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Ottoman Interior Design Ideas for Indian Homes

Ottoman imperial style draws on the palaces and grand houses of Istanbul, especially from the 16th to 19th centuries. Rooms were lined with low built-in sofas, the sedir, covered in embroidered textiles; walls carried Iznik tiles in cobalt, turquoise and tomato red with tulip and carnation patterns; floors were layered with kilims; and pierced brass lanterns cast patterned light. It is hospitable and colourful, and feels familiar in Indian homes, which share the love of floor-level seating and bolsters.

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Ottoman Imperial: Istanbul palace richness: Iznik tiles, kilims, brass lanterns and low divans.

What defines it

Iznik-style floral tiles in cobalt and turquoise
Low built-in divans with embroidered cushions
Layered kilims and woven rugs
Pierced brass and coloured-glass lanterns
Mother-of-pearl inlaid side tables

Colours

cobalt blue · turquoise · tomato red · ivory

Works best in

living room · guest room · balcony

For Indian homes

A built-in divan along one wall with storage underneath is easy for local carpenters to make and suits Indian homes where guests often stay over.

How it works

1Take one photo of your room — any phone, any light.
2Pick a style, a colour or a look. Change only what you ask for.
3See the finished room in about 30 seconds, then try another.

Questions people ask

What are Iznik tiles?

Iznik tiles are glazed ceramic tiles made in the Turkish town of Iznik, famous from the 16th century. They feature tulips, carnations and vines in cobalt, turquoise and a vivid red on a white ground. Hand-painted reproductions are widely available.

How do I create an Ottoman-style seating corner?

Build a low platform or divan along a wall, cover it with a mattress, embroidered cushions and bolsters, and add a kilim rug, a brass lantern and a small inlaid table for tea.