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Monsoon is a great time to give your abode a practical yet vibrant makeover. Lend a refreshing change to your home decor with vibrant colors, quirky printed fabrics and accessories to add a touch of liveliness.

Experts at upholstery providers D'Decor provide some useful tips and trends to re-invent your home decor this monsoon.

- With plenty of black and grey outside, it is a definite no-no for the interiors. Whites and creams can also be avoided as they get difficult to maintain, especially if you have kids in the house.

- Monsoon calls for warm and bright colors such as ochre, coral, shades of red or neon pastels.

- Opt for slip covers in light weight, easy-care home wash fabrics like satin and poly cotton blends. Not only do they feel cozy and comfortable, but also keep away mildew and mites.

- With overcast skies, one would need whatever light that can enter the home to enhance the bright colors and reflective surfaces. Use light cotton or sheer curtains or blinds which do not have lining, to allow sufficient light to enter the room, yet providing the privacy needed.

- Indoor plants should be placed outdoor since they retain moisture and add staleness to the air. Woolens, blankets and quilts can be stored in plastics.

- Small colorful cotton rugs and mats are a surely recommended as add-ons, so that one can clean their feet before jumping on the bed. Keep the bed clean as well as dry, such that you do not need to change the linen frequently.

Source: Times of India

BDST: 1527 HRS, JULY 30, 2015
Edited by:  Sharmina Islam, Lifestyle Editor