Like her dresses, even her house reflects an interplay of colours, innovative techniques and influences from both the west and India. Fashion designer Urvashi Kaur, who recently hosted a private preview of her spring/summer 2012 collection at her Mehrauli farmhouse, redecorated the house just two months back. She has given it a fusion look that not only speaks about her own choices but also makes her home trendier.
Living in the house for 10 years now, the designer likes experimenting with the decor. This time around, she has played a lot with colours. The addition of interesting wallpapers has aided in decorating each room according to the people living in the respective areas. “The common areas of the house have a certain similarity in colour, contrast and look. But the individual rooms suit the personality of the person. Like, my daughter’s room has a certain femininity while my son’s or my father-in-law’s room has a different feel according to their personality,” she says.
Interesting artifacts, especially bronze and silverware, add contrast to the décor and brighten up the tables. Most of the tables have a mirror surface that reflects the entire room. “It just adds a lot to the character to the room,” says Urvashi, who has used mirror as an object of décor in the entire house.
Besides adding to the décor, it also unites the look in a certain way. “I’ve used bright wallpapers in areas which were otherwise dull. Pink in the guest room, aqua in the lounge area, green in the dining room give the house a very dramatic feel,” she says.
Another uniting factor around the house are the family pictures. A series of pictures at the staircase area, some near a table outside the dining area, some in the gym, add a personalised touch to the house.
And then, there’s the India connection — cushions with motifs of parrots and elephants in different areas. Art works like Pichwais and paintings by Thota Vaikuntam also give the house an Indian fusion look.