#TrendAlert Desert Wanderer: Create an oasis that’s all your own by turning to parched lands for inspiration

While this trend was originally showcased by ELLE DECOR India at India Design ID 2017, it holds its ground even today…as it highlights the joys of laid-back, fuss-free and nomadic living with sparse, wooden furniture, minimal lighting and rustic accent pieces. Style and Trend Prediction by Sonia Dutt 

Background Shutterstock Base Wooden flooring from Willow View
Foreground Net cover tray from Kayu Ceramic plate from Moonriver The Circus Table
 by Matteo Cibic for Scarlet Splendour

Background “Pristine Linen” textured wall paint from Asian Paints Cane hanging lights from Rain & Peacock Base wooden flooring from Willow View
On the wall, from left Brass mirror from Nivasa Fabric necklace and bracelet from Shades Of India Planters from Bhawna Nursery Glass bottle from Nivasa Birds from The Flea Shop Bookend from The Wishing Chair Dreamcatcher stylist’s own
Foreground, from left Glass vase from Moonriver Beaded bowls from Maison 15 Feathers from Prakash Lace Collection Antique brass side stool from The Furniture Republic Charpoy from local vendor Wooden chowki from Silk Road & Beyond Aztec cushion from Sarita Handa Books from local vendor Necklace from Maison 15 Aztec rug from The Carpet Cellar Black and white patterned rug from PortsideCafé Striped rug from Jaipur Rugs Red cushion from Sarita Handa Pouffe from The Furniture Republic

Transport yourself to an idyllic oasis in your own home with bursts of cactus green against a neutral, mellow backdrop of white and beige

Background “Pristine Linen” wall
 paint from Asian Paints Base Wooden flooring from Willow View
On the wall, from leftYellow tool box from Navya Cacti decor pieces from The Wishing Chair
Foreground, from left Planters from Bhawna Nursery Fine bone china and glass desk terrariums by Matteo Cibic for Scarlet Splendour Stool and sofa from The Yellow Collectibles Cactus cushions from Sarita Handa Metallic cactus plant by Alex Davis

Induce wanderlust for isolated escapes with sunny, sandy yellow tones and bold Aztec prints paired with metal and cane accents

Background “Thar Desert” wall paint from Asian Paints Base Rug from Jaipur Rugs
Foreground, from top left Cane light from local vendor Framed print stylist’s own Wood and wrought iron lights from Rain & Peacock Basket from Fabindia Dried coconuts from local vendor Wooden accents and side tables from PortsideCafé Dry flowers and fruit decoratives from Moonriver Pouffe from Sarita Handa

Scroll to see more images from the showcase at India Design ID 2017…