By There’s nothing more relaxing than your own refuge from the scorching heat. But your den should reflect your personality — busy professional, creative homemaker or party boy/girl? Which one are you?
Professional
Keep it uncluttered and, if using media, organise it neatly
Sectional sofas are great for lounging
Use a leather footstool or ottoman instead of a centre table
Keep the form and colour of furniture, surfaces neutral and accessorise with strong visual art
Artwork from Bo Concept Rs 8,000 onwards
Throw from Maspar Rs 1,990
Sectional sofa from Bo Concept Rs 1,19,750 onwards
Leather footstool from Pure Rs 5,800
Home theatre solutions Rs 5 lakh onwards
Homemaker
Keep it colourful and bright
Install floating bookshelves for books, and artefacts. For a faux library feel go for a wallpaper with a bookcase print
Use rugs, cushions and throws for a cosy feel
Add vases and flowers or small plants for a cheerful look
Bookshelf wallpaper from Andrew Martin from Apartment 9 Rs 14,205 per two rolls onwards
Pillows from Macy’s.com Rs 3,629 onwards
{{/usCountry}}Pillows from Macy’s.com Rs 3,629 onwards
{{/usCountry}}Sofa from Sharma Farms Rs 30,000 onwards
Kilim from Carpet Cellar Rs 20,000 onwards
Throw from Maspar Rs 1,990
Decadent
Wooden floors go a long way towards creating a relaxed feel
Add a fireplace for pizzaz as well as comfort
Use plush rugs under seating for the ultimate luxe feel
Keep the furniture simple with plush fabrics
Armchairs and sofa from Bo Concept Rs 59, 750
Glass front fireplace by Chantico Rs 90, 000 onwards
Area rug from Hands Rs 26, 400
Steel table from Oma Rs 6, 000
Laminate wooden flooring from Pergo Rs 150 per sq feet onwards
The writer is an interior designer