Accessories
11 accessories to give your home a monsoon makeover
JUL 17, 2018 | By Nitija Shastri
Is the monsoon keeping you cooped up at home? The sky may be dreary but your home needn’t be. If you’ve been spending hours scrolling for looks and moodboards to give your interiors a facelift, it’s time to bring your Pinterest board to life with a warm and cosy makeover. Think contemporary furniture in bold silhouettes and earthy hues—an ideal palette for the rainy season. Alternatively, if you don’t want to spend too much time redecorating, you can also opt for vibrant crockery, delicious fragrances and cosy chairs in vibrant prints.
1. Bent Ply on Steel Frame “Diwan” and cabinet by Aziz Kachwala: Besides being the epitome of comfort during the monsoons, these diwans add a refined and sophisticated feel to your living space. The warm and woody cabinet fits comfortably in your bedroom and forms the perfect addition to your space. Website: www.studioaltin.com
2. Coronium sofa with sheepskin upholstery: Unwind with your comfiest quilt and a favourite movie while you sip a hot cuppa on this sofa with sheepskin upholstery. Website: www.artefatto.co.uk
3. Embellished Side Table by The Charcoal Project: Introduce a chevron colour pop element to your home with this side table embellished with semi-precious stones. Website: www.thecharcoalproject.com; www.facebook.com/bespokehomejewels
4. Upholstery by Address Home: Beat the monsoon blues with warm and bright shades courtesy the Tanzanian archipelago. Website: www.addresshome.com
5. Ceramic vases by Tresorie: Bring the refreshing greens of outdoors into your apartment with this botanical-inspired ceramic vase. Website: www.facebook.com/TresorieIndia
6. Take me back to Greece dinnerware by The Crockery Hut: Let your guests enjoy the rains along with a cup of hot tea accompanied by exquisite cups and saucers made of intricate Greece-inspired designs. You can accentuate your wooden dining table with jute mats and this crockery set to give your dining room a jazzy pop of cool. Website: www.thecrockeryhut.com
7. Oriental Seater by Wisma Atria: With the monsoon, comes the lush foliage we were longing for. The plush seater promises a burst of colour to any muted setup. Website: www.wismaatria.in
8. Silo coffee table by Marcel Wanders: Uplift any barren corner with a wooden infusion with this padded structure upholstered in vintage leather and a walnut veneered tray top. Ideal to stack your favourite monsoon reads. Website: www.natuzzi.com
9 Textured Rugs by Jaipur Rugs: Add texture, colour and pattern into a room with distressed rugs that echo the spirit of monsoons. Website: www.jaipurrugsco.com
10. Modular Sofa by Andreu World: A splash of colour in your living space with bright shades of the sunset is sure to lift your spirits. We’re feeling better just looking at it. Website: www.andreuworld.com
11. Reggio from Cire Trudon’s Les Belles: This candle set in a beautiful tinted glass jar and scented with mandarin will add a luxurious touch your home and also smells divine—two things you absolutely can’t do without this monsoon. Website: www.trudon.com