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A quick-and-easy-to-steal guide to styling a bedroom for a special occasion
As a mother of a nine-year-old, my home is rarely devoid of a bunch of boys horsing around the place. That also means it is rarely as neat and tidy as I’d like it to be. I’ve always been a stickler when it comes to housekeeping, but over the years it’s been more and more difficult to maintain a tight grip on it. But that’s also meant that I’ve learned to adapt, to move things here and there and create a fresh ambience when the occasion calls for it. Especially during festival season, when I entertain—adults—I make it a point to spruce things up with what’s around the house, so it’s maximum results with minimum investment. Whether one lives in a house or a rented flat, it’s not always possible to buy new things to redecorate one’s home, and if you’re like me then having guests over means everything needs to be in its place. And that includes the guest bedrooms, which I will usually spruce up a little extra so that guests using the bathroom in there or wanting to have a bit of rest, will go into a nice space. There is always something nice about walking into a space which looks pretty and smells good and makes you almost too comfortable to not want to leave.
Here are a few things that always come in handy to change your space around:
By adding tall indoor plants or a cluster of a few shorter ones of varied foliage or colors instantly changes the feel of the room. Adding flowers and scented candles too.
It could be paintings you have collected during your travels, or something you and your child put together, you can bring them in from other parts of your home and place it on the side boards of your bed or if u have space behind the headboard, always brings in an interesting element to the room.
Coffee table books are a favorite of mine. Even photo albums on your bed side table. Gives you a little something to do just to take your mind off.
Adding lamps in addition to the general lighting of the room adds warmth to the space. They needn’t be the same two lamps. They could be a floor lamp standing or on your bedside tables. Could even be D-I-Y pendant lamps on either side of the bed.
The art on the wall is a nice way to offset the predominant green in the room, and adds some lovely brightness.
Mirrors are another favorite of mine . They could be floor standing or a few smaller ones as part of the décor . They make the room look bigger and sometimes brighter. Mirrors with brass frames are definitely something I would like to get. Using odd pieces of furniture from around the house like an arm chair, footstool, futon also is a way of creating extra seating and cozy nooks to laze around the room and make the room feel more complete.
You could use dhurries , carpets and persion rugs why not? To finally bring the whole room together.
For this story, I created a few ‘looks’ with what somethings old and somethings borrowed. If you’d like to steal a few of those ideas then here’s what I used:
The strong wall colour is offset by a neutral bed and bedding.
I used different textures with the various patterns on the cushions, the throw and the rug. Against the maroon wall I’ve used neutral colours in shades of beige and white with hints of black. The thin waffle blanket in the same colour as the wall adds a pop of colour.
I had some old cushions which used to be in my living room. I paired various patterns all in shades of blue, along with a duvet cover with floral patterns to break the blue colour blocks. I also threw in some throws in the same color to add more layers. The metallic lamps add a nice touch.
The use of flowers is a simple and intimate way to uplift a room.
Large mirrors boost a room’s sense of space and light.
May not always be practical for a place in the tropics. But if you are feeling a little bit indulgent then use a few silk cushions and blankets and layer them in different ways just the way it’s been done in the photographs. I used royal blue and hints of copper. If I had one then I’d have added a Persian rug to complete the look.
I paired tropical analogous colours to create a cheerful ambience and added a large painting that goes well with the whole theme. I picked a few palm leaves from the plants I have at home to bring some natural elements into the space. Remember that when you’re styling your home, let your personal aesthetic shine through. Don’t shy away from colours, and try out some D-I-Y for elements. Have fun with it. Happy styling!
The sides of the bed are in focus here, with the simple tuck under the mattress creating a nice little detail.
Ria Verghese is a Kochi-based stylist.
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