Interiors: Five magic ways to perk up your living room

Fabric is the textile expression of colour, pattern and texture. It can define the spaces where we live, work and play. Try out an array of options such as cotton, silk and performance blends, suitable for your space. Check out from a library of prints, damasks, jacquards, woven patterns and new categories such as faux leathers suede look alike and metallic. Decorative trims, such as braids, tapes, cording and tassels can be the punctuation that completes your design story.

People own their furniture longer than they own their cars and or even their homes! Thus, it’s imperative that design professionals present options that their clients will enjoy for years to come from clean lines and classic modern pieces to rustic and traditional styles; try out customised lines of furniture, three-dimensional arts and a pleasure to live with.

Lighting is an essential part of interior design. Designers have the task of providing products that support design and illumination. In other words, ‘the watts for the spots’ that allow the clients to work and live efficiently, comfortably and in style. Lighting is also an opportunity to add drama and flair! Used as a tool, lighting can help designers tell a story. From ceiling and wall mounted fixtures to freestanding lamps and accent lighting; you will find the perfect match for any space and any budget.

Accessories give a space character and definition and express concepts such as glamour, whimsy, romance and love of nature. They are referred to as the jewellery of interior design, supporting the design and delighting the eye.

Founder of Elan, a boutique store at Poes Garden that showcases the best of soft furnishings from leading names in the industry and a variety of fabrics, textures, designs, trims and colours that can only be described as breathtaking.  Poonam brings her passion for beautiful spaces and her international degree in Interior Design to form a one-stop shop for interior décor needs in the city.