Try GOLD - Free
BRING LIGHT AND LIGHTNESS INTO YOUR HOME
Femina
|September 2024
Primrose Monteiro-D'Souza asks interior design experts to help you prepare for the coming festive season by illuminating your home and life
AKSHAY ADHALRAO & PRITESH MODI
Co-Founders - Vita Moderna
"Lighting plays a pivotal role in transforming your living space into a haven of celebration and joy."
Go Ambient Incorporate ambient lighting to create a cosy, inviting atmosphere. String lights draped across windows, doorways and mantels add a twinkling charm reminiscent of starry nights. Complement these with table and floor lamps featuring intricate designs and soft light to set an intimate mood for family gatherings and festive dinners.
Strategise
Accent lighting is a game-changer, perfect for highlighting specific areas. Decorative lanterns and candles, strategically placed, cast a gentle glow, enhancing the festive spirit. Opt for pieces with traditional motifs and patterns to add cultural richness to your décor.
Work With Nature Don't overlook the power of natural light; light, airy curtains allow sunlight to flood your rooms, creating openness and lightness. Mirrors can amplify this natural light, making spaces feel more expansive.
Get Dramatic
Outdoor lighting is equally important. Add a touch of drama with outdoor light projectors or colourful accents, embracing warm tones to complete the festive transformation.
This story is from the September 2024 edition of Femina.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Femina
Femina
GET LIFE READY!
If you're looking to take the next step in your adult life - with marriage, kids, and all the trappings - it's time to chart out your financial plan right away.
7 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
THE TRAILBLAZERS OF TAMIL NADU
Meet the young upcoming sporting talents who are putting India on the global sporting scene
4 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
Auramaxxing Is The New Flex
Parul Karn keeps up with the vibe glow-up Gen Z and Alpha are buzzing over
3 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
HERE COMES THE MAN
This season, menswear embraces confidence. Designers are redefining classics with a twist: denim is tailored, retro references revived with flair, and animal prints make a bold leap into men's closets. Autumn/Winter 2025 celebrates the modern man unafraid to mix power dressing with playfulness.
1 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
HOT RIGHT NOW
All things fresh and fun in the beauty space
1 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
UNDER THE STARS
High above the city's twinkling lights, ABAAR sparkles on Udaipur's dining scene
2 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
THE EDIT
Karen Alfonso spotlights six tastemakers known for their impeccable skincare routines, fragrance finds, and overall grooming philosophy
2 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
The Return Of The YEARNING MAN
Parul Karn ropes in experts to explore how this type of man is bringing back the romance this generation has been waiting for
5 mins
October-November 2025
Femina
AN ODE TO PERSONAL LUXURY
Step into GUCCI BEAUTY's first Indian boutique in Delhi, where beauty meets artistry
1 min
October-November 2025
Femina
Give Your Home A Five-Star Makeover On A Budget
Your home can look a million bucks with the right planning and execution.
2 mins
October-November 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size

