Yes, Rang-Decor is still the blog where you'll find 'Interior Ideas predominantly Indian'.
...it's just that there is a treasure trove of beautiful designs in the world that need to be explored. I am starting a new feature* where I'll be sharing exotic design ideas from outside India.
The Luangwa Safari House, all the way from Zambia, Africa.
Luangwa Safari House is designed by Neil Rocher, not a trained architect but a much sought after camp designer. His designs blend in with nature and also are very comfortable & private.
Situated on Robin Pope’s Nkwali land. The main structure is made of ancient leadwood trees.
The open front of the room with large plunge pool is to die for...
Stunning view of the wilderness from the deck and white peacocks join in for dinner.
Large living room with giant sofas and stairs leading to the bedrooms on top.
The living room also houses a huge marble dining table.
King-sized beds with mosquito net canopies...
Another room with a view and what a view it is* Sigh*
Close up of stairs leading to the next level.
...it's just that there is a treasure trove of beautiful designs in the world that need to be explored. I am starting a new feature* where I'll be sharing exotic design ideas from outside India.
The Luangwa Safari House, all the way from Zambia, Africa.
Luangwa Safari House is designed by Neil Rocher, not a trained architect but a much sought after camp designer. His designs blend in with nature and also are very comfortable & private.
Situated on Robin Pope’s Nkwali land. The main structure is made of ancient leadwood trees.The open front of the room with large plunge pool is to die for... Stunning view of the wilderness from the deck and white peacocks join in for dinner.
Large living room with giant sofas and stairs leading to the bedrooms on top.
The living room also houses a huge marble dining table. King-sized beds with mosquito net canopies...Another room with a view and what a view it is* Sigh*Close up of stairs leading to the next level. An evening shot of the living room with orange glow of sunlight painting the room.
Sunlight pouring in through the huge windows onto comfy beds in one of the four bedrooms.
Sunlight pouring in through the huge windows onto comfy beds in one of the four bedrooms.So why not plan an African Safari for your next international holiday and stay in one of these amazing houses and become one with nature...
My heart is already set on this one:-)
( images from http://www.robinpopesafaris.net)
The entrance is in traditional Chettinad style with wooden pillars and tiled terracotta roof.
Shades of orange bed linen displayed along the stairs leading to the next level. Beautiful Athangudi Tiles & Wood form the stairs.
Embroidered Booti Organdy Curtain motif.
Three Flowers Organdy Curtain motif on light-weight sheer cotton organdy.
Chanderi Prakash Curtain motifs.
Kalam Jharokha Bedspreads in beautiful vegetable dyes.
Applique Organdy Phoolwari Bedspreads
Amazing decor in 'Champa' 
Check out the antique four-poster bed in 'Crossandra' 
'Marigold' has to be my favourite room, especially love the Victorian style settee or is it 'Lotus'??
or Ixora...I really can't make up my mind. Can you?
Absolutely love these vibrant giant umbrellas which are usually made during the festive occasion of the 
Bring in some Pipli Work into your homes in the form of wall hangings, cushion covers and these amazing lampshades.
Can almost visualised these lampshades brightening up an outdoor party with their colourful hues...
A beautiful re-painted wrought-iron Goddess Lakshmi grill. Isn't it interesting? Found it in one of the by-lanes of a South Indian village during one of our trips...
Hand painted wooden fresco in the 'mandapam'
A typical room in the Old Guest wing, a section of the palace built specially for visiting European visitors and see the lovely four poster beds and 30's style floor tiles.
Amazing carved wooden panels on the ceiling with vegetable dyes. 
Kalari Kovilakom with beautiful hills in the background.
Kalari Kovilakom's breezy dining area with plenty of light and fresh air. Look at the red oxide flooring:-)
Go in for the ayurvedic experience, learn yoga or 
So what are you waiting for?
De-stress, rejuvenate, relax and forget about your worldly worries while you are treated like royalties in the Palace of Ayurveda.