Is the Monsoon Making Your Home Feel Dull? Designer Shares 4 Decor Mistakes to Avoid
Is Your Home Looking Gloomy This Monsoon? Designer Shares Common Decor Mistakes to Avoid
The monsoon season brings welcome relief from the heat, but it also ushers in overcast skies, persistent rain, and a damp atmosphere that can make homes feel darker and less inviting. If your living space suddenly feels cold, dull, or lacking warmth, your décor choices may be contributing to the problem.
According to interior designer Punam Kalra, Creative Director of I’m the Centre for Applied Arts, creating a cheerful and welcoming environment is all about making intentional design choices. Speaking to Dial24News Lifestyle, she explained that while moody interiors can be aesthetically appealing, they may not always suit homeowners looking for a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere.
“Gloomy interiors aren’t essentially bad. But they can be if one seeks a different mood—one that keeps them cheerful and full of life. Such an environment can be created when every choice is made with intent,” Kalra said.
She emphasized that the issue isn’t with darker themes themselves, but with the overall mood they create within a space. During the rainy season, factors such as poor lighting, heavy fabrics, dark color palettes, and cluttered layouts can make interiors appear even more somber.
The monsoon is an ideal time for homeowners to reassess their spaces. Small, temporary updates—such as introducing brighter accessories, adding layered lighting, incorporating indoor plants, or using lighter textiles—can instantly refresh a room. For those who have been contemplating a complete makeover, the season also presents the perfect opportunity to reimagine their interiors.
As the rains continue outside, ensuring your home feels warm, comfortable, and full of life can make all the difference. After all, a well-designed space should not only look beautiful but also uplift the people who live in it.
The designer once again emphasised the role of mood. And it is only natural, as monsoon feels very moody. During the rainy season, you will observe that people tend to spend more time indoors, and the lack of sunlight also leaves them feeling downcast. But correct decor choices can help counter this gloominess and turn your home into a cosy retreat.
The designer revealed some decor mistakes which worsen the appearance of the interiors during monsoon season, and what you can do to counter it:
Layering heavy drapes and rugs
- Replace heavy curtains with lighter, breathable textiles that allow more natural light to enter the room.
- Choose sheer cotton, lacework, broderie, or crushed linen for an airy look.
- Opt for tie-top curtains with bow details or longer trailing styles instead of heavy valances and layered frills.
- Select flatwoven rugs over thick, full-looped designs, as they sit closer to the floor and feel less visually heavy.
- Consider chenille rugs, which are well suited to humid weather and work beautifully with abstract, colour-blocked, striped or floral patterns.
