Designing With Love

Whether you’re prepping for Christmas or changing the way your living spaces look to welcome 2019, read through these practical and style-filled suggestions from Meenu Agarwal of New Delhi-based lifestyle brand Mads Creations for some design inspiration.

- Deepa Nair

Interior designing is the art of crafting your own space, while applying science. Each client of mine has a different desire and vision to bring their space alive. While designing a space, I like to interact with them, understand their personalities and then get to work. However, I think that some tips are everlasting and they can be applied to every design. For instance, I always make sure that a home reflects positive values and feels welcoming, no matter what. Decor that is based on the principle of positive energy always creates happiness. Another essential is to bring in natural light, which will lift a space.

Though the colours, shapes, textures and curios that you pick for your home are sure to reflect your personality, here are a few universal ideas that will go a long way in creating a beautiful abode for the festive season.

THE GENEROUS GOLD

Here, I love the shimmering golden tree. However, it wouldn’t look so striking without the wooden horse that’s white — submissive yet graceful. The contrast of white and gold works beautifully and makes the place look ethereal. I feel that white exudes peace and tranquillity when on its own and can form such a beautiful support when mixed with another colour. But many of us are not very overtly fond of blending colours and textures. If that be the case, I always recommend you to go bold and brave with the shimmer. For example, the over-play of gold as seen in the case of the two deer brings a certain luxury to the table without looking over the top. So, you could pick any colour of your choice and accentuate it to the hilt.