpet, but is an equal companion to it.Take a look at these 8 clever window dressings
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