Indian Home Decorating Ideas
- The streets of India are an ideal color inspiration.india image by giantorre from Fotolia.com
India is a country rich with art, complex architecture and spirituality. Many people in Western cultures value Indian culture and décor, and are incorporating Indian themes into their homes. From statues to rich, vibrant colors, a number of ways exist to achieve the look and feel of India in your personal space. - Pay homage to spiritual icons.budha image by cico from Fotolia.com
Use ritual items such as Buddha statues and Tibetan prayer bowls to create a feeling of peace and tranquility. Buddhists and non-believers alike may find tranquility and harmony in a statue of Buddha adorning a shelf or table. Respect is important when using spiritual elements to decorate the home. The spiritual life is central to Indian culture, and those who choose to incorporate ritual items into the home must do so with reverence. Place spiritual paintings and statues in places of honor, and spend a little extra cash on quality pieces rather than kitschy or gimmicky items. - Some Tibetan rituals use mandalas.Mandala image by Marco Braun from Fotolia.com
Look to Indian mandalas for guidance and color inspiration. Mandalas are complex design patterns created from colored sand. Tibetan rituals use these temporary designs. Create mandalas like the Guhyasamaja mandala with bold, bright colors such as red, gold, blue and green. Repeat these attention-grabbing colors in fabrics, pillows, accessories and even on walls. Purchase prints or copies of mandalas to hang on a wall, or repeat the complex patterns of mandalas on small accent pieces such as throw pillows and vases to keep the design from becoming too busy and chaotic. - Decorate with reminders of Indian architecture.indian culture image by Galyna Andrushko from Fotolia.com
Mimic the curves and arches of Indian architecture in art pieces, accent pieces and wall treatments. Indian architecture is rather ornate with pointed archways and large, chunky columns. Paintings that incorporate these items are a good way to add visual interest without overdoing it. Mirror the lines and curves of Indian architecture with appropriate pottery, statues and other accent pieces.
