Timeless Indian Décor Elements

India’s artistic heritage is richly layered with treasures that have managed to withstand the test of time, not just in their original avatars but also as classic decor elements in modern Indian homes. In a hat-tip to time- honored, traditional designs, these homes offer a peek into how one can weave ethnic elements into a variety of decor styles.

Jharokha -inspired woodwork

Alcoves shaped like Rajasthani jharokhas can serve well as both handy open storage units and aesthetic centrepieces. This quaint living room provides a glimpse into how wall cabinets can be fashioned into recessed archways, ideal for storing books, coasters and bric-à-brac.

Another brilliant example of a jharokha-style accessory is this antique wooden window-turned to-mirror frame.

The frame straddles the line between old-world and contemporary, offering a new take on classical scrollwork. 

Vintage four-poster beds

Emblems of India’s colonial era live on in designs like this one. This Anglo-Indian four-poster bed is carved from rosewood and effectively zones a space for slumber by defining the centre of the room. The luxurious bed has been teamed with a matching ottoman and teak colonial bedside tables.

Furniture with traditional inlays

 

Inlay furniture can underscore a modern room with a streak of ethnic style. Featured here is one of the most popular forms of inlay, of mother-of-pearl in wood. While traditional inlay can be expensive, there are cost-effective alternatives that can help you add pieces to your room. 

Fabric overlays

This ivory bedroom showcases a combination of handloom fabrics that add texture and character to the room. This ivory bedroom showcases a combination of handloom fabrics that add texture and character to the room. 

kalamkari quilt lies juxtaposed with a silk bedspread, and cotton pillow covers in ochre and white line the head of the bed. Look lower to see the pair of homespun khadi rugs; one under the bed and one almost out of sight in the foreground, left.

Traditional headboard designs

Out with the conventional, and in with the traditional, says this room. Such panels come in a spectrum of concepts, with diverse stories to tell.

 

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