Last updated on January 5th, 2022
While many of us keep an eye on the latest decor trends from across the world, what we miss out on often, are the warm, organic, and earthy decor styles that our own country is endowed with.
India has a lot to offer when it comes to decor styles, right from the Vibrant colors of the North to the sublime rustic charm of the Southern States. In this blog, we bring you decor inspiration straight from the land of spices: South India!
Read on, to discover a few easy to incorporate décor elements, that can lend the same charm to your interiors.
1. The Uruli
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If you have ever been to a home in the South, then you would have been greeted with a brass vessel filled with water and decorated with beautiful blooms! Get one for your home and welcome your guests, the South Indian way!
2. A Beautiful Entrance
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Traditional South Indian homes have an impressive and welcoming entrance often sporting brass idols, pots, and incense sticks. An easy trick to replicate, don’t you think?
3. The Traditional Oonjal Or Swing
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Also known as the ‘Oonjal’, an indoor wooden swing is a must-have if you’re thinking of giving your décor a South Indian touch.
4. Rice-Flour Rangoli
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A rice-floor Rangoli in front of the home is a South Indian practice that is believed to bring in good luck. Worth trying we would say!
5. A Divine Pooja Room
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A beautiful Pooja room is what you will find in every South Indian household. A space that inspires peace and divinity!
6. Carved Pillars and Roofing Tiles
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When we talk of South Indian decor, wooden pillars, and terracotta roofing tiles are a must! The tiles help keep your home cool during the summer while the pillars add a traditional air.
7. A Patch Of Green
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This is probably the easiest of all. Reserve a space in your home for a little bit of green, especially for plants like Tulsi and Jasmine.
8. Handcrafted Furniture
Intricately carved wooden furniture is a very South Indian thing. Get a few pieces and emulate a South Indian household!
Happy decorating, folks!
