A bold striped living room with Asian Paints Colour of the Year

When design publicist Keshav Murugesh and Mumbai-based interior and product designer Pooja Bhandary were asked to style different settings with the Asian Paints Colour of the Year—‘Curiosity’, they not only showcased three varied wall treatments but also used these very different looks to style different settings that would suit many tastes.  For this living room, the duo chose broad, horizontal stripes of ‘Curiosity’ and ‘Vitality’ sweeping across all walls.

“The main inspiration of this setting was a collector’s home,” Pooja says. “It’s very rare that people know how to contemporise when they have antiques. We wanted to show people how to display these pieces in a space that has a modern appeal so that the room has a well-balanced look.” Adds Keshav, “This room is all about mixing complementary layers so you don’t end up with something too visually heavy or rustic.

Take a look at their four easy tips to achieve this look:

Add character through layering materials

Playing around with wall colour combination for living room  blending different materials and finishes is a great way to add character to a space. The designers have worked with a cool concrete flooring to balance the warmth of the wood. Pooja suggests using medium-toned wood for this setting as dark wood might add too much visual heft that may come across as sombre when paired with antiques. 

Mix old and new styles

The main idea behind this look was to show us how to style our antiques. The duo suggests offsetting the heaviness of your collectables with more modern pieces like the sculptural sofa and centre-table from Red Blue & Yellow. The curves of the ‘Plump Chaise’ add a level of contemporary softness to the décor. “We’ve placed large antique Burmese jars against the bold, modern stripes and worked in a cluster of antique sindoor jars on the contemporary centre table,” explains Keshav.