Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on March 26, 2018
Ever caught yourself browsing an online shop or walking past a physical store and stopping at a product that looks ‘oh so cute!’ but umm, not quite sure how much I can really use it! Sure that happens to a lot of us! One of the reasons I have one too many black blouses in my wardrobe but nothing to wear when its time to dress for a cocktail party! I bet the story isn’t too different when it comes to home décor items! We see a lot of lovely decorative items out there for our home but then wonder... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on March 17, 2018
This one large space is really a beautifully laid out story of the family who lives here and their love for tradition, and the timelessness of it juxtaposed with a modern open world view! And when I look at how seamlessly the design spells that out, I let out a silent hurrah! From the sunshine coming through those gorgeous windows and the large expanse of space to the large pillars right in the middle of the room and the dark dining room it was a study in contrasts! It needed definition of the areas, light and a lot of... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on December 10, 2017
When I first met my client and saw what was then a guest bedroom with dark dingy wallpaper and brown curtains covering the only window, the idea of converting it to a nursery for a 3 month old baby seemed rather far fetched! But when I look at what we've achieved and how far this room has come, I couldn't be more proud! This post is to walk you through the entire design process of how this huge change came along. To begin with here are some of the before pics of the space. In all it was a small... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on November 4, 2017
I'm so excited that we are hiring and growing! Job Profile - Interior Design Intern If you're interested in interior design, love playing with pattern and color, have a thing for clicking pictures of your feet perched on gorgeous floors and basically want to redecorate every home you walk into, you'll love this job! But along with the fun comes a lot of project management, deadlines, vendor and supplier building and management or put more bluntly chasing people, answering the phone 20 times in an hour, working on design renders and blog posts on (some) friday nights! We are very... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on October 5, 2017
We’re back on the blog….summer is gone, kids are back in school and the festive season has kicked off! What better time to talk about how to style your dining table! Whether it’s for a formal intimate dinner with a small group of close friends, or for a casual relaxed brunch, these tips will get your dining table party ready! And don't forget to scroll down to see the two 'shop the looks' I put together for your shopping pleasure ;) Start with a look/vision It’s important to start things off knowing where you want to head! Pick a theme... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on September 28, 2017
We're back with lots of good posts to share on the blog and are kicking off with a guest post (sponsored) from Shopper's Stop! With the festive season here in full swing, here are their tips on how you can customize cushions your way to create the perfect look for your home! How often do you feel the need to change the look and feel of your rooms? We guess many a times☺ Changing wall finishes and paint or your furniture for every such ‘I need a change’ feeling isn’t quite possible! But what you can definitely do is, change... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on June 10, 2017
From dark, dreary and dysfunctional to modern, bright and functional! When I met my clients their brief was simple….'we find most of our larger living spaces too dark, too dull and not functional to our needs and what we’re looking to do is make it all bright and inviting!' They are a lovely warm young family with a 5 yr old daughter and they wanted their home to be warm, welcoming and at the same time functional and modern! We decided to work on three spaces in the home – the large living dining space, their daughter’s bedroom and the... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on April 21, 2017
I met Anne through a common friend but had no idea of her love for design and decor! When I decided to start a home tour section on our blog, my friend connected us saying 'Anne's home is a work of art!'. And you will see as we go along, it sure is :) Sean, Anne and their beautiful son Dominic recently moved to Bangalore. And Anne has taken the time to set up this beautiful home with a lot of furniture and accessories purchased locally in addition to what they had. Having grown up in California, Anne brings in... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on April 1, 2017
One of the questions I get asked most often is how can I have a living room that’s stylish but at the same time kid friendly. And while I must admit our definition of style must change after kids, it’s absolutely possible to still have a stylish well-designed living room. Stylish doesn’t have to mean a murano glass vase teetering on a three legged gold side table or a pristine white sheepskin thrown on your chair! There are many ways to do stylish while still making the space comfortable for a family to hang out. Here are my 5... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on March 21, 2017
The botanical trend has been everywhere lately…..with the palm leaves, tropical vibes and the island feel whats not to love! I love anything green and leafy, but how do you get the vibe of this trend in an already designed or existing space? Here are my tips - pillows/cushions are an instant way to bring home a new/trendy look, so are smaller pieces like dinnerware, vases and wall art. A great tip here is to break the pattern by adding a calmer pattern or color like the white floral cushion which still has the island vibe but is calmer because... Read more
