Kolkata-based Ochre at Home (OAH) is known for their bespoke furniture showcasing radical and forward-looking designs that are rooted in tradition. For Diwali, they have unveiled arresting home setups that stand
testimony to their eternal quest for offering something novel and unique.
Get-togethers and dinners are a huge part of Diwali celebrations. While this year’s Diwali maybe low-key because of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, your Diwali home decoration does not have to be. Ochre at Home shares some striking home décor setups using their furniture and accessories that will create a lasting impression at your Diwali dinners with your loved ones.
Dining Area: Gleaming with a golden glow from mood lighting, the dining area styled by Ochre at Home is an extravagant yet intimate formal dinner setting. It features a 6-person dining table with a burl veneer tabletop and quilted back dining chairs. This luxurious dining table is styled with a unique table runner made with Rajnigandha flowers, exquisite silverware, an antique silver bird bath and vase with pink and white roses, silver candle stands and a silver pumpkin box. These table décor pieces showcase Ochre at Home’s trademark elegant and timeless aesthetic. This dining setup also exhibits a sideboard with fluted wooden shutters, artwork by Bratin Khan, a Nandi statue in patina and muted gold, white marble accent pieces and a modern mirror with layered frames. The dining setting is welcoming, filled with personality and embodies the emotion of the festival of Diwali.
Living Area: The festive mood continues in the living space, which showcases an Indian modern design aesthetic. The highlights of this area are the light grey velvet sofa with quilted cushions, a beautiful Pichwai painting and a large veneer, mirror and marble centre table. Ochre at Home enhances the luxury quotient of this living area with a stunning Baroque chandelier, lanterns in muted gold and a Kashmiri Kanni
Shawl used a throw.
At the opposite end, Ochre at Home’s latest quilted sofa in fawn with tonal cushions grabs the attention. In front of this sofa is a centre table with a striking silhouette in wood with a brass stripped top. Alongside the sofa are end tables of the same series as the centre table. The striking Murano table chandelier has been placed on the left end table. In the background, modern cabinets are visible showcasing interesting décor
items and candles. The entire living area is opulent yet inviting.
Console: The living area also has an Art Deco console and mirror alongside a suede lounge chair and a coffee table. The space also features a Kashmiri silk carpet from the ‘Garden of Paradise’ series and elegant lighting in the form of light fixtures, lanterns and candles. The setting is complete with a 18th century Shivling sculpture from South India, a coffee table book by artist Jayashree Burman and fresh flowers.
Foyer: Ochre at Home styles a cozy foyer for Diwali with one-of-a-kind furniture and décor accents. This corner is dressed for the festive season with the brand’s unique Lounge Chair in white velvet with a Pashmina throw and a pedestal in hand-cut mirror work with an Abalone shell insert. A cluster of candles, a lantern and fresh lilies add to the festive charm. Furthermore, the foyer’s wall exhibits a framed ‘Tree of Life’ hand embroidered Pashmina showcasing an Indian vibe.