Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on November 27, 2016
I have always loved blending different decorating styles. When we moved into this apartment a little more than a year ago this large airy master brought in the same open and relaxed California feel that I loved while living in LA. Marrying that with all the colonial influences that I came across in India and Bangalore became the inspiration for this room! The first element I worked on in this space were the lavender linen curtains. The linen fabric and lighter color bring home the bright and airy feel I wanted to reinforce. I always knew I wanted a colonial... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on October 23, 2016
Our last and final Diwali look for you….inspired by vintage glam! Luxe and romantic, sparkly metallics offset by pastels and white, glam with a refined air! My favorite look :) Happy shopping and Happy Diwali ☺ Look 3 – Vintage Glam! Wire Lantern, Pineapple Jar, Linen embroidered pillow, Chevron pillow, Floral pillow, Gray throw blanket, Metallic hurricane, Floral table runner, Gold scallop cake stand, Brass serving set, Ceramic tea light holder, Tapas plates Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on October 16, 2016
More Diwali Décor inspo coming your way…here’s our second look inspired by a Turkish Bazaar – Turquoise, Shades of blue, White and Gold with a touch of gray to balance it all out! Bold, brilliant and full of personality! Look 2 – Turkish Bazaar! Turquoise Platter, Printed Placemat, Aqua Bowl, Napkins with tassels, Gold Dessert Cups, Metallic Serving Set, Silk Bolster cover, Blue pattern cushion cover, Blue camel embroidered cushion cover, Coffee Table Book , Tea Light holder, Pyramid Lantern Happy Shopping :) Stay tuned for our last look! Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on October 7, 2016
Tis that time of the year again! Family, friends, fun, conversations, colors, cards, laughter, lights, sparkle, glitter and make merry! I have always loved Diwali and the energy that comes along with it. What better time of the year to entertain and come together with friends and family! And what better than a quick festive makeover for your home! Here are my 5 favorite ways to bring in the look! Pillows Yes, I love pillows and never tire of them! The easiest way to bring in fresh color and a festive look to a space when on a budget! Brights,... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on June 29, 2016
This post is to somewhat try to document the journey of making a home of a house, a project I took on in February this year! Creating and designing spaces for families, always starts with knowing who your family is, how they live, what their priorities are and just what a day in their life looks like! My project was for a young warm and wonderful family who are relaxed, casual and believe form follows function! We started out with a blank slate and worked on the entire 3BHK house. The look is modern, bright and warm, with color playing... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on May 20, 2016
Check out my post http://www.polkacafe.com/how-to-create-a-gender-neutral-nursery-2786.html Or find it here! Having a baby is one of the most exhilarating life events! Creating a warm, happy and functional nursery for your baby is a first step towards making space for him/ her in your home! The traditional approach of a pink nursery for a girl and a blue nursery for a boy is long gone. There are a plethora of colors, ideas and themes that parents and decorators are using in their designs! And if you are like me and believe that a baby’s gender is one of the worlds most beautiful and... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on February 25, 2016
Check out my write up on the Home Canvas Blog on 5 Key trends in Kids decor! 5 Key Trends in Kids decor 2016 - Home Canvas Pastels There is a resurgence of pastels in kid’s spaces – calm, serene and beautiful spaces are the way to go! After the mainstay of primary colors, saturated jewel tones and darker moody shades like navy and charcoal….pastels are a welcome break! Any wonder Pantone’s colors of the year are Rose Quartz & Serenity! Nothing brings in the charm of summer better than pastels….personally I’m loving shades of gray juxtaposed with lavenders,... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on November 29, 2015
One of my very first projects in Bangalore - a fun, modern and happy room for a little girl! When we started it was a cluttered and tight space with a lot of stuff and very little open space for play. There was a clear need for storage and a change in the room's layout to better optimize the use of space! But what the space also had was beautiful natural light, a large balcony and a lovely window seat! Brand new wardrobes to add much needed storage space, a clean modern twin size bed that can last the growing... Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on November 25, 2015
An open space and 2 kids screams playspace! So I set off on the mission armed with a measly budget of Rs. 5000 and here's what we came up with! A pretend play nook with just a few nails on the wall! A great way to display your kids artwork! Breakdown; Paintings made at home by daddy and son got framed - Rs. 1000 Plastic floor mats (9x6) 2 -Rs.1500 Storage stands (Amazon.in) - Rs. 3400 Well yes I did overshoot my budget by a wee bit….but I never said am good at math ;) Read more
Created by Vinithra Amarnathan on September 29, 2015
One of the biggest dilemmas of working within a budget is what to spend on and where to save! More often than not I see a space created with sub optimal use of resources and one that could have looked far better for the money spent. So here are my tips on what to splurge on and what to save on! Splurge Sofa – Always always consider buying the best sofa / couch your money can buy! It’s a key piece in defining your living space and your style. Also it will likely be the most used piece of furniture... Read more
