I'm sure this post is going to brighten up everyone's day... Today the very talented Sruthi Singh of The East Coast Desi shares her Fab 5 list with us. Sruthi has shared some lovely images of her home with us and I'm sure we are all going to be inspired by her vision, as well as her thought process when styling her home. Hope you enjoy!
ACCESSORIES THAT TALK: Accessorizing a home should be more than just selecting a piece
from the gamut of common catalog offerings. Personally an accessory
to be able to make the cut, has to either talk TO ME or talk ABOUT ME.
Every piece I own is surrounded by a veritable tale of passion, travel or
cherished memories. One look at my place and you'll know I'm proud of my Indian
roots, love travelling and simply adore the heirloom pieces that I've been
lucky enough to inherit and make it a part of my daily life.
TEXTURAL DIALOGUE: The tactile quality of textures tend
to bring with them a sense of depth and dimension to a space. Incorporating
tarnished and burnished surfaces of aged metals, patina of weathered wood or
the replicating pattern of woven textiles and rugs only work together to create
a refuge that's warm and inviting.
VIBRANT PATTERN PLAY: Patterns in bold and vibrant colors are
a must have. Coming from India there are so many textiles and patterns to
experiment with. I prefer to have bigger pieces of furniture in neutral shades
and spruce them up with pillows, throws or bedding in bright hues. It's the
quickest and an inexpensive way to give a room a fresh look for every season.
NATURAL ELEMENTS: Bringing in natural elements to play is
important to me. From tucking in the branches of yellow ocher leaves or stalks
of flowers in a vase, arranging fruits in a woven basket or adding a potted
plant to a vignette, it's all about making an effort to bring the organic and
natural quality indoors too.
FOLLOW YOUR HEART, NOT THE TRENDS: Your home is your haven
where you retire every single day with the assurance that you are nurtured,
rejuvenated and discover and reflect on what’s really important. To be able to
possess this quality, comfort and function is priority. But remember to
integrate your individual style and sprinkle it with generous doses of your
personality even if it does not fit a style or a trend. Let your heart dictate
your home and not the trends for, “Home is where the heart is."
I want to thank Sruthi for her contribution to Fab 5. Loved these images and love the calming quality of her home. I particularly like the way she has created a home that is contemporary, but still maintains a very Indian feel. Her juxtaposition of Indian craft and artifacts with modern elements is so inspiring.
Sruthi, Very well written.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to Thank you Shalini for inviting me to be a part of this wonderful series. Wishing you all the very best.
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you Reshma Sanjeev for your kind words, it's much appreciated.