Colours, patterns and materials combine to create bright new ideas and unconventional decor and design statements this new year.
Colours, patterns and materials combine to create bright new ideas and unconventional decor and design statements this new year.
Shilpa Sharma
Co-founder Jaypore.com
While trends must have the capacity to stay relevant for some time, one needs a dash of fresh ideas, every now and then, to breathe life into the mundane. And what better time than the advent of a new year. So, here's looking at some of the bigger trends that will not only help you decorate and reinvent the interiors of your home, but also stay ahead of the design curve.
ADD A PERSONAL TOUCH WITH HANDMADE PIECES
A great way of personalising your space is to use handloom textiles in home furnishings and handmade decorations that have timeless appeal and come from a place close to nature; so they will always be relevant. The design industry is increasingly becoming aware of the importance of supporting India's artisan communities, each doing its own bit to revive languishing crafts. I think traditional designs accompanying organic fibres, natural materials and organic shapes will make an appearance in everything from home furnishings, accents, wall art and bed linens in the coming year. PRICE Rs 690 to Rs 26000
GIVE THE OLD A MODERN TIWST
One of the most inspiring 'young' design trend at the moment is to be tethered to our Indian roots while the presentation goes contemporary and global. So, we are likely to see the popularity of accessories like digital prints with very Indian design inspirations, hand painted decoupage storage boxes and trays; you may see more inventive accessories and home accents like silver diyas on semi-precious stone bases, contemporary ceramic and terracotta serve-ware mixed with modern materials etc. This year will bring in bold, geometric shapes mixed on organic materials to create a diffused, stylish looks. PRICE Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,250
EXPERIMENT WITH TRADITIONAL ART
India has a very rich heritage of traditional painting forms like Gond, Pichwai, Pattachitra, Mata-ni-Pachedi and Madhubani art and we work with a lot of artisan communities that produce these art forms. Intricately painted Madhubanis and hand-painted Kalamkaris as wall art, also make Indian art relevant to a global audience, a trend that has been on the upswing for a while now. PRICE Indian art range begins at Rs 600 (approx)
GET INSPIRED BY ART DECO
Another trend that will have a lot of traction in the coming year is bright, metallic home decor accessories reminiscent of the Art Deco era. We can look forward to lavish materials such as brass and silver to be placed in several homes. Further, bright jewelled hues on everything from walls to furniture, glittering table lamps and bold light fixtures like Sunburst Chandeliers as well as fabrics like silk and chintz, will be popular. PRICE Rs 2,000 to Rs 15,000
GROW GREENS INDOORS
The trend of adding patches of green, like a living wall to home interiors, will continue and grow bigger in the coming year. Since living spaces are going to keep decreasing in size, homeowners are now more than ever aware of the benefits of adding some greenery to enclosed spaces, so you will see an array of 'green accents' in homes now. Think succulent plants, foliage and dry flowers. Cute planters can be placed in the interesting nooks in the living areas. PRICE Rs 250 to Rs 3,000
CHOOSE UPCYCLED FURNISHINGS
Upcycling is the new global mantra and India has been at it for a very long time now with traditional upcycled fabrics like khesh, kantha and gudri having been around for ages. But I see a new trend of using contemporary upcycled home accessories and furnishings instead of the traditional use of upcycled fabrics for a uniquely Indian design language that can be understood globally. PRICE Rs 990 to Rs 3,000
PLAY WITH VINTAGE ELEMENTS
Industrial accents like old carts, big wheels and rough wooden benches lend a vintage-urban appeal. You could also infuse some old-world style into your home with wonderful finds like old maps and vintage tribal clothing. It gives your home a very lived-in aura and I think this trend is going to catch on in a big way in India soon. Most home decor projects will require time and investment to take shape. But if you are in a hurry, try introducing some statement area rugs to your floors, or turning a hallway or gallery into a vignette with hand-picked paintings and personal photos or framed objects and you could do the new in a jiffy. PRICE Rs 600 to Rs 39,990 AT www.jaypore.com