10 Simple Indian Home Decor Ideas

June 23, 2025

Traditional Indian interior design often features intricate patterns, carved details, vibrant colours, diverse regional differences and carefully considered decorative highlights – all elements that contribute to a rich and timeless interior design style.

Incorporating Indian-inspired decor and traditional styling tips into your space can be a great way to create a sense of luxury and warmth in your home, while showcasing a wider appreciation for the stunning craftsmanship from this part of the world. Get inspired by some of our favourite antique Indian decor pieces and ideas.

How to Style Indian Antique Furniture in Modern Interiors

1. Statues

Handcrafted statues, whether made from brass, wood or stone, offer an evocative and characterful addition to your space. Antique Indian statues and figurines tell a story and provide meaning.

Many traditional Indian statues are of gods or revered animals, offering symbols of good luck and prosperity. Incorporate smaller statues onto bookshelves or a mantelpiece for a charming accent or embrace larger pieces as eye-catching focal points to adorn coffee tables or sideboards.

2. Stone Wall Niches

Another iconic Indian interior design element is the hand-carved stone wall niche. These would originally have been used with oil lights, and now make great displays for your tea lights or candles.

The recognisable carved shapes add some distinctive Indian-inspired flair to your space. These wall niches come in all kinds of styles and sizes, suitable for a range of rooms. As well as being a great spot to put candles, they also work wonderfully as wall art in their own right.

3. Windchimes & Bells

Chimes and bells have been used for religious practices and prayer for centuries. When you incorporate them into your home, you bring a sense of this rich heritage into the space.

As well as providing the obvious (evocative chiming sounds), hanging bells and wind chimes also offer visual interest and texture, letting you layer up your decor for a carefully curated look.

4. Patterned Pots, Planters & Vases

An easy way to add Indian-inspired patterns, motifs and colours into your interiors is with pots, vases and planters. These pieces can be used for a subtle pop of colour and whimsical character without overwhelming your space – ideal if you just want a touch of vintage Indian style.

Many of our pots and planters are modern reproductions rather than antiques, but they still provide that characteristic burst of colour or pattern.

5. Carved or Painted Mirrors

Similarly, hand-painted or carved mirrors offer a great opportunity to bring some elegant decorative elements into your interiors. Mirrors with delicate painted details or frames made from carved reclaimed materials (like old windows or shrines) make lovely, functional features.

6. Table Lamps Made From Reclaimed Materials

Lighting plays an integral role in the overall style and ambience of an interior. Soft accent lighting from table lamps creates warmth and cosiness, and the right lamp base and shade can really elevate this feeling further.

Many of our Indian lamps upcycle old statues, pillars and pots or feature hand-painted details, reflecting expert craftsmanship and providing an easy way to incorporate distinctive Indian design into your home.

7. Carved Candlesticks

Decorative candles provide an incredibly easy way to bring style and charm into your space, evoking a sense of time and place. Carved candlesticks or stands instantly elevate a room and are especially good if you only want something subtle or to give small hints of a particular style influence.

8. Colourful Wall Hangings

Indian interior design often features bright, luxurious colours, giving spaces a rich and opulent feel. Layer multiple colours for added warmth and an inviting atmosphere. Bright oranges, reds, yellows, purples and deep blues look stunning in interiors with an Indian style influence.

If you don’t want to commit to painting your walls, colourful wall hangings or artwork can make a great alternative. The wall hangings below are made from recycled sari fabric, providing a touch of handmade craftsmanship, as well as a medley of eye-catching colours and patterns.

9. Architectural Salvage as Wall Art

Alternatively, you could embrace more substantial fixtures as your chosen wall art, including old architectural salvage pieces like doors, windows or old panels. These pieces often feature intriguing carved details, perfect for giving your walls texture and depth.

Salvaged and reclaimed materials are also imbued with rich, authentic history that is difficult to replicate with modern reproductions. Here, you get a real look into the past while adorning your walls with a truly unique work of art.

10. Indian Textiles

When it comes to soft furnishings, go for luxurious patterns and colours for an instant infusion of Indian style. Handmade pieces that use traditional methods offer a lovely sense of character and authenticity.

Embrace bedspreads, throws, curtains and cushions that feature characteristically Indian-inspired patterns for the perfect blend of sophistication and comfort.