Monsoon Décor Tips: How to Keep Your Home Fresh, Cozy and Stylish This Rainy Season
- HOME DECOR LISTICLE
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Punam Kalra
Monsoons are almost always a much-wanted respite from sultry summer heat. It’s an artful season, evoking a range of overlapping emotions, from a peaceful pause to an occasional nostalgia. This lush season calls for a breezy décor, and here are a few tips to keep the monsoon blues at bay.
Prep furniture for monsoon dampness
Keep the furniture spaced away from each other, from the wall and the windows, to avoid moisture absorption that habituates growth of fungi and bacteria. Protect polished or painted surfaces by avoiding damp cleaning clothes and using protective treatments.
Allow better ventilation
The heavy drapes can be replaced with sheer or lace curtains to bring in more natural lighting, lending an airy and spacious feel to the rooms.
Enhance functional decor with a touch of quirkiness
A contemporary umbrella stand along with a minimal dirt trap mat (jute, coir, rubber) next to the entrance makes for a fun décor while keeping the unwanted mud away. Mixing weatherproof lounging furniture with lush planters and protective bamboo or transparent blinds accentuates the outdoors into a dreamy, relaxing spot.
Introduce contemporary aesthetic with spirited colours, textures, aromas and lighting
Choose furniture in deep shades like blue, aqua, and green. Contrasting chic patterns can add visual interest. Use lamps and uniquely shaped vases to create character. Add statement artwork for a bold touch.
Layer the space with plush cushions, throws, and covers in vibrant shades like citrus, tangerine, lavender, and pink. These instantly make the room feel cozy and inviting.
Modern cutlery, perfumed candles, flowers, and leafy plants add freshness and charm. Handcrafted pieces like stoneware, ceramics, and clayware bring warmth to the interiors.
Place fresh or ornamental flowers in elegant vases and urlis. Organic diffusers can add a soothing natural fragrance and keep the space feeling fresh.
Create cozy reading and relaxing corners
State-of-the-art floor or wall lamps add warm and ambient lighting to the corners, brightening up the entire room.
A lazy chair, chaise, or cushy sofa can instantly create a cozy nook. Add an ottoman or footstool for extra comfort. Place a stylish side table nearby. Layer the space with soft pillows, natural fabric throws, and modern rugs to create a warm and snug setting.
A minimal storage cabinet, built-in bookshelf, or compact home library adds both style and function. Introduce sensory textures and soft pops of colour to make the space inviting. Personal touches like family photographs, botanical wall art, and travel keepsakes add warmth. These also make the lounging corner feel extra comfortable.
Poonam Kalra is an interior designer
