–              By Parul Mittal, Director, Greenlam Industries Ltd

As the season of festivities kicks in, it becomes the perfect time to spruce up your home and get every inch of your home into the festive spirit.  Whether you prefer to make simple changes like adding a little colour to your upholstery or go for a complete revamp, it is time to give your homes the long overdue ‘festive makeover’. With bold hues and statement interiors expressing one’s buoyant desires, put on your creative hats on and follow these tips to strike the right balance between festive and tasteful décor.

Commonly known as the heart of the house, the kitchen is the hub of excitement and festivities. Pairing contrasting colour combinations can help you refrain from being dreary and predictable. With the right blend of style and accessories, you can achieve modern elegance that exhibits your personality and taste. Gone are the days of unimaginative, all white kitchens, it is time to add an explosion of colours. For example, the colour yellow ignites an array of emotions coupled with versatile neutral shades, setting a powerful and an empowering tone and radiating strong emotions. If you are looking for superior gloss, bright and spacious appeal along with features like MAR resistance, scratch, and heat resistance.

Your living room usually sets the tone for the entire home. Transform your living room into a warm, cozy, and vogueish haven that instantly recharges you after a hectic day. A head-turning couch styled with a patterned throw pillow can become the centerpiece for your living room. Floors are notoriously overlooked while making styling considerations for your home. We have been obsessed with wood flooring for more than a decade now, they not only add the touch of elegance but also exuberate warmth and provide timeless beauty. They subconsciously set the tone whether the space is a success or not and have a significant impact on the visual perspective and aesthetic of your home. If you are looking to renovate and revamp your floor, then it’s hard to go wrong with real wood floors.

Coming to the exteriors of your house, with guests buzzing in and out especially during festivals, the façade of a home is the most important. Facades play a major role in forming a ‘skin’ that protects your space from wear and tear. Over the course of time, claddings have become a preferred solution for providing a protective layer as well as a distinctive identity. Choose from the best in terms of quality and value. Go for fire resistant, come with special fasteners which are made using non-corrosive materials that offer better colour fastening properties and are chemical resistant. In addition to that, they are energy efficient, easy to install and maintain, durable, and cost effective.  A dark and plush looking façade adds a certain attraction to your house and with the right lights, you can add even more depth to these clads.