Love The Home Aesthetic In Piku? Here's How You Can Recreate It

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Directed by master storyteller Shoojit Sircar, with maestros like Amitabh Bachan and Deepika Padukone, The dramadey Piku is the ultimate comfort watch — and a movie that grows on you the more you watch it and the more you age. A very relatable, bickering father-daughter duo, the pookie Rana, with his famous line 'maatha kharaab nhi hai mera', and an end that is not final, this movie, in my opinion, has always been ahead of its time. 

The Bengali aesthetics of the movie are also something that makes it stand out for me, plus both the homes — a heritage mansion in Kolkata and a house in Delhi's CR Park — have been set up so beautifully, perfectly embodying antique, vintage, traditional, rooted synergy that it looks very homely. If you love the movie as much as I do and are always excited about all things home, then read on, as I have broken down the key elements that you can inculcate to bring a similar maximalist traditional aesthetic into your humble abode. 

An All Engulfing Wall Bookshelf

Very early on in the movie, there are quite a lot of scenes that revolve around characters deep cleaning the house. In one of those scenes, you can see a pretty big wall bookcase that looks ever expanding. Made from wood, it's the perfect accent piece to add to your home and show off your books. What we love is that it serves well in terms of functionality, as well as doubles up as a decor piece that will easily become the focal point of the room. 

In the movie, it also ties up with the rest of vibe, that includes many wooden textures and structures. We recommend investing in a sturdy, glorious wooden bookshelf, which adds a very traditional, elegant, and cosy essence to your space. 

Astra Open Bookshelf

Astra Open Bookshelf

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Solid Wood Voted Bookcase Grand

Solid Wood Voted Bookcase Grand

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Brass Vases And Decor

If you'll look closely at the scene where Bhaskar Da troubles the househelp and initiates a whole saga, during the whole sequence there are a lot of glimpses of vases, pots and knick knacks in the background. These vases are made up of brass, adding that rooted traditional touch to the Bengali household while complemented with a bunch of roses that bring in a more fresh pop of colour to the otherwise neutral home. You can also see an antique fan, along with a decor piece with the goddess Durga face on it. These are some of the elements that reinforce the larger traditional aesthetic while really cosying up the feel of the corners.

Brass details are quintessential to a traditional home, plus you can add them without breaking the band. Here are some brass material pieces that you might want to add to your radar. 

Decorative Golden Hammered Flower Vase

Decorative Golden Hammered Flower Vase

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Antique Brass Yatan Metal Animal

Antique Brass Yatan Metal Animal

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Handicrafts Brass Goddess Kali Maa

Handicrafts Brass Goddess Kali Maa

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Minimal Lampshades

Be it the CR Park home, or the heritage mansion in Kolkata, the placement of lampshades is something that is constant in most frames of the movie. They are craftily placed in the hallways, dining room, drawing room, and even the bedroom, underlying a comforting essence to Piku and Bhaskar Da's world. The colour of the lampshades is also very neutral, tying up with the whole aesthetic with the rest of the space. This additional layered lighting makes the traditional vibe stand out even more. 
Natural Back 2 Basix Fabric Lamp Shade

Natural Back 2 Basix Fabric Lamp Shade

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Leaf Impressed Lamp with White Shade

Leaf Impressed Lamp with White Shade

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Syracuse Champagne Glass Table Lamp

Syracuse Champagne Glass Table Lamp

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Traditional Artwork

Traditional artwork is an ever-present presence in the movie. From Piku's bedroom wall adorned with a beautiful artwork of a woman, to the drawing room being covered with different frames and wall plates, traditional art pieces are something that is used extensively to give the home a maximalist outlook. This element is fairly easy to replicate and could also be effectively used to represent personal memories or tastes on the landscape of your home. 
Embrace The Traditional Madhubani Art

Embrace The Traditional Madhubani Art

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Multicolor Painting Canvas Wall

Multicolor Painting Canvas Wall

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Nacre Mother Of Pearl Inspired Home Decor Wall Plate

Nacre Mother Of Pearl Inspired Home Decor Wall Plate

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Vintage Looking Cutlery

Although the Delhi home features minimal and somewhat contemporary kitchenware, we see a lot of vintage pieces come out as the movie progresses. It is steeped in old-world charm, and we see most frames of it in the dining area itself. The white cutlery stands out, representing the colonial era, which still pervades in the everyday. If you are looking to add old-world, rustic, antique elegance to your dining table, this cue from the film should be emphasised much for some inspiration. 

White Pattern Two Tier Dessert Stand

White Pattern Two Tier Dessert Stand

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Ivory Ceramic Dessert Plates

Ivory Ceramic Dessert Plates

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White Pattern Tea Set

White Pattern Tea Set

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Antique Mirrors

Both homes in the movie feature some stunning antique mirrors. Especially in the heritage mansion in Bangela, where you can see some spec of mirror in all nooks and crannies. The frames of these mirrors are mostly made of metal or wood, which are intricately carved. These designs add a stunning layer as well as dimension to the space, while the mirror aspect makes it look bigger and better. An easy way to add texture and art to your home. 

Gold Antique Morrocan Mirror in Metal Frame

Gold Antique Morrocan Mirror in Metal Frame

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Blue Mirror with Gold Foiling

Blue Mirror with Gold Foiling

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Carved Wall Mirror with Brass

Carved Wall Mirror with Brass

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