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    How To Decorate With Black And White Stripes

    How To Decorate With Black and White Stripes

    They are bold and beautiful, and even the smallest hint always adds a sense of drama. Adding black and white stripes to your decor in the littlest ways can make a big impact on your room. So let’s look at

    Rittika July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    Design Inspiration: Our Most Pinned Images From May 2021

    Design Inspiration - Our Most Pinned Images From May 2021

    They say change is the only constant. That I always head to Pinterest when I’m looking for inspiration, is something that doesn’t seem to change with time. With 70k+ followers and 10 million+ unique viewers every month, Pinterest also seems

    Rittika June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    How To Brighten A Dark Room

    How To Brighten A Dark Room

    If you’ve been with me on Instagram for a while, by now you know I host decor question and answer sessions on my Instagram stories every month. One of the most frequently asked questions during these is ‘How to brighten

    Rittika May 25, 2021May 24, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    Decor Inspiration on #RittikaLookAtThis 2021

    RittikaLookAtThis 2021

    I think being in lockdown over so much of the last one year has brought out the creativity in everyone. I’m here with all the winners of #RittikaLookAtThis 2021 today, and am absolutely amazed by the innovative projects and exciting

    Rittika May 11, 2021May 10, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    How To Design A Kitchen With A Black Countertop

    How To Design A Kitchen With A Black Countertop

    A request post today to address a question that I face myself very often. How do you design a kitchen with a black countertop? Many of the homes I design are new builds, just handed over by the builder to

    Rittika April 13, 2021April 12, 2021 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Tips, Trends & DIY 5 Comments Read more

    How To Style A Console Table

    How To Style A Console Table

    I usually host a monthly Q&A session on my Instagram stories where anyone can ask me any decor related queries they might have. One of the the questions I got on that recently was how to style a console table.

    Rittika March 2, 2021March 1, 2021 Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Tips, Trends & DIY 4 Comments Read more

    #MyDesiSwag 2020 Features

    #MyDesiSwag 2020 Features

    Three years down and #MyDesiSwag still runs strong! Okay, so we did take a short break to recharge ourselves for a bit. And we did change the format this year. With all that, I am very happy to bring to

    Rittika January 19, 2021January 18, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 1 Comment Read more

    Top 5 Posts Of 2020

    Top 5 Posts of 2020

    Another year gone by in the blink of an eye and I’m back with the Top 5 Posts of 2020.

    Rittika January 5, 2021May 28, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    9 Trendy Terrazzo Decor Ideas

    9 Trendy Terrazzo Decor Ideas

    Terrazzo decor has been trending for a while now. It isn’t the latest trend to show up this year, nor is it dying down any time soon. So why am I writing about it now? The end of a year,

    Rittika December 29, 2020December 25, 2020 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    Magical Christmas Lantern Decor Ideas

    Magical Christmas Lantern Decor Ideas

    I was wrapping up the Diwali decor at home and was feeling too lazy to do it. Especially because I knew I would be bringing it out again in a week or two for Christmas. Instead, I thought I would

    Rittika November 24, 2020November 23, 2020 Festival & Party Decor, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No 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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Photography: @bizou.photos
#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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