The great rustic outback: New style statement in urban home interiors

Options in this space are expensive at the outset, but low maintenance costs and element of timelessness make them a great bargain for the urban dweller whose heart resides in the lap of nature

Raw-and-rustic is the new mantra in the home interior space, embracing not just upmarket homes and luxury resorts but smart condominiums as well. The aesthetics here are characterised by a clean, simple with a natural earthy look that typically caters to the 'modern nomad' who lives in a concrete jungle but whose heart and soul lie in the lap of nature.

Designer and home store-owner Nitin Kohli says there is a growing demand from clients for residences that resonate the theme of nature, free living and space that helps them get away from the stress and humdrum of daily urban