For the last month, the monsoon has relieved a bit of the scorching heat that we've all been facing. Usually, around the world, people tend to tweak their homes for the specific season - lighter and brighter for the spring and summer; more sumptuous and cosy during the colder months. As India doesn't really experience seasons, the monsoon is a great time to consider sprucing up your interiors, making changes that are both aesthetically pleasing, as well as helpful, to ensure your home is adequately monsoon-proofed. Discern tells you what to shop for to give your home the monsoon makeover it deserves. What An Entrance!

Before someone steps into your sanctuary soaking wet, make it easy for them and yourself to keep your home clean, warm and welcoming. Try placing a neutrally coloured coir or jute mat at the entrance, for muddy shoes. Besides camouflaging the dirt, the mat's moisture-resistant material will effectively soak up the rain and save your floors. Discern Tip: Roll up your expensive carpets during this season, to save them from dampness and bacteria.

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Go With The Flow

Try replacing heavy drapes with light, translucent curtains. Doing this will provide you with the perfect opportunity to add a pop of colour to your room, as well. Experiment with shades of blues and greens to give the room a serene atmosphere. Try replacing heavy drapes with light, translucent curtains. Doing this will provide you with the perfect opportunity to add a pop of colour to your room, as well. Experiment with shades of blues and greens to give the room a serene atmosphere. Discern Tip: For more privacy, add another set of neutral, sheer curtains behind your main ones.





Sheer Door Curtain

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Cheer Up

The quickest way to give any room a fresh look is by introducing bright colours that will complement modern furnishings. Red, purple, or yellow cushions can completely transform the space. Don’t be afraid to use bold patterns to give the space more character.





Aztec Print Cushion Cover

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Freshen Up

During this season, the home can begin smelling damp (at best), or mould can creep into the house (at worst). While mould should be dealt with professionally, you can combat the stuffy smell indoors by lighting fragrant candles in every room.

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Contain Yourself

Lastly, don't forget to provide umbrella storage outside your main door, or just near the entrance, for both you and your visitors. You can even transform a stylish flower vase into an umbrella stand.



Fish Umbrella Stand



Go Floral

Create a floral arrangement on your side, or console table with this colorful vase from India Circus.



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