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Aesthetics shift with the seasonal changes. Summer interiors are more synonymous with cool, breezy, pastel aesthetics. Rebel interiors are shaking things up and breaking up from the softer, minimalist approach of summer aesthetics. The conventional soothing tropical colours of summer take a back seat with rebel interiors coming up front. Rebel interiors show the dynamic side of summer, lively and brimming with personality and energy. It shows that summer interiors don’t have to be low-key or muted to appear fresh. There’s something alive in bold, chaotic interiors which rebel interiors advocate.
Summer is anything but dainty and soft, with the harsh sun beating down in scorching heat. Typically only the tropical aesthetic of summer is romanticised. But rebel interiors don’t shy from this ferocious chaos and instead embrace this intensity.
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In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Architect Gagandeep Kapila, Founder and Principal Architect at Workshop for Metropolitan Architecture, shared, “Somewhere between chaos and control lies the beauty of rebellious designs. For decades, the seasonal design approach has remained relatively untouched, an accepted aesthetic doctrine. But today, rebel interiors with maximalist designs, bold colours, and unexpected textures are redefining seasonal designs. This summer, wave adieu to neutral and white walls to embrace the concept of rebel interiors. It is about crafting rooms that are loud, layered, and alive, an aesthetic rebellion where the once-forbidden becomes the new standard.”
They shared tips on how to revamp your interiors this summer into the rebel interiors:
Saturated colour stories for summers
Rebel Interiors rewrite the summer palette with saturated hues. Colours like burnt orange, electric cobalt, and pomegranate red, add a punch and presence.
- In walls, opt for a colour-drenched feature for contrasting doorframes and baseboards.
- In furniture, velvet emerald green sofas or lacquered dining chairs can add a unique twist.
- Pair bold colours with darker woods or raw finishes for a grounded, luxe feel that avoids overwhelming the space.
Asymmetry- imperfect by design
Asymmetry introduces tension and visual intrigue, altering spaces into something more compelling.
- A mismatched pair of pendant lights above a kitchen island can be complemented with a sleek counter.
- Art arrangements in a staggered form can add a sense of visual intrigue.
- Rugs layered at odd angles or shelving units that feel sculptural can define the summer theme.
- The lack of symmetry allows the eye to travel, explore, and uncover unexpected details. The result? A design that feels alive.
Textures where rough meets refined
Texture can become a powerful tool in summer interiors. Designers in rebel interiors are opting for juxtapositions of rough and refined designs.
- For example, high-shine lacquered tables can be paired with coarse stone sculptures.
- A woven jute rug offsets the sleek polish of a steel coffee table.
- Raw concrete walls serve as a backdrop to lush velvet drapery, and unfinished wood beams meet glossy tiled floors.
These tactile contradictions create a multi-sensory experience, where touch becomes as important as sight.
Zoning without walls in homes
Open-concept spaces are embraced, not as blank canvases but as opportunities for creative zoning.
- Designers are using screens, art installations, and even bold ceiling treatments to subtly divide a space without constructing physical walls.
- For example, a hammock might hang between a reading nook and a media centre.
- A circular rug might anchor a lounge area in an open-plan studio.
- These floorplans are liberating as they celebrate movement and individual function over rigid rules.
Art as an anchor
- Art adds an element of personality and story to homes. Large-scale pieces dominate rooms, setting the tone for the entire space.
- Think of vivid abstract canvases, oversized sculptures, or moody photography in dramatic frames.
- Let the art lead and the decor follow. This reversal challenges the traditional approach to summer design, which tends to emphasise lightness.
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