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HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS
Anika and Tuhin’s journey with Berger Luxury Silk
Anika and Tuhin had just wrapped up their wedding celebrations — a whirlwind of rituals and laughter. Stepping into married life, they found themselves in a blank canvas of a house — ready to be transformed into their sanctuary; a place where every corner echoed their story.
“Colours play a significant role in mental well-being,” Anika shared, as they sorted through a swatch book. “We wanted to create spaces that felt like us — calming, warm, and full of life.”
It was not long before they stumbled upon Berger Design Diaries Series, a serendipitous guide to their creative journey. Inspired by real stories and homes featured in the series, the couple decided it was time to craft their narrative, one brushstroke at a time.
In a sea of trends and seasonal fads, they chose to stay true to themselves.
The bedroom — a space for peace and dreams — was gently wrapped in shades of blush and ivory. “Soft, calming shades make the world slow down a bit, don’t they?” Tuhin mused, describing the walls painted with Berger’s Luxury Matte finish. It was a texture that spoke of intimacy and warmth, an everyday luxury that made the mundane somehow magical.
The living area, however, was a different story — one of vibrancy, conversations, and laughter. The couple’s wall was painted with Luxury Super Silk, providing the highest shine or gloss. Hosting visitors after the wedding was inevitable and Anika and Tuhin wanted their home to say “welcome” without uttering a word.
They turned to Berger’s Illusion Paints for a statement wall — bold, eye-catching, yet tasteful. “We wanted to highlight our favourite space,” said Anika. “So, we made it a piece of art.”
Their inspiration was not plucked from thin air. Scrolling through digital platforms like Pinterest and Instagram, they followed trends, saved photos, and pored over ideas. However, Berger Design Diaries was a turning point — a mirror of homes like theirs, real and full of personality. “The series felt genuine,” Tuhin noted. “We saw ourselves in those homes and that’s why we based our vision on it.”
Every room was a story waiting to be told. The dining area, where mornings begin with cups of tea and evenings with shared meals, was awash in warm, inviting tones. The kitchen — minimalist, contemporary, yet undeniably “deshi” — was where nostalgia met functionality.
“Different colours for different rooms; different textures to bring out their character,” Tuhin explained, marvelling at the matte, silk, and illusion finish they handpicked together.
Each choice was not merely aesthetic — it was a memory, a compromise, a shared vision.
The couple’s choices reflected a deeper understanding of their journey.
They were not alone in this — couples across the city have embraced coordinated colour themes, from weddings to their homes.
“It’s about continuity,” Anika reflected. “Our favourite shades — pink and blue — were in our wedding and now they are part of our home. It keeps the essence alive.”
Colour, after all, is more than a visual treat. It affects mood, inspires, and sometimes, heals. For
Anika and Tuhin, each wall painted was a step towards making the house theirs. It was not about keeping up with trends but creating a haven they would always return to.
“The home doesn’t have to scream; it can whisper comfort instead,” Tuhin said, glancing around their handiwork.
Every married couple, even Anika and Tuhin, might find it difficult to adjust to a shared life but occasionally, all it takes to transform the ordinary into the spectacular is a little paint, a sprinkle of creativity, and a dash of patience. As they adjust to their new lives, every brushstroke on their walls reminds them that home, like love, is best constructed together.
By K Tanzeel Zaman
Photo Courtesy: Berger