We know home decor has a rulebook, but aren’t rules meant to be broken? We put together styles that may not be trendy right now but can be adopted to add easy elegance to your home:

L for Leather. Leather may seem contrary to sticky Indian summers, but with air-conditioning now a part and parcel of modern life, the material is no longer an issue. Leather exudes a classy appeal and can help create a surfeit of settings — masculine, rustic, elegant or modern.

Available in a variety of colours and textures, leather offers the chance to play with home décor. Much like wood, leather tends to develop a “patina” and sheen with age. But keep in mind that the material is an investment – the better the quality, the longer it lasts. Read more

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