Decorating your home for Diwali, the festival of lights, is a cherished tradition that brings warmth, vibrancy, and a sense of togetherness to your living space. Here are a few ideas for creating a festive and inviting interior decor for Diwali:

Elevate your Serve ware: Just the visual of sweets & savouries set a motion of joy in every household. Amp up your favourites using stunning brass ware and unique piece crafted with love from Peacock Life. Here you can see our lovely Kanak Tray, Mini Brass Platters and the fast selling lotus plate with a sprinkling of fresh flowers and diyas toset the right festive mood.

Jazz up your Side Tables: Charm your living room by creating a stunning corner of your favourite pieces. Here we’ve used gorgeous mercury finished Samara vases in combination with the Aurus candle stands with our Parisa Glass Candle Holder, Kanak Tray and Brass Lota. Using varying heights throw focus to almost every piece thus giving a festive burst to the space. Shop the look at our websitewww.peacocklife.com

Highlighting Elements: Create cosy corners with brass decor like our Peacock Box and the Lota on Stand with exclusive decor pieces like the Garnet Tray and Ukhali Candle Stand for Diwali, as it can be a delightful and unique way to infuse warmth and charm into your home. Select a corner or nook in your home that you want to. It could be a reading corner, below the stairs, or any underutilized area that you can revamp. Brass decor adds a touch of elegance and a traditional Indian touch, making it perfect for the festival of lights.Layer the space with different textures. Use a combination of traditional flowers to tie together the whole look. And most important, enjoy the warmth of the festival to your fullest.

Decorate your Centre Tables the right way: Highlight your home by decorating your focal tables with stunning décor to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Add fragrance using fresh flowers in tall vases like our Samara Vase featured here, that gives elevation to the look. Use unique brass ware pieces to serve sweets or savouries, here we have used our Sona & Gulnaar trays. Add your personal touch to the decorations by creating handmade Diwali crafts and artwork. Add charm by using a lovely, handcrafted tray along with some scattered scented mogras to tie up the whole look.

Decorating your home for Diwali is not just a tradition; it’s a heartfelt expression of joy and warmth. The festival of lights brings with it an opportunity to infuse your living space with a sense of festivity and togetherness. It creates an atmosphere that reflects values. It’s a time for joy, positivity, and togetherness.In a world filled with daily challenges, the tradition of decorating one’s home for Diwali serves as a reminder of the importance of spreading happiness and unity, making it an essential and cherished part of the festival. It reminds us to appreciate the little moments of joy and the importance of gathering with loved ones, making the effort to celebrate the festival of lights a much-needed tradition.

Lighting is one aspect which makes your space feel more homely, or more aesthetic. Proper lighting significantly boosts functionality, creates an ambiance, and enhances quality of daily living. It’s a mood setter when it comes to interior design. Here are some key reasons why good lighting is so very important:

Enhances Atmosphere: Lighting sets the mood and atmosphere of a room. Softer, dimmer lighting makes a space feel more relaxed and intimate. While brighter, well-lit spaces can make the room feel more energetic and livelier. Keeping in mind the usage of the space, here in this project, we’ve created layers of lighting. A play of light & shadows formed by hanging lamps, combined with soft muted lighting illuminating the foyer makes way to create a soft, lush yet gorgeous ambiance to this pathway

Affects Perception of Space: Lighting can influence how we perceive the size and shape of a space. Conscious use of lighting can make a room feel larger, cosier, taller, or more intimate. Specific accent lighting can highlight art, features, or draw focal points. In this passage, we’ve used liner tracks along the length of the passage, keeping it minimal yet well-lit.

Highlighting Elements: Properly planned and executed lighting can highlight and accentuate decor, creating a visually appealing and well-balanced environment. Well placed lights can draw attention to specific elements, adding depth and interest to the space. At our Peacock Life store in Hyderabad, ambient & task lighting have been beautifully used. Used here in this corner, picture lights frame & showcase the cover pages of The Orange Lane published in varied articles, thus drawing attention to this space.

Supports Functionality with Artistic Expression: Following a designer’s thought process, creating a working space with proper illumination & soft aesthetics is a very good merger. Lighting fixtures themselves can be great design elements. Apart from the commonly used fixtures like wall scones or
chandeliers, customising a piece will also contribute to the appeal of the space. In the workspace of this beautiful project “Manikarnika Studio” completed by The Orange Lane, a custom-made light feature highlights the wall textures with a funky quote. Along with task lighting for a good workflow, it makes the overall space look very stylish yet functional.

Balances Natural Light: Lighting helps in compensating for the absence of natural light or balancing it. During the day, natural light is preferred, but at night or in darker areas, artificial/ambient lighting is crucial. Certain areas when provided with focus or soft lighting, perks up very well. For example, in a recently completed project here, once can easily make out how the dining table décor perks up with soft overhead hanging lamps, amidst day light. Combine the 2 modes of lighting to get a lovely glow during the day.

Altering Moods: Utilising natural finishes & patterned marble in interior design is a common practice. It converts mundane spaces into a wonderland. Lighting is the key feature to properly showcase the true emotions of such spaces. Each specific room requires a specific type of lighting. The moment you step into a room, the ambience created is what strikes us first. To showcase this example perfectly, in this luxury residential project done by The Orange Lane, this powder washroom is one such place. Rough textures, deep gold tones and black flooring creates a sexy vibe when you step in. Subtle ambient lighting has made this alternation possible.

In summary, lighting is a fundamental element of interior design that affects how we experience and interact with a space. Thoughtful consideration of lighting design, a design that embodies function, appeal and warmth, can transform any space, home or office to a perfectly well-lit composition.

As unexpected design often leads to unseen happiness. Here we are, at the AD Design show 2023!

Peacock Life, Hyderabad

Peacock Life, Hyderabad

With its unique blend of modern aesthetics and timeless elegance, Peacock Life by Shabnam Gupta has consistently pushed the boundaries of design and craftsmanship. Peacock Life is not only taking the AD Design Show by storm with its stunning furniture collection but is also lending its creative touch to the show’s cafe design. With a reputation for crafting spaces that evoke elegance and charm, our curated collection of furniture pieces showcases the perfect harmony between form and function, making it a favourite amongst all. As we prepare to make our mark at the AD Design Show, we invite everyone to experience the artistry and innovation that define “Peacock Life.” Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to redefine the world of design.

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We welcome you all to come visit the show and experience it yourself!

It’s a well-known factor on how landscaping can turn any space into a paradise. It’s a wonderful gift explored by many over the years. While we love our greens a little too much, we also need the right tools, knowledge and good experience to create a lush and healthy foliage in our homes or offices. Read on to know more of how we’ve managed to capture nature and its infinite beauty in our projects.

In our gorgeous Karjat stay Peacock Life Living, landscaping has been explored to the maximum extent. Whilst being surrounded by lush greens soothes our hungry city souls, it’s important to understand how it serves as a vital component in the holistic design process. It serves a great purpose of merging nature with fabricated elements to design spaces that are functional yet visually captivating. Here in this image of one of our cottages, we’ve used a cluster of lush hanging planters filled to the brim with lovely ferns. Combined with other design elements that creates this space, it frames a perfect entryway to the cottage, also keeping it clean and mess free. A little thought goes a long way.

“The garden reconciles human art and wild nature, hard work and deep pleasure, spiritual practice and the material world. It is a magical place because it is not divided.” writes Thomas Moore, an Irish poet & lyricist. Rightfully said, landscaping or gardening adds infinite beauty to any space. Thoughtfully designed, it can also improve one’s mental and physical well-being. Most of our clients love greens as much as we do. In this project, the balcony space has been used as a functional yet a focal point of the house. The deep blue walls set a perfect backdrop for the lush abundant foliage that has taken over. Nothing more relaxing that unwinding here after a long day.

A well-done balcony can serve as a potential retreat in the midst of a metropolitan living. It attempts to give a sense of the great outdoors where you can unwind and enjoy the greenery. In this project, we’ve created a tropical environment encasing the periphery in potted plants of all kinds. A rustic outdoor seating overlooking the greens set a pleasant mood for this space. Just remember to provide sufficient love and care and watch your greens bloom.

Landscaping is not limited to just residential or hospitality spaces. It holds a great value in commercial spaces as well. Here, we’ve created a massive vertical garden installed centrally and catching maximum light. This installation not only adds greenery but also a visual buffer and creates a more immersive natural environment to help the teams relax. Using a variety of indoor plants also creates a layering of depth to the vertical wall. It’s also quite soothing to look at some lovely greens in the middle of a hectic day. Won’t you agree?

Speaking of vertical gardens, we have enjoyed using them in a lot of varied areas. In this project, we have kept it serene by cladding the walls of the entry way with lush foliage. Combined with other factors of design balanced with some lovely potted plants, you get a gorgeous tropical vibe when you enter. Few things to remember while creating a vertical oasis – choose plants suitable for your climate, good sunlight based on the plant type, a regular trim, and much love. Remember that every vertical garden is unique and requires adequate care. By staying attentive and consistent, you can enjoy a vibrant and a thriving green space in your own home.

Speaking of our eclectic retreat in Karjat, landscaping has played a cardinal role in design as it serves as a canvas and an inspiration for various creative ventures. Be it architecture or art or urban planning, natural and man-made environments greatly impact the aesthetics and functionality of the overall space. The interactions between such a space, design elements and us can shape our experiences and better understanding of our emotions. All in all, leading to create a much-needed harmonious space in a more sustainable way. Do visit our weekend getaway for a enriching way of living.

April 11, 2023 | AD100 2023: The Orange Lane : Project in Focus: This Bengaluru home (pictured), inspired by the concept of hygge, is made for the easy life. The gorgeous duplex with large windows, a winding staircase and sweeping balconies is all about slowing down and taking a backseat from the hurried pace of life—a space where the interplay of materials, textures and colours is an ode to slow living.

2023 | The Butler & the Bayleaf by Shabnam Gupta’s The Orange Lane :A great design aesthetic often blooms from strong roots of inspiration. When it comes to Shabnam, this translates quite literally and truly. An almost umbilical connect with Mother Nature combined with her love for traditional art infuses within her design a strong sense of individualism that sets every space she creates a class apart.

May 9, 2023 | Meet Ambika Gupta, Ankita Dongre And Shabnam Gupta-India’s Most Dynamic Female Design Entrepreneurs : India has a rich legacy of traditional crafts, art, and design and with time, creative sensibilities have evolved to become increasingly contemporary and interpretive. Three dynamic women entrepreneurs perfectly exemplify the direction that Indian design is taking currently. Wedding designer Ambika Gupta, fashion designer Anita Dongre, and interior designer Shabnam Gupta have broken away from normative idioms to express their creativity fearlessly and have achieved success on their own terms.

Feb 1, 2023 | Shabnam Gupta was featured on Alexa Hampton’s 52 Weeks of Design, a campaign celebrating artists, designers and tastemakers

Dec 7, 2022 | In conversation with Shabnam Gupta : Designer Shabnam Gupta launched her firm The Orange Lane in 2003. Since then, her firm has been at the helm of some of the most eclectic hospitality and residential projects. We spoke to her about her work, the people who have influenced her life and what a typical day at office looks like for her.

Dec 27, 2022 | Shabnam Gupta: Creating Stories With Her Designs: Among the most esteemed unconventional interior designers, Shabnam stands tall in the industry. Her love for showcasing the paradoxes in her designs is what makes her designs truly unique and creative. Her designing portfolio also includes weekend homes, luxury apartments, lifestyle stores and urban hangouts with her spectacular sense of design and glorious unpredictability.