5 Areas to Go Bold With Burgundy

Aren’t you bored of the grey and beiges on your walls? Doesn’t everyone’s home nowadays share a similar colour palette and everything just looks the same? Make your home stand out from the rest by using a bold, accent colour – our suggestion to you is to consider the unconventional burgundy. There is a richness to this colour; it brings in not only the opulent feel that we love for our homes but also goes very well with traditional as well as modern materials like wood and metal. So take a chance and see the ways in which you can bring in this colour to your interiors.

1. On the ceiling
Paint your ceiling and let it stand out. This is also a great way to demarcate a separate zone in an otherwise large space. The warmth of burgundy combining wonderfully with dark wood. Some combination can lead to a bit of a dark ambiance, so make sure there is plenty of direct and indirect light to balance the space.

2. Create a focus wall
Introducing an accent wall in burgundy is an easy way to make a strong style statement. Select a wall which immediately catches the eye and make it the focal point. Either paint it or introduce a wallpaper. Go a step further to bring in prints and patterns which you otherwise can’t paint. Try gold leaf, paisley wallpapers for the quintessential Indian look. Photo frames or some pieces of art in neutral colours will do wonders on such an accent wall.

3. Introduce it in the upholstery
There are many options when it comes to introducing burgundy in your furnishings. But make sure this is done in small doses, as heavier the colour, the more visual space it takes up, making the room look smaller. Bring in this colour through sofa upholstery, cushion covers or drapery. There can just be a hint of burgundy along the cushions or on the tassle of the curtain. You just need a little bit of burgundy to lift up a space.

4. Roll the carpet
Burgundy is an attention grabbing hue. You can also introduce it in the form of a carpet or coloured tiles. It will certainly be a unique way to do your floors. Just as bringing in this colour on the ceiling demarcates a space – burgundy on the floor achieves the same effect. This is especially handy when you have a large space and are trying to create different zones. This colour can also provide a good anchor to the neutral elements in a room and bring them all together.

5. Use it as a kitchen backsplash
A burgundy backsplash in the kitchen seems to give a very comforting message – that you have all the chaos created here, under control. This colour goes well with light browns, whites and charcoal greys that usually dictate our kitchens. It is also good at hiding stains. You can also alternate this colour between the kitchen drawers and the cabinets.

Riding on the stream of constant development, Dedhia Group’s  philosophy of delivering quality housing with transparency has always guided us on the path of being innovative and an idea-centric organisation crossing milestones every time.There are two on going luxurious projects of Dedhia group in Thane - Elita & Elcanto.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments. El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.

5 Tips on Lighting Your House Right

How you light up your house greatly influences your home's ambiance. Here are key rules to follow

The power of good lighting can make or break the look of your interiors. You can have a killer decor but it can go to waste if the lighting does not complement it the right way. Here are five tips for lighting your rooms well.

1. Bring in natural light
There’s nothing better than having natural light fill up your home. No replacement will ever be good enough. Whether it is in summer or winter, the goodness of the sun can benefit a space is many ways – especially by keeping odours and mould away. Doesn’t it also add a good dose of positive energy into a space?

Tip: Keep those curtains parted during the day – install glass doors where you can extend the reach of the light. Another way to make the most of the light is by using mirrors in strategic places. You should also consider getting rid of heavy or dark curtains and replace them with light-weight fabrics and light colours. This will help more light enter the house.

2. Remember the purpose of the room
This should be your first consideration before installing in light fixtures. For example, if it’s your living room, it’s your zone to unwind after a long day of work. But it is also the place where you’ll be entertaining guests. That’s why the lights you use in this room should set a relaxing as well as a welcoming tone. Going for a balance of ambient and mood lights will work just right here. This is the most frequently used room in the house, so avoid bright lights that strain the eye.

Tip: Go for accent lighting in the kitchen and think about using pendant lights like the ones in the space shown. They do not take away attention from the other lights in the room, yet go well with different styles of kitchen layouts. There are endless varieties of pendant lights; you will be spoilt for choice.

3. Use ambient lights instead of central lights
Instead of going for the standard, central lighting, go for small ambient lights, they bring a sharper personality, warmth and softness to a space. They are also more successful in reaching out to the darker corners of a room.

Consider floor lamps, table lamps, candles or recessed lights. They add drama along with being visually appealing. They can also help draw attention to decor pieces like plants, wall art, sculptures and pictures.

Tip: Lighting the objects from the back help accent them. Throwing light indirectly on decorative pieces adds the extra oomph. Light thrown from below on transparent or translucent items, like glass, brings out drama. If you have art to display on your walls, then invest in recessed or picture lights.

4. Make a statement with a chandelier
A chandelier can instantly add pizzaz to a room. Be it a modern, a contemporary or a traditionally styled one, you can always find a chandelier that matches your taste. If you are unable to balance the room with ambient light, consider using a single piece that will add drama and provide a good burst of light to the room.

Remember to keep in mind the size of the space before buying the chandelier. It’s not necessary to buy a piece in perfect proportion to the room you can bring in a large statement light that becomes the focal point or a smaller one that complements your decor subtly.

5. Don’t overdo it
Yes, that’s the thing with lighting. Nothing looks good when it’s overdone so keep it subtle. Too much light can be uncomfortable, especially at night. It can cause immense strain on your eyes and can get very jarring. A lot of light everywhere takes over shadows that one needs in a room to bring in depth.

Riding on the stream of constant development, Dedhia Group’s  philosophy of delivering quality housing with transparency has always guided us on the path of being innovative and an idea-centric organisation crossing milestones every time.There are two on going luxurious projects of Dedhia group in Thane - Elita & Elcanto.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments. El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.