A modern Living Room styled by Jasmine Jhaveri

Jasmine’s personal favorite among Interior trends is the usage of wallpapers and sometimes she loves going bold by giving a dramatic look to the room being styled. She reveals that the current market trend in interior styling is soulful minimalism and making the most of large curvy bulbous furniture, especially sofas and armchairs. Which happens to be her own favorite too.

Another Living Room Design

Jasmine theorizes the key things you should identify before styling your room.

At first, assess what you can retain and what you can shove off the room. Take stock of other rooms to look at furniture that you currently possess. If you can blend one of the pieces into the room in question then it may work wonders, offering a perfect design solution.

Secondly, Creating a visual balance in the room is essential. You can harmonize the look using furniture, colours, or some design element. It is also imperative to identify a focal point in the room which anchors the entire space. Too many elements can cause distraction and visual noise.

Jasmine’s favorite space at home.

This beautiful bedroom is Jasmine’s favorite space at her abode.

“For the longest time, I wasn’t getting the ‘right’ wallpaper behind my bed back. I decided to have this gorgeous hand-painted wall with large peonies, off-centered against a dark plum background. I was very very picky for the right shade!”, says Jasmine

Bed Linen Complimenting the Art

Larger than Life Peonies

The rich boudoir feel with complimenting bedlinen bestow a charming look to the room. The bed with its statement wall is the focal point here. The flowers emit a Sense of femininity while the larger than life bold flowers here set against a deep. While the larger than life bold flowers set against a deep background lend a touch of royalty.

Styling done Right!

We asked Jasmine to advice our readers on styling their own homes and here’s what the ingenious stylist has to say:

“One must answer a few vital questions before they begin styling their homes:

1. How is the space going to be used – in terms of its functionality?
2. What is the budget?
3. What design styles are you attracted to? Do you see a pattern?

Chic Styling of Center Table and Sofa

Once you agree upon the look and feel, always start by layering the space. You need to understand that large pieces of furniture, wall colours and drapes are there to stay so choose the colours for them wisely – neutral is advisable.

A Contemporary Styled Bedroom

Then add key elements like art, carpets, an accent piece. You can now include a statement chair in a pop of color and then add your accessories. Mirrors, throw cushions, candles, vases, coffee table, books, and Other decorative items can be introduced later.

It’s nice to start easy and then dive into the details. Don’t get too excited as adding too many ‘spices’ at the beginning may not yield great results.

Coffee Table Styling

Last but not the least, draw your inspirations from Pinterest and Instagram. But eventually, ensure that the home reflects your essence and what YOU like!

Design is not an event. It’s to be celebrated and lived everyday, so enjoy the journey”, expresses the graceful Interior Stylist.

Discover Jasmine Jhaveri’s style and designs at:
http://jasminejhaveri.com/
@jasminejhaveridesignstudio

She owes her great eye towards detail, to the experience that she has gained in the film industry. She has recently done a short film by the name “Knock Knock Knock “, this movie has made its way to many film festivals and she has worked on it as a Production Designer. It has won the Remi Gold Award in the 53rd Houstan International film festival.

In 2015, she started a consultancy firm named “EARTHWORKS” with Ar. Pushkar Joshi. They work across a wide spectrum ranging from architecture, interiors, interior styling, and art direction. Her career has also revolved around numerous Ads, Hollywood, Bollywood, and Short films. Their firm’s expertise spreads across styling Resorts, Restaurants, and high-end Residences. Vasudha has been collaborating with architects and photographers for print and photoshoots.

We had a quick colloquy with Vasudha to know more about her journey.

Have you always wanted to be an interior stylist? What drove you towards this career?

After working as an Architect, I realized I have an inclination towards designing spaces that are people-centric. Interior design has given me opportunities to work incoherent with color, textures, material, furniture, and light. In addition to that, creating compositions that are aesthetically good and still functional became my passion.

In your home which is your favorite space and how do you go about styling it?

Favorite spot in my house is my workspace, my table. It gives me a feeling of calmness in chaos. I have kept it very simple. It includes nice sketches by my husband and some travel and architecture books.It gets immense natural light. A touch of green is utmost necessary for me.And yes I like to sit on the floor and work.

Which Trends have been your personal favorite and what is currently trending?

I personally like clean lines and visually simple compositions.I think categorizing work under a certain trend might limit the expression.Rather in my work,I try to blend together different styles to get the desired look.

One cannot look at interior styling stand alone.The trends followed in architecture and interior setup a tone for styling.

What advice would you give to the people styling their own home?

Whether you are a first homeowner or a renter, the key to nailing beautiful interiors all lies in the details. I would start by doing away everything and reaching a state of emptiness. And then, with a simplistic and functional approach inject a personal style. Items with a story are what turn an average room into a stunning space. Design with timeless pieces you love instead of just following trends.

What projects are you working on currently?

Some of the recent projects include a resort in Kerala. I’m collaborating with a
photographer who is into interior and food. We have taken a step into food styling too. Residences and a few advertisements are also keeping us busy along with a short film that we are styling.

A beautiful red wall paper designed by earthworks studio

Styles by earthworks studio

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