5 Tips Not to Fall into the Trap of Trendy Decor

Manoj Garg

CEO, Swayam india

Anchor : Jhumur Nandy

Various magazines come out with different décor tends every other month. Many people fall prey to it and end up creating disastrous home decor blunders. This is simply because what looks good in the pictures may not necessarily suit one's homes. Also, a lot of people don't consider factors such as lighting and editing that make the pictures look pretty. Another factor is your own personal style. If you are not sure about your style, then you can hire an interior designer to bestow you with the same. But if you are one of those "do-it-yourself" kind of a person and rely on trends to decorate your home, you can follow these guidelines to avoid creating chaotic decor shares Manoj Garg, Founder, Swayam India.

Go for one section: Every theme has pros and cons associated with it. Applying a theme to the entire home will be expensive and changing it often will be messy. The best way to utilize a trend is to go for a section of home like a particular room, wall, lobby or passage. This strategy will help you to get a fair idea if the theme will work for you.
Trend origins: Always look out for the origin of the trend. If its origin lies in Europe then avoid copying it. The climate and lighting are immensely different hence these trends may not look great in an Indian setting. Always amplify colour pallet suiting to Indian light setting. For example, if millennial pink is trending, you can opt for its Indian counterpart like baby pink. It gives similar effect and doesn't end up looking dull.
Too artsy: One also needs to keep in mind that there is a difference between décor set up showcased in magazines and in real life. If you like a particular trend, then replicating it, indiscriminately in your home might make it too artsy or even pretentious. It might omit out the warmth of self-styled home.
Don't mix patterns: If you are a religious follower of trends then you would be very well aware that print patterns vary every season. While following this trend it's a cardinal rule of not mixing the prints in the theme. For example, opting for an Ikat print sofa, along with animal print table cloth is big no-no. Even if you are tempted, you can experiment on small scale pieces like cushions and rugs.
Be yourself: The best way to survive ever changing trend is be yourself and let your home be an extension of your identity.

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Manoj Garg

CEO, Swayam india

Manoj Garg, CEO Swayam, an engineer from DMET brings 20 years of experience to the brand. A true believer in the perfect blend of value for money and utility, Swayam products are designed with the same principles. Under his guidance, Swayam has emerged as an organization which is sensitive towards developing products and design that create a high-value living standard. Swayam aims to deliver the best to its patrons without hurting their pockets. He aims to develop a sustainable business model without dropping the quality of products and designs.

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