Do you want to give your retro space a modern look? Are you in the search for an eco-friendly lifestyle? Or is it color that you want to bring into your boring space?

Follow these rich suggestions by leading Indian designer - Varun Bahl, whose life and work is an evidence of his love for evolved design. His creative impulse comes more than alive as he shares with us the finer elements of his design sense.

The touch of colour that brings alive a monochromatic bed room.
Colors are of the essence in a well balanced home & space but people are usually wary of experimenting. They are happy living in tonal, mundane spaces. To brighten up a monochromatic space introduce solid tones and primary color .In thematic forms. Through art or elements of décor: Like bright cushions in fuchsia, adornments in metallic gold, throws and duvets in rich paisley and floral prints and the ever so beautiful color story of real flowers.

Color and style the eco chic way
I believe that you can be fashionable and environmentally conscious at the same time. There is a growing expectation from consumers that furnishing item must do more than just decorate the room. Eco fabrics contribute to a consumer feeling fresh and clean, and they do wonders for one's comfort and self confidence. Organic cotton, bamboo and hemp for the fabrics, Non-reactive dyes and natural fibers for an eco-chic color palette and gorgeous colors like chocolate, raspberry, moss green, blueberry on creamy backgrounds can add a fresh perspective to interiors.

Vivacious yet busy; toning down the retro look
The new generation believes in new designs that can be achieved by toning down the retro look and creating modern designs with simple shapes, clear lines, minimal decoration and high function.

Adding the masculine touch to the pretty peony bedroom
With clean lines and the careful inclusion of potent colors such as black, blue, purple and green. Even textiles in rugged appeal make a difference: Egyptian cotton, cotton/polyester blend, jacquard weave, velvet and leather bring in the masculine feel Accessorize with pillar lamps, earthy paintings, plush throw rugs, and genuine wooden furniture to further strengthen the male aura . And to complete the masculine pallet add sheets and pillow cases in solid satin with contrast borders.