Hey everyone… I hope this finds you all in good health and
happiness, especially during this crazy COVID phase. And I hope we all continue
to be safe. I am back with my favorite segment, Home Tour and today’s home tour
gives all the good feels of a zen home.
Rushika Veerareddy, based in California, has graciously opened up
her beautiful home for us to have a tour. She has created a beautiful oasis that
exudes warmth, serenity and coziness. There is a beautiful mix and balance of
ethnicity and boho chic in her décor style. I always believe that your home
is an extension of your personality and here Rushika has reflected her personal
style through the things she has collected over the years and displaying it in
beautiful vignettes and wall décor. And what I loved about her home is that
there is a good amount of pop of green in her space as she loves nature.
Let’s hear more from Rushika herself and gear up for a beautiful
tour of her home.
- Tell us a
bit about yourself.
I am born and raised in
Hyderabad. I met my husband, Dikpal in 2014 and moved to California shortly
after. I am a bioengineer by day and a decor enthusiast at heart. We love to
read and explore, be it places, food or ideas and are always chasing new
experiences. This is our first home together. It is a small 700 sq. ft.
apartment in the heart of Palo Alto and is over 50 years old. It does have a
bit of a vintage charm to it. We have lived here for a little over five years
now.
- Where do you
get inspiration to do up your home?
A big part of my
inspiration comes from nostalgia and history. I have always been a person who
has kept pieces that have been a part of my life as memorabilia. Objects that
remind me of my ancestors and loved ones. I’ve felt a need to treasure them.
Through these pieces I wanted to keep their stories and memories alive.
Eventually, I started collecting some vintage and antique curios, intrigued
about their make, time in history, location, artwork and the interesting hands
they might have passed on through.
Hence, my inspiration
also comes from traveling and looking at historical grandeur.
And also Pinterest,
Instagram.
- What's your
favorite décor style?
My decor style is
evolving. Currently, it is a mix of eclectic and modern bohemian. This is
largely because I’ve had to work with my husband’s already existing pieces of
decor. Pieces from our travels have been picked up without hesitation and have
blended so beautifully across the house adding to the eclectic vintage
charm.
However, the
aesthetic that appeals to me the most is a blend between the French chateau and
Parisian chic style. I would eventually love living in a space like that, with
high ceilings, lots of light and neutral backgrounds with pops of gold and
color.
- What's your
favorite décor element or accent in your home?
I am particularly
obsessed with my brassware. Especially the brass candle stands. Absolutely love
them and feel like I never have enough.
- Do you have
a favorite corner or space in your home? And why is it your favorite?
The year 2020 has been a
year of a lot of introspection and zero travel. Not being able to escape
outdoors, my current favourite space is the balcony area. It is my slice of
green paradise and a chance to catch a bit of sun and breeze and have a lazy
summer afternoon reading my favorite books.
- Any tips or
advice for décor lovers out there?
- Experiment with caution. I love
the idea of an evolving decor style. However, decor is expensive. Think
about what works for you and start slowly.
- If you rent like me, visualize
your space and think about what you like: art, books, pottery, pillows,
rugs, etc. Start from there. Take your time to make it your home and add
elements to it that you might keep.
- Living in small spaces has made
me creative with storage. Find functional pieces of decor that can double
as great storage to keep the “things that must not be visible” out of
sight.
- In the end, enjoy the process!
Happy decorating.
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