Imagine a long window with the seating overlooking the lush greenery outside also providing a visual of the outside happenings while maintaining the modest privacy of the interior. A veranda that leads to the living room which opens to the courtyard through the window designed to have a seating to the courtyard…….Okay hang in there! You’ve got your imagination on the right track! We live in an era of modernism and minimalism. The modern Indian today wants a minimal approach to their home interiors, yet, the moment you step into a typical traditional home with its pitched roofing, open green space around and huge window openings and balconies, sweet nostalgia hits in!
Sitting by the window of your home, while you enjoy the monsoons with piping hot fritters and a warm cup of tea watching at the beautiful atmosphere outside!. It’s a picture we all reminisce when hoping for a relaxing break! A window is the soul of a home, much to the thought of it many memories are attached to the humble opening which gets warmth, calm whispers of the cool air, a gathering space of sorts or you’re at home spa where you enjoy a relaxing head massage from loving hands!
The Indian style windows have a charm itself. Windows can be of different types, typically to suit traditional and modern environments. While modern building techniques and designs have now made windows to withstand all the harsh abuse throughout the year, it’s the beauty of the traditional windows with its humble use of locally available materials that really stand out and this must be preserved as it represents the culture and tradition of various rural areas of our country. The wooden shutters with its intricate carvings and supporting frames that render a tough appearance while giving a warm effect to your home interiors is a paradise you could reincarnate in your house!
While city life makes it really difficult to get a beautiful green view of the outside and locally used materials is next to impossible, one can still enjoy the comfort of sitting alongside this beautiful element of the house by incorporating a few characteristics of most of the vernacular designs. The following pointers one can really live the experience of the vernacular element using modern material available.
CHOSE A LARGER AREA OF YOUR HOME LIKE THE LIVING ROOM, WHICH BY DEFAULT HAS THE LARGEST OPENINGS AS COMPARED TO THE REST OF THE HOUSE.
THE GRILLS ON THE OUTSIDE CAN BE TREATED IN WHITE PAINT SO AS TO CAMOUFLAGE WITH MOST OF THE OUTDOOR LIGHT THAT SEEPS INTO A HOUSE.
ONE CAN STYLE THE SHUTTERS WITH INTRICATE KNOBS AND HANDLES. WHILE THE SHUTTERS USED CAN BE IN WOOD OR HAVE FRAMES OF WOODEN HUES. IF YOU FEEL EXPERIMETAL GO AHEAD AND PAINT THE SHUTTERS IN A BRIGHT BLUE COLOUR!
A FLOOR CARPET ADDS DEPTH WHEN PLACED NEAR THE SEATING ARRANGEMENT. YOU CAN HAVE CUSHIONED SEATING FOR A MORE COMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE.
ADD COMFORT WITH THE ADDITION OF BRIGHT TRADITIONAL COLOURED PILLOWS AND VIOLA!!!!YOU HAVE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SPACE READY!!
ADOPT A CONTINUOUS SEATING ARRANGEMENT THAT STRETCHES THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THE WINDOW.
PAIR YOUR WINDOWS WITH TEXTURES OF BROWN OR BEIGE COLOURED FABRIC TO RENDER WARM TOUCH THROUGHOUT THE INTERIORS. IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING MORE INDO- WESTERN THEN YOU COULD OPT FOR BLOCK PRINTED DESIGNS OR GO FOR BAMBOO TEXTURED BLINDS.
