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New Home is a dream for everyone and no one wants to leave any stone unturned to decorate it with various decorating style that is different, appealing and charming to everyone both from design and decoration perspective. It should have comfort, coziness and style which should stand out.

However, for the folks who would be building or searching for the new ways or ideas for decoration, it is really very difficult to get everything right in the first step. We will try to lay down sequence of steps which should take you down the path of right decoration style. We will also try to explain the logic and methods of judging the different varieties available in the market. However, decoration style is a subjective matter as it depends on individuals’ choice, style and personality. This article should make your decision making rather easy and conclusive.

We will start from the stage where the building structure is already been built or is already in place but there is lot to do after that before it could take shape of your dream home.

 

·         Decoration Scheme: This is where you have to decide what you exactly want from the decoration scheme. People usually decorate their homes according to their taste and style. They normally decorate based on a single theme and style, ranging from contemporary, ethnical, vaastu-compliant or a mix of one or two main themes. Think diligently over it and decide which could be the one that could suit your way of living, style and personality.

 

·         Select a Color Theme: Now, this is dicey as often couple fight over the choice and ultimate selection of the primary color theme for the bedroom. Bedroom is the only area in the home that is considered private by women and men alike. Pink (no points for guessing) is the most preferred color for women and want to paint and decorate everything in this color only. Running second is the purple color which is preferred by women worldwide. Men prefer black, brown or green color shades to base their bedroom décor with. We suggest that the couple should somehow try and select a color that is of interest to both. Decorating the bedroom with a single color is only advisable when it is adored by both. If not, then couples should avoid painting the bedroom in one color. Selecting a color combination as bedroom décor should be preferred as gives a freedom to experiment with the other accessories in the bedroom. There are many options of various color combinations available in the market. A list a few are: blue and purple, red and orange, cream and brown, pink and peach, green and yellow, grey and brown, beige and white, and red and orange. Each color has its own characteristic and a hidden message that speaks a lot about the person.

 

·         Door Paneling (Chowkhat): This is one of the main and foremost step which is important cause of many factors. One, until you finalize the door paneling, you may not be able to start with other important aspects like choosing Flooring as Tiles/Marbles cannot be laid out without finishing the installation of Door panels. Second, there is lack of organized/branded market to choose from and if one is looking out for some high quality branded products and want to do Cost/Quality analysis, it is difficult to do that. Third, in unorganized market, there is no dearth of qualities available and it would be difficult to take conscious decision without relying upon the reputation of the local dealers selling this product. The options available are: Wooden, Marble, Aluminum and uPVC door paneling. Every option has its pros and cons but in India, traditionally wooden is considered to be rich and friendly for door paneling. It also look aesthetic. Marble Door paneling is also catching up and quite popular in near coastal line regions.  We will discuss all these in detail in our coming article as to how one can make conscious decision and select the best one for their sweet homes.

 

·         Window Paneling (Window Frames): Window are the life line of your home and the choice really depends on the locality and the window facing of the home which usually governs the factors like pollution, noise, scenic openings, weather condition, heat resistance, etc. The options available traditionally were wooden but uPVC windows are catching up fast thanks to the durability, ease of setup and aesthetic looks they bring to the home. Though this is little bit more organized then the door panels but if one wants to go for wooden windows, the story is same and getting good quality product at reasonable price is matter of luck unless you are master of wood science. We will cover this more in coming article but if you want to opt for uPVC windows, ArtsNyou is definitely an option to take into consideration. There are other good players as well but they are offering international brand in India.

 

·         Flooring: Floors and Ceilings are the most important factors that influence the overall home decoration efforts and choosing them wisely will not only be the factor which you will cherish for long but will also have bearing on ways you can go forwards in your overall home decoration and theme selection. It is no secret that as you move toward white/lighter shades of color, the overall space in home looker bigger. Keeping that in mind, we recommend that light shades of flooring material for the flats where floor to height ratio is not that much in comparison to traditional house or villas. There are plenty of choices in this space both in unorganized as well as in branded space. Vitrified Tiles, Marble, Granite and Wooden flooring are ruling the heart these days. Vitrified Tiles have bending problems in larger sizes due to which the joints tend to catch dirt more often than marble flooring. Apart from that, aesthetically modern titles can complete with any world class Italian marbles any day and also remain lighter on pocket coming at price of 20 to 30% of the prices of good Italian marbles.

 

·         Locations to Decorate: Give your effort, time, and money to the spaces within the home that are most visible to maximize its appeal. Identify walls that get the maximum exposure in terms of visibility. Try to decorate it with a large painting or a combination of paintings, particularly collage of paintings. Choose colors of the painting that bodes well with wall, upholstery and other home décor articles colors. Painting style should suit the personality and style and must harmonize the overall home décor scheme. Start with identifying the corners in the home and then decide how you want to use that portion. Decorating corners may be complicated but if done with elegance should be create enough spaces for you to experiment with different décor styles. These sections when decorated carefully can convert into a place to read, having breakfast, lunch and dinner, quite conversation with your loved ones and reading books. Placing a statue or sculpture of a deity on the wooden low height table at the room corner adds glamour to the overall decoration scheme. Additionally, we can place a glass, fiber or plastic of plastic vase on the table at the edge of the room. 

 

·         Ceiling: It is said that when we relax or introspect we look straight to the ceiling. Thus, the ceiling décor should be soothing and relaxing and invoke thoughts to introspect. The boundary of the ceiling can be designed using PoP according to the space. Drawing room ceiling could have a golden or fluorescent color on the boundary. Ceiling of the kid’s room can have wall stickers of cartoons, stars or moon that glow in the dark.  

 

·         Wardrobes: Traditionally classified as women’s world, wardrobes are important to home décor as it is a mix of both style and usage. But importantly, style of the wardrobe should not overshadow the usability quotient. The color of the wardrobe is important and should be contemplated well before finalizing it. Few of the different styles of wardrobes include traditional pull handle, sliding or a large mirror on the front.

 

·         Kitchen: Kitchen is a small world and everything from a small celebration to everyday chores of the day starts it. We suggest ceramic gloss paint or emerald green for the kitchen with stainless steel paint for appliances. Painting style such as “still life” is the perfect fit for kitchen with fruits, vegetables and drinks painted on it. Remember, the color of the painting should match with the overall decoration scheme of the kitchen.     

 

·         Bathrooms: The bathroom might be the smallest space in the house, but it can really pack a punch when it comes to interior design. In general, many homeowners do not take enough risks with their bathroom decorations as it the least visited space by the visitors. Bathrooms are about cleanliness, sure, but, from a decorating point of view, they're about creating mood that view everything in well-organized arrangements. Accessories can make a bathroom highly decorated and a place where one can relax and gather thoughts. One should choose bathroom accessories after careful consideration of combination of design, color and lightening. Modern bathroom design and decor can be created with some simple steps and quick home staging tips. A large wall mirror is great for small bathroom design and decorating. Elongated large mirrors on doors can be dressed in Baroque style or contemporary style frames, bringing additional attractive details into modern bathroom design and enhancing bathroom decorating styles and color schemes. A mirror can be a statement of Piece or Art.

 

·         Lights: Lighting is an ingredient part of home décor and varies according to different sections of the home. Kitchen should be well lit, drawing room can have fluorescent or bright lights and bedroom should be lit dim. Few of the lighting accessories that lighten up the room and look amazing include light shades, chandeliers, candles, and pendant lights, among many others. Dimmers to control the lighting of the above mentioned light sources are advised.

 

·         Corner Panels: Remember, a well decorated room is one which has everything just about perfect. Be it furniture, wall paint and accessories used to decorate the room. We believe that few articles in the room are for visitors to rejoice and the rest are for our inner self to find peace and enjoyment. Everyone looks for the bigger picture in decorating the room while forgetting the smaller sections in the home. One of these smaller sections is decorating the corners of the room. These sections when decorated carefully can convert into a place to read, having breakfast, lunch and dinner, quite conversation with your loved ones and reading books. Start with identifying the corners in the home and then decide how you want to use that portion. Use a couple of bean bags and a small table to start with. We suggest two-seater dining table decorates with candles, vases and flowers. The wall behind can be decorated with artifacts including wall murals, paintings and a beautiful wall clock.

 

·         Vaastu and FengShui: Vaastu plays a significant role in the welfare of the family members. We recommend certain tips and guiding principles that would help make the home vaastu-compliant. Having certain articles placed at proper positions would add harmony within the family. Om paintings: It is widely believed that ‘Om’ word has more than 100 meanings and when chanted invokes all five senses in the human body. We strongly recommend having ‘Om’ engraved on the entry door or hang ‘Om painting’ in the north-east direction. It will bring serenity, peace, calm and prosperity within the family. Broken articles, statues and paintings of deity should be destroyed. Additionally, defective articles such as clocks, furniture and appliances should be kept away from home as it stalls the progress in the tasks undertaken. Vaastu and FengShui: Choosing paintings and artifacts as per Vaastu and Feng Shui compliance can add harmony in the family. As per Vaastu and Feng-Shui, paintings depicting ‘Seven Horses’, ‘Tortoise’ and ‘Laughing Buddha’ can have an affirmative effect on the well-being of the family members.

 

·         Candles: Historically, candles have been used to mark celebrations, especially birthdays and festivals. Candles form an imperative part of the home décor scheme and gone are the days when they were used just to illuminate surroundings. With time, more work has gone into making candles more desirable by altering its shapes to make it look more admirable and beautiful. As a result, these are increasingly being used to add charm and glamour especially in the living room. Different kinds of candles are pleasing to the eye, aromatic and aesthetic and all are made from wax. We can use candle holders, lamps and designer chandeliers to hold candles and place these in our home and enjoy the warm surroundings. Without much debate, candles are also used to add a hint of romance.

 

·         Water Pebbles Add Charm: We suggest decorating water installations with multi-colored lights and pebbles. These lights will not only enhance water features but also the pebbles surrounding it. These water installations should always be complemented with other home décor essentials.

 

·         Water and Light Combination:  Moving water is always better stagnant water, mostly because of voluble sound and different effects that the light can have on the moving water flow. At night, the effect of light on water is magnified by using various color combinations at different junctures of the water flow.

 

·         Wall Decoration: Wall is one of the most sought after space for decoration, given its scale and size. This space is conducive for experiments and to justify that there are various options on how to decorate the wall. One bone of contention is to select the articles to be hung on the wall in sync with the wall color. Few of the articles that look beautiful on the wall include paintings, wall decals, wall stickers, and wall hangings.

 

·         Paintings: Adding a spiritual angle to our lives can be both positive and calming. Placing Radha-Krishna painting or statues in the house bring opulence, welfare and good health. It spreads warmness and people find themselves in tranquility and accord. Radha-Krishna is a symbol of love and new-wed couples should always keep them in their vicinity that keep the love spark between them forever. There are many artifacts including Radha Krishna paintings and Radha Krishan statues and sculptures are available in the market.  Wall murals and wall hangings with pictures of Radha Krishna engraved on them add magnetism and bliss to the home. Another deity that is widely worshipped is Ganeshaji. Everyone starts the day or a fresh work, assignment, material possession by invoking Ganeshaji.

 

·         Wall Decals: Wall murals, wall decals and wall stickers add glamour and allure to the home décor. Colors of these articles should bode well with the overall home décor setting. There are other artifacts that are often neglected in the bigger scheme of things, including wall clocks and handicrafts. Our suggestion is to make these a part of the bigger picture and give proper footage in the house that these artifacts deserve.

 

·         Wall Hangings: Add glamour to your room with wall gallery constituting of one or a mix of hanging planters, memorabilia, mirrors, different shapes of wooden shelves or an artwork of your kids in the form of a painting, handicraft or poster.

 

·         Art Prints: We understand that owning an original painting can charge you a bomb. Art prints give the buyer an alternate option that is affordable, close to the original in terms of look and feel, and easy to handle. Again, chose the colors in the art print that is in sync with the overall decoration theme.

 

·         Curtains: Curtains are the most important aspect of the home décor, whether it is living room, kitchen, bedroom or the drawing room. Larger than life curtains make the room look amazing and speak a lot about the owner. There are various designs available in the market including traditional and contemporary. Different patterns of curtains are straight fall, folded at the top or at the sides and a combination of one or two curtains. Along with the curtains, the rods that hold the curtains are equally important.

 

·         Statues: Small or big, religious or figurative, statues add weight to home décor. Typically, statues are made using various types of materials including marble, wooden, bronze and ceramic. A statue besides the sofa looks beautiful and also is the best fit to fill in the empty space. A large statue of a deity adds spirituality to one’s life, while statues of random styles, animals or angels can be placed in the drawing room.

 

·         Marble Statues: Statues made of marble is generally the most easily available and also been in demand forever. Typically, marble statues are durable, have low maintenance economics, and look elegant. White marble statues gel around well with other home décor accessories almost effortlessly as white color bodes well with almost all other colors. If cost is not a constraint, then Italian marble is the obvious choice amongst art lovers. 

 

·         Wooden Statues: Just like marble statues, marbles made of wood have always been in high demand. Beautifully crafted wooden statues add charm and give an antique look and feel to the home décor. However, wooden statues have to be well maintained to sustain their rich look.  

 

·         Bronze Statues: Statues made of bronze look elegant and bode well if the overall decoration theme is contemporary. Bronze statues of Gods, Greek dancers, animals or antiques are few of the famous forms of statues. Famous places to shop bronze statues in India include Moradabad, Jaipur and part of Southern India, while South Asia is the place internationally.   

 

·         Ceramic Marvels: Decorative vintage figurines made of ceramic are a popular home décor article. Ceramic can also be recycled hence overall it has great reuse value. Most of the ceramic statues are handmade and hence have an unique appeal to them. 

 

·         Vases: With or without flowers, vases make a statement in home décor. The structure and style of vases have come of ages and now vases are becoming an important part of decoration. Few major types of vases include ceramic vases, crystal vases and marble vases. All of them are unique in one way or the other but selection of colors is common for all. The color of the vase should match with other color scheme of upholstery and wall colors. A good color combination can really do wonders to home decoration. If the vase has a focal point and that space has great visibility, then bigger vases should be preferred compared with smaller ones. The beauty of vases is that they can be placed almost everywhere, be it kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom or balcony.

 

·         Ceramic Vases: If the flooring is wooden then ceramic vases are an obvious choice as they have rugged look. Ceramic vases could have a dull feel as ceramic would absorb the colors. Nonetheless, they look stunning and add charm to home décor.

 

·         Crystal Vases: These vases shine like a diamond as they are bright and look vivacious. Crystal vases gel well with tile-based flooring as both complement each other. There are many different styles of crystal vases available in the market and thus finding the right one is not difficult. Again, the choice of bigger or smaller crystal vase depends upon the style and decoration theme.

 

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