www.dezigngenie.com VOL 9 No 6 February 2017 `150/uS$10/aeD 30 INDIA Trendy Tiles A look At the latest styles And innovations in the tile industry Mountain Majesty huus Gstaad hotel celebrates warmth and nature in its design. Crafting Culture Architect rooshad shroff talks about his foray into product design. Trend AlerT: Tips on how To embrace The month of love with The colour red
SPOTLIGHT Trend Alert Photo Courtesy: Midori architects Red stools bring in cheer into the modern home. www.dezigngenie.com 50 CW Interiors February 2017
It s the month of love and we have some great ideas on how to bring the cheery hue home. Red Lipped Planter by Bent Chair. `2999. Textured rugs in a shade of red create a bold and dramatic space. Cabinet in the joker model by Idus. www.idus.in Red Heart Raised Platter by Bent Chair. `1199. Role model Owls by Idus. www.idus.in t s hard to ignore director Wes Anderson s obsession with the energetic colour, red. Think back to the iconic track pants in The Royal Tenenbaums, red caps worn by the eager crew in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, the red dress symbolising young love in Moonrise Kingdom, and most recently The Grand Budapest Hotel, in which the iconic elevator of the hotel is all-red coupled with the hotelstaff s purple uniform that makes the elevator pop. Red is a colour that tends to register in people s minds and is www.dezigngenie.com CW Interiors February 2017 51
SPOTLIGHT Trend Alert Crown of castle cups by Krsna Mehta. Legend of cranes umbrella by Krsna Mehta. Parade wallpapers by Eelementto. www.elementto.in Casa Pop study table. www.casa-pop.com. used prominently in art, movies, fashion and even home décor. Bright, impactful and dramatic, this versatile colour comes in an array of shades to suit any palette and every season. Red is particularly fitting around Valentine s Day, offering a romantic blush to rooms. You can use it as a coat of paint to a piece of furniture or a window treatment, introduce red décor elements in cushions, furnishings, rugs to instantly create an effect. Red is a stimulating colour; I often use accents of red to draw attention to things you wouldn t usually otherwise notice. It s bold and has to be used with restraint. If you are looking to inject excitement and vibrancy to your spaces fused with a timeless quality, look no further than red, black and white, which is a The Rug Republic Kosice hand tufted recycled cotton fabric rug. www.therugrepublic.in. www.dezigngenie.com 52 CW Interiors February 2017
Trellis, hand knotted in botanical silk. Colours available in: Grey Mauve and Grey Black. By Hands Carpets. www.hands-carpets.com Flying Wall Bowls. www.idus.in Red bottle- Beyond designs Chair by limón, second floor, 1/29 C, Shanti Niketan. By appointment only. Tel: 8826278883. Red Lips Cushion: `999. A Bauhaus style table by Idus. www.idus.in Stripes Wall wallpaper from Alhambra. Buy at www.tangletreeinteriors.co.uk classic combination. This trio makes a dynamic and visually captivating statement in a modern space, says Suraksha Acharya, Architect and Founder, Midori Architects. While it s easy to go overboard with the colour, make sure it never dominates and sometimes less is more. Here are a few ways to use reds in your home: Living Room: A red sofa or lacquer table can liven up neutral tones. Bedrooms: Your children s room can use the perky primary red with sky blue and happy yellow. The master bedroom needs passion, so think velvety drapes, a red loveseat or a faux-suede headboard. Other rooms can have crimson bedding or a plush rug. www.dezigngenie.com CW Interiors February 2017 53
SPOTLIGHT Trend Alert Cushion cover by Krsna Mehta. Red Dress Cushion: `1199. A close cousin of red, magenta and pinks can also add a touch of romance to your living room. Flight of Bird serving platter by Krsna Mehta. Colourful Chair by Zynna. www.zynna.in Red Radio Teapot: `2999/- Burry Vignettes Vase by Krsna Mehta. Twain accent chair by Pepperfry. Price: `26,999. www.pepperfry.com Den/Library: Go for deep red walls and bookshelves with spots of red that can add cosiness to small spaces. Kitchen: You can have red accents in your kitchen, red handles for your shelves, red artwork or even go with a major red appliance an oven or range hood. Dining Room: Chair frames or seat cushions in a red-tone can provide the right ambience, or you can create a statement in red through a piece of art. Outdoors: Try red-striped patio furniture that matches the roses, geraniums and bougainvillea in your garden. www.dezigngenie.com 54 CW Interiors February 2017