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Steampunk Perfection: Dark and moody with a mid-century modern air

JAN 18, 2016 | By Risha Merchant
Do the locomotion with this 19th century inspired industrial era decor.
Photography by Altaf Khan, Styling by Shivani Ajmera. Do the locomotion with this 19th century inspired industrial era decor.
Photography by Altaf Khan, Styling by Shivani Ajmera.

Victorian sweetness meets modern edge in this look. Seen in this vignette, from a vintage compass to a brass frame chandelier, prehistoric elements get new life. Group them within your decor to show your subtle punk attitude.
Stray away from the conventional black and grey – metallic hues such as silver, gold, pewter, and copper as well as rusty reds and browns will help create a stark, but not a startling ambience.
Push the boundaries by adding roughly textured, distressed metals and crude woods, balanced by polished surfaces. Also read: Pair muted colours with metals in your living room