Another mega post, On Demand!
Call them
Indian style bedrooms, or
Bedrooms inspired by India, or
Indian bedrooms
Here they are:
A collection of inspiration for turning your sleep abode into a piece of India!
But wait, this is just Part I of inspiration!
In Part Deux (aka' next post), I will share ideas on how readers outside India can re-create a mini India in their homes. From resources and stores available to you in your continent!
A touch of contemporary, a hint of tradition, loads of creativity and you have the recipe for today's bedroom design
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Gorgeous metal relief panel behind the bed. And matching cushions
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Bed platform made from brick and mortar. Jaali (lattice work) design in the background
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Wall mural above the bed with wooden puppets
Fabric/old paintings in gilt edged frames make a dramatic statement. Jasmine flowers in bowls as natural room freshener
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Understated elegance. Rugs add a touch of color to this room
Straight line furniture. Dark wood goes well with an Indian setting
Another view of the bedroom with painting
Hint of Morocco?
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Platform beds are quite popular in contemporary homes
Four Poster beds and drapes...
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Umm...indulge in yards and yards of fabric! Sarees put to good use here
Silk bed cover, and fine muslin drape
Dreamy mosquito nets can be drapes too
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Canopied bed
Gorgeous headboards
Kitschy bed! Old ceramic tiles and prints of Indian Gods and Goddesses adorn the headboard
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Beautiful carved headboard
Old carved panel used as headboard here. Ikat fabric pieces on the ladder..
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Sumptuous enough for a king..or a queen!
India. Means colors and vibrancy.
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India. Also means simplicity and restrain
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Charpai type bed
Simple adornment with a flower motif on the wall
And finally a look at traditional rooms. Bedrooms from the opulence of palaces...
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Recreate a royal tent by covering the walls with India inspired fabric!
...to the grace of village homes
A bedroom from kutch
End of On Demand! post "India Inspired Bedrooms": Part I
Keep watching for Part II next week!
Happy Weekend!
[Image Sources: A lot of the images are from my personal archive of inspiration files, so unfortunately, I don't have the links. Thanks to all the sources from where I have collected the images over the years. Rest: slh.com, pro.corbis.com, allposters.com)
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