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How DIY Culture took over Home Decor – VLiving’s Rendition
The onset of homemade or DIY inspired fashion is here in full force, and home decor is no exception. Especially popular during periods between 1950s and 1970s, Do It Yourself projects of the time included tie and dye, beading, patch work, crocheting, macrame among others. With the revival of vintage trends such as 70s bohemian, […]
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Cabana Collection: Tribal Influences In Home Decor
Before ‘Tribal Chic’ became a buzzword, there was fashion and interior designer Matthew Williamson’s 2006 runway show that took the world by storm! After he paved the way, tribal prints inspired by the Mexica or Aztecs of the 11th century started to take on a modern identity which transformed into a global trend by 2015. […]
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Natural Fibres To Fabrics – A Guide by VLiving
The most serene and comfortable homes consistently feature two main components: personal storytelling and influences from nature to varying levels. While homes that feature a balance of function and leisure have always been sought after, in recent years, the definition of a perfect home has become most synonymous with curating a space which has nature […]
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Kalamkari: An Ode to the Ancient Art Form
Much of India’s art oriented dialect is synonymous with the ancient craft of Kalamkari, with ‘kalam’ translating to pen and ‘kari’ translating to craftsmanship. Said to be over three thousand years old, Kalamkari has been the object of many artistic tributes – ranging from creations by nomadic artisans of ancient India and art collectors before […]
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Home Decor Styles Explained -The Shabby Chic Edit
A One Woman Movement ‘Shabby Chic’ may seem like a juxtaposition only because it truly is! First coined in the 1980s when designer Rachel Ashwell opened her home furnishings store named Shabby Chic, this aesthetic was heavily inspired by trademarks of the regency and subsequent Victorian era, bearing features like ornate metal frames, lace trims, […]
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Mid Century Modern – A Flashback Of the Future
It is not an exaggeration to say that Mid Century Design is one of those rare phenomenons to have endured decades of design revolution. Even when it was not exactly ‘trendy’, it has always been in the background, sub consciously influencing the way we decorate and furnish our homes. Mid Century Design – A Post […]
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VLiving’s Guide to Dining and Kitchen Essentials
Time and again, the kitchen has been called the heart of the home and for good reason. It has long been associated with the ritual of loved ones coming together, often with the matriarch stirring family recipes while kids chatter and adults break bread over conversation. While different culinary and dining habits may define what […]
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Home Decor Trends of 2022
The average person is spending more time at home than ever before, owing to three consecutive years of the current pandemic. Terms like ‘Work From Home’ and ‘Hybrid Living Space’ have become commonplace in our vocabulary, while also hugely impacting what individuals seek from their living spaces today. Longer hours at home have translated to […]
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VLiving x Dwell by Chitra
Someone once said, ‘think of the home as an extension of yourself’ and it couldn’t be more true when it comes to Chitra Menon whose house in US, Maryland is a joy for eyes that love color. We are not surprised when she defines her home style as ‘boho eclectic’ as every nook features accent […]
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Weddings Powered by VLiving – A Gift Guide
This wedding season VLiving brings you a guide that helps navigate the big question of what makes the perfect gift for such an occasion. Because a wedding marks new beginnings for any couple and usually sees them settling into a new home they can call their own, newly weds are sure to appreciate a thoughtfully […]
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How DIY Culture took over Home Decor – VLiving’s Rendition
The onset of homemade or DIY inspired fashion is here in full force, and home decor is no exception. Especially popular during periods between 1950s and 1970s, Do It Yourself projects of the time included tie and dye, beading, patch work, crocheting, macrame among others. With the revival of vintage trends such as 70s bohemian, […]
Read more
Cabana Collection: Tribal Influences In Home Decor
Before ‘Tribal Chic’ became a buzzword, there was fashion and interior designer Matthew Williamson’s 2006 runway show that took the world by storm! After he paved the way, tribal prints inspired by the Mexica or Aztecs of the 11th century started to take on a modern identity which transformed into a global trend by 2015. […]
Read more
Natural Fibres To Fabrics – A Guide by VLiving
The most serene and comfortable homes consistently feature two main components: personal storytelling and influences from nature to varying levels. While homes that feature a balance of function and leisure have always been sought after, in recent years, the definition of a perfect home has become most synonymous with curating a space which has nature […]
Read more
Kalamkari: An Ode to the Ancient Art Form
Much of India’s art oriented dialect is synonymous with the ancient craft of Kalamkari, with ‘kalam’ translating to pen and ‘kari’ translating to craftsmanship. Said to be over three thousand years old, Kalamkari has been the object of many artistic tributes – ranging from creations by nomadic artisans of ancient India and art collectors before […]
Read more
Home Decor Styles Explained -The Shabby Chic Edit
A One Woman Movement ‘Shabby Chic’ may seem like a juxtaposition only because it truly is! First coined in the 1980s when designer Rachel Ashwell opened her home furnishings store named Shabby Chic, this aesthetic was heavily inspired by trademarks of the regency and subsequent Victorian era, bearing features like ornate metal frames, lace trims, […]
Read more
Mid Century Modern – A Flashback Of the Future
It is not an exaggeration to say that Mid Century Design is one of those rare phenomenons to have endured decades of design revolution. Even when it was not exactly ‘trendy’, it has always been in the background, sub consciously influencing the way we decorate and furnish our homes. Mid Century Design – A Post […]
Read more
VLiving’s Guide to Dining and Kitchen Essentials
Time and again, the kitchen has been called the heart of the home and for good reason. It has long been associated with the ritual of loved ones coming together, often with the matriarch stirring family recipes while kids chatter and adults break bread over conversation. While different culinary and dining habits may define what […]
Read more
Home Decor Trends of 2022
The average person is spending more time at home than ever before, owing to three consecutive years of the current pandemic. Terms like ‘Work From Home’ and ‘Hybrid Living Space’ have become commonplace in our vocabulary, while also hugely impacting what individuals seek from their living spaces today. Longer hours at home have translated to […]
Read more
VLiving x Dwell by Chitra
Someone once said, ‘think of the home as an extension of yourself’ and it couldn’t be more true when it comes to Chitra Menon whose house in US, Maryland is a joy for eyes that love color. We are not surprised when she defines her home style as ‘boho eclectic’ as every nook features accent […]
Read more
Weddings Powered by VLiving – A Gift Guide
This wedding season VLiving brings you a guide that helps navigate the big question of what makes the perfect gift for such an occasion. Because a wedding marks new beginnings for any couple and usually sees them settling into a new home they can call their own, newly weds are sure to appreciate a thoughtfully […]
Read more