Indian & Kerala · Style guide
Indo-Modern Luxe interiors. Indian craft, dressed for the evening.
Polished, modern rooms with an Indian soul: rich textiles, carved or inlaid details, brass and stone, set against calm walls. Celebratory without being loud, and made for hosting.
The palette
Colours that feel celebratory, polished, generous.
Ivory calm, lifted by rani pink, emerald and antique brass for the evening. A reading for mood, not a paint specification.
- Ivory#f4efe6
- Antique brass#b08d4a
- Rani pink#c24b7a
- Emerald#2e6b58
- Deep walnut#4a3228
Materials & details
What makes it Indo-Modern Luxe.
The sample board
- Marble and stone
- Brass and bronze
- Silk and velvet
- Carved or inlaid wood
- Handwoven rugs
A statement wall
A jaali screen, a hand-painted mural or a panelled wall that frames the room.
Jewel-tone upholstery
Velvet or silk in emerald, rani pink or indigo against quiet walls.
Crafted accents
Inlay, brass and hand-blocked textiles, chosen a few at a time.
Room by room
Ideas worth borrowing.
Best in living, dining and bedroom spaces.
Living
Ready for guests.
Use one jewel-tone sofa and a jaali or panelled wall, then keep everything else calm.
Dining
Long dinners, gentle glow.
A stone-topped table under a warm pendant makes every meal feel like an occasion.
Bedroom
A soft kind of grand.
Choose a tall upholstered headboard and hand-blocked bedding in a restrained palette.
Illustrated mood cards, made to show the feeling of this style.
Pairs well with
Styles that get along.
Most homes mix two or three. These share a mood, a material or a palette with Indo-Modern Luxe.
- Modern IndianFamiliar materials. Fresh perspectives.
- Modern LuxeQuiet, polished, indulgent.
- Chettinad HeritageGrand courtyards. Handmade tiles.
Want every evening to feel like an occasion? Let’s plan it. We design whole homes, kitchens and wardrobes around the way you live.
Good questions
Indo-Modern Luxe answered.
How do I make a luxe room feel warm, not showy?
Limit the shine to a few pieces, choose soft textures like velvet and wool, and keep the walls calm so the craft can stand out.
Can jewel tones work in a small room?
Yes, as accents. A single armchair, cushions or a rug in a deep colour adds richness without closing the room in.
Which rooms suit this style best?
Living and dining rooms, where you host, are natural places to start. Bedrooms can take a softer, quieter version.