Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on August 19, 2015
One of the most common things I hear from clients is…'I have a tight budget or don’t have much to spend!' And I say you can still have a chic beautiful space! So today’s post is dedicated to creating a beautiful living room – on 2 budgets! Room 1 – Budget Rs.50000 Lets say Rs.50000 is all you have to spend on your living room. What can it get you? Here’s a living room designed on a budget of Rs.50000. (Pardon me for not accounting for taxes, VAT and sales going away or coupons ending….I never said I’m good... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on August 9, 2015
One of the common myths of interior decor is that it is expensive, involves a whole lot of buying and is just a tedious process! It has also been thought of as something that is necessary only when you buy homes or redesign your entire home. At Weespaces we want to make the design process more accessible, more relevant and easier for the customer. We want to dispel the myth that it needs to be time and money intensive. Good design works towards making a space chic, personal and functional keeping within the constraints of budget, function and your personal... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on August 6, 2015
Wednesday came a day late here…..but this weeks WeeArt pick is such a fun modern piece of art! Something to anchor a kids space around…its colorful, modern and with a muted gray background can work with any color scheme! Get it here. Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on August 2, 2015
Who doesn't love looking at before and after pictures on a Sunday! So here are my favorite before after projects to give you an eyeful…I hope you love it as much I do :) Bright and sunny california condo We started with a blank state and ended with a beautiful relaxed bright space for this young family. Their love for organic modern clearly comes through in the lighter textures and an oversized wood carved art! Functional and chic :) Fun and Playful little boy's nursery We had a pretty small space to play with here and some existing pieces... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on July 31, 2015
I went pillow shopping yesterday! Next to a cocktail by the beach….it could possibly be one of my favorite things to do :) A textile lovers dream…so many colors, patterns and textures to choose from! But that could also turn out to be overwhelming! So here’s my visual journey and a few tips to help you navigate through the choices and pick those pillows that work perfectly together. A walk through and taking it all in! Now this is where it can get a bit overwhelming. A couple of things to make note of here; Color - What are... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on July 29, 2015
WeeArt wednesdays is your guide to handpicked affordable and beautiful art for your home! Every wednesday we pick a piece that talks to us and we hope we can help you with some artful picks for your home. This weeks pick is the Orange Sky wall art by Vinati Bhatt from the Discover India collection available at the Tadpole store. I love black and whites and this one juxtaposed with a vibrant orange makes for a beautiful and striking conversation piece in your home. Get it here. Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on July 23, 2015
I spent a long weekend in beautiful Fort Kochi, Kerala. I’ve visited Kerala a few times in the past…but this trip was special for two reasons! One it was my first vacation with the kids in India and second it was a design lovers dream! From the art, architecture, colonial and antique furniture, woodcarvings and beautiful artifacts to the sheer beauty of everything around, it was quite an eyeful! We stayed at the lovely Brunton Boatyard and it does a great job of transporting you to another time. Gorgeous arched hallways, beautiful colonial furniture and fabulous service! Lots... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on July 1, 2015
I always get asked if we design only kid’s spaces. And the answer is no. While we started out with the vision of designing unique spaces for kids and families….we have worked on living rooms, bedrooms and patios. We pride ourselves in being able to design spaces keeping kids in mind, which can be challenging! But we also enjoy the freedom of working on spaces without those constraints, where we can bring in that glam glass top coffee table or the floor length mirror! I also think that some of the basics of creating a beautiful functional space work across... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on June 25, 2015
The monsoons are here and Bangalore is seeing some gorgeous weather lately! I like the idea of rains while sitting on my armchair with a cup of hot coffee and a book….being out and about not so much! And if you have little ones like me, then being stuck home isn’t exactly a fun option! Here are my top 5 tips to create a warm, fun and easy indoor playroom for your little ones. We all know when they’re busy, we are happy ☺ 1. A reading nook – This is one of the favorite tips. Its easy to create... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on June 16, 2015
Its been a long hiatus and I'm just so happy to be able to come back to my blog again! A whirlwind 8 months moving from LA to Bangalore with an infant and toddler! Its been chaotic, beautiful and eventful packed with new sights and sounds, experiences and learnings! The beauty of India is everywhere….in colors, gorgeous fabrics, art, antique british colonial furniture….I could go on. So I've been soaking it all in and cant wait to see how it all translates into our designs….california colonial chic anyone? Here's a snippet of my experiences in pictures…. Read more
