Design Styles – Interior Design

Indian palaces with splendid interiors and sumptuously frescoed mirrored chambers, with a maharajah’s bed and swing made of silver-plated wood, ornate embroidery and silk-trimmed windows contrasting with white marble walls and Kutch bead paneling in all bedding, this atmosphere is rarely found anywhere else in the world, except for the palaces of India.

Rows of trousseau chests that speak of family pride are symbols of proud heritage and mud-plastered huts with ornate mirrors are seen even today in Gujrat, known for its nomadic Banjara tribes.

Each house has a sacred space, which may be a richly painted prayer hall or a temple or a saffron Om symbol painted at the entrance. Indian interiors are designed to guide the flow of energy through our chakras in a very positive way.

Lavishly adorned with hand-painted ceilings and teak columns, giant archways and extravagant interiors, each home has rich character and an exotic ambiance that will leave you spellbound.

Jodhpur or the blue city is known for the blue color on the doors or walls that was made to reflect the harsh desert light and keep the interiors cool. Vaulted arches with green painted cupboard doors are traditional to Jodhpur.

Arched terraces and Indian-style seating are common features of Jodhpur’s Haveli’s. Rustic handcrafted everyday iron and brass pots, an oil lamp, and a chaise longue woven with handwoven rope add an eclectic touch to the interiors.

The jharokha or small windows with painted glass give a touch of color to the houses of the little ones. Large Havelis or small, each one speaks of character and history. Roofs made of dry desert grass and walls painted with white clay, camel herders’ dwellings cluster in Jaisalmer and inspire textiles embroidered in beautiful designs.

Damchias and Manjoosh come from these beautiful cities as do the doors you see on the cabinets and sideboards. Coffee tables made from old doors and windows, handcrafted antique furniture made from reclaimed and beautifully aged woods. Indian furniture is very ecological and supportive.

The brass and iron elements used on the doors are essentially grounding techniques used to guide the electromagnetic charge around us. The carvings symbolize the chakras and energy centers that bring peace and harmony to our interiors.

The Indian style decoration is rich in exotic colors, spiritually symbolic, magical and creates a very relaxed atmosphere. Indian bedspreads add a warm ethnic touch to any room and enhance your home decor. Indian-inspired bedspreads, pashmina blankets, silk bedding. Cushion covers decorated with colored beads, mosaics and embroidery in intricate designs add color and a bohemian touch to your interiors. Unique collages of color and pattern, patchwork rugs are spectacular pieces of creative art. Sari drapes highlight the hues of the bedspreads and complete the designer look of Indian couture.

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