| | SEPTEMBER 20269CHRONICLESHOMESCHRONICLESHOMESThese aspects may help refresh people living amidst concrete jungles for most of the day. Big windows, balconies combined with living spaces, indoor courtyards, vertical gardens and natural texture walls may be considered towards achieving this aspect.The climate too may make this design idea very useful in India. With cross-ventilation, daylight and passive cooling, dependence on artificial systems may be reduced. This thus makes this idea an aesthetic and environment-responsive one. Nature, instead of being seen as decoration, is becoming an integral part of interior design.Sustainable and Locally Sourced MaterialsSustainability is not a trend anymore but an integral part of interior design. Clients are becoming more interested in reclaimed woods, bamboo, cork, natural stones, recycled items, low-VOC paints and handcrafted items. In addition, sustainability promotes knowledge about the source of materials used and the durability of furniture and finishes.In India, sustainability finds its place organically due to traditional materials including cane, bamboo, terracotta, jute, stones and hand-woven fabrics. Today designers try to integrate these traditional materials with contemporary furniture pieces creating spaces which look modern while staying typical to the region.Another important aspect of sustainability is restoration of furniture and vintage items since they reduce the need for disposables while bringing personality into the room. Thus, this trend is also connected to the rejection of trendy and temporary interiors in favor of durable and timeless ones.Curved Furniture and Organic FormsWith time, straight edges and geometric design is becoming softer thanks to curves seen on sofas, coffee tables, arched entrances, round mirrors, and furniture. Curved walls are another design trend that can be seen in luxury designs due to the way it softens the transitions from one room to another and alters how one sees rooms.Organic forms in Indian homes can be used in small apartments to give them a softer feel, making them more relaxing. Curves go well with natural materials like wood, stone, lime plaster, and fabrics.The idea here is to use curves sparingly as design focal points rather than having rounded forms everywhere in the home. A curved sofa can be used in a formal living room while an arched entrance can be used to link two rooms together. This is one of the trends showing how people are shifting to designing interior spaces that are not too rigid but comfortable and humane. Artisanal Indian CraftsmanshipOne of the more unique aspects of Indian interior designs is the revival of handmade items and regional craftsmanship. Textiles woven by hand, wood carving, terracotta items, ceramics made by hand, metal working done the traditional way, block prints and local decorative elements are all being used in today's interiors. BookDecor ConsultationsInstead of trying to recreate the traditional interiors completely, the craft items are introduced into modern interiors as separate elements. One could use a hand-woven rug in an otherwise minimalist interior and wood carving in a modern interior, where they would be integrated into the architecture of the interior.With this, the homeowners are able to create a sense of culture and national identity without looking out of date in their homes. In addition to this, there is the feeling of authenticity created, which is usually absent in mass produced decor. As consumers become more concerned with meaningful rather than just accessory items, craftsmanship becomes the language of the design. Scan the QR code to read the full Article
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