Commit to colourColours are integral to a space.Go EvergreenBack to nature and basics is a reassuring thought that we are doing our bit for our future generations. To the times. Given our economic and sociological conditions with a special mention of climate and weather that dictates the existence and prosperity of our species, d radical increase in our population and purse strings; and as we take up riverbeds and farmland in extending our urbania, our focus must remain in creating environment-friendly and ethically-rooted, sustainable structures with minimal negative ecological impact.

Remember, shapes are totally in. A terrifying thought, you’ll get stuck with that look when the trend wanes and have to break the bank again. A discreet, smart infusion without going Beige rabbit fur faux fur fabric OTT will bring the cha cha back in the space without screaming bellbottoms! Please do not be limited to getting off on bold patterned floors. Art nouveau, shabby chic and flirty Victorian styles are all the rage now. Warm can mean warm whites as well and not necessarily going over the deep end into crazy crimson! Unless you wash it on an accent wall in your dining space as an appetite stimulant; crimson is guaranteed to have your guests wolfing down that paella before its out of the pan!A coat of warm amber on your walls is a wonderful way to welcome guests into your home while distressed rustic green paired with memorabilia and antiques giving the space a touch of history and gloss. These time weathered structures aged gracefully and today stand tall to tell a natural tale. And to the people. Explore geometry. Vintage upcycling is the new buzzword. Play with them as fun artworks and decor elements with clever use to enhance the style quotient of the room.So, stay cool this summer, go forth and design!The writer is an interior designer and director at Sugar My Space, Studio SMS. Modern isn’t meant to conjure up images of cold, dark, stark and office reception! Thoughtful pairing with a touch of history, a mix of the old with sleek simplicity is a two thumbs up. So don’t be a square. Trim and mouldings in a lighter shade give it some expanse as well. Enhancing light and depth of a room, a wall of antique mirrors, grouped together, turned up on the side or layered up will instantly lengthen the size of the wall as well as give depth to the space without it looking weighed down. Accentuate with a dash of lines, curves, angles into the monotony of plains.The magic of mirrorsTight corners and small spaces need some pixie dust and silver to seem larger. Mirrors are the an kitchen backsplashes in lieu of tiles, mirrored doorways for the faux expanse, even that singular mirrored vintage piece of furniture reminiscent of an eclectic era lends an elegant charm to the space.The rich earthy tones are a positive fallout of infusing organic back into our lives, making environment friendly also fashionable. Restoring the old has its merits. A splash of a cool blue hue for nirvana, vibrant green for the sleep deprived, silver and metallica for the exercise buff, purple to get your creative juices flomatic effect to a space