Showing posts with label styling tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label styling tips. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Ethnically styled home of Bhakti

One fine day, I spotted some amazing pics of a home styled uniquely on social media and I knew it had to make its way on the blog. This home belongs to Bhakti (Neha) Achara.
 She is an accountant by profession but soon you will see that her heart is all for decor.
For the observant, the home is full of styling tips that we can use in our personal space.

Bhakti's home has been designed by  Saraf Architects & Associates Nashik. It has a very predominant Indian theme inspired by certain Mughal design elements. Bhakti has decorated her space with decor accessories from some of the very well known entrepreneurs of our times, the complete list of which you shall find at the end of the post. Like minded decor enthusiasts can always benefit from this.

Lets get started right away!




The entry way is fabulous with the outer main door and a partition in the foyer area stealing the show! The door has ornamental pattern of jharokha not one or two but entire door has many such delightful jharokhas. This reminded me of Mughal architecture and how cleverly it has been incorporated in the designing of the door.



When you step inside her home a partition very much similar to the door has been modeled that separates the foyer and the dining space.
Another addition to the wonderful design of the screen are the multi-hued glasses in each jharokha.

I knew this place will be aesthetically very pleasing, the minute I saw this image. Brilliant use of the available space and the colourful glasses are a sure conversation starter, what say?



Am noticing the slight reflection that the partition makes on the wall. Do you notice that as well?

The other side of the partition has the dining area. Have a look...



A console in the dining room with all her crockery


Now, we step into her living area...The walls have been splendidly decorated with assortments that make you admire Bhakti for her design sensibility!

Chandan Dubey's distinctive Prabhavalis highlight her living room wall. Chandan Dubey is a master artist and her workmanship is beyond any comparison!

 The colours that come alive in Bhakti' s home is truly worth mentioning ! Keeping the furnishings in neutral colours, the various decor accessories used accentuates her space.

Another useful styling tip to borrow, is the way the curtains and the cushions are coordinated.The Jamini Roy inspired block printed cushion covers and the curtains lend a warm tone to the set up.



Peacock lamp and Prabhavalis, traditional elements paired with modern comforts



masks and busts for company...


 The delicate wooden panelling on the side of the wall not only highlights the area but gives it a well deserved definition too!





Vignette styled beautifully with Chandan Dubey's zari worked cushions at the backdrop. A very traditional &classy styling!


Each piece fashioned together to form a statement corner

Kaamdhenu...The holy cow believed to fulfill all your desires


A corner styled with Rajasthani puppets

Moving inside...

Bedrooms...




 The wood work on the head board is just the way it should be. Not very overwhelming, over the top kind but a very subtle feature creating a class of its own!
 Again a masterpiece in the form of paintings and the couple's portrait adorn the wall, the sources of the same has been mentioned at the end.

Into the cheerful den of her son...


Her Mother-in- laws room...

Again, here the headboard is unique. Hand block printed fabric has been used. Overall look of the room is very calm and relaxed with the use of light pastel colours.





I loved the fact that Bhakti has incorporated many traditional Indian elements in her abode.
The use of Brassware, block printed fabrics, appliqued bedspread and cushion covers, paintings depicting the Indian way of life gives a warm and fresh outlook to the entire home

Bhakti, thanks a ton for sharing your home with me and readers of sajavat. They are going to have a real good time going thru your home!

Sources of decor embellishments that caught my eye ! You can check out their instagram handle

Jamini Roy cushion covers and curtains M&R Home Decor
 Silk cushion covers and Prabhavalis
Painting in Bhakti's bedroom by Sabita Sahu
Paintings of birds in her sons room by Sujatha Arvind
Srinaathji painting by Yamini Soni
Potrait of her &hubby by Sandhya Vaidyanathan
masks and mukhalinga in the living room
Bull mask in the foyer
Kaamdhenu wooden piece by Anupama

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

The versatile cake stand

As a kid, I was always fascinated by the English way of having tea with cakes and to tell you, I love it even today!

Very recently my sister gifted us a cake stand.Now, this beautiful turquoise colored stand displays cakes elegantly.No doubt about it! But baking and displaying cakes is not done very frequently at my place, only once in  a while, on some special days. That made me think on its versatility.

This post is my attempt to showcase a variety of ways in which a cake stand can be used effectively and enhance the look of your home. Yes,I have tried using the cake stand even as a vignette holder! Not wanting to keep you waiting, lets get started right away!

Why not keep your daily stock of fruits on it.This makes it easily accessible and adds colour to your breakfast table. What say?



Even the humble poha seemed so good placed on the cake stand. Sometimes you have to serve the same old breakfast in a new avatar and it works believe me!!




Let us see, the cake stand being used as a vignette holder...





Eye catchy isn't it?
Diwali is around the corner, why not use it to display candles and lights.



As I experimented with each look, it gave me immense satisfaction and am determined to use my cake stand more often now! Did you like, what you saw? Any other idea that you would want to share, please feel free to drop in a comment. Eagerly waiting to hear your views...
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