Another mega post, On Demand! Call themIndian style bedrooms, orBedrooms inspired by India, orIndian bedroomsHere they are:A collection of inspiration for turning your sleep abode into a piece of India!But wait, this is just Part I of inspiration!In Part Deux (aka’ next post), I will share ideas on how readers outside India can re-create a mini India in their homes. From resources and stores available to you in your continent!

A touch of contemporary, a hint of tradition, loads of creativity and you have the recipe for today’s bedroom design

Simple furnishing, modern chandelier. A traditional pichwai painting as the focal point in the room. A day bed of sorts in the niche of one wall, with cushions and bolsters

Gorgeous metal relief panel behind the bed. And matching cushions
Bed platform made from brick and mortar. Jaali (lattice work) design in the background

Wall mural above the bed with wooden puppets

Fabric/old paintings in gilt edged frames make a dramatic statement. Jasmine flowers in bowls as natural room freshener

Understated elegance. Rugs add a touch of color to this room
Straight line furniture. Dark wood goes well with an Indian setting

Another view of the bedroom with painting
Hint of Morocco?

Platform beds are quite popular in contemporary homes

Four Poster beds and drapes…

Umm…indulge in yards and yards of fabric! Sarees put to good use here

Silk bed cover, and fine muslin drape

Dreamy mosquito nets can be drapes too

Canopied bed

Gorgeous headboards Kitschy bed! Old ceramic tiles and prints of Indian Gods and Goddesses adorn the headboard

Beautiful carved headboard

Old carved panel used as headboard here. Ikat fabric pieces on the ladder..

Sumptuous enough for a king..or a queen!

India. Means colors and vibrancy.

India. Also means simplicity and restrain

Charpai type bed

Simple adornment with a flower motif on the wall

And finally a look at traditional rooms. Bedrooms from the opulence of palaces…
Recreate a royal tent by covering the walls with India inspired fabric!

…to the grace of village homes A bedroom from kutch

End of On Demand! post “India Inspired Bedrooms”: Part IKeep watching for Part II next week!Happy Weekend![Image Sources: A lot of the images are from my personal archive of inspiration files, so unfortunately, I don’t have the links. Thanks to all the sources from where I have collected the images over the years. Rest: slh.com, pro.corbis.com, allposters.com)