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A deft decoration

Beauty cannot elude for long provided you are willing to invest the right degree of creativity and innovation, says Deepa Raparla

FROM THE raising of the external edifice to the space filling inside the house, the making of a house to home has its own distinctive patterns to achieve that striking outlook. Be it a conventional set-up or a modern arrangement, beauty is inevitable when coupled with creativity and innovation.

Limited space defining larger rooms, with the addition of a little magic and technique is what makes this three-storeyed building unique. The luminous light gleaming from all directions, which makes the foyer look larger than its size, unveils the aptitude of Rama Krishna as an electrical engineer.

Attractive crockery

A display of crockery, all a make of `Vikasa', glitters through the three-door glass cabinet located in a corner lending a dazzling effect to the place. The porcelain beauties added attraction to the cabinet.

The traditional gold-highlighted sofa set and a divan, escorted with elegant black pillows, stand out in the hub of the foyer. A Tanjore painting of Lord Krishna, adorning the wall of the foyer, is brilliantly framed in rosewood casing with mirrors worked as a wholesome focal point of the sitting area. What grabs one's attention is a vertical glass shelf flaunting numerous adorable pieces in porcelain and crystal, placed right in the corner of the vestibule. A figurine collection in porcelain, all from Nepal, is showcased in a neatly-carved vertical wooden cabinet.

"Collecting porcelain pieces is my passion," says Shanthi, the better half of Rama Krishna.

The foyer demonstrates the multiplicity of porcelain collection gathered by Shanthi, all at one place in style. Ringing the old bells is an old-styled study table with an inbuilt drawer and an embedded mirror. The storage units beneath the stairs are efficiently used to display the Indian porcelain items. Employing a storage unit beneath the stairs to enhance the beauty of the vestibule is an excellent trick played on the viewer.

Dasavatarams

The Dasavatarams on the wall render a conventional stroke to the space. The draperies in golden hue with a black tint silk flowing with their tassels lend a breezy touch to the space. Large jars and urns are positioned at noticeable corners and are overflowing with bright artificial flowers. The pooja room adorned with Lord Krishna's statue in rosewood in the heart and an array of deities provides a spiritual ambience to the place.

Florescent colours

The kids' bedroom is full of vibrant colours. The cartoon characters from Kitty to Donald on the open bedspread render a bubbling effect. The room has everything - toy cars to a toy guitar, an exclusive area for study and a computer to add to its style. "While doing this room, I took every care to ensure that it had a different look because I was doing it for my darling sons, Pranank and Nrupank," grins Shanthi.

"It is mostly my wife who is behind all these collections. My contribution is very little. I could do my bit only in the planning and the lighting layout which is part of my profession," says Rama Krishna. The couple has, indeed, succeeded in its endeavour.

TIP OF THE WEEK

How to arrange accessories: Back to the countertop or table you have placed your collection of older and new accessories - look at them carefully and evaluate their perspective, height and colour.

Once you have done this, accessorize one area or tabletop at a time pulling from the collection you have assembled. The next step is very important. Vary the heights of the objects to be used together to create a staggered altitude, usually working with three items.

One of these may be greenery. Do not line up together two or more objects of the same size unless you are arranging the interior of your china cabinet.

Even if you were in the china cabinet, you would want to break up the line of plates by placing tea cups in front for dimension.

Avoid creating a level assemblage. A clever way to add height to an item too small is to sit it upon two or three stacked books or a box. You can make the most out of what you have by using this trick.

(Courtesy: JamieMoore)

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