Comfort Call

Opulence brings the perfect concoction of classic and neoteric furniture

Cocooned in Sector 7, this one brings the lavishness of Victorians and the practicality of contemporaries. The sofa sets inviting to the royal era, the space saving element makes it perfect for the present homes. At the all-new furniture store, Opulence, 8220;We have played with classic shapes and moulded them to fit the needs of the city,8221; Bawa Mann, interior designer, opens the gates of the store and takes us through the teak furniture, complete with straight lines and intricate animal and human figure carvings. 8220;The idea is to blend the best of both the worlds,8221; G S Mann tells us that the city demands pieces that are majestic and yet comfortable.

The upholstery, Bawa says, too is a major deciding factor. 8220;For now it8217;s silk, jacquard and leatherette and the colours are greens and subtle tones for bedrooms,8221; she says pinks, turquoise and maroons are ideal for bars, as she sits pretty on a lounger and pulls out a nest of tables. 8220;These are a must for every house,8221; Bawa chirps and this time around moves to what is typical of Italy 8212; the mouth-blown lamps called Murano and the Tiffany lamps.

The range staring at Rs 5,000, here you can take home a console for Rs 25,000 or a coffee table for Rs 7,000.