When choosing a theme for a home or an individual room within a house, people tend to resort to bland and simple colors or ideas. Don’t get stuck in those typical, factory settings. Think of your home as a blank canvas. This is an opportunity to show off your style and interests. Not sure where your motivation for decoration lies? Try channeling a different culture for a new and exciting twist on traditional home design. Today, let your minds wander to India for an intense and inspiring dose of creativity.

This country is the perfect place for some exquisite inspiration for home decor. India is a beautiful land, where color and artistic patterns come alive on every surface. From blankets and cushions to incredible clothing and fashions, the Indian culture is known for their extraordinary amount of design appeal. When decorating your home, consider incorporating India’s rich talent for artistic design.

Try creating your very own DIY ottoman upholstered with fabric that is most like this cultural style. Or work with a professional company that can create custom made pieces of furniture and will allow your creative input in the process. A custom made ottoman would be a great addition to any home. Go for hues like tangerine or a bright plum with gold accents. This is a great opportunity to embrace India’s intensely creative culture by working here to create some unique and beautiful furniture for your home.

Ready to add even more cultural details to your home? Reupholster your couch with a textile or fabric that features even more of India’s exotic cultural aesthetic. If you’re not up for this extreme design challenge, consult a professional company that specializes or offers couch or sofa reupholstery. They will be able to update your sofa so that the new fabric fits properly. Who needs to buy new furniture when you can redesign your old pieces? You’ll save yourself some stress and money with this option.

If you are not quite as ready to alter your furniture, try some less invasive measure. For instance, instead of altering an entire couch you can lift up the cushions and drape a decorative blanket or throw. This will allow you to display the same amount of color and vibrancy in your home without going overboard. A decorative pillow can provide an easy way to touch up any area of your house. Imagine those Indian designs on a throw pillow? The image itself is enough to make you want to decorate your home.

Don’t let your home become dull and dismal. This is a place of happiness and heart. Show off some of that great style you have by embracing a new culture and incorporating some sensational stylings into your home. If you love wild splashes of color and creativity, channel India for a home that will undoubtedly be both radiant and graceful. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get truly inspired by India and its uniquely artistic culture.