Cricket pitches and film sets don’t usually have much in common, but Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have spent years proving that two very different worlds can share one address. Since marrying in December 2017, the pair have been called India’s power couple who often make headlines, sometimes for their spiritual visits to Premamnand ji Maharaj and admirable exchanges while Kohli’s on the pitch.But behind the glamour, though, is a surprisingly down-to-earth side to the couple. In a 2022 interview with Livspace, Anushka named the balcony as her favourite part of the house, while Virat picked the living room. She was also candid about chores like mopping, which is the one she likes least, while Virat said that none bothered him.She also revealed that she loves tending to plants as a hobby and, when asked, said she has “all in all close to 600 plants”.Six hundred! That’s not a few pots on a windowsill; that’s a small forest with a home address, and it hints at a love for greenery that goes well beyond decoration.In the same interview, she also shared her home decor advice to keep a room lively. Here are some tips that you can take away from her:
Pair your wallpaper with a bright sofa
Anushka’s first tip is to play with wallpaper and a colourful sofa together. The wallpaper doesn’t have to be loud. Even a printed or simpler design works, because the bright sofa then becomes the star of the room.She says this adds a lot of life to a living space. To try it at home, keep the backdrop calm and pick one bold sofa colour according to your own choice of colour, such as teal, mustard or rust, to add character to your space.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Add a brick wall in just one corner
Anushka also suggests using a brick wall, but only in one corner of the house. A small patch is enough to add texture, and it stops a room from feeling boring. This one feature is what makes it work as one rough, earthy surface against smooth walls and soft furnishings gives the eye something interesting to rest on. If real brick isn’t possible, then you can pick a brick-look panel or wallpaper to give a similar effect without any heavy construction.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Play with different textures and tones
Anushka says a room comes alive when you mix different textures and tones, and that this also helps you play with furniture freely. For incorporating this tip into your room, use a smooth leather chair beside a woven cushion, or a glossy table on a soft rug.
Choose a really good carpet or rug
Another tip that Anushka adds is to always pick a very good carpet or rug, because it holds a room together. A rug ties the sofa, chairs, and tables into one picture, and it adds warmth underfoot.
