Decor Oriental - Rustic meets Refinement

Do you in love with the mystic of Oriental decor and Indian opulence all put together?
Well, I do.  I crave for an Asian-Oriental contemporary space filled with lots of vibrant colours, bold textures and green corners. The free flowing organic style, easy and Eco-friendly decor, open space living and refined simplicity always attract me.
Now, let me welcome you to our humble 'Eclectic Home' .

If you are looking for a picture perfect house, straight out of a magazine page..sorry..mine is not. 

This is a little 'whimsy'  nest, a compact nook for our two lovely kids and a peaceful space for me and my husband.

We are decidedly creative when it comes to designing a happy home which is simple and family friendly, a delightful fun zone where children and adults can play and work together...and we love those beautifully composed magical moments of everyday life. 

Simple serenity and calmness are synonymous to any Oriental space. Buddha from Vietnam with Orchids and tea light candles artistically brings out those dramatic effects .

For an Oriental Corner :

Balinese temple doll from Ubud, Bali  (Indonesia),

Thai gold plated Benjarong from Bangkok (Thailand),

 Contemporary Chinese art painting from Singapore .
 Flowers are essential to bring that welcoming sense of warmth and comfort. 

There is nothing 'fancy' about this home...a busy space with lots of scattered books, papers, paintings and toys (thanks to our little brats :))...and naturally not so picture perfect always. It is a child friendly- flexible home, practical and comfortable.

An informal nook designed by a slightly eccentric couple who loves travel , photography, books, music and gardening...to name just a few ;))

                                                   

Those lovingly collected treasures from our travel to different countries always find a special place in our home...be it an antique Japanese cha-pot (tea-pot) or a Balinese ' Barong  mask' .

I deliberately select happy colours and  patterns to keep my home cheerful and rejuvenate. Burnt red , orange, fuchsia, rust-gold, shades of olive green and a hint of turquoise completes the look.

My mantra is 'Make your home your own'. I love belongings which add character. We do not possess any extravagant  art or accessory but every single treasure in our nest has a story of its own.

Don't you like the beautiful effect of grouping several objects together which gives a special character to any space. They need not be match always...this eclectic mix-'n-match brings a sense of flexibility, which I try to incorporate in my home.

So, Bayon face and Khmer art from Angkor Wat, Cambodia  goes hand-in-hand with Chinese blue pottery.

Today On The Coffee-Table :

Antique  brass bowl from Dhaka, Bangladesh (a family heirloom),

A maroon and green Indian spice box from Mumbai, India,

Indonesian wooden couple masks..a quick purchase from Jakarta International Airport, Indonesia.

Home is about expression of individuality. A personal touch with interesting accessories, fabrics, art and books makes my home more of 'Me'.

An eclectic  space with its effortless relaxed approach.

Do you like Asian-eclectic living?  

What is your style mantra?

Do let me know...:)

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Oriental Chic

Hello beautiful readers !
I know, it has been a while...
As the 'real world' is becoming more and more demanding with two little ones, an extremely busy corporate type husband, a home to look after, as I'm investing more and more time to my first love 'music'...and yes, most importantly I do not post just for the sake of posting. 

Well, today is different, I have a few more hours to update my blog...a quick post on one of my favourite topics 'Oriental Design' .

As an Indian girl, based out of Singapore, my humble style is an informal and relaxed one, based on what 'We love as a family'. I always go for something which is practical (keeping in mind that we have two kids at home), easy to maintain and comfortable.

 I feel that, for our nest the 'rustic Indian touch' goes hand-in-hand with the 'simple-serene Oriental look'.

...and here comes the magic of  'Eclectic Design' . The fun of 'mix and match'. It is 'that particular style' which can be evolve and constantly updated. I love to create an 'Eclectic Design Scheme' for our home which can bring many possibilities in decor and can reflect my family's interest as a whole.

For me, the most important rule for decor is 'To Break the Rules'. Yes, I'm a rule breaker in that sense.  I love to hear my heart and can't follow any design school blindly . Hope, it reflects in my home.

 Treasures from our travel to different countries, antiques,  even flea market junks can add that 'magical touch' to my home. 

 Buddha from  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, sits peacefully on a corner table in our living room, while the early morning sun creates a few blissful moments. I love to enjoy my morning tea here with the husband.

I fell in love with this antique Chinese tea pot when I first saw this in a tiny-shabby shop in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I knew that it had to be mine. 'Red' is a very powerful colour as per Chinese art and these intricate details help to add some character.

What is your style ? 

Classic, Country, Retro, Shabby-Chic, Modern ?

Would love to hear from you as always.

Now, heartiest welcome to all my new friends on this little blog.

 Always look forward to your valuable thoughts.  

Wish you all a lovely week ahead.            

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The Chinese tea set....and....My Oriental morning ....a few Singapore moments :)

A beautiful dawn in Singapore....early morning lights.... a typical Chinese red tea set from Beijing, China.....some greens....low seating arrangements/floor cushions....as per oriental decor.....some ethnic Indian cushions.... mix and match....some Indo-Oriental design tips...a photo gallery.

A beautiful Singapore morning...:)

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