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    Living Coral – Pantone Colour Of The Year 2019

    Decorating with Living Coral - Pantone Colour of the Year 2019

    Pantone has announced it’s Colour of the Year 2019. It’s a bright, happy colour called ‘Living Coral’ described as ‘an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge.’ 

    Rittika December 18, 2018December 17, 2018 Shopping Hotspots, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    How To Make A Pretty DIY Shibori Throw

    How To Make A Pretty DIY Shibori Throw

    How many of you LOVE shibori, would love to learn it yourself, but have put it in the ‘too-difficult-to-do-at-home’ category? I’m one of them. I love trying my hand out at different DIY… to be honest, different easy DIY. There’s

    Rittika September 18, 2018September 18, 2018 Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more

    DIY Lampshade From Fabric Scraps

    DIY Lampshade From Fabric Scraps

    This DIY lampshade has been pending for a while now. Hubby has had this beautiful brass lamp in his family for generations. It used to take pride of place in our living room and always looked beautiful. But the lampshade

    Rittika August 28, 2018August 28, 2018 Tips, Trends & DIY 4 Comments Read more

    Affordable Art: My Picks For This Monsoon

    Affordable Art - Monsoon Paintings

    As promised in my first post in the ‘Affordable Art’ series, I’m back with another collection of my favourite affordable artwork. Given the unstoppable rain for the last couple of months, this time it’s a collection of monsoon paintings. 

    Rittika August 14, 2018November 5, 2018 Affordable Art, Shopping Hotspots, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    How To Decoupage A Glass Bottle

    How To Decoupage A Glass Bottle

    We use plastic bottles for water at home, which I have been meaning to change to glass for a while now. I thought I’d gradually get new glass ones as and when the plastic ones need replacement. But with the

    Rittika July 31, 2018March 11, 2019 Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more

    11 Monsoon Must Haves

    10 Monsoon Must Haves

    Nope, that’s not a mistake. We’ve added 1 more Monsoon Must Have to the list which was a great suggestion from a reader. So that’s 11 now… The Monsoon is here and the rains seem to have no intention of

    Rittika July 17, 2018August 27, 2023 A Little Bit of Me, Accessories, Shopping Hotspots 4 Comments Read more

    Affordable Art: My Picks For This Summer

    Affordable Art - Summer Paintings

    We’ve done a lot of summer decor posts over the last few weeks. But one area we haven’t covered is artwork. A room is incomplete till you decorate your walls too. It’s the final dressing up of the bride. And

    Rittika May 22, 2018November 5, 2018 Affordable Art, Shopping Hotspots, Tips, Trends & DIY 1 Comment Read more

    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

    51 Amazing Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

    51 Amazing Mother's Day Gift Ideas

    This Sunday is Mother’s Day. I’m sure many of you have already given a lot of thought to what you’re going to give mom. You’ve probably even bought your gifts, wrapped them up and kept them ready for Sunday. And

    Rittika May 8, 2018April 30, 2019 Accessories, Shopping Hotspots No Comments Read more

    Beautiful Christmas Gift Ideas For The Home

    Beautiful Christmas Gift Ideas For The Home

    Christmas makes me think of mistletoe, reindeer and Santa Claus with a sackful of gifts. From the age of 3, when I hurried into bed wondering what Santa will put in my stocking or under the tree for me, the

    Rittika December 4, 2017December 15, 2019 Accessories, Festival & Party Decor, Shopping Hotspots, Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more
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    A study table doesn’t have to come with a wall ful A study table doesn’t have to come with a wall full of cabinetry. Sometimes four legs, a good chair and a little breathing room are all you need to get down to business.

These are a few of our favourite loose study set-ups. Which one is yours?

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    A balcony that takes the phrase “bring the outdoor A balcony that takes the phrase “bring the outdoors in” and decides to reverse it. 🌿

This little urban corner was designed to feel more like a garden room than a balcony.

- A full vertical plant wall turns a blank end wall into a living backdrop
- A floor and a ceiling that look like warm wood bring in plenty of warmth
- Cane furniture keeps the seating light, relaxed and wonderfully balcony-friendly
- The string lights add a cosy glow once the sun goes down
- And with all that greenery around, the city view suddenly feels a little less… city.

Basically, a tiny holiday destination — without the airport queue.

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    The dining area is where the room gets a little mo The dining area is where the room gets a little more dressed up.
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- A generous live edge dining table keeps the setting warm and grounded
- Floral upholstered chairs bring pattern without making the space feel busy
- A long upholstered bench adds a more relaxed note — and a few extra seats never hurt
- The cluster of glass-and-brass pendants is the real showstopper, adding a lovely bit of sparkle overhead
- And the carved wall art brings in just the right amount of old-world Indian character

From the living room, it reads as part of the larger space. Up close, it has plenty of its own personality.

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this foyer. (Swipe 👈🏻f An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this foyer. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

From raw shell to a foyer with a little more drama.

- The bare shell became a layered foyer with a strong sense of arrival
- A warm mustard colour wainscoting brings energy into the space
- Traditional detailing — from the carved timber door to the patterned floor border — adds a distinctly Indian character
- And the kitchen entrance is now part of the composition, rather than simply another doorway

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    A good study corner is basically a tiny room withi A good study corner is basically a tiny room within a room — just with fewer excuses to avoid the work. 😄 

Built-in study units can do a lot more than hold a desk. 
These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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

This kitchen got a full rethink — in both form and function.

- We changed the ‘L’ shaped counter to a parallel counter on the opposite wall giving much more usable space. 
- The dark cabinetry made the space feel heavier than it needed to, so we introduced lighter finishes to bounce around the natural light
- A terrazzo-style counter brings texture without overwhelming the room
- The backsplash keeps things understated, while the subtle 3D pattern adds interest

Same footprint. A very different experience.
#ARIYONA_Sukoon #ARIYONAkitchen #beforeafter
    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s roo An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

From a makeshift study corner to a room made for her. ✨

* The desk now has a proper built-in home, with storage above and a pegboard for the things she actually needs
* The wardrobe gets a complete makeover, with a playful botanical finish on the shutters
* Warm wood keeps the room feeling cosy, while the soft neutrals stop it from becoming too sweet
* A comfortable upholstered chair makes the study nook feel like part of the room, rather than an afterthought
* And a few framed music posters bring in the personality

Same room. Very different brief.

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    The best rooms don’t always have four walls. 🌿 Ba The best rooms don’t always have four walls. 🌿

Balconies, terraces, little outdoor corners — basically, the spaces we all claim we’ll use every morning.

A few of our favourites for making the outdoors feel a little more like home.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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