{"id":298554,"date":"2026-02-19T04:27:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T04:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/298554\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T04:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T04:27:23","slug":"7-colourful-living-rooms-to-draw-inspiration-from","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/298554\/","title":{"rendered":"7 colourful living rooms to draw inspiration from"},"content":{"rendered":"

To walk around the sea-salted arrondissement of Colaba in South Mumbai is to long for a glimpse behind the bougainvillea-covered gates and balconies. Lofty, high Gothic palazzi, divided into storied apartments and sporting quaint European names, turn even a stroll into a reverent pilgrimage. The patina and style found nestled in the boulevards and lanes, many of which were once canals flowing between the buildings, conjure a (wholly romanticized) vision of an occidental Venice. Dublin-born interior architect, designer, and advisor Cormac Lynch has made his home here, imbuing his graceful apartment with a style that triumphantly mingles the two cultures he calls home.<\/p>\n

In the splendid drawing room, swagged curtains distil the morning light as it falls onto the assembled silks in hues of yellow. \u201cThe shape of the room reminded me of Nancy Lancaster\u2019s \u2018Butta Yella\u2019 drawing room in Mayfair,\u201d he explains as coffee is brought in. \u201cWhilst I could have lived in a contemporary interior, I was inspired to create a traditional Indian version of that room\u2014in bright, crisp Peking yellow. The unique quality of Lancaster\u2019s room was derived mainly from her bold plan to use as many different shades of yellow as possible. My philosophy here is very similar\u2014lots and lots of yellows, gold, canary, ochre, lemon\u2026.\u201d He waves an arm in contagious enthusiasm. \u201cI studied colour psychology and yellow promotes happiness and optimism, as well as fostering strong analytical thinking.\u201d Such a lateral approach is typical of Cormac\u2019s design ethic.<\/p>\n

Original text<\/a> by Cormac Lynch.<\/p>\n

Don’t Shy Away From Dark Hues\"Image<\/p>\n

A custom walnut and brass coffee table by Artless Corporation is layered with Indian antiques from 1st Dibs; a Mughal motif serving tray, an Anglo Indian chessboard from the 1900s, and a tea and coffee service set from the 1800s.<\/p>\n

Jenna Peffley\"Image<\/p>\n

Leading into the entertainment area, the Jaswa’s wedding attire by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla\u2014hangs as art truly imbued with meaning. A 20-foot custom banquette is finished in Perennials Fabric and made by Kroll Furniture.<\/p>\n

Jenna Peffley<\/p>\n

Hand-painted Phuljari murals by de Gournay, bone inlay tables, and striking copper leaf details\u2014this San Francisco home, designed by Alexis Banks Humiston, reverberates with an Indian spirit. Thoughtful interventions of the clients’ heritage culminate in the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance\u2014a dramatic 2,500-square-foot entertainment area that feels like a heady blend of a Mumbai speakeasy and a British members\u2019 club. It features an extensive 20-foot banquette, wet bar, wine display, art display, silk-lined powder room, and media room. A rich indigo hue is swathed across the walls and ceiling in the form of a custom Phuljari silk wallpaper by de Gournay. Bone inlay cocktail tables dot the space, silk paisley fabrics are layered across seating areas, and a striking copper leaf is hand-applied onto the ceiling alcoves. \u201cWe added European design elements to reflect the clients\u2019 love of travel,\u201d says Humiston. \u201cWe also added a drum set and several pieces of art that reflect their love and practice of music.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To walk around the sea-salted arrondissement of Colaba in South Mumbai is to long for a glimpse behind…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":298555,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[150922,437,434,435,436,150919,438,146,85,46,108397,150921,150920],"class_list":["post-298554","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-ad100","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-artsdesign","tag-colours","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-il","tag-israel","tag-living-room","tag-maximalism","tag-paint-colours"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/298554","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=298554"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/298554\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/298555"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=298554"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=298554"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=298554"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}