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    DIY Colourful Confetti Tray

    DIY Colourful Confetti Tray

    Today’s post makes me quite proud of myself, because I have made this colourful confetti tray using not one, but 2 waste items lying at home. So let me tell you how this confetti tray came in to being. Some

    Rittika May 15, 2018May 14, 2018 Tips, Trends & DIY 10 Comments Read more

    How To Make Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

    How To Make Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

    I was browsing through Pinterest a few days back and saw some beautiful pom-pom decor pics. They looked pretty, light and breezy… very with the summer decor theme I’m into these days. So I thought I should try them out

    Rittika April 17, 2018April 17, 2018 Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more

    Summer Decor – Let’s Turn Down The Heat

    Summer Decor - Lets Turn Down The Heat

    It’s getting hotter by the day, and it’s definitely time to get your summer decor out. You know how you have a summer wardrobe and a winter wardrobe? Well, in Mumbai we have a summer wardrobe and… another summer wardrobe!..

    Rittika April 10, 2018August 19, 2018 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 1 Comment Read more

    2 Spectacular Summer Tablescapes

    2 Spectacular Summer Tablescapes

    When I think summer tablescapes, I think all soft, white and pastel to beat the heat. Then I look at the bright pink bougainvillea in my balcony and the flaming red Gulmohar on the road outside, and my brain does

    Rittika April 3, 2018April 9, 2018 Living & Dining, Tips, Trends & DIY 4 Comments Read more

    7 Splendid Decor Ideas Inspired By The Taj Mahal

    7 Splendid Decor Ideas Inspired By The Taj Mahal

    The kids have their end-of-year break going on, so we spent a few days in Agra last week. The holiday included all the beautiful monuments with their amazing stories and loads of yummilicious food… especially street chaat at Sadar Bazaar. But

    Rittika March 27, 2018August 19, 2018 A Little Bit of Me, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more

    Painting Plastic Pots: How To Jazz Up Your Planters

    Painting Plastic Pots - How To Jazz Up Your Planters

    If you’ve been visiting here regularly, by now you know how much I love plants. I have loads and loads of plants, most of them in plastic pots. But, especially when I keep plants indoors, I’d rather display them in

    Rittika March 13, 2018March 12, 2018 Tips, Trends & DIY 27 Comments Read more

    Sideboard Styling With Bubblewrap Store

    Sideboard Styling With Bubblewrap Store

    I recently came across Bubblewrap Store online and instantly liked most of the home decor products that I saw. Their accessories have simple lines and shapes with a modern aesthetic. Yet, the materials and textures used exude a warmth that

    Rittika March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 Accessories, Home Interiors, Shopping Hotspots, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    Yellow Decor Inspired By Asian Paints COTY 2018

    Yellow Decor Inspired By Asian Paints COTY 2018

    Asian Paints has announced its Colour of the Year 2018. It is a beautiful, bright yellow called ‘Passion Flower’. They describe it as ‘a colour that attracts and emits positivity with a spark in it’… and I agree! Just looking at

    Rittika February 27, 2018August 19, 2018 Accessories, Furniture, Shopping Hotspots, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    One Room Living: How To Organise Your PG / Hostel Room

    One Room Living - How To Organise Your Hostel Room

    So you’ve just got into the college you aimed for / your dream job. (light, soft, happy music begins) You’ve left home for the first time with stars in your eyes, sure of your bright future, till (music ends!)… you

    Rittika February 13, 2018March 24, 2020 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Rental Makeovers, Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more

    Indian Decor Ideas: How To Style The Desi Way

    Indian Decor Ideas - How To Style The Desi Way

    This post has been inspired by a new hashtag party we’ve recently started on Instagram with the #mydesiswag tag. You can check out the details on my Instagram account, but it’s been great fun with more than 500 entries coming

    Rittika February 6, 2018August 19, 2018 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 8 Comments Read more
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s roo An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

From laundry-day chaos to a room that feels like it belongs to a girl. 💕

* The wardrobe gets a complete rethink, with a mix of crisp white shutters and warm wood drawers
* Plenty of drawer storage keeps the everyday clutter out of sight
* Soft pink and cream replace the heavy blue wall with a much lighter mood
* A scalloped border adds a playful little detail
* And the whole room feels brighter, softer and much more her

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#ARIYONA_Sukoon #ARIYONAkids #beforeafter
    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study-cum-guest r An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study-cum-guest room. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

One room, two jobs — and now it actually looks the part.

* The wardrobe becomes a more considered piece, with a warm wood finish and wicker shutters
* A proper work zone fits neatly into the layout
* The sofa-cum-bed turns the room into a comfortable guest space when needed
* And the gallery wall adds a bit of personality — because a study doesn’t have to look like an office

Study by day. Guest room when required. Much more fun all round.

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#ARIYONA_Mio #ARIYONAstudy #ARIYONAfamroom #beforeafter
    Here’s an #ARIYONAslowswipe from this lovely bedro Here’s an #ARIYONAslowswipe from this lovely bedroom. (Swipe 👈🏻 slooowly for a panoramic view of the space. Swipe further 👈🏻 for before)

From “just a bedroom” to a room with a point of view.

* A botanical wallpaper brings the whole wall to life
* A soft, upholstered bed adds a calmer layer
* Rattan bedside tables bring in warmth and texture
* Terracotta and sage accents pick up colours from the wallpaper

And suddenly, the room feels much more considered — without feeling overdone
Same room. Very different mood.

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    Wardrobes have commitment issues. 😄 Paint, veneer Wardrobes have commitment issues. 😄

Paint, veneer, glass, cane, fluted finishes, fabric-look shutters… there are quite a few ways to dress up a wardrobe.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourites — because sometimes the wardrobe deserves a little more than “make it white.”

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this beautiful bedroom An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this beautiful bedroom. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

• Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes made every inch work harder.
• Soft sage, blush and ivory replaced the visual noise of mismatched pieces.
• Layered textiles and gentle patterns added warmth without overwhelming the room.
• A cosy reading chair turned an unused corner into the perfect spot to unwind.

All we did was give this room a little more purpose—and a lot more personality!

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    An #ARIYONAslowswipe of this living room. (Swipe 👈 An #ARIYONAslowswipe of this living room. (Swipe 👈🏻sloowwly for a panoramic view of the space)

Some living rooms are designed for entertaining.

This one is designed for lingering.

• A warm, earthy palette that feels cosy without becoming dark.
• The window seat naturally draws your eye outdoors—and doubles up as the favourite spot in the house.
• Plants soften every corner and bring a little life indoors.
• Pattern is used in small doses, letting the rug quietly become the room’s focal point.

Nothing shouts for attention, yet everything works together to create a space that’s easy to come home to.

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this living room. (Swi An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this living room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

The biggest change wasn’t adding more.
It was choosing pieces that worked together.

• A bespoke TV unit brought in storage and warmth.
• Soft blush tones balanced the rich walnut finishes.
• Plants, textiles and layered textures made the room feel welcoming.
• Every piece now has a purpose—and the clutter finally has a home.

Sometimes all a room needs isn’t more square footage... just a better plan.

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    A little tropical escape, minus the airport queues A little tropical escape, minus the airport queues. 🌿✈️

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite rooms with a tropical vibe — leafy, breezy, a little playful and very happy to stay indoors.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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