Home beautiful: Live life traditional and trendy

Talking about interior design of a house, taste and choice differs from one and all. But the wish is same for all. All want a beautiful house that offers both comfort and beauty.  And, those who are looking to have both traditional and modern design, blending both the concepts can give the warmth of old and the cool contemporary feel. 
Let us start with the floor, the base of a house. It should be neutral. Wooden flooring is traditional as well as trendy. Natural elements like marble and granite can play significant role in transitional style. Marble topped table and carved marble statues add a rich component that promotes high quality aesthetic. 
Soft coloured Berber carpets and Persian rugs are also a popular choice of fusion. Off white walls can give a decent blend of old and new. Give your traditional fireplace a dash of bold colour paint that will make it stand out against the walls. 
Old windows, trims and doors can add an old-fashioned vibe to modern homes.  The harmonious shades of colours ranging from white to deep chocolate tones for wooden furniture are used in transitional designs.  Antique furniture with contemporary lighting can beautify the transitional area glamorously. 
Pairing up ancient wooden dining table with ultra-modern chairs is a good thought to be implemented. Neutral tones of plain sofa and dining chair fabrics create a good merge of traditional and modern themes. You can use highlighters with intricate handwork to style up your drawing room or living area. A floral pillow placed on a resting chair lying at the corner offers a nice combo of modern and traditional look. Accent your décor with the curtains of same colour. You can opt for floor-to-ceiling curtains in traditional drape style with modern graphic prints. Sheer curtains and blinds are also quite popular. 
Break up the white spaces with colourful and elegant art pieces. Lavish antiques thrown together with high-end modern furniture makes an interesting mix for modern homes. Tasteful signature ornaments, quality bowls, vases, platters, carved wooden or metallic pieces, cushions, candle stands and lamp shades, etc. are good to fuse modern and traditional furnishings. You can make luxurious and elegant accessories whose designs are favoured by 18th and 19th century artisans as a part of your modern home. They should be displayed in a simple arrangement. Replace traditional chandeliers with modern light fittings. Fresh flowers in a glass vase always add a lovely refreshing touch to your dream house. 
This timeless and innovative style can add sophistication in your world. You can make your home ultimately stylish with the flavour of both ancient and modern times.
By Deepa Gupta

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