When a single and specific theme or
concept emphasizes the interiors of a home, they turn to become thematic interiors. There are different elements used in the process of decorating
thematic interiors, and each one of the elements essentially helps in the form
and function of the desired theme to create an uninterrupted conceptual flow.
The Theme could either be consistent for the entire house or could vary from
room to room.
If one single concept could be the
common theme for the entire house, it could look monotonous and repetitive, So
to avoid that, it is usually recommended that one opts for different themes for
different rooms based on comfort and convenience. For instance, one can select
a rustic theme for the living room or the bed rooms, but have a modular kitchen
and bathrooms with vitrified tiles because of their functionality and ease of
maintenance.
The Living room in a house is considered
to be a formal area where one entertains the guests. Therefore it is natural
that the guests could gauge the concerted and complete personality of the
entire house just by observing the theme used for decorating the Living room.
Depending upon the personal likes and individual tastes of the occupants, the
themes used at the Living room could be Local, English or American.
For instance, if an ethnic Indian theme
is wished to be highlighted, then accessories like brass inlaid solid teak or
rosewood furniture, low divan style seating and bamboo chics instead of
curtains could all be incorporated. The ambience could be further accentuated
by placing electric lanterns, hookahs, jhoolas, urulis or even real life
bullock carts if space permits as design elements in the room. The colour
scheme here would most definitely be earthly greens, maroons, browns and
mustards. Extra show pieces showing apt luxury would be bright coloured mirror
works, throw cushions, or chics in pochampalli patterns. To consummate the
ethnic look in total, one can even get mud cladding done of walls, with matchstick
drawings.
If an English cottage theme is wished
for, one can go for white or natural rattan furniture interspersed with plenty
of wrought iron and clear glass, with frilled floral curtains. The colour
scheme here could be checked patterns in royal blue and yellow, with wooden
flooring in white cedar, oak or pine. Plenty of fresh flowers in pristine white
porcelain vases, and a curio shelf with small objects of décor would complete
the cottage theme.
Since apartments usually come with a
living-cum-dining concept, in most of the modern day houses the dining area is
an extension of the Living room. The theme and the colour scheme used in the
Living room can hence be extended to the dining space as well.
So if one has an ethnic theme, one could
go in for a solid hardwood six-seater or an eight-seater dining table and
chairs with intricate inlay work. Or alternately a very low dining table can be
tried using chowkies or wicker mats instead of chairs.
Of all rooms, the bedroom will be the
coziest and private of the places. The primary importance is given to comfort.
Whatever be the theme, this aspect has to be considered. If the Moulin Rouge
theme is liked and wanted to be highlighted, then the bedroom could be done up
in fuchsia pink bedspreads with matching sheer or lace valances as window
treatments. Even one could go in for a four-poster brass or wrought iron cot
and it could be upholstered with a canopy and lace curtains. To complete a
romantic picture, soft rugs, lots of throw cushions and soft lighting could be
added.
It will be comparatively easier to find
themes for children's bedrooms. The available space is the main yardstick for
following and experimenting with any theme. The fuse of bright colours is
always recommended for the healthy and overall mental growth of a child. One can play around with a variety of
themes like an aqua theme, a jungle theme, a sky theme, or a space age theme.
If an aqua theme is intended to be installed,
one can create the illusion of an underwater world through the use of green and
blue colours, colourful cut-outs of aquatic animals, carpet like a seabed and a
bed that resembles a ship, wall to wall posters of the sea, ships or the shore,
lamps made out of sea shells and conches, and an actual illuminated aquarium
can add the required special effects and also heighten the aqua theme.
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