Make your home summer ready with sustainable décor: Here's how to blend luxury with organic trends

For a touch of luxury, add large stoneware accessories and incorporate curves and round shapes in various elements, such as countertops, kitchen furniture, closets, and accent pieces, suggests Rahul Batra, CEO of Broadleaf Kitchens and Décor

As the weather warms up and the summer 2024 unfolds, consider giving your living space a quick make over for the hot India summer. An interesting way to extend your space is by expanding outdoors and creating a temporary alfresco setting with comfortable seating, vibrant outdoor cushions, and perhaps a string of fairy lights to set a magical atmosphere for summer evenings. Invest in lightweight, foldable furniture that allows you to easily transition between indoor and outdoor living. Rahul Batra, CEO of Broadleaf Kitchens and Décor, shares more insights and tips on getting your home summer-ready and embracing the latest trends in décor by infusing a touch of luxury into your living space.

Bringing global styles to Indian homes:

Make your home a haven of style and comfort by embracing raw textures and experimenting with marvelous marbles, sophisticated quartz or an unconventional industrial charm of concrete. Additionally, curved arches and ceilings, along with subtly textured walls, can transform living spaces, creating a harmonious blend of contemporary design and natural elements.

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Green living:

It’s not just about staying cool this summer, but creating homes that are a reflection of personal style and contemporary living. Biophilia, the trend of bringing nature indoors, finds a place in Batra's recommendations. By incorporating plants and organic materials, you can create a refreshing and serene atmosphere within the home. The trend of featuring strong metal accents adds an urban chic edge, infusing spaces with a sense of modernity and sophistication. Natural wood furniture is encouraged for an elevated living experience, adding a touch of timeless elegance to the decor.

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Comfort and functionality:

A big trend to watch out for this year is the seamless blend of quiet luxury and modern organic trends to make your home more alive. For a touch of luxury, add large stoneware accessories and incorporate curves and round shapes in various elements, such as countertops, kitchen furniture, closets, and accent pieces.

Neutral colours:

To balance out the neutral summer palette, introduce moody hues through bold fabric wallpapers. Playing with ambient lighting, adding large plants, soft throw blankets, scented candles, and natural fiber rugs and baskets like jute can enhance the overall ambiance, creating a space that is both inviting and stylish.

Play it cool:

While it is not possible to change the entire décor for one season, some practical advice to include the latest trends comes with picking new textures and fabrics for your home. The 'touchy-feely' trend of raw textures with earthy tones is highlighted, emphasising the warmth and comfort they bring to kitchens and bedrooms. Easy-care textiles like cotton and linen are recommended for their comfort and practicality in the summer months. Do not to shy away from introducing bold accents, whether in wardrobes, kitchen cabinetry, or art pieces, to infuse personality and vibrancy into living spaces.