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Indian Interiors are designed by taking symmetry and balance into the consideration. Mostly Indian Architecture and Interior Design are based on Vastu Shastra., literally means "science of architecture". This article is on the traditional Indian system of architecture. Colours play a vital role in Indian Interior Design Style. It is more about combination of modernism and the key elements from past.
Modern Indian Interior Design focuses on minimalism with some antiques and Indian look to it. The topics elaborated are:
1] Colour Palette:
2] Furniture:
3] Flooring
4] Interior Décor
5] Artwork
6] Fabrics
Some of the key features of the Indian Interior Design are:-
1] Colour Palette:
Vibrant colours with contrast are used in Indian style. Usage of Earthy colour palette provides rich Indian look. Bright colours such as Pink and Yellow gives an energetic and happening look to the house environment. Blue and Green colours are used in small elements of the house. Indian spices theme also can be used.
2] Furniture:
Furniture is made up of Solid Wood (mostly Teak and Sheesham) as these are durable and last for many years. Indian Furniture primarily considers human comfort. Indian Style furniture have curvy legs and armrest. Furniture such as short stools, Diwan and Jhula are key features of Indian Interior Design. Various types of stones and ivory is also used to give furniture an elegant look.
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3] Flooring
Indian climate is hot most of the places, so flooring is done to provide coolness in the house. Materials such as Marble, Granite and Tiles are mostly used in Indian Houses. These materials are sustainable and requires low maintenance. You can use traditional Indian Tiles.
To know more about Traditional Indian Tiles refer the following link - By Shristi Nangalia
4] Interior Décor
Indian houses are decorated with various items such as lamps (which can be functional or a decorative item), vase, statues of idols etc. The terracotta figures of animals such as elephant, camel, horses are also used for decorative purposes. Ornaments of metals such as brass, copper and bronze are used as well in Indian Interior Design Style. Jharokha can give a different and royal look to your house.
5] Artwork
Artwork has played a vital role in Indian Interior Design from ancient times. Madhubani, Rajasthani, Mandala, Warli art can be used to give an elegant look to your house. Local art forms can also be added according to your theme. Tiles with different textile motifs can be used on the wall to give it a fresh look.
You learn more of these art forms from:
Mandala Art: www.instagram.com/art.jaimin/
Warli Art: https://www.instagram.com/deepakriti.institute/
Madhubani Art: https://authindia.com
6] Fabrics
Cotton, Khaadi, Silk has been part of Indian textiles from ancient times. Hence it plays a vital role in Indian Interior design. Handwoven or embroidered fabrics can be used for decorating Curtains, Pillow Covers, Bedsheets in your house.
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