“Mrinalini Godbole's tips to quick-fix your interiors for festival.
Property Plus-March 2007 ”
First things first.Giving the
house a clean look is very important. It may task a few hours ,but an
intense session for the interiors with a broom and dustec will do half
the job for you. Do not leave anythings undone be it the curtains ,sofas
,fans.
Get all leakages and
faulty electrical fittings fixed . Avoid learning any corner dark or
grimy . “Getting the house utilities functional will also save you time
during work days in the future “,says Varsha Ahuja ,a homeworker, from
Ulhasnagar.
To give your
rooms a new look, try a few stained glass artifacts and paintings for
the walls. “The contrasting colours on a glass base make for more space
in the interiors designer.
To add a glittering
hue to your home try new lampshapes .”While a floor lamp adds dimensions
to the room ,designer tables roof lamps brighten up the aura in the
multiples hues,” explains the designe. the astonishing variety from
paper scrap to stained glass ,available at the stores comes ata range of
prices,starting at Rs 100.
Change the
tapestry. To add sparkle to the festival ,one need’nt get the entire
household redone . Instead ,bring home bright and inexpensive
furnishings and festival merchandise from various home stores . The
ready to hook curtains in vogue are easily available .
The markets this
years are flooded with multiple ‘diya ‘ holders that can be placed
inside the house or at the doors . The traditional ‘diya’ lightning
complements the trendy designs of the holders ,available in the
decorated day and wrought iron. The brightness of the room is further
enhanced by this combination.
Get plants
insidethe house. Making acorner for plants should’nt be difficult and
they will add to the exuberance of your home.
Don’t miss out on the
essential potpourni and floating floral candles that make your interiors
aromatics and colourful .Aroma adds to the ambience of your homes and
makes the overall atmosphere of the house pleasant.
If the walls are not
painted and are stained, try the wallpaper . Papering takes les than
three hours and brightness the décor for a fering this service at
reasonable rates , festivals offers and jet speeds ,it will definetly
help give your house a makeover.
End it all with a
bright ‘rangoli’ at home. This traditional décor tool has now become
uncommon but stands as an ideal source of a colourful welcome for the
new year. Those who have never made a ‘rangoli’ need’nt fret-get
your-self a ‘rangoli colour and stencil kit which is easily available
nowadays. You can also use ‘rangoli’ stickers that stay a lot longer |