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    Crafting the perfect bedroom dreams—BEDLAM is changing the face of luxury bedding in India with its bespoke linen bedding

    Minimalism and a solid design language seem to be the guiding principles for the fairly new bedding company BEDLAM. As a brand, BEDLAM has been able to establish itself as a leading player in just  one year’s time and making quiet waves in the design sphere. On visiting their e-store the first thing you notice is its branding that is distinguishable and highlights the brands understanding towards progressive design. 

    Founded by Tanya Palta, a fine arts photographer, interior stylist and visual curator, the inspiration came when Palta realised that there is a gap in the Indian market when it comes to quality high-end bedding. 

    Most lifestyle stores in India tend to focus on heavy prints, bright colours, without any transparency when it comes to information like thread count, the material used etc. BEDLAM changed this  by causing the much needed disruption and staying true to its brand name, both metaphorically and literally!

    BEDLAM has paved the way when it comes to bedding options that are of an international standard and aesthetics; Photographs by BEDLAM

    Palta’s experience as an interior stylist and a photographer helped in giving BEDLAM its strong visual brand identity and it is no surprise that the company is so heavily invested in design. On asking Palta, the reason behind their success in such a short span, she says, “We were the first to launch linen bedding in India and even now we are the go-to brand for linen bedding. Linen bedding has been a game changer all over the world, thanks to its Pinterest aesthetics and softness and the same trend is being seen in India as well.” 

    She adds, “Our monogram collection is unique to us as it epitomises bespoke luxury. We have invested in cutting-edge software on-site and off-site and our customers love the personalisation we offer.” 

    BEDLAM’s monogram collection is unique to to the brand as it epitomises bespoke luxury; Photographs by BEDLAM

    Palta continues, “I can confidently say without any exaggeration that BEDLAM has paved the way when it comes to bedding options that are of an international standard and aesthetics. Before us no one was doing linen bedding or monogram bedding. Now there have been some who imitate this, but we are still the first name when it comes to luxury bedding options like pure linen, high thread counts, hotel-style bedding etc. We made shopping for bedding cool. This is due to my philosophy to take inspiration from the cross-pollination and plural upbringing that I have experienced as a millennial.”

    BEDLAM is one of the first names in the sphere of luxury bedding options like pure linen, high thread counts, hotel-style bedding and more; Photographs by BEDLAM

    On asking about the Pandemic and how business got affected, she comments, “Unlike other lifestyle brands in India, we did not have to pivot our business post the pandemic as we already had a presence online and we dedicated our resources to offer a seamless online shopping experience. We also launched PURE, which is an Antiviral bedding collection. This collection is treated with HeiQ Viroblock textile technology that has been tested effective against SARS-CoV-2 (virus causing COVID-19).” 

    BEDLAM seems to be constantly focusing their design energies on new ventures. For winter 2021, they have released a collection of sumptuous and plush Cashmere and Pashmina throws, which are fairly priced to stay true to the BEDLAM mantra of “affordable luxury”.  In the  Indian design  world of heavy prints and kitsch designs, BEDLAM stands out with its minimalism and muted colour palette. 

    Check out BEDLAM at www.bedlam.store and follow their Instagram handle @bedlam.store

    How to choose a colour for your bedroom, based on your zodiac sign

    The bedroom is the most personal space in our home. It’s a refuge, where we rest and revive our energy. It also reflects our personality, says spiritual healer Ashtar Tashi. If you’re looking to give your sanctum a mood-lifting makeover, she’s created a guide to therapeutic colours that best suit your zodiac sign.
    Aries (March 21- April 19)
    Symbol: The Ram
    Traits: Passionate, competitive, loyal, creative, risk-takers
    Description: According to Tashi, an Aries individual can be motivated by turning a task into a contest. “They are trailblazers and put their heart and soul into winning. They are impulsive decision makers and multi-taskers. However, they can come off as very rude individuals as they are very blunt with their opinions.” An Aries individual need to learn to adapt to another person’s way of doing or seeing things, especially in a relationship.
    Therapeutic colours: Red, Scarlett and Ruby red
    Taurus (April 20- May 20)
    Symbol: The Bull
    Traits: Trustworthy, hard-working, demanding, strong will-power
    Description: Taurus is the anchor of the zodiac. They are the best lovers, and make for great friends and partners. Being an earth sign, they like having family close to them. They are stubborn, detail-oriented and can be nit-picky at times. They have trouble respecting authority and rules, so they have to learn to be flexible and go with the flow.
    Therapeutic colours: Shades of green, earthy browns and white
    Gemini (May 21- June 20)
    Symbol: The Twins
    Traits: Smart, passionate, dynamic, creative, intuitive
    Description: Geminis are known to have two different sides that they show to the world. They make for expert communicators and can blend easily into any social group based on the energy and vibe they get from the members. They are the most emotionally intelligent sign of the zodiac and are hardcore romantics. They love the idea of being in love. They like to keep things fresh and have a very sunny disposition. However, they get moody sometimes which may put people off. They also have a reputation of being two-faced as they do not speak up when they are supposed to.
    Therapeutic colours: Airy greys/ blues, kaleidoscopic prints, stripes, odd shapes of items around them in a variety of colours
    Cancer (June 21- July 22)
    Symbol: The Crab
    Traits: Emotional, intuitive, generous, creative, serious, emotionally intelligent, inspiring, passionate lovers
    Description: Cancerians take time to develop relationships, but once they become friends, they are friends for life. They love being at home and surrounded by their loved ones and have a very nurturing nature. They hate small-talk, which is why social gatherings can get overwhelming. They have a love for nature. People of this sign prefer being in smaller groups where everybody is thinking similarly. They need to learn to share emotions with others as they are very sensitive beings.
    Therapeutic colours: Moonlight hue colours, silvery pearl, soft greys and all pastels
    Leo (July 23- August 22)
    Symbol: The Lion
    Traits: Intelligent, proud, energetic, flashy,
    Description: Leos are the natural leaders of the zodiac. They are blessed with a huge amount of self-esteem and are aware of the enviable traits they possess. They are respected and admired for their leadership skills. They love social interactions and enjoy making new friends. But, they always put themselves first and have an unfair reputation for arrogance. They love grand gestures and show the world how attentive and caring they are. They are harsh critics, but are bold and bright. Leos however, need to learn and take other people’s advice.
    Therapeutic colours: Gold, red, orange, sunflower yellow and contrasting colours in the bedroom
    Virgo (August 23- September 22)
    Symbol: The Virgin
    Traits: Smart, sophisticated, organised, passionate, harmonious
    Description: Virgos make for amazing friends.They like being in control and add security to other people’s lives besides their own. They like to plan everything. They seem very shy at first but once you’ve earned their trust, they can be life-long friends and bring their walls down eventually. They project very high standards and get put off when someone lets them down. As they want everything to be perfect, it can be frustrating for them as they can’t live up to their own unrealistic expectations.
    Therapeutic colours: Indigo, beige, blue, green, mustard-yellow mixed with geometric patterns and precise carvings
    Libra (September 23- October 22)
    Symbol: The Scales
    Traits: Day-dreamers, inquisitive, loyal, responsible, balanced, altruistic
    Description: Librans tend to put others before themselves and value harmony in all forms. They love being mediators when it comes to misunderstandings between others. They have a rich inner life and are happiest amongst people who they are close to, like friends, family and co-workers. They are good communicators and like making everyone happy. They are very creative and can see art in unusual places. They are never lonely as they can keep themselves entertained. But, they need to have a pragmatic approach towards work.
    Therapeutic colours: Cobalt, ultramarine and pigeon blue with modern and antique accessories
    Scorpio (October 23- November 21)
    Symbol: The Scorpion
    Traits: Enthusiastic, cautious, generous, seductive
    Description: Scorpios make a statement wherever they go, aren’t afraid of controversy and don’t back down from debates. They do not like people who aren’t genuine. They are in control of their emotions but they might get caught up in their feeling at times. They put up an outer shell which might scare people away. They aren’t easy with forgiveness. They say what is on their mind even if people don’t want to hear it and do not express a lot of emotions.
    Therapeutic colours: Deep purple, algae green, blue-black, black wall, purple wall with contrasting bed colour and copper mirror frames
    Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)
    Symbol: The Archer
    Traits: Strong-willed, adventurous, truthful, trustworthy, creative, idealistic
    Description: These people aren’t afraid to break away from the pack and do something different and are natural born leaders. They love solo travel and connecting with themselves. They can get too blunt at times and need to learn that sometimes, it’s nice to be a part of the pack as it makes things faster and better.
    Therapeutic colours: Royal blue, royal red, rich oranges, classic yellows, deep purple, decor items from all over the world put together
    Capricorn (December 22- January 19)
    Symbol: The Goat
    Traits: Hard-working, analytical, practical, organised, detail-oriented, polished
    Description: Capricorns are fully in control of their destiny. They do not make excuses and have a reputation of being stubborn. They follow rules and thrive by being in order, strict rules and accept hierarchies. They aren’t trusted very well by people in relationships as they sometimes are only concerned about the look of things. They like to learn new things but are hard on themselves and other people. They hold long-lasting grudges against others. They have a gift of investing and saving and a good sense of design.
    Therapeutic colours: Rust orange, navy blue, grey, black, gold, brown burgundy, copper and leather mixed with navies and blacks
    Aquarius (January 20- February 18)
    Symbol: The Water-Bearer
    Traits: Deep thinkers, logical, progressive, short-tempered
    Description: Aquarians see both sides of a problem without any prejudice which makes them excellent problem solvers. They can see possibilities even when there are none. They love to come up with new ideas and help other people with those ideas. However, they run away from expressing emotions. They are very pragmatic and practical. They can become a little limited as they tend to get lonely and go into a quiet space when they can’t handle too much of what’s happening around them.
    Therapeutic colours: Metallic silver, gold, electric blue, green, purple
    Pisces (February 19- March 20)
    Symbol: The Fish
    Traits: Emphatic, comforting, romantic, spiritual,
    Description: People of this zodiac sign don’t like to be visible leaders but their presence is very strong. They are very intuitive and compassionate. Sometimes, they become victims because of being over-empathetic. If their trust is betrayed even in a small way, they feel sad and cheated. They love privacy and silence and don’t like being criticised or picked on.
    Therapeutic colours: Iridescent shades, pearly pink/green/blue, dark blues/ golds, iridescent crystals, patterns of leaves and flowers and sequins

    3 #MadderRed bedrooms we love

    It’s time to spread some scarlet fever, at least in the bedroom. If you’re looking to revamp your snooze spot this holiday season, we suggest you really get into the spirit of Christmas and take to painting your Madder Red.
    1. To deliver maximum impact, think about statement walls in the hue. Take for instance the kids bedroom in interior designer and architect Sussanne Khan’s Mumbai house. Two opposite walls in the room create intense drama. You can even choose just two pillars to bring in depth. The rest of the accessories can be in plain white or any other neutral shade to keep the red undisturbed.
    2. Give the colour the royal treatment it deserves. Kill two birds with one stone – highlight a statement chandelier and focus attention over your bed, the way fashionista and restaurateur Malini Ramani has done in her home. The deep red hues permeate the space in a wholesome manner and low lighting accentuates the rich vibe. If you’re feeling bold enough, you can even experiment with gold tile mosaic wall for contrast.
    3. Maximise the colour by adding mirrors. This helps create an illusion of more space, which is ideal for small homes. Take a cue from fashion designer Manish Arora’s abode in New Delhi which reflects a red rexine wall, that multiplies the effect of the colour. The quarter circle bed in a corner with striped velvet cladding provides comfortable seating. For your home, you could look at curtains with vertical stripes too!
    Also read: #NewCollectionAlert: Asian Paints launches The Earth Series for exterior walls

    Ivory Harmony: 4 unique all-white bedrooms that achieve ultimate peace and quiet

    White can be anything but boring. In fact, a pristine snowy oasis with minimal distraction can be the perfect setting to erase stress and coax you into undisturbed sleep. Play around with the palette in extraordinary ways as we guide you through our top four inspiring light and bright bedrooms.1. Mandira and Sumeet Nath’s guest bedroom in Zoloft, Assagao In this room, white makes the perfect juxtaposition for vibrant colours like tropical greens. The walls, Belgium imported floors and the painted bench and antique bed from Dehradun, are all stark white, allowing your eye to be drawn towards the contrasting linen and painting.2. The bedroom in this eco-sensitive villa designed by Studio Note-D Irregular square punctures designed to look like photo frames add dramatic flair to the white bedroom of this villa designed by Hemant Purohit and Smita Khanna. To make for airy interiors, minimal blue soft furnishings and paintings pepper the ivory walls while mirror kota flooring and wooden furniture let the snowy colour dominate.3. The master bedroom in the Australian High Commission manor in New Delhi Wood and white make for a harmonising blend in Australian Ambassador Patrick Suckling and Natalie Daaldar’s master bedroom of the manor revamped by K2India. While a single wooden bed panel and top-to-bottom blinds complement the all white look, the pink floral bed linen and dark wood dressing table retain a traditional vibe.   4. Karan and Indrani Paul’s plush boudoir in New DelhiDesigned by Studio Lotus, this bedroom imagined as a bachelor pad oozes luxurious laid-back comfort. Everything from the headboard to the storage panel is set in one tone of white. To reflect the colour throughout, an Art Deco inspired screen stands between the walk-in wardrobe and the sleeping area while full-length windows allow plenty access to sunlight.Also read: 15 best homes that represent 15 years of ELLE DECOR India

    Dreamy Prints: Turn monotone walls into statement partitions

    The walls may have ears, you say, but you can give them a personality too. For your bedroom, instead of the routine single shaded walls, why not add printed partitions that reflect your taste for the finer things in life? We’re inspired by what interior designer Kunal Shah did with these two bedrooms for a Mumbai home. If you like the retro or vintage inspired look to your boudoir, go for complementing paisley, checkered or chevron surfaces.Alternately, for a contemporary looking boudoir, you can paint stripes of varying colours. A light wood bed with a jali patterned partition can work really well. If stripes aren’t your thing, experiment with a smattering of polka dots in myriad hues over a solid wall. For instance, paint the base a uniform yellow. Over it, create polka dots of various shades such as white, blue, and green and even red and orange. Use chalk paint for the circles to allow your little one to scribble away freely. Of course, you can either get them painted or choose wallpapers and save time! A slightly embossed design will add another dimension of texture to your room.