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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Rang Decor Readers Creative Spaces: X

Meena Sriram
Today Rang Decor Reader Meena Sriram shares few creative corners of her 1700 sq.ft town home in Ottawa, Canada.
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Vintage art prints...

Meena explains, 'I wanted to create a light- filled home that is serene, relaxing, with an airy breezy feel and lots of punchs of colour'.
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Living room view...
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She has used a lot of different natural textures to bring a homey feel, sisal rugs, bamboo blinds, a lot of old art prints carefully handpicked from antique stores in Chettinad, reframed and hung in groups.
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Dining area with her favourite blackboard and art prints...
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She continues, 'I’ve also tried to keep it very simple, functional and clutter free. Plenty of plants and books are a must! Its been a year since we moved in and I’ve pretty much worked with what I had without spending much.'
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Guest Bedroom...
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Knots & crosses and books...sri5
Bright Kitchen...
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Meena feels homes don’t have to be perfect but they should be original and personal. She loves inspirational quotes, and blackboards, so they're all over her place.
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She has a thing for old world charm, so she has tried incorporating plenty of vintage and flea market finds.
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The old radio in the kitchen, the pickle jars and chettinad tiles...

She believes it is important to always choose things that are meaningful to you as opposed to what is trendy at the moment and feels you don’t need to have a lot of money to create a beautiful home, just a little creativity, quirkiness and adding that personal touch makes it your own!

I agree, your lovely home is proof of that. Thanks for sharing few corners of your home with readers of Rang Decor.

If you have any questions for Meena do ask in the comments section. Thank you.

(images by Meena Sriram)
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37 comments:

  1. SarmisthaSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    a lovely , calm and comfy home.visually soothing and very homey.loved all the quotes Meena has used.They are so very true.

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  2. AmtripsSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    The dashboard in Meena's home is so appealing..! I am gonna try to get such a pinboard +chalk board in BNg.. any idea where i can get? Also, the kictehn is so clean, spacious and less cluttered..! Loved the 2 cups ..! Meena Sriram just rocked via RD..! :P :O)

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  3. ShaliniSeptember 11, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Great to see another home tour. The light is beautiful and I love all the fabrics...the yellow cushion covers, the curtains in the dining room, the bold seat upholstery in the living room and the charming runner/napkin with the cups. Always enjoyed Meera's photos on flickr and it's great to see her home featured here.

    And, I totally agree about the emphasis not on looking perfect but having a personal and original feel!

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  4. pRiyASeptember 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Love to see a home with breathing space. Love the clean uncluttered look and the charm that shines through.

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  5. celinaSeptember 11, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Decoration look like rich like royal

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  6. notyet100September 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    So warm,full of life :)

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  7. SudhaSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    love the vintage verma prints and so much light in an apartment in ottawa! wow!!!

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  8. VkSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Lovely bright home! Thank you for sharing the pics, those vintage art paintings are simply mesmerizing, I had been looking for similar prints since a long time, would you please know if we could get such vintage prints anywhere in Bangalore? Would be very helpful! :)

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  9. NayanaSeptember 11, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    beautiful, serene, well organized home. I loved bedspread in guest room and quote in dining room chalkboard- those two are my favorite things.

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  10. ShanthiSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    That was one nice tour with so much Indianness in every corner. Meena I specially liked the way u displayed the old art forms. I too have many of them waiting to be put up :-)

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  11. TequilaSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    i was so happily surprised to see the vintage art prints and the pickle jars:) i have the same ones too. that chalk board is great. thanks for the visual treat.

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  12. TequilaSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    was happily surprised to see the vintage art prints and the pickle jars. thanks for the visual treat!

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  13. nanditarkSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    cosy and very homely ambience...love the place.

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  14. Jyotsna WaseSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    The radio in the kitchen takes the cake. Lovely pictures!

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  15. shruthihegdeSeptember 13, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Hey Archana,
    I've been going through your blog since many years now.
    Looking at your love for the antique pieces of decoration, thought you might like this particular post of my blog....
    http://lingeringideas.blogspot.com/2011/09/aarthi-thali.html
    Shruthi

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  16. DeepaliSeptember 14, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Its just superb.. i was stunned to see how each small item was so decoratively,perfectly n thoughtfully placed. Hats off to you n your creativity.. i will surely take ideas from this for my home..thanks a ton...

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  17. Subasri PillaiSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Truly a cozy home.
    Love the inspirational quotes !

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  18. Sharkara@SensitiveCreationsSeptember 14, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Archana, definitely a very beautiful home ...very meticulously decorated...ever piece is so carfully chosen and reflects the personality of the owner :) ,...Thanks for sharing you home Meena and thanks for showcasing Archana :)

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  19. PurpleRickshawSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love the blackboards..and i have a weakness for pickle jars..hard to get them where I live..

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  20. Pingos do CéuSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    a lovely home. love the simple details!

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  21. SujathaSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    such a lovely and beautiful home !!!
    Thanks for getting it to us.

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  22. VidyaSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Meena! I love your home. I live in Ottawa as well and LOVE ravi varma prints.. I have a few but not as nicely arranged as you!
    Let me know if you would like to meet up sometime..
    vidyasreeniva@yahoo.com :)
    Vidya

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I love your blog and love all things India. Keep up the good work
    Sincerely
    Alice

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  24. PracheeSeptember 23, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    very pretty, nicely done with lots of light! its always important to have lots of light and cross ventilation in the house.... - squeakycorner

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  25. GBOctober 5, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Love your space Meena! That cluster of framed calender prints looks wonderful!

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  26. IniyaalOctober 7, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Beautiful home tour. Different arrangement of vintage religious prints...it fits perfectly with the clutter free, artistic, vintage influenced decor.

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  27. ZebaOctober 11, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I want I want I WANT! Ah. I have fallen in love with this home. Lovely pictures..

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  28. lovelifeunderthesunOctober 11, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Lovely,bright and cozy home...loved the photographs Meena shared here.

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  29. Sreekala N NayarOctober 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Wow, so beautiful and simple as against staged, artificial decor. Kudos Meena!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    @ Meena,
    Lovely home Meena...n u r my soul sistah whn it comes to blackboards n scribblng ur thoughts on thm! i also plan to hav sum of my fav poems written in calligraphic prints n framed. n where did u find tht knots n crosses? it's lovely
    j's mom

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  31. KayOctober 14, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Beautiful!!! just beautiful!!!

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  32. BhuwanaOctober 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Loved the idea of the Steel pot for water on the kitchen counter. It adds so much more character to the house....I personally love converting household things no longer needed to something that adds utility. The pickle jar converted to pot holders was a great idea.I have some old traditional rice measures (in brass) as pot holders since most o us are used to cup measures now.

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  33. ShintaOctober 24, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Such a serene and beautiful space. Love the way Meena has placed color accents like the green money plants and the yellow cushions. Gorgeous!

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  34. InduNovember 8, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Lovely home! The first thing I am doing when I get home today is to put a plant into my empty pickle jar!

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  35. Amit GuptaDecember 7, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    beautiful design

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  36. manasa veenaJune 3, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Hi Meena,
    lovely home. I really love those vintage art prints. Can you share with me where did you get those art prints. Thank you
    Sarada

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  37. InduFebruary 4, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Love your home...It is really calm and homely..Where did you buy the bed spreads...those are very colorful.

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