Monsoon decor ideas: Rainproof your home and furniture with these 7 simple hacks

Monsoon decor ideas: The plants are healthier and yet the more vulnerable with the rainy weather. Prioritise pruning them, in thematic silhouettes, to animate the indoors while keeping it tidy (Image: Canva)

When the monsoon season hits, it’s feels good to break from the heat. However, the season brings along an array of challenges. The heavy rains and high humidity can cause serious damage to your home if you're not prepared. Taking a few simple steps can protect your home from leaks, flooding, and other issues. Checking your roof  for any blockages, sealing gaps around windows and doors, and making sure your drainage system is up to scratch can save you a lot of trouble.

To get your home ready for the monsoon, focus on a few key tasks. Inspect your roof  for any signs of wear and tear, and make sure everything is clear and functioning properly. Interior Designer Punam Kalra, Creative Director,  I’m the Centre for Applied Arts, shares tips for a quick monsoon revamp for your home:

Layer your pieces: The humidity of the season may leave the furniture weathered, rusted or even infested. Add a layer of moisture-resistant paints or laquers to shield it. You can also add mosaic dados, printed upholstery and other decorative layers to give aesthetic accents to the pieces.

Choose resilient furniture: The wet monsoons pose a threat to wood, metal and other generic materials. Try replacing them with materials like synthetic wicker for seaters and chairs, all-weather resin for tables and lights etc. to stand the extremities of the season.

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Prune your greens: The plants are healthier and yet the more vulnerable with the rainy weather. When left under-maintained, they fall prey to insects and pests. Therefore prioritise pruning them, in thematic silhouettes, to animate the indoors while keeping it tidy.

Revisit your fabric choices: The fabric mood boards seek an airy and breathable character this season. Give up on the animal-based materials like genuine leather, fur etc. and go for plant-based, sustainable materials like cotton, linen etc. to stay away from mould while adapting to a more conscious choice in interior fabrics.

Ensure ample clearance: The water-laden walls share the moisture with the pieces closest to it. You can avoid it by adapting a spaced-out furniture layout with minimal furnishings. You may include singular pieces like setees, recliners, chandeliers, closets and more that grandstand their standalone statement without crowding the space.

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Introduce a buffer area: The intrusive monsoons need demarcations between wet and dry areas. Make it happen with a buffer. This can  be a single installation like a partition screen or a more elaborate setting like a lining of landscape that shields the indoors from wind and drizzle at the same time.

Keep things simple: The dampness of the season leaves the air trapped in small nooks and corners. Avoid it by giving up on ornamental styles with engravings, recessed textures etc. Besides, you can try simple, solid textures, preferably in lean, light silhouettes to give more room for ventilation and daylight to enter the space and save it from bacterial and fungal buildup.