Kiki Phukan Design

Greenery brings freshness and breathes life into the confines of a home. Using natural decor effectively and creatively is a very important aspect of decorating. You can create a free-flowing and natural decor element with flowers and greenery or use sculptured greenery to create a more formal look.  We all know the importance of bringing elements of nature into our lives. Flowers, potted plants and dried arrangements are integral to good home decor and has been known to reduce stress and induce happiness. I am not talking about creating a jungle in your home as too many plants can be hard to maintain and doesn't necessarily look great. Also, many plants are dangerous for pets and animals and it is important that you research the safety of your houseplants before you bring them to your home.  Dried flowers and branches can add a good variation in texture and color. Large floor vases with dried sticks and branches can fill an otherwise unusable corner of a room, it is definitely

As a decorator and Stager, I understand the importance of creating vignettes around a home to add charm and personality. Side tables, or end tables as they are sometimes called, are a perfect way to add this designer magazine-quality touch to a room. It is a small piece of furniture with great purpose. Apart from the fact that we need a side tables to put down our food, drinks, books and remotes, they allow us to create interesting and unique displays of our favorite items and beautiful belongings.  The right place to start is to pick the perfect side table. Based on the rest of the furniture and the types of colors and finishes used, the side table should complement and not compete with the other items in the room. I like side tables with a unique touch adding a decorative element to an otherwise functional mix of furniture.  Some samples of stylish and versatile side tables:  In my research to find a wide array of side table decorating arrangements, I was frustrated to l

I just found out that yellow is one of the most used wall colors according to Benjamin Moore and I had a hard time believing that. I know that my sister's 3-bedroom apartment in Mumbai, India is painted yellow but here in North America? Then I understood why. It is the color of sunshine and everyone loves and craves it. I prefer my sunshine in the form of decorative accessories but I do see why some would like to paint their walls with it. As you will notice in the first series of images below, I believe, yellow is best served with gray. I love how the cold and warm combine to create perfect balance.  Having said that I think yellow can be combined with the right shade of any color really. It is an easy color to work with and when used even  minimally, can bring positive energy to a room. If you like browsing through beautiful images and getting inspired to create your own slice of heaven, check out my Pinterest boards .  Until next time. Happy Decorati