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THE HOMES MAGAZINE FOR MODERN LIVING

INDIA EDITION

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Get Outdoors

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

ENJOY NATURE’S COLOURS

Ar. RUPESH BAID of AND DESIGN CO designs a palatial villa in INDORE

IN CONVERSATION WITH

Ar. Smaran Mallesh of Cadence Architects Ar. Sidhartha Talwar of Studio Lotus

COLOURFUL

HOMES

DESIGN PROJECT Kitchens that ignite culinary creativity BUYER'S GUIDE Wall Paints for interiors

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[ Shopping ] 24 TREND MONOCHROME

The classic two-tone is being taken to dizzying new heights this year with a throwback to the Op Art movement of the Sixties.

[ News & views ] 15 NEWS

Check out the Wallpaper of the Year by Asian Paints; the Gary Mehigan x Nicobar collection of cookware, dinnerware and bakeware; the dramatic headboards designed by Christopher Guy. Plus, cutting-edge products by top international designers.

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26 SHOPPING Destination The eclectic world of Rangeela in

Assagao, Goa stands true to its name.

34 STYLE Scheme of the Month Chic ways

with Peacock hues.

54 DECORATING ETC Love for Brunch With balmy winds seducing all the senses, head outside for a beautiful picnic or brunch. We’ve got you covered!

62 BUYER’S GUIDE Interior Paints Brush up on your knowledge of

A round up of what went on at the India Art Fair 2019; a look at Satish Gupta’s solo exhibition; and more….

wall paints from this bucket full of details, dotted with acumen and advice from architects, interior designers, artists and brands.

154 AT HOME WITH

70 SHOPPING ETC Outdoor Style Add to nature’s beauty with

Chef Vikramjit Roy, the innovative mind behind Wasabi, who is credited with bringing back Asian cuisine into limelight.

smart furniture and colourful and spectacular accessories.

15 Our cover stories are highlighted by a spot.

Cover photography

Amit Pasricha

THE HOMES MAGAZINE FOR MODERN LIVING

INDIA EDITION

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Get Outdoors

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

ENJOY NATURE’S COLOURS

Ar. RUPESH BAID of AND DESIGN CO designs a palatial villa in INDORE IN CONVERSATION WITH

Ar. Smaran Mallesh of Cadence Architects Ar. Sidhartha Talwar of Studio Lotus

COLOURFUL

HOMES

DESIGN PROJECT Kitchens that ignite culinary creativity BUYER'S GUIDE Wall Paints for interiors

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[ Edited Choice ] 23 NAPKIN RINGS

The perfect finishing touch to your table top.

76 OCEANS RISING

27 SNUGGLY CHAIRS

Cosy armchairs designed for ultimate comfort.

A waterfront villa in Sydney by Jeremy Bull celebrates nature in all its forms, with bespoke architectural detailing.

36 GRAPHIC RUGS

90 TROPICAL PARADISE

Up the ante of your rooms with these striking rugs.

52 STAND MIXER

A nifty kitchen helper like no other.

[ Modern Homes ] 38 CHASING SERENITY

Chiselled volumes, commissioned, striking artworks and understated luxury define this home, designed

by Architect Rupesh Baid in Indore.

With pops of intense hues and a beachy ambiance, interior designer Malvika Saboo creates a home bursting with energy.

102 ART HOUSE

Restaurateur Mark Hix’s home celebrates his love of art and reclaimed fixtures, mixed together with an irreverent sense of fun.

110 BLUE VELVET

Luxe finishes, dramatic decorating ideas and striking artwork contribute to Danielle’s surreal yet grounded apartment.

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THE HOMES MAGAZINE FOR MODERN LIVING

INDIA EDITION

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Get Outdoors

ENJOY NATURE’S COLOURS

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

Ar. RUPESH BAID of AND DESIGN CO designs a palatial villa in INDORE IN CONVERSATION WITH

Ar. Smaran Mallesh of Cadence Architects Ar. Sidhartha Talwar of Studio Lotus

COLOURFUL

HOMES

DESIGN PROJECT Kitchens that ignite culinary creativity BUYER'S GUIDE Wall Paints for interiors

Digital edition available online on Magzter

THE HOMES MAGAZINE FOR MODERN LIVING

INDIA EDITION

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Get Outdoors

HOUSE OF THE MONTH

ENJOY NATURE’S COLOURS

Ar. RUPESH BAID of AND DESIGN CO designs a palatial villa in INDORE IN CONVERSATION WITH

Ar. Smaran Mallesh of Cadence Architects Ar. Sidhartha Talwar of Studio Lotus

124 [ Design Ideas ] 122 DESIGN NEWS

Valcucine first flagship store in Ahmedabad; Toto’s first retail-cum-technical centre in Delhi, Gauri Khan’s Estrella luminaire for Tisva; and many more...

124 BRAND STORY

COLOURFUL

HOMES

BUYER'S GUIDE Wall Paints for interiors

129 DESIGN CLASSIC Swarovski ice crystal Designed by Takt

Project, Jimenez Lai and Marjan van Auble as part of the “Shaping Societies” project.

130 DESIGN PROJECT Kitchens From being just functional, kitchens today have become the epitome of style+form.

Check out the amazing options.

140 INSPIRATION

Architect Sidhartha Talwar talks about Fallingwater in Pittsburgh.

[ Travel & Food ]

Trace the history of Bisazza, the pioneers of mosaic tiles.

142 THE HOT LIST

126 DESIGN PROFILE Smaran Mallesh of Cadence Architects

146 TEA WITH TIFFANY

on urban residential design.

DESIGN PROJECT Kitchens that ignite culinary creativity

The latest hotels lighting up our design radar.

Pretty little treats for your afternoon soirée under the balmy sun.

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Words ⁄ Nandini Banerjee

Chiselled volumes, commissioned, striking artworks

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and understated luxury define this home, designed by Architect Rupesh Baid in Indore

EDITORIAL

EDITOR Philip Mathew CHIEF ASSOCIATE EDITOR & DIRECTOR Riyad Mathew EDITOR-IN-CHARGE Mridula Sharma Deputy Editor-in-Charge Nandini Banerjee Art Editor Jayakrishnan M T Assistant Art Editor Prerna Jha Artist B Manojkumar, Sujesh K Market Researcher Rinaa Peter Correspondent (Mumbai) Saburi Vilankar Online & Social Media Ranjunee Chakma

OR M A L LI V ING ROOM

om is the one the couple spend most of time together and the space resonates their lifestyle and brings into focus the ent elements that make up their world. he look The sofa set, lounger, chairs and e table set are from Camerich. The floor s from Summer Lamp, while the carpet is m Hands Carpet, and the artwork was brought over from Italy.

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BUSINESS HEAD Vinita Karunakaran

CIRCULATION

General Manager, Sales Hari M. Varrier

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Amit Pasricha Photographer What does Spring mean to you...

Spring means arriving at a location at exactly the moment when the natural light is magical, which not only makes your heart spring, but also brings a spring to your step!

Your dream assignment…

Lost in a jungle and chopping through some undergrowth to find this Kipling-like towering monument, all covered in weed and vine at dawn!

Summer holiday plans...

Discovery of palaces, step-wells, forts, tombs of India, in a whirlwind tour, one night, one place!

BUYER’S / GUIDE

CIRCULATION

Plainly speaking, that smooth, swirly liquid in that canister is, in random order, a combination of a pigment, which provides colour, the binder or as the name suggests, the substance that makes all components of the paint stick together, and also... spread evenly! Then there is a solvent, or the substance that joins together the pigment and the binder. Lastly, mixing with these three is the filler, which works to reduce the transparency of the mixture of pigment, binder, and solvent.

Some paints also have additives, which help in quick drying, or induce longevity, or turning it to gloss or matte. Designer and artist Meera Dabir, of MforMottle, who is well-known for decorative painting, explains binders and solvents used in paints, “Binders are usually, a resin of some sort – either natural or synthetic.

Some natural resins which were traditionally used include animal size, casein, gum arabic, linseed oil, etc. There are also synthetic resins such as polyurethanes, acrylics and epoxy resins. Meanwhile, solvents are added so that the binder remains at optimal viscosity for the pigment molecules to be evenly suspended and so the paint remains fluid enough to be applied. During the curing (when the paint

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is on the wall) process the solvent evaporates or disintegrates so that the resultant bond between the pigment and binder toughens to provide a more durable finish. The type of solvent required depends on the type of binder used. Water, turpentine and mineral spirits are some examples.” Now that the parts of paint have been demystified, up comes another mystery, how does one choose from enamel or gloss, matte or silk, and distemper or epoxy?

It may seem like mind-boggling, to choose from the type of finishes, textures, brands that are either thrown at us by contractors, et al, or we are enticed into by well-made seductive paint ads! However, it is indeed easy to field in the game of paint finishes and textures, as all you need is surety of the look and feel, and upkeep you can provide. The rest will take care of itself. Interior designer Kanika Bawa of Tattwam-Design Studio, and Executive Director of American Colour Cares, in India, says that gloss, semi-gloss, satin, and matte, are simply names of sheen or finish. It is all about how durable they are and how much light they reflect which is inversely proportional to the faults they hide. Therefore, satin, gloss, etc, are highly reflective paints, and do not hide irregularities of painted surface, but they are quite durable and easy to maintain. Matte paints are hide faults well because they do not reflect too much light, and they are less

The different varieties of Dulux paints — Velvet Touch, Superclean and Supercover.

STORAGE “OTHER THAN QUICK DRYING NITROCELLULOSE OR MIXED EPOXY PAINTS WHICH MUST BE SPRAYED IMMEDIATELY, MOST PAINTS CAN BE STORED FOR LIMITED AMOUNTS OF TIME. THE BEST WAY TO STORE THEM IS IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS IN COOL, DRY PLACES. HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT STAY INDEFINITELY AND WILL HARDEN OVER TIME.” Meera Dabir, MforMottle

A range of shades from MRF Vapocure Paints’ Aquafresh collection.

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WALL PAINT CATEGORIES

Buyer’s guide to

This is the Harvest collection from Asian Paints’ Colour of the Year trend report.

The range has organic as well as earthy colours.

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ome is where the heart is, and the heart is ruled by the colours, fragrances and feel of the spaces we have felt most secure, l d dh i M i fh

Kayzad Shroff of ShroffLeon puts it succinctly, “The use of colour paint is associated with basic human behaviour and moods.”

M t f h had at least one home or comfort zone two memorable encounters with either the FrienNCon (friendly neighbourhood actor). This time around, before you ice approximation for a fresh coat of keep handy the information we have Here we go...

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J O U R N A L I S M W I T H A H U M A N TO U C H

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Ambica Sharma Writer What does Spring mean to you...

Definitely, a mix of two memories... Delhi at its beautiful best, filled with flowers; and school final exam anxieties!

Your dream assignment…

History and/or anthropology related research.

If not a writer, you would be...

A researcher, an educator or a masseuse!

If you could turn the clock back, you would go back to...

1999 and re-do till 2002.

Summer holiday plans...

Always going back home to parents and siblings.

EDITOR’S OFFICE

M Napkin rings used as egg-holders and a SS piece used as napkin holder — outdoor settings allow for fun pairings.

COLOURFUL HOMES

arch is the most beautiful month of the year. It is the month of flowers and the many colours thereof. Mild scents, riotous hues against clearer skies cast a mood of exuberance. Perhaps that is why the season is called Spring, it springs you back to life after the cold winter. Many of us have childhood memories of picnics that we cherish till date. A short drive out, it would be a day of fun, food and laughter. Picnics were magical and at Livingetc we believe that there is no reason why this must be a thing of the past. Sure, nowadays its hard to find picnic spots, but we can adapt a friend’s backyard to be the new spot. The idea is to be outdoors, and ironically, the safest place today is your own or a friend’s garden. Unfortunately, in our part of the world, the season is awfully short and we need to pack in as much as possible within this small window for future memories.

In this issue, we amalgamate colours, both in nature and in interiors. Our House of the Month is a palatial villa of a young couple in Indore. Designed by architect Rupesh Baid of And Design Co, here the indoors, outdoors and the art are in perfect harmony. The balance between light quality, colour palette and the striking art make this one of our favourite homes. In another city — home of a young yoga teacher — the soft colours add a touch of tranquillity and calmness associated with the practice.

Much has happened in the realm of interior paints and our Buyer’s Guide takes you through a detailed walk through of all that is new and available in the market. Be it the crackled look or the liquid metal spread over a concrete finish, the options are endless, making the decision even more demanding.

Call it what you may — picnic in the garden or a brunch under the trees, there is always a way to make the experience a special one without being fussy. There is enough in the market to make the tables come alive. Check out our Shopping Edit pages. Meet the new trail blazers in our interviews in the issue. Architects Smaran Mallesh and Sidhartha Talwar share their viewpoints and meet the other creative personalities in our regular At Home With and One to Watch.

All these and the regulars in our March issue.

Happy reading...

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AGENDA SHOPPING ⁄ NEWS ⁄ PEOPLE ⁄ DESIGN ⁄ EVENTS

MIXED DOUBLES Most of the amazing things created have been the result of cultural cross-pollination of sorts. The Gary Mehigan x Nicobar collection of cookware, dinnerware and bakeware is inspired by India, Australia, and everything in between. So you get aboriginal art motifs on vessels designed to mix spices; brass star-kissed lassi makers that are equally adept as cocktail shakers; re-engineered spice boxes that are built to solid, nautical specifications; modern bakeware that double as dinnerware, and much more. Get collecting! nicobar.com

Stand out

Go beyond the traditional mosaic concept that rigidly defines geometrical space and create a statement wall with stained glass chips from Mosaico+’s new collection, Jointed. mosaicopiu.it

Mythical vibes

COMFY COCOON

For a relaxing weekend along with books and coffee, pick up this chair from Ansavv. The sturdy Turkish suede, solid wood handcrafted chair is stylish as well as comfy.

Upholstered in a leather with minimal wooden legs it is stunner alright. ansavv.com

Sé’s Collection IV by designer Ini Archibong was showcased in London Design Week in September. Entitled ‘Below the Heavens’, the collection expresses themes drawn from mythology and spirituality. Such as the ‘Moirai’ chandelier, the ‘Gaea’ pendants and the ‘Hercules’ table. se-collections. com March 2019 Livingetc I 15

AGENDA / NEWS

FR AGR ANT CHOICES Bring home the richly fragrant Creed beeswax scented candles.

Founded in London in 1760, The House of Creed is the only fragrance house to rely on a 4,000-year old infusion technique to capture the highest concentration of natural essential oils. Each candle has brass lids engraved with Creed’s royal three-plume crest creedboutique.com

PRETTY LITTLE RING

Standing tall

Antrax IT warms the home with Living Coral T Tower, the first free-standing heated towel rail developed by the brand, in collaboration with Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez.

Designed to enhance the living area, T Tower transforms into a perfect radiator for the bathroom, thanks to a special towel rail that wraps the heating body. antrax.it

This tiny watch by Jaipur Watch Company, is not for your wrist, but for your finger! It is set in a lovely combination of white gold or gold with diamonds and mother of pearl. The movement is built on Swiss diamonds. jaipurwatches.com

Right angle

The Sawaru light, designed by Nendo for Flos consists of two cylinders, touching each other in a perpendicular direction. One plays the role as a light source, while the other acts as a base, and the projection angle can be altered into three stages: 25, 40 and 60 degrees, by inserting the pin attached to the base. flos. com

JEWELLED DREAMS

Get ready for the dramatic headboards, designed by Christopher Guy, available at S.T. Unicom. Featured here is the Cailloux headboard that has upholstered handwrought metal pebbles, which are connected with metalwork — a stunning bedroom addition in the art modern style. stunicom.com

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AGENDA / NEWS

WE’RE FOLLOWING

PORRO @Mumbai

KNOWN FOR OVER 90 YEARS for its fine furniture, Porro launched in India in collaboration with Furnitech. The new showroom stands two stories tall, spread across 250 sq mt at Lower Parel in Mumbai.

SPECIALISED IN MODULAR SYSTEMS for the sleeping and

living areas, accompanied by collections of containers, bookcases, chairs, tables, complements and accessories, we loved their fine furnishing that has a mix of finishes, clean lines and impeccable detailing. On the ground floor, a dining area is set up with the Metallico table in burnished brass finish, the sinuous Garda chairs, upholstered in leather accompanied by the eye-catching Gallery Low sideboard by Gabrielle and Oscar Buratti Gabrielle, that bear the signature of the firm’s art director, Piero Lissoni.

Profound sense

In a dynamic interplay of sensitivity and strength, Sé’s curvaceous Atlas Bench, designed by Ini Archibong features a marble node acting as a discreet and precious bond between the bench’s elegant legs and marble seat. se-collections.com

THE ALLURING MATERIC TABLE with a marble top and sculptural base in solid wood, along with the colourfully upholstered Pioggia chairs adorn the second dining area. The central living area is a composition that combines the magnificent Load-it bookcase by Woligang Tolk and the Kite armchairs by Gam Fratesi, disposed around the Ferro table and the Tiller sideboard.

Some of the other attractions at the store include the mezzanine area that is dedicated to wardrobes.

Mirror art

An accent mirror that combines the beauty of the rising sun, sparkling silver and flower-laden branches, deserves its place in the focal point of your home. apartment9.in

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AGENDA / NEWS

Sinuous beauty

Known for its exquisite design-led crystalline glass collections, Nude’s Iris Apfel collection is an absolute beauty to behold. Iris has added her own unique touch to existing Nude collections in the only way she knows how: by adding layers of decoration and colour. Check it out now! nudeglass.com

Tea ‘o’ holic’s fix

From Africa, Japan to Europe, Teaxpress brings blends from the rarest plantations, cultures and farming techniques. The brand has a range of over 34 unique blends. Tea time, for us! teaxpress.com

A touch of curves

Wall jewels

Perfect for the outdoors, the Liberty lounger, designed by Joep Van Lieshout for Moooi focuses on the lost relationship between humans and the raw materials. The abstract design is an absolute indulgence for the senses. moooi.com

Adorn your statement wall with the Mida light, designed by Adriano Rachele for Slamp.

Inspired by jewellery, the iridescent colours scream for attention. slamp.com

ATCH ONE TO W

[CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE] Sahiba Madan; her wall illustrations in different interior projects.

SAHIBA MADAN

WHO? Founder of Kalakaari Haath, a design studio that is all about the exploration of architecture, design and illustration. She takes her inspiration from traditional hand crafts of India, among other things.

HOW? Throughout my course, I realised that my understanding of design was always craft inspired and in the tiny details that gave character to a building.

I enjoyed illustrating to document my process in my projects. In my final year of college, I decided to research the building craft of India. Within a building culture,

construction is rarely a solitary act, isolated from material, social and aesthetic world around it. It is a collective phenomenon based on shared knowledge systems rather than individual act of creation. Realising that the architect didn’t originally exist in traditional building culture, my study shifted into understanding this role of the architect v/s the craftsmen. As a method of documentation, I hand-illustrated a series of postcards. These in turn, inspired Kalakaari Haath.

YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY...

I’ve always been self motivated. A lot of the work I did initially just came out of this need to convert a thought into a drawing or to understand how two materials would work.

AGENDA / NEWS

Nostalgic

This porcelain lamp by Studio Malabar is loaded with nostalgia.

The classic blue and white colour combination beautifully captures the mood in its artwork of a Chinese landscape. facebook. com/StudioMalabar

LESS IS MORE

SAR, in collaboration with Fabrica, launches Collection 01, a carefully designed and composed range of basic furniture. Designed by Anne Claire, the Myrica (featured here) is a free-standing shelf with an understated form and clean lines. The beauty of the Myrica lies in its asymmetrical arrangement, which follows the natural order of things, of light on top of heavy, dissolving the visual impact that shelves often have in a home space. fabrica.it

CORNER KICK

Check out the edgy range of console tables from Address Home. The tables have a raw finish on the top with simple base in metal.

So, bring in some rustic-organic luxe and give your home a global edge with these console designs. addresshome.com

Date night

Uplift the mood of your dinner table with these pretty serve ware from Tresorie.

The glossy bowls are made of glass borosilicate and hand painted, making them attractive dinner companions. tresorie.co.in

AINTS ASIAANPEPR OF THE YEAR WALLP

PLAYING ALICE

Arttd’inox and Klove join hands to celebrate the modern-day Alice, through a 15 piece capsule collection that pays tribute to opposite elements – steel and glass.

Watch this space for more.

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PA PER A RT

Before you decide on a colour scheme using paint, have a look at Nilaya’s Mithun, the Wallpaper of the Year by Asian Paints, designed by contemporary tattoo artiste Mo Naga. The animal Mithun or the Indian bison is a protected species, and the state animal of Nagaland. The wallpaper is defined by the Mithun as a cultural character of the communities of the North East. asianpaints.com

AGENDA / SHOPPING

The Edited Choice

NAPKIN RINGS Add the perfect finishing touch to your table top with these pretty napkin rings that complement nearly any place setting

Dressed for X-mas Alessi at FCML

Goldesia, `2,800 The Pillow Company

Ties Shades of India

Daily line Villeroy & Boch

Coral, Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors at Seetu Kohli Home (on order)

Vera Wedgwood wedgwood.com

Braid L’Object l-objet.com

Heart Michael Aram michaelaram.com

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If you thought the monochrome trend was a one-trick pony, think again; the classic two-tone is being taken to dizzying new heights this year with a throwback to the Op Art movement of the Sixties.

Taking its cues from artists Bridget Riley and Victor Vasarely, designs are set to disorientate with abstract patterns, punchy geometrics and trompe-l’oeil effects. Dazzling the rock ’n’ roll edge, Moooi’s Chess Table is a piece of art. Every bit as mind-bending, the delicate lines on the Arttdinox plate appear to almost vibrate across its surface. Stuck in a decorating rut?

Time to change your perspective.

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The Edited Choice

CUSHIONED BENCHES Designed for utmost comfort, bring home these benches that stand out for their style

Mellow stool Munna available at ST Unicom

Florence Knoll Relaxed bench Knoll

Este ottoman Flexform

Gallop bench AKFD Studio

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Mirror chaise Beyond Design

Daydream Living Divani

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SHOPPING / ETC

Range

The collection includes men and women’s clothing, home wares and gifts. We source from all over India to bring together the finest in Goa.

Shop Talk Welcome to the eclectic world of RANGEELA, the concept store in Assagao, Goa that stands true to its name Walk into an old Portugese villa that has its large verdant courtyard bedecked with contemporary Indian textiles, furniture and fashion. An amalgam of home products, fashion and furniture and accessories — both fashion and home; it is hard tell the transition from one to the other. Flow along the themes and be immersed in the experience. For the Australian-Indian owners of Rangeela, the inspiration has been the country’s vibrant hues.

Running the store for over twenty years with true love and appreciation of the Goan lifestyle, the products scream contemporary aesthetics, and are sourced from manufacturers and exporters from various parts of India including Rajasthan and Gujarat, as well as from Indonesia. Also seen on shelves are collections of contemporary Indian textiles, home decor, furniture, gifts, ready-to-wear clothes, home-ware, and much more. Rangeela’s recent collaboration with Baro for its furniture adds a sense of warmth. The overall colour scheme of the store is fun and bright, though in subtle tones. With the famous Gunpowder restaurant and Bistrot Botanique right next to it, Rangeela is our destination to complete the experience when in Assagao.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The beautiful interiors and wares at Rangeela store.

AGENDA / SHOPPING

Coronum Scarlet Splendour

Cabana Timothy Oulton

The Edited Choice

Cini Boeri Arflex

SNUGGLY CHAIRS Cosy armchairs designed for ultimate comfort

Swan Bergere Roche Bobois

Leonie Knoll

Eames Vitra

Nordkapp Baxter

Lounge Hans Wegner

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AGENDA / ART

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INDIA ART FAIR 2019

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ndia Art Fair, the leading platform for contemporary and modern art from South Asia, closed its 11th edition on February 3. The fair featured 75 modern, contemporary and institutional exhibitors, an inaugural performance art programme, artist talks and the launch of India Art Fair’s magazine. The fair’s commitment to the art ecosystem in South Asia was made prominent through IAF Parallel, which highlights gallery and museum shows across India to regional and international audiences. Partnerships offered a platform to emerging artists including a showcase of Inlaks Fine Art Awards receipts, and a collaboration with St+art India Foundation to design the fair façade.

Facing page: IAF zone at NSIC Ground; open clear aisle and stand spaces. THIS PAGE From top: Both the works at Bruno art gallery, Israel. Sosa Joseph, gallery Mirchandani Steinruecke; Khurasani Woodcut-printon-paper. Tarq; You are within me, SS sculpture, Dhananjay Singh.

AGENDA / ART

RADO + IAF

Rado joined forces with the India Art Fair 2019 for the first time ever as the Official Timekeeper

[RADO STAR PRIZE INDIA 2019]

Rado announced the first ever Rado Star Prize India, which aims to promote upcoming designers. The theme of the Rado Star Prize India 2019 is ‘Design with Timeless Appeal’. During the fair, Rado showcased the work of global designers that the brand has worked with.

FAR LEFT His Holiness Dalai Lama with Murals of Tibet by Thomas Laird. The stand for the book has been designed by architect Shigeru Ban..

LEFT The Ferrai book encased in a box that is a replica of a Ferrari engine casing

CMYK + TASCHEN

Introducing the concept of ‘books as art objects’, CMYK bookstore, in collaboration with Taschen, exhibited three books which along with their specially designed stands or a case, as in the case of Ferrari book ,would make for art installations s. The three books were, the Ferrari LE book, Mural of Tibet and David Hockney’s works.

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THE MYSTIC AND HER COLOURS To rival for a place under the artistic sun, by bringing out a coffee table volume of one’s art, seems a crowded canvas for most artists. For art maker Pratiksha Apurva it was a logical follow through. A long time spiritual thinker-cum-artist, her persona is much influenced by the philosophy of Osho, being a niece and recipient of his spiritual grace. Thus her paintings are not random topics that titillate her fancy, or strike her vision.

They are actually the outpourings of her inner consciousness, placed before her viewers through the medium of the brush and paint. And this is not all. The format of these paintings borders on the miniature where the decorative surroundings of a work are as import ant as the pictorial presentation within the framework. Instead of resorting to religious symbols to vocalise her spiritual thoughts, Pratiksha uses icons of spirituality in the sublest of terms.

-Words by Shubhra Majumdar

The artwork, Beyond Senses, and the artist, Pratiksha Apurva.

ART FOR EVERYONE

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St+art’s Urban Art Festival, supported by Asian Paints

St+art India Foundation (St+art) recently announced its Urban Art Festival — St+art Delhi 2019, supported by Asian Paints.

Since inception in 2014, the St+art has worked towards its vision of making art accessible to everyone through transforming public spaces and creating open-air public art galleries, which not only

ignites conversation but also increases community pride and interaction.

This year will see an expansion of the flagship project, The Lodhi Art District with an addition of 20 new murals; an immersive art exhibition — F(r)iction at KONA; and, a special focus on increasing community participation at Lodhi Colony and surrounding areas.

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AGENDA / ART

SATISH GUPTA

The solo exhibition, Roaring Sea - Still Mind presented his paintings, sculptures, Zen calligraphy and more...

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verytime a Satish Gupta Show is announced, there is much anticipation to see what he has been doing in the intervening years. In the recent show titled Roaring Sea - Still Mind, there is a sense of freedom where the artworks, both ink on paper and sculptures exude a lightness and a firmness that validate the title of the show. One is seeing figures and parts thereof, unlike

the previous show where each piece was meticulously completed form. In the recent show, Satish showed us beauty in parts that make a whole, as in the sculptural of form of wings. Here just the wings are an installation in themselves. Satish says, ‘each piece is an outcome of a meditative state’.

Curated by Astrid Narguet, International Department Director, Asia Arts Centre, Beijing, on show were 13 sculptures, ten collages, 15 large paintings and about 125 drawings and calligraphic works with Haikus covering both the galleries. Much like his work, this exhibition was a kind of installation of the artist’s deep engagement with mysticism and Zen spirit. These particular works were inspired by the artist’s travels to Mauritius, Normandy, Toulouse and Switzerland. Working with a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums the artist is influenced by the theory of the five elements, a recurring theme in his work: fire, water, metal, wood and earth. ‘He carries us away in a flurry of colour, form, material, words, and brushstrokes, materialising timelessness in a flood of sensations; the splendour of the universe takes form and overwhelms us in an ecstasy outside of time and space.’

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY SATISH GUPTA

Words ⁄ Mridula Sharma

‘Creating these artworks has been an enriching and almost a spiritual experience! I was deeply in touch with my inner self and the Divine.’

While all the artworks were fascinating there was one piece that showed his art differently— an embroidered rendition of one his previous artworks done in celebratory collaboration with Sarita Handa. Golden Buddhas on white fabric!

“Creating these artworks has been an enriching and almost a spiritual experience! While doing my artworks I am deeply in touch with my inner self and with the Divine. It is tremendously liberating. Earlier my sculptures were solid and rooted like my Buddha sculpture, I now feel that even though they weigh a substantial amount there is a feeling of lightness like in the Cosmic Wave sculpture and they almost seem ready to take off on a flight like The Wings of Eternity. It is this tryst with ZEN that I wish to bring forth with this exhibit!”, says Satish Gupta.

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Scheme of The Month

Chic ways with PEACOCK Aristocratic, eclectic and happy, the vibrant shades of peacock paint a royal picture

WORDS ⁄ Nandini Banerjee RESEARCH/Rinaa Peter

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he peacock shade is not a single colour — it is a many-hued splendour that evokes multiple emotions.

Says Sachin Gupta, of Beyond Designs, ‘With its baffling array of hues, it creates an enigma that’s hard to describe.’ It is the amalgamation of the jewel shades of turquoise, emerald, sapphire and purple that lends a lustrous sheen to the iridescent blue with a slight green undertone.

‘Adding drama and depth to any space, the peacock shade personifies royalty — the shade is a true celebration of nature’s most endearing phenomenon. In myths and legends, the peacock symbolism carries portents of nobility, guidance and glory,’ explains Meenu Agarwal of Mads Creations.

In homes, for Sachin, the shade is reserved for a dramatic ceiling or a feature wall with golden accessories; or a statement sofa and accent chair; and a deep-hued carpet.

Says Nirav Shah of Advanced Concepts and Design Studio that since these colours (light wavelengths) are those that our eyes require the least effort to adjust, we translate it to mean balance and restful. The iridescent blue is a fresh interpretation of navy — a more jovial take.

‘The baguette shades of turquoise, emerald and purple lend a lustrous sheen to velvets and other fabrics for upholstery, and a gorgeous glow to glassware and ceramics.

As wall coverings, the shimmering hues of the peacock’s feather have been a source of aesthetic and scientific admiration for centuries,’ says Meenu. Blue positively communicates feelings of tranquillity and calm, whilst green evokes feelings of peace and balance.’ It’s a showstopper shade that’s bold and yet refined.

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY BRANDS

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT Strappo washbasin, Antoniolupi at Keha Casa; Luxury emulsion, `460 per lt, Asian Paints; Emerald green wall paint, `280 per lt, Shalimar Paints; Matt emulsion, `260 per lt, Nippon Paint; Chinoiserie, `1,938, Le Jahaan; Armchair, price on request, Nitin Kohli Home; Low table, Patricia Urquiola; Glass mosaic tiles, Bisazza; Fish sculpture, price on request, Lalique; Cushion, `3,400, Studio Malabar.

AGENDA / STYLE

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Eden peacock wallpaper, price on request, Matthew Williamson; Air purifier, price on request, Tubes; Wall light, price on request, Anglepoise; Indira dinnerware

by Nishita, `36,800, The House Of Things.

[ Getting it right ] IDEALLY USE IT in spaces with ample * natural light, as the light would

balance the punch of the vibrant colour,’ says Nirav.

ACCORDING TO FENG SHUI, it’s a great colour for bedrooms and living area.

Counterbalance the depth of peacock hues with crisp white or light grey base. For a softer look, opt to pair the blue with selective patterns that could be geometric or nature inspired. Tangerine leatherette is also a sophisticated choice for pairing this intense shade,’ says Meenu.

‘WHEN USED FOR FURNISHINGS, it works best in luxurious textiles like velvets, silks and richly woven fabrics.

It’s a shade that works wonderfully on ceramics — think lamp bases, figurines, platters and even mugs. Pair it with fun shades of lime, yellow and bright orange for a casual look,’ says Sachin.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Bistro parasol, Bloom side table, price on request, both from Paola Lenti at IOTA and Vivono Designs; Abyss table

by Duffy London, price on request, The House Of Things; Peacock chair, `25,000, Baro; Tides rug from Ginger & Jagger, S.T. Unicom.

The peacock shade can be easily paired with other bright colours to create a stand out nook.

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DESIGN / /SHOPPING AGENDA SHOPPING

Tides Ginger & Jagger at ST Unicom

Mimetica Clan Milano

The Edited Choice

GRAPHIC RUGS Up the ante of your rooms with these striking rugs that are also conversation starters

Twist Driade Slinkie Patricia Urquiola for CC-Tapis

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Diamond grey Illulian

Misbelief dhurrie, `4,800 Idam

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Infinity Giorgio Collection

Anatolia Jaipur Rugs

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Words â „ Nandini Banerjee

Chiselled volumes, commissioned, striking artworks

and understated luxury define this home, designed by Architect Rupesh Baid in Indore

ENTR A NCE

For Rupesh, architects need to act as design psychologists so that the space is as stunning as functional. This entrance creates a visual impact and sets the tone for the colour palette of the house. The water feature houses different fish families and the owners love to while away time here and absorb the calmness of the pool.

IN FOR M A L LI V ING ROOM This room is the one the couple spend most of their time together and the space resonates with their lifestyle and brings into focus the different elements that make up their world.

Get the look The sofa set, lounger, chairs and coffee table set are from Camerich. The floor lamp is from Summer Lamp, while the carpet is from Hands Carpet, and the artwork was brought over from Italy.

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HOMES / ETC

FOR M A L LI V ING ROOM

Art, design and furniture are the stars of this room, and the colour palette was kept subdued to compliment the stunning accessories.

Get the look The artwork was curated by Archana and created by Vijay A. The coffee table, side table, armchairs and sofa set are from Camerich. The accessories were handpicked from Hong Kong. The curtains are from The Pure Concept, while the floor lamp is from Country Home.

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HOME PROFILE

THE OWNERS The young entrepreneur couple are jewellery designers. They love good food, have a fondness for fine things in life and are travel addicts.

THE PROPERTY A vaastu-compliant independent home in Indore of 2,500 sq mt ground footprint with a built-up of 1,000 sq mt. The layout of the house amalgamates into the alphabets ‘H’ and ‘I’, the initials of the clients. The ground floor has a double-height foyer, a formal living and informal living room, parents and guest bedrooms, a puja room, formal dining room, kitchen and powder room. The outdoor houses a swimming pool, sit-out deck, a dining nook and servant’s quarters. Upper floor has the master bedroom, kid’s bedroom, another guest room, a gym and an open terrace.

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s the early morning mist lifts gradually, the sleepy city of Indore comes into view. On one side is the old city, undergoing a slow change in its architecture, while the other, newer area showcases its trendy development. It is in this new side, when the road curves and meanders into the interiors of the Bicholi area, an ultracontemporary home comes into view. Surrounded by total greenery, the house is in a truly international style – albeit with an Indian soul and a young heart.

Designed by architect Rupesh Baid of Mumbaibased AND Design Co, the home of a well-travelled, entrepreneur couple, personifies the spirit of young India. The gist of the home is simple – large, open spaces, seemless movement, contemporary and functional elements, and lots and lots of greens. In fact, of the 2,500 sq mt ground area, only 1,000 sq mt is the built-up. The structure is placed in the midst of a pretty garden that attracts, peacocks, birds and other woodland creatures.

For Rupesh, designing and bringing to life everlasting spaces that elevates the quality of life, makes him innovate in each of his projects. And Chapters, as he fondly calls this home is one of his favourites. ‘Chapters is based on the harmony of perfectly weaving “the built” with the natural elements of “blues” and “greens”. The couple is one of our youngest clients, and they were extremely enthusiastic to let us design for them a modern minimalistic home with a series of sophisticated spaces that were luxurious and comfortable at the same time. But, most importantly, it had to be out of the box!’

The designer was hooked from the first time he caught the glimpse of the plot. At that time, it was a serene piece of farmland that was also almost seven feet below the road level. The land had to be filled and brought to level before the construction began. Rupesh embedded the five elements of vaastu – bhumi (earth), jal (water), tejas (fire), vayu (air) and vyom (space) to create the blueprint. ‘The layout of the house makes the alphabets “H” and “I” (initials of the clients). From the top, you can see the arrangement. Another element was to bring the outdoors inside.’ And this they achieved in style and how!

With its clean modern lines, floor to ceiling glass windows, plenty of ventilation, a large pool and a beautiful landscape, the spatial qualities and meticulous detailing of the home was done with consideration of the natural factors, that included the sun’s positioning and natural air flow. The interiors and exterior were designed as a ‘whole’, and the materials were kept basic, such as natural dark oak wood, glass and beige marble, river-washed travertine and granite – to let the artworks do all the talking.

That brings us to the other standout feature of this home – the art. Curated by Archana Baid, the other half of AND Design Co, the artworks and sculptures complement and give the space a new meaning. ‘A collective approach was garnered by Archana and the client in terms of choosing and placing the art works and displays. For us, the explorative freedom was truly incredible,’ says Rupesh. And this feeling resonates with the owners who have immortalised Rupesh in one of their key artworks in the formal dining room!

HOMES / ETC

DINING ROOM

One of the most stunning areas in this home, the room amalgamates the design story of this project — bringing outdoors inside, spectacular furniture, bespoke art, and the man himself — Rupesh (yes, that’s him in the artwork)!

Get the look The artwork is an abstract representation of a floppy disk, something that’s obsolete in today’s world.

The dining table and blue chairs are from Baxter, while the maroon chairs and wheel bench is from Country Home.

The pendant light is from Italy-based Penta Light.

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FIR ST FLOOR A RT WOR K S

The custom-made sculpture graces the open terrace on the first floor. The thought behind the metal sculpture that fragments into thin air is to “submit oneself into the realm of nature”. The corridor artwork pays homage to the client. The work captures her in different moods.

LI V ING ROOMCUM-BA R

A corner of the living room is dominated by the bar, complete with an in-built wine fridge and bartender’s booth. The beautiful gold artwork provides a stunning complement to the blue armchairs.

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FOY ER

The majestic foyer brings together different artworks to create a jaw-dropping space. The three-pair climbing men exhibit was picked up by the clients from Bali. The wall art was customised to accentuated the idea of “positive ascend towards life” — curated By Archana and created by VijayA. Get the look The chandelier’s from DelightFULL, while the side unit is from Emmemobili.

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HOMES / ETC

IN FOR M A L LI V ING A R E A

Both informal and formal living areas are designed to blur the boundaries between the built and natural. With expansive windows, the movement between the interiors and exterior become unrestricted.

BA R A R E A

The abstract goldleafed artwork was an affectionate gesture from the husband for his wife. He has scribbled both their names in this eye-catching piece.

Get the look The bar chairs are from Cattelan Italia available at Idus.

Architect Rupesh Baid

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HOMES / ETC

BATHROOM

The yellow travertine walls, coupled with the beige marble floor provide depth to this cosy bathroom.

Get the look The faucet is from Grohe, while the basin is from VitrA.

M A STER BEDROOM This custommade floor lamp hints of intimacy and romance, complemented by the bright yellow artwork.

Get the look The rug is by Hands Carpet.

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GUEST BEDROOM

Flooding with natural light, the bed catches all the attention. Don’t miss the quirky sewing machine table top accessory and the bicycle lamp.

Get the look The bed and side tables are from Camerich, while the cushions are from Address Home. The rug is from Hands Carpet. The cycle floor lamp is from Country Home, while the chairs are from Rugiano.

PA R ENT’S BEDROOM This dreamy ground floor room comes with an independent walk-in closet and a stunning bathroom.

Get the look The bed, settee and armchair is from Visionnaire. While the side lamps are from Summer Lamp.

WA LK-IN DR ESSER Rivalling the closet of The Princess Diaries, the spacious independent area houses the massive formal clothes and shoes collection of the owners, along with pretty trinkets inside the wardrobe island.

Get the look This is a Hands Carpet rug. The ottoman is from Country Home.

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PUJA ROOM

Rupesh loves this space because of its absolute unique identity that blends contemporary design with the traditional.

The custom-crafted door features Udaipur carving. But, it is the thikri work (done with glass) on the backdrop wall, that evokes Indore’s roots.

DINING ROOM DETA IL

The pop of blue shade brings the dining area alive.

Get the look The chest of drawers is from Country Home.

HOMES / ETC

‘the sculpture is so life-like ,

that most people have assumed that ’s a real boy, sun-bathing!’

POOL A R E A

Channelling the spirit of the beachy vibe of Goa, the pool area is surrounded by rolling lawns of green, complete with a outdoor dining area, changing rooms and, of course, the sun-beds. The bespoke sculpture showcases a young boy inviting one to enjoy the cascading water.

Get the look The sun beds, lounger and ottomans, all from Dedon.

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K ID’S ROOM

The room is awaiting its occupant as the couple are yet to plan for their first child.

However, the room brings a smile almost the instant you peek in and climbing the bus becomes the topmost thought, even for the adults.

Get the look The bus houses a lounge and a bed (on its roof) comes from Toy Company.

The rug is from Hands Carpet , while the pouf is from Kid’s Company.

K ID’S BATHROOM

This is the only bathroom is the house that has a bathtub, and that too comes in a kid’s size. The placement is ideal to bath a baby and a bigger child as well. The colour pop mirrors are custom made.

Get the look The faucet is from Grohe, while the basin is from VitrA.

LIVINGETC LOVES The minimal use of decor elements and the thoughtful artworks that tell the design story of this home effortlessly.

The beautiful landscaped outdoors that house native and exotic plants and trees.

The stand out features like the puja room door and jaal wall; the stunning bed of the guest room; and the couple lamp in the master bedroom.

The kid’s room with its quirky bed bus and happy use of colours.

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HOMES / ETC

IDEAS TO STEAL Muted colour palette of the interiors gives way for stunning furniture and decor pieces

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HOMES / ETC

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Words â „ Nandini Banerjee

Chiselled volumes, commissioned, striking artworks

and understated luxury define this home, designed by Architect Rupesh Baid in Indore

IN FOR M A L LI V ING ROOM This room is the one the couple spend most of their time together and the space resonates with their lifestyle and brings into focus the different elements that make up their world.

Get the look The sofa set, lounger, chairs and offee table set are from Camerich. The floor rom Summer Lamp, while the carpet is Hands Carpet, and the artwork was brought over from Italy.

ANTI-CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Tavertine, price on request, Graava; rug, price on request, Hands Carpets; flooring, `350 per sq ft onwards, Mikasa; mirror, price on request, Vetromoda; pendant light, price on request, Tom Dixon at Vis-A-Vis.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Daybed, price on request, Dedon; bar chair, price on request, Cattelan Italia; Gemma chair, price on request, Baxter; wash basin, price on request, VitrA; faucet, price on request, Grohe.

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DESIGN / /SHOPPING AGENDA SHOPPING

Ocean Drive, `36, 866 kitchenaid.com

SMF, `39, 168 smeg.com

Platini, `19,170 bajajelectricals.com

The Edited Choice Retro, `55,652 Swan at amazon.in

STAND MIXER

Chef elite, `36,800 kenwoodworld.com

Chopping, mixing, grinding, beating... a nifty kitchen helper like no other

Sentinel, price on request vonshef.com

Brushed chrome, price on request cuisineart.com Scraper, price on request breville.com 52 I Livingetc March 2019

MK GB, `3,595 panasonic.com

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Folding stand, `21, 200 morphyrichardsindia.com

DECORATING / ETC

Outdoor Inspiration

LOVE FOR BRUNCH

With balmy winds seducing all the senses, head outside for a beautiful picnic or brunch. We’ve got you covered!

ASSISTED BY DEVIKA DIWAN & PALLAVI SABHARWAL

Styling ⁄ Viraj Mahajan Photography ⁄ Atul Pratap Chauhan

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OPPOSITE PAGE Leaf-shaped Ceramic and brass wash basin with freestanding faucet Craft Beton.

On the table Rug used as table cloth, Maison.15; Quilted vase black stoneware, `7,950, Swirl Hourglass steel, `1,950, both BoConcept; cement fruit platter with wooden handle, Craft Beton; wine glasses, Ralph Lauren Home available at Seetu Kohli Home; Observer Head, `12,000; Claymen; platters, bowls and plates, Wonkiware collection, `2,800 onwards, Maison.15; Wine decanter, Villeroy & Boch; wine coloured glass Linen napkin, Good Earth; Napkin ring, Xaka. On the bench Petrified wood plank used as platter and the piece in the foreground, both Shivani Gupta; Jug, `4,500; Claymen; wooden doggie from Address Home

DECORATING / ETC Far end Garden piece, petrified wood on a metal stand, Shivani Gupta; Sitting dog sculpture, Address Home.

On the lawns Round pouf, price on request, Nitin Kohli Home. Aqua wool rug, `8,950; Gramercy by Kate Spade New York, `16,100, both Jaipur Rugs; Nora breakfast plate, `850; Black and white Nora bowls with floral pattern, `5,950; Nora mugs, `4,950, all from BoConcept; Wooden salad bowl, price on request, Shivani Gupta; Basket with flowers, Maison.15. Black plate, price on request, Xaka; Knife, price on request, Address Home; wooden platter, price on request, Mudita Mull. Tarts by Ratna Saluja.

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DECORATING / ETC

Linen table cloths and runners, all from Maison.15; Gilded Graphic square plate, `2,600; plate, `2,000; quarter plate, `1,300; cake platter, `3,550, Kika Tableware; wooden platter with brass inlay, Mudita Mull; napkin rings used as egg holders, Xaka.

White jug, Claymen; Carry bag planter in stainless steel, `2,500, Arttdinox; Linen napkins, price on request, Shades of India; water goblet, price on request, Ralph Lauren Home available at Seetu Kohli Home.

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DECORATING / ETC

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OPPOSITE PAGE Polo Bar, price on request; Ralph Lauren Home at Seetu Kohli Home; Viva vase, `8,950; BoConcept; basket with flowers, Maison.15. Cushions and runner, price on request, Shades of India. Tuscany Pearl wine glass, `7,400 (set of 6), Good Earth. Wine decanter used as water bottle, Villeroy & Boch.

Throw, price on request, Shades of India; Petrified wood stool and plank on metal frame used as platter, both by Shivani Gupta.

BUYER’S / GUIDE

Buyer’s guide to

PAINTS FOR HOME INTERIORS Paint your house into the home of your dreams!

Brush up from this bucket full of details, dotted with acumen and advice from top-notch architects, interior designers, artists and brands.

Words/ Ambica Sharma

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ome is where the heart is, and the heart is ruled by the colours, fragrances and feel of the spaces we have felt most secure, relaxed and happy in. Memories of home or a comfort zone are, inexorably sparked by colours we chance upon. And we try to either keep those colours around us, or visit them as often as possible. Paint is, the easiest medium to bring colour into our homes and lives. It sets the mood of not just one room, but of the entire residence, be it a single shade, or many. Architect

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Kayzad Shroff of ShroffLeon puts it succinctly, “The use of colour paint is associated with basic human behaviour and moods.”

Most of us have had at least one home or comfort zone painted, and at least two memorable encounters with either a paint company, or the FrienNCon (friendly neighbourhood (slick-talking) contractor). This time around, before you set out to obtain a price approximation for a fresh coat of paint for your home, keep handy the information we have researched for you. Here we go...

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY BRANDS

This is the Harvest collection from Asian Paints’ Colour of the Year trend report.

The range has organic as well as earthy colours.

WALL PAINT CATEGORIES

Plainly speaking, that smooth, swirly liquid in that canister is, in random order, a combination of a pigment, which provides colour, the binder or as the name suggests, the substance that makes all components of the paint stick together, and also... spread evenly! Then there is a solvent, or the substance that joins together the pigment and the binder. Lastly, mixing with these three is the filler, which works to reduce the transparency of the mixture of pigment, binder, and solvent.

Some paints also have additives, which help in quick drying, or induce longevity, or turning it to gloss or matte. Designer and artist Meera Dabir, of MforMottle, who is well-known for decorative painting, explains binders and solvents used in paints, “Binders are usually, a resin of some sort – either natural or synthetic.

Some natural resins which were traditionally used include animal size, casein, gum arabic, linseed oil, etc. There are also synthetic resins such as polyurethanes, acrylics and epoxy resins. Meanwhile, solvents are added so that the binder remains at optimal viscosity for the pigment molecules to be evenly suspended and so the paint remains fluid enough to be applied. During the curing (when the paint A range of shades from MRF Vapocure Paints’ Aquafresh collection.

is on the wall) process the solvent evaporates or disintegrates so that the resultant bond between the pigment and binder toughens to provide a more durable finish. The type of solvent required depends on the type of binder used. Water, turpentine and mineral spirits are some examples.” Now that the parts of paint have been demystified, up comes another mystery, how does one choose from enamel or gloss, matte or silk, and distemper or epoxy?

It may seem like mind-boggling, to choose from the type of finishes, textures, brands that are either thrown at us by contractors, et al, or we are enticed into by well-made seductive paint ads! However, it is indeed easy to field in the game of paint finishes and textures, as all you need is surety of the look and feel, and upkeep you can provide. The rest will take care of itself. Interior designer Kanika Bawa of Tattwam-Design Studio, and Executive Director of American Colour Cares, in India, says that gloss, semi-gloss, satin, and matte, are simply names of sheen or finish. It is all about how durable they are and how much light they reflect which is inversely proportional to the faults they hide. Therefore, satin, gloss, etc, are highly reflective paints, and do not hide irregularities of painted surface, but they are quite durable and easy to maintain. Matte paints are hide faults well because they do not reflect too much light, and they are less

The different varieties of Dulux paints — Velvet Touch, Superclean and Supercover.

STORAGE “OTHER THAN QUICK DRYING NITROCELLULOSE OR MIXED EPOXY PAINTS WHICH MUST BE SPRAYED IMMEDIATELY, MOST PAINTS CAN BE STORED FOR LIMITED AMOUNTS OF TIME. THE BEST WAY TO STORE THEM IS IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINERS IN COOL, DRY PLACES. HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT STAY INDEFINITELY AND WILL HARDEN OVER TIME.” Meera Dabir, MforMottle

durable than satin or gloss. Enamel paints are oil-based, have pigments in an oil solvent and are slow to dry, they do provide hard, hence durable, stain-resistant coatings.

Then there are emulsion paints which are also called acrylic or plastic paints, so called emulsion due to the ‘non-mix-abilty’ of two liquids. Then there are low-end paints called distemper paints. Meera explains distemper, “In the context of the local Indian construction industry, the term stands for the cheapest quality of branded paints, a step above the locally made ‘chuna’ or limewash. Essentially, it’s the same components as limewash along with a few commercial additives for improvement.” She says, that emulsion paints enable a better finish, are more durable, and also cost more than distemper paints.

PAINT FIRST OR FURNITURE? Which comes first, choosing the paint/ texture/finish, or the furnishing? Yes, it does feel like the thrust of a double-edged sword, however, it really does come down to personal choice, and the colour of the paint. This decision can turn onto a slippery slope if decision-making is not your forte.

An argument about it has taken down many a cosy couple. Rest your worries, The soft blue shades from MRF Vapocure Paints’ Aquafresh collection.

Pretty pink pastel shades from Shalimar Paints.

for when we asked the experts, they gave us easy solutions. Architect Khushboo Khandelwal, principal architect, DesignInc says, “We believe no space can be planned without a larger singular idea for that space. Depending on the function of the space, the paint colour/textures/furniture and furnishings all go hand in hand. It is extremely important to have a clear colour, material and design palate for the space before getting into details. This will always keep the story and larger picture of the

space alive.” Both Khushboo and architect Priyanka Mehra, principal architect, PS Design go on to further explain that since textures and colours change a space completely, one has to let the imagination take over but as long as it is grounded in practicality. For example, whether a textured wall in a small room uplifts the space or cramps it, and whether a single colour for the ceiling and walls, make the space boring or wholesomely attractive.

On the practical side of things, the one

BUYER’S / GUIDE element that has to be kept mind always is the Big B, or the Budget… that familiar chain around the ankle of imagination. “Choosing whether to paint first or furnish, should ideally depend on the design language and eventually the budget. Textured walls and paints often cost more than regular paint, hence you can choose accordingly,” says Priyanka.

Meanwhile, designer Sejal Shah of Reflections Design Studio, reveals that she is biased towards painting the space first, in case, she is using colours such as teal, red, violet and pink, and the furniture and furnishings comes later. In case you are consulting a professional, such an architect or an interior designer, be open to their suggestions, because these come from having designed many a home. Kayzad explains, that they usually create mood boards during conceptualisation of a home design. It is at this stage that the colour scheme and the furniture are planned. So next time around you think of painting your space, put away the indecisiveness and simply recall these pointers to painting!

CHALLENGES In this big, wide, beautiful country of ours, there

is a wide variation of climates and geographical regions. And your choice of paint has to be varied accordingly, no one size fits all. Be it a coastal or a mountainous-coastal, or a landlocked mountainous or a town or city in the vast plains, where you live, has a direct impact on the paint that adorns your home. Or the paint will crack, peel, puff, shrink, drip and give up. Sejal says, “Urban homes are mostly air-conditioned, so using expensive paints and finishes works in them, while, cheaper finishes and washable paints work best in farmhouses and rural areas.” And what about the effect of the local climate on home interiors?

Khushboo clarifies that oil-based paints in warm colours such as reds, browns, along with perky colours such as yellows joined with beige, work well in mountain areas. She also recommends water-based paints in sky and sea colours for windy, humid coastal areas. Priyanka advises all-weather Shades from Nerolac’s Spring Summer collection.

NEW PIGMENTS ON THE BLOCK: PAINT-PICKS FOR 2019 WE HAD SOME ARCHITECTS and designers forecast trends in paint hues.

Take your pick for some of the best!

ARCHITECT KAYZAD SHROFF, principal architect, ShroffLeon: “Tinted Grey and Gold Crest, I would say. As a practice we primarily use a lot of whites as that comprehends the materiality and design style we adhere to.”

ARCHITECT KHUSHBOO KHANDELWAL, principal architect, DesignInc : “Colours for 2019 will stay true to the deeper undertones – whether pastels or dark shades.

My picks for the year would be Mushroom Grey, Soft Blue with Jade undertones. Also, in the picture are Deep Blue with Grey undertones and Deep Green with Bluish Grey undertones. Light Grey, White and Mushroom Pink would tend to dominate as the neutral shades.”

ARCHITECT PRIYANKA MEHRA, principal architect, PS Design: “Pantone’s Living Coral is going to be one of the hottest trends in colour this summer. Living coral has set a trend for bright, hopeful and optimistic colors. This year is going to be about finding balance with appropriate doses of colour.”

INTERIOR DESIGNER SEJAL SHAH of Reflections Design Studio: “Purple has been named the colour of 2019. For me, the use of Purple in its lighter hues is more the way to go.”

INTERIOR DESIGNER KANIKA BAWA, of Tattwam: “There are saturations in colour visible as people want to stand out, even on social media. Therefore, this year there are Greys of Pewter, Mushroom, and Charcoal. Botanical greens, such as Asparagus, Fern, and deep greens become important, along with blues such as Mondrian, Denim, Navy, Aqua, and deep blues. This year marks the return of two colours, the reds and the yellows. Red returns as Clown and Mondrian, and brings along Purple as a combination, while Yellow trends as Honey Caramel, and ochre. Classic colours, such as earthy tones of Brick, Terracotta, Georgia Red, Clay, along with Linen to white, and raw wood will remain popular. Pantone’s Living Corel Colour 2019 works for all this year — from apparel and interiors to art and industrial design products.”

DESIGNER- ARTIST MEERA DABIR , of M for Mottle: “There’s no reason you can’t use the same type and colour of paint on your ceilings as you do your walls. Neither is there a rule that restricts the ceiling to basic white.”

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PROPERTIES OF PAINTS

Colour is the top most priority on most home owners’ minds, when choosing paints. However, it would do you a world of good if you keep in mind, what each type of paint has on offer for you. Here is a quick run through of the type of benefits of water- and oil-based paints, as well as various finishes such as satin, gloss, matte, etc.

WATER-BASED PAINTS * Low on Vocs, and therefore relatively odour-free. * Easy to apply, without pre-painting treatments or addition of solvents for thinning. * Quick drying. * Resistant to cracking. * Easy to clean. * Good at retaining their colours over a period of time. * Less affected by sunlight, hence less to no fading.

OIL-BASED PAINTS * Harder and hence are considered durable. * Ideal for humid or open to natural elements spaces such as the bathroom and the kitchen, or interiors of standalone garages, barns, semi-enclosed sit-outs. * Glossy in finish.

GLOSS AND SATIN FINISHES * Best for small spaces with less light, since it is more reflective. * Beneficial in high-traffic surfaces such as doors, knobs, etc, of kitchens and bathrooms. * Ideal for focus areas, such as decorative wall, etc, or for visual texturing using other finishes. * Easy to clean.

MATTE OR FLAT FINISHES * Less expensive than satin and gloss paints. * Good at hiding faults since they are non-reflective. * Excellent for large spaces.

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paints for coastal homes exposed to very harsh conditions including sun, rain, salt and sand.

Kanika offers similar advice, in addition to recommending paint that is anti-fungal, waterresistant to discourage mould formation, for coastal and high-humidity regions. For hilly, mountain or dry regions you should opt for a joint sealer during the process of painting, to combat cracking due to lack of moisture/high temperature.

ECO-FRIENDLY COLOURS Being eco-friendly is not just about saying

and showing the politically correct thing, but more importantly, about taking proactive and repetitive steps to ensure that you are being kind to this planet of ours. Poor indoor air quality is one of the major causes of pollution and allergies. The fumes from paints, and stained walls that harbour fungus and bacteria are one of the major contributors to bad indoor air. The other culprits are as follows: carpets, upholstered surfaces such as sofas, air-dispenser insect repellents, wooden furniture, air-conditioners, refrigerators, etc.

The problem of fumes erupting from paints can be remedied by choosing paints that are eco-friendly. There are those that purify indoor air, others that prevent growth of fungi and bacteria. And some paints combine both advantages.

Air-purifying paints are those have active carbon combined with an anti-formaldehyde formula that helps absorb the pollutants which are released as water-vapour. One

Asian Paints’ Royale Play Archi Concrete base using freehand art created with liquid metal paint.

paint company taking giant leaps in the category of eco-friendly paints is AkzoNobel that gives Dulux. Most of their products are eco-certified, and AkzoNobel has been accredited with the GreenPro Certification in 2018. They have invested a lot in creating products that have a low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound), leading to paints, they claim, which have no heavy metals added to them.

You would, of course, be aware that low VOC paints produce lesser instances of allergies, along with reduction in pollution of soil, groundwater, and the ozone layer. Some of the eco-friendly paints they have are Dulux Velvet Touch and Dulux Supercover. Meanwhile, Dulux SuperClean, a water-based emulsion paint not only provides stain-free walls, it

even has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties In fact, Nippon too has an excellent range of paints called Nippon Paint Odourless Air-Care. It too works on the active carbon and anti-formaldehyde formulation, plus it also has very low VOCs and almost no odour, and is devoid of heavy metals such as lead and mercury. It is also anti-bacterial and is washable. Meanwhile, Asian Paints has Royale Atmos and Royale Health Shield, which are air-purifying, low VOC, and anti-bacterial. Additionally, Royale Health Shield, is the first paint in India with silver ion technology as recommended by the Indian Medical Association. This paint claims to kill ninety nine per cent of infection-causing bacteria. On the other hand, Royale Atmos has the distinction of giving off long-lasting fragrance after painting.

Another company that is taking great strides in to the eco-friendly section is the Berger Paints. They have initiated Green Horizon, which means that the company has removed heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and chromium from its paints. Also their water-based Breathe Easy emulsions have low VOCs and fumes, which are ideal for the pharma sector. Kansai Nerolac Paints too has the water-based Nerolac Impressions Eco Clean range of water-based low-VOC, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal paints in its kitty. These paints are anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, in addition to being stain-resistant and washable. Add to this expanding group of companies, British Paint, which have the Sheer Class Splendor, Glamour Premium, and Satin Max ranges in the eco-friendly category.

SPECIAL PAINTS FOR KIDS’ ROOM Spaces for children and eco-friendliness

go hand in hand. Across the world, most areas where children play, study, roam, experiment and experience are some of the safest places we create. Painting spaces for children, without a doubt, should involve eco-friendly paints that most of the popular and prominent brands offer. Asian Paints has Royale Health Shield, Kansai Nerolac Paints has the Eco Clean range, Dulux Paints have Superclean/Kids’ Space Emulsion Paint, Berger Paints offers anti-algal and anti-fungal paints, and Nippon Paints has Kidz All-In-One Paint. These paints come with their full armory of paints that are water-based, have low to zero VOCs,

SKY IS THE LIMIT Even though you may be partially correct if you think along the lines of ‘a paint is, a paint, is, a paint’, there is a slight difference in ceiling and wall paints. Kayzad makes a clear distinction, “Yes, there is a difference.

For the ceiling, water-based paints are used with plastic coating. This is done considering the ceiling gets less stained as compared to walls.” Meanwhile, architect Priyanka advocates choosing flat paints so that two purposes are served: One that no light is reflected, and two, the flat paint hides irregularities in the ceiling caused by wire-work, pipe-laying, etc. However,

This room gets its energetic vibe using musical notes artwork, created using Shalimar Paints.

you are free to use any type of paint on the ceilings of your home, because in some situations can rules can turn into mere suggestions! Even though artist Meera cautions that a basic white for the ceiling is suited due to the sheer square foot area needed to be covered, she also propagates freedom of choice. “There’s no reason you can’t use the same type and colour of paint on your ceilings as you do your walls. Neither is there a rule that restricts the ceiling to basic white. This has just become the convention in India due to the low ceiling heights and lack of space in general,” explains Meera.

The new Nilaya Naturals range by Asian Paints is a meticulously crafted organic paint, the first of its kind in the world. Its ingredients are earth safe and formulated with over 95% natural ingredients.

are devoid of heavy metals, are anti-fungal (mold), and anti-bacterial.

However, never overlook the fact that children are curiosity-filled tiny scientists who leave behind trails of first-time as well as repeat experiments, which the more traditional parents might label as destruction. From dirty, oily fingerprints on doors, knobs, walls, cabinets and window frames, to expressions of creativity via drawing, painting, sticking, nailing to walls, there is a whole gamut of activities that painted surfaces endure. If you are beginning to worry, please allay your fears as all you need to do is choose the colours most suited to your child/children, and focus only on the paint finishes. Most eco-friendly, non-matte/flat paints, can be easily cleaned with a wet cloth. Satin and glossy finishes work the best, in terms of look and maintenance. However, if you have a determined mini-scientist who goes on a spree of experiments, it is best if you opt for oil-based paints. These take well to repeated cleanings.

In order to enable painted walls to resist more abuse, some paint companies have taken to including Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or Teflon by DuPont, in the paint mix. PTFE is a combination of carbon and fluorine. It is inert, highly resistant to water, has low friction or is non-stick (yes, the same as in cookware), has a very high melting point (also needed in cookware), and is also highly flexible, making is ideal for paints.

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MRF Vapocure Paints’ Aquafresh Cool range helps keep the temperature of the home lower, even in extreme heat conditions.

Royale Luxury Emulsion from Asian Paints is one such paint. Combine the toughened walls of your child’s room with a chalkboard wall, and there will be nary a whine nor a whistle of complaint. You can write on that wall, too

CARE OF PAINTS The soft damp cloth is the hero of regular painted (non-matte aka satin and glossy), surface maintenance. Unless you have

been advised to the contrary, by either your paint company, or the FrienNCon, use the mild soap-water-soft cloth route often. But beware, the matte/flat painted surfaces will respond adversely to damp-cloth cleaning, and will turn patchy. Use only dry soft cloth on matte/flat painted surfaces.

The painted walls of your home require much more attention than just being wiped down. Look closely and you will see that the paint has been cracking, bubbling, peeling, and hosting mold growth in all those niches and more, at the same rate as you have been ticking off get-togethers in your home.

Major or minor faults due to neglect or simply the process of paint settling in (yes, that is a fact), depends on when and how the paint was first applied, climatic effects, and maintenance.) In case there is heartbreak causing level of destruction you will, of course, need to summon a professional to take care of it.

This is especially true for textured paints, mirrored and/or metallic finishes.

Meanwhile, ensure that the walls of your home are moisture-free most of the time, and your home is well ventilated. These two precautions go a long way in keeping at bay health-hurting mold (fungus) and bacteria.

And remember‌ re-paint every two years!

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ASIAN PAINTS’ COLOUR TRENDS OF THE YEAR In the scheme of colour predictions, Asian Paints’ Colour of the Year is Awakening, signifying strength, confidence and courage, appears as a shade of Plum and Purple grounded by Brown. The mood of Awakening is further broken down into four categories: Adulting, which encapsulates the new meaning of growing up, by a mix-and-match of bright and perky shades, with Greys. On the other hand, Harvest, has organic as well as earthy colours that are the bridge between man-made and natural expressions of nature. Meanwhile, Enchanted, as the name suggests veers towards a more tech-inspired-by-nature look, or even the other way around, with deep colours furnished with metallics, for a bit of iridescence. This is combined with translucence, and patterns and prints. Lastly, there is F-Lux, which presents bespoke luxury, almost art-like, spearheaded by unassuming but rich colours that are timeless in style. It brings to the fore the innate beauty of metals, textiles, etc, and all things artisanal.

The Harvest trend.

The Lux trend.

The Awakening trend.

The Adulting trend.

The Enchanted trend.

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OUTDOOR STYLE

Add to nature’s beauty with smart furniture and colourful and spectacular accessories Words/ Nandini Banerjee Production/ Prerna Jha Research/ Rinaa Peter

The beachy zone The soothing, balmy wind beckons...

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Cafe delights outdoor collection by Abaca; Jalamar lounger by Missoni Home; Garden planters at Handmade World.

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‘My first outdoor memories are full of erratic summers, Dad swearing at a barbecuer, and eating charred sausages, feeling brilliant.’ Jamie Oliver

Cabin in the woods The spark of fire and the glint of metal...

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Outdoor collection by Mads Creations; barbecue, fire pit and wine chiller from The Mothership collection; The Flaky Ashtray, both from Borderline Studio; Home & Hearth wooden lanterns by The White Teak Company; The Container (a metal sculpture encasing a wooden drawer) by Baro.

The stone roses The transformation with colour and neutrals...

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Trellis by Ikea; Solanas outdoor collection by Gandiablasco; tea trolley from Cafe Delights’ collection by Abaca; rocking chair at World Bazaar; vases by Cipriani Homood available at Ottimo.

A garden or a patio must combine the poetic and the mysterious with a feeling of serenity and joy.

The cement garden

The cool touch of concrete, coupled with cushiony comfort...

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Outdoor collection by Smania; Canopo servant garden trolley by Wisma Atria; daybed by Cipriani Homood, available at Ottimo; lantern by Dedon, available at Eff N Bee; Cabaret armchair at Idus; outdoor Minikitchen by Boffi.

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Don’t be afraid to challenge the norms to create your patio space.

Patio recreation

The new definition of lounging and relaxing...

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP Barbecue by Focus, available at Bird Fireplace; lantern by Officinaciani; AmmerĂś gazebo by Ikea; Bonneville bar trolley by Dedon available at Eff N Bee; Skiathos table with Delos chairs by Smania; Vanessa outdoor collection by Missoni Home.

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A waterfront villa in Sydney by Jeremy Bull celebrates nature in all its forms, with bespoke architectural detailing.

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TROPICAL PARADISE With pops of intense hues and a beachy ambiance, interior designer Malvika Saboo creates a home bursting with energy.

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Restaurateur Mark Hix’s home celebrates his love of art and reclaimed fixtures, mixed together with an irreverent sense of fun.

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BLUE VELVET

Luxe finishes, dramatic decorating ideas and striking artwork contribute to Danielle’s surreal yet grounded apartment.

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oc e a ns r i s i ng A beautiful transformation of a waterfront villa in Sydney by Jeremy Bull of Alexander &CO celebrates nature in all its forms, with bespoke architectural detailing Photography ⁄ Felix Forest

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THE V IEW

Simply mystical, the house enjoys direct access to the beautiful beach.

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HOME PROFILE

THE OWNERS A young, professional couple with two children living in Palm Beach, Sydney.

THE PROPERTY The house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, as well as multiple living and dining areas, a study nook, laundry and storage room. The outdoors includes a courtyard, gazebo and entertainer’s garden, and a grassy knoll with direct beach access.

LI V ING A R E A

The flooring in the living room is done in herringbone pattern with plank borders from Nash Timbers and to complement the entire look, the ceiling is done in American Oak. Get the look Check out Vita Moderna for a similar chair.

Find similar cushion at The Pillow Company. Check out lightandyou.com for a similar lamp. This is a Mid Century magazine stand. For a similar looking rug, check out Obeetee.

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practical and stylish, but also captures the dreams of its owners.

Jeremy Bull, the Principal Architect of Alexander &CO. believes that the strength of a great idea makes all the difference. ‘This project is entirely a transformation of an existing waterfront villa in Palm Beach, Sydney. The design is a restrained approach to the traditional European vernacular, exploring bespoke quality detailing, materiality and architectural framing,’ says Jeremy.

One of the favoured approaches to designing the property was the seamless transition of spaces. The choice of materials, such as glass, not only created a sense of space, but also shows how light is moderated and brought inside. ‘Given that the existing property had dealt ineffectively with scale limitations, the brief was primarily to explore how we could reintroduce a higher quality of spatial resolution. All plans and volumes were subsequently rationalised around a better flow, corridors with a view and access to the water. Emphasis was placed on architectural framing and the suitable transition from interior to exterior. The garden was refined and designed proportionately in Architect order to achieve a sense of privacy Jeremy Bull as well as to maximise the use of amenities for the client,’ he shares.

Giving the house an individual expression,the team focused on the idea of “hand made” throughout the project.

All fittings, finishes, lighting and claddings express an artisanal reference point. The paredback interiors, subdued palette and hand-made quality create a lived-in atmosphere for the owners. ‘An important element for the owners was to experience a sense of place and history. With the focus on bespoke, well-refined design details, a high level of craftsmanship was required to complement the refined interiors. In order to deliver the best possible outcome

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a constant interaction and collaboration with sub-contractors and consultants through the work-shopping of ideas, rather than plain execution was essential,’ adds Jeremy. The architectural composition of the house is certainly a strong dialogue between open and closed areas. ‘The design of a holiday home meant that the open plan living areas and garden were to become the central focus, as entertaining and hosting guests is a regular activity for the couple. To achieve this, all subsequent thresholds and vistas between the inside, the balconies, courtyard and the exterior provided the ability for the space to open out to the garden, assisting the client’s need for flexibility,’ he explains.

The exteriors are enigmatic and the inspiration is from nature. The house enjoys direct beach access via the rear garden. The dwelling, pushed back from the water’s edge, presented challenges. Obser v ing this lack of physical connection in neighbouring properties, the core idea focused on neutralising the exterior in such a way that it fit in with the surrounding landscape.

A contemporar y and minimalist approach to the garden allowed for the view to become the main focus.

By looking at the outdoors you can glean clues of the interiors of the house as well. A large-scale opening explored the opportunity for external living and dining areas, which was an integral aspect of the client’s brief, addressing the need for entertaining spaces, essential for a home away from home. For the outdoor space — a courtyard, gazebo and entertainer’s garden as well as a grassy knoll with direct beach access was planned. ‘Through this exploration, we were successful at creating an open space that spills out into the garden, creating connection between the building and waterfront,’ he adds.

PHOTOGRAPH (PORTRAIT) CAMERON SPENCER

it ’s a home that ’s not only

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The interior scheme features a neutral, pared back palette suitable for a ‘home away from home’ look. Full height glass and iron doors flood the home’s interiors with ample natural light.

Get the look Find similar sofa at Ventura Gallery. Check out art4u.com for art prints. Look for similar cushions at R R Decor. Moonriver has a range of flower vases. For a similar wooden bowl, check out Objectry. Find similar beaker at Villeroy & Boch.

STA IRWAY

The first floor staircase landing overlooks the entrance. It as a new timber framed staircase with gyproc and stucco render on the sides and steel tubular balustrade and handrail. For lighting, custom light fitting with brass frame and linen shade was used.

Get the look Find similar chandelier at Jainsons.

Check out curocarte.com for similar marble jars. Spacio has an interesting range of decor sculptures and figurines.

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DINING SPACE

Throughout the project, the core idea was to create successful connections between spaces. The living area overlooks the kitchen and dining area.

Get the look Get dining table, chairs and cabinet customised at The Hidden Gallery.

This is a Rina Menardi vase.

K ITCHEN

Working with materials to bring out the best in design, the kitchen island was done in Carrara marble by Prego Stone and Butler’s sink by Belfast Sinks. Kitchen opens out into the rear garden.

Get the look Kitchen can be customised by Grandeur Interiors. Check out Kohler for faucet and Quickstep for similar flooring.

ARCHITECT’S DIARY

Architecture to you...Coming together of fantasy and gravity.

One thing without which your day in incomplete? A moment to check myself in.

Is there anything you feel you would have done differently? I’m not sure that I would have done anything differently. In retrospect, every mistake is a gift.

Your best design until now... I’m really proud of Sean Connolly at Dubai Opera.

The project was a huge personal investment and creative challenge.

Favourite place to hang out: Bondi Beach at sunrise with my sons.

Next holiday destination: Milan, Switzerland and the Vals Therme.

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open plan living area and garden became our centr al focus .’

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Next to the dining and kitchen area is the freestanding bar cart with hydrotap from Zip and bespoke shelving. It is a solid walnut and marble bar with brass and glass shelf which was custom designed

by Alexander &CO, the joinery used is from Pittwater Joinery and stone from Prego Stone.

HOME OFFICE

Creating a small working space for the client - the office nook was planned on the first floor, adjacent to the staircase landing.

Get the look Check out Zolijns for a similar leather chair.

OUTDOOR

Trees appear to form part of the landscape. Large scale bi-fold doors in the kitchen and dining area open the space out onto a refined, manicured garden and several external living, dining and entertaining spaces.

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minimalist staircase stands out as one of the main features .’

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DAUGHTER’S BEDROOM

This bedroom is as dreamy as it can get. The bed was designed by Alexander & CO. and custom made by Timbermill. The chest of drawers is from Canalside Interiors. The doors were custom made

by Windoor wherein the door handles were sourced from Mother of Pearl & Son, and the steel Bifold doors from Award Aluminium. The curtains and curtain rods were brought from Simple Studio.

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Utmost care was taken in the selection of materials while designing the house. The upper wall finish was done in fine textured white set plaster by Creative Wall Solutions and the lower wall finish was custom designed by Alexander &CO. with carpentry by Lovett Custom Homes. The bed was bought from Coco Republic; side table from Stellar Works via Living Edge and Curtains & Curtain Rods from Simple Studio. The rug from Tappeti Rugs raises the style quotient of the space .

Get the look Check out Iqrup+Ritz for beds with upholstered head board. Check out BoConcept for a range of throws. Find similar bedspread at Surprise Home Linen. Check out Spazio for a similar side table.

GUEST BATHROOM

The guest bathroom enjoys picturesque exterior views. Custom flooring in grid pattern was done by Alexander &CO. including Pietra Grey marble from PDM Stone as well as Carrara and Tundra Grey stone by Earp Bros. The wall is done in Carrara marble tiles by Taplow Tiles.

Get the look Check out Stonex for similar grey marble; and RK marbles for Carrara. TOTO has similar French Gold shower heads.

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THE BLUEPRINT KIDS COURTYARD

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KIDS ROOM

COURTYARD KIDS ROOM 2

KIDS ROOM 3 COURTYARD BATH ROOM

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KIDS ROOM 4 NEW BALCONY

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GA R DEN V IEW

A contemporary and minimalist approach to the garden allowed for the view to become the main focus.

The property is planned in a way that it not only enjoys the beautiful stretch of greens, but also has direct access to the beach.

BA LCON Y

The balcony allows the home to open out onto the garden, assisting the owners, need for flexibility.

Get the look Bharat Floorings and Tiles has similar floor tiles.

OUTDOOR DINING

Giving the space a picturesque setting, the landscaping design was done by Myles Baldwin Design and Kyora Landscapes was assigned as the contractor for the same. The pavers were done in white sandstone and concrete table was customised by Concrete

by Design. The chairs are from Domo Sydney.

Get the look Find similar chairs at Handmade World. For customisation of a concrete table, check out Convow.

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bespoke finishes & natur al materials give it a warm look .

BEDROOM DETA IL Custom designed bedroom cabinetry is made from silk and cotton fabric with brass detailing.

K ITCHEN DETA IL In the kitchen, open shelving has been created with white marble.

EN SUITE

The master en suite features white timber panelling, as well as marble and antiquated gold.

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IDEAS TO STEAL Nature provides the ultimate colour palette for the neutral backdrop of this home HOMES / ETC

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HOME PROFILE

A beautiful transformation of a waterfront villa in Sydney by Jeremy Bull of Alexander &CO celebrates nature in all its forms, with bespoke architectural detailing

THE OWNERS A young, professional couple with two children living in Palm Beach, Sydney.

THE PROPERTY The house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, as well as multiple living and dining areas, a study nook, laundry and storage room. The outdoors includes a courtyard, gazebo and entertainer’s garden, and a grassy knoll with direct beach access.

LI V ING A R E A

The flooring in the living room is done in herringbone pattern with plank borders from Nash Timbers and to complement the entire look, the ceiling is done in American Oak. Get the look Check out Vita Moderna for a similar chair.

Find similar cushion at The Pillow Company. Check out lightandyou.com for a similar lamp. This is a Mid Century magazine stand. For a similar looking rug, check out Obeetee.

Photography ⁄ Felix Forest

* Editorial Styling ⁄ Claire Delmar *

Words ⁄ Vanita Arora

FOR CONTACTS, SEE STOCKISTS PAGES

ANTI-CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Flooring, `450 per sq ft, Quickstep; marble, price on request, Classic Marbles; shaggy rug, `20,000, Qaaleen.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT Dove lamp, `30,940, lightandyou.com; poster bed, `16,800, Safomasi; cushion, price on request, Iqrup+Ritz; faucet, price on request, Delta Faucet; Tubi vases, price on request, Rina Menardi; table, price on request, Cattelan Italia at Idus; armchair, price on request, Flexform at Vita Moderna.

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With pops of intense hues and a beachy ambiance, interior designer Malvika Saboo creates a home bursting with energy

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Photography ⁄ Atul Pratap Chauhan

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Words ⁄ Mike Knowles and Shivika Chawla

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THE PROPERTY The house is a 2,000 sq ft apartment, in Greater Kailash, New Delhi. Designed for Jayati and her puppy, Miso. The house is equipped with a yoga room and a living room connecting to the dining area, with a master bedroom and a hallway.

‘LIGHT NEEDS TO TRAVEL. USE ELEMENTS, LIKE AN ACCENT MIRROR TO LET THE NATURAL LIGHT FLOW.’

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Jayanti loves the combination of beach and jungle theme that harmoniously exist in the living area.

Get the look All the furniture in the house has been designed by The Hidden Gallery. Printed cushions are from Good Earth. Check out Address Home for round decorative boxes.

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of the busy hospital, Pheonix in Delhi’s Greater Kailash Part 1 locality, lies an out-of-the-box apartment that is alive with the cool, breezy tropical vibe. Designed for wellness professional Jayati Sehgal, founder of Zaazen Wellness, the home channels her warm and spiritual personality with bold and beautiful elements. “I wanted a space that was peaceful, and yet vibrant.

I’ve a special love for beaches and oceans, and am always in awe of tropical spaces with their pretty green and blue hues. That’s what I wanted in my home,” she explains. So, she turned to her friend, interior designer Malvika Saboo, who has been a student of interior architect-designer Mike Knowles, the co-founder of The Hidden Gallery. In fact, it was his wife, Preeti, the other co-founder, who facilitated the overall process of converting this house into a home for Jayati.

“The transition of the space from a busy hospital to a sanctuary and a home with character, on a tight budget, was a tough but fun challenge. The apartment was, initially, quite a dark space. So, we created avenues for the natural light to come in. Then, it was all about maintaining the flow of light, space and energy in an effortless manner,” says Malvika.

Jayati wanted the look to be young, and therefore, the design became a crisp equatorial story with oodles of vivid and spirited colours, obscured by boscage-inspired prints and textures.

From the coral console to the live edge tables and sofas, all the furniture in the house has been customised by The Hidden Gallery. The striking artwork is, however, done by Ayesha Framji, who is also Jayati’s friend. In every corner there’s energy and the place reflects Jayati’s likes and dislikes appropriately.

The living room happens to be her favourite. This is where she spends most of her time to relax on the sofa. A trace of the beach and the jungle sets a congenial mood for her guests. The adjoining pink powder room, however, is everyone’s favourite.

“It’s a visual experience on its own,” says Malvika. The dining area is energised with clusters of lush green plants and stunning hues, and where one chair is always reserved for Jayati’s dog, Miso. The yoga room was crafted keeping in mind the mood that is essential for the ancient practice. The decision to go for an avant-garde Japanese look with serene, sleeper wood shelves seemed like an uncomplicated one for Malvika.

The corridor leading to Jayati’s room is a simple, clean space, glammed up by the mirrored wall at the end of it. The wall actually conceals a door that leads into the storeroom.

Contrary to the colour story used in the hallway, the bedroom with the contiguous dressing room is festooned in sensational colours and eccentric accents, along with mirrored cupboards to augment Jayati’s spirited charisma. The blue wall in her bedroom was something that Jayati was absolutely certain of from the beginning. The wall is enlivened with a photograph taken by Ayesha, that reverberates Jayati’s dynamism around the room. The furniture is upholstered in an ecstatic shade of pink that can easily turn all the frowns upside down. Overall, the home, dressed up in its glorious accessories and pops of bold shades, stands out of its sedate and professional surroundings.

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A bespoke rug by Mishcat & Co. divides the living room and dining area. Bedecking the space is a coral console and an artwork by Ayesha.

Get the look The lamp is from Hatsu. Find similar vessels at INV Home. Polka planters are from The Hidden Gallery.

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‘jayati didn ’t want any formal spaces . she wanted a home that one could just sink into.’

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Beautiful contemporary collectibles and accessories accentuate the area, along with a lush green range of succulents.

Get the look Find succulent plants at Exotic Green. Find glass vessels at The Wishing Chair.

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The invigorating emerald green accent chair with ottoman is the standout feature ere. Incidentally, it is also Miso’s favourite perch. The deer illustration is by Shruthi Venkatrama.

Get the look This is a Nicobar cushion.

Find similar floor lamp at Lightbox.

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Colourful, Frenchinspired furniture lends warmth to this happy place. The dressing table makes for an au courant piece of wooden chattel.

Get the look Find similar rug at Jaipur Rugs.

Curtains are from D’Decor.

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DR ESSING ROOM

Mirrored cupboards play the dominant role here.

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Sheer blinds let in ample amount of natural light.

The hallway comes to a halt with a mirrored wall that also conceals the door to the store room.

Embroidering the hallway is a console table and a fine rug by Mishcat & Co., with pendant lights adorned by the ceiling.

Get the look Bench and rug is from Mishcat & Co. Find similar lights at lightandyou.com. The blinds are from D’Decor.

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The exhilarating colours of the artwork and the stunning furniture, upholstered in a animal print fabric make for an interesting combination.

Get the look These are Nicobar bowls. Find similar plates and glasses at Appliances India.

Pendent lights are from Decon Lighting.

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the neon shades add an electric energy to this tropicalthemed room .

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The generous use of vibrant hues used throughout the home creates an electrifying yet warm ambiance.

The classic furniture design has interesting tweaks to make them one-of-a-kind.

Mirrors and lights play a key role to create a comforting, serene home.

Each room as its own distinct character, and yet, on the whole, the home has a singular design story.

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The hot pink screams for attention in this dinky powder room. Providing a sharp contrast is the black lacquered vanity and the monochrome wall tiles.

Get the look Check out Bharat Floorings and Tiles for similar wall tiles.

Washbasin is from Jaquar. Check out Dulux for similar wall paint.

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Jayati specialises in pre-natal yoga. The wooden floors with a touch of modern Japanese elements make this room quaint and serene.

Get the look Mat and cushions are from Fabindia. Check out Mikasa for flooring.

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Adorning the shelves in the yoga room are decor elements that are close to Jayati’s heart — her dog and contemporary ornaments.

Get the look These are the live edge shelves from The Hidden Gallery.

Find similar votives and buddha sculptures at Address Home.

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The snappy blue wall balances the rest of the hues in the colour saturated bedroom.

Get the look Check out R R Decor for similar cushions.

Check out Good Earth for similar bedcovers.

Find similar vases at Apartment9.

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IDEAS TO STEAL Be it as wall paint or furniture, vibrant hues steal the show in this home

TROPICAL

With pops of intense hues and a beachy ambiance, interior designer Malvika Saboo creates a home bursting with energy

PARADISE

Photography ⁄ Atul Pratap Chauhan

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HOME PROFILE

‘LIGHT NEEDS TO TRAVEL. USE ELEMENTS, LIKE AN ACCENT MIRROR TO LET THE NATURAL LIGHT FLOW.’

THE PROPERTY The house is a 2,000 sq ft apartment, in Greater Kailash, New Delhi. Designed for Jayati and her puppy, Miso. The house is equipped with a yoga room and a living room connecting to the dining area, with a master bedroom and a hallway.

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A combination of beach and jungle theme harmoniously exist in the living area.

Get the look All the furniture in the house has been designed by The Hidden Gallery. Printed cushions are from Good Earth. Check out Address Home for round decorative boxes.

Words ⁄ Mike Knowles and Shivika Chawla

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Fabric,`850 per mt, Tulips; wooden flooring, `350 per sq ft, Mikasa; tiles, price on request, Bharat Floorings and Tiles; Buddha head, `1,990, Address Home.

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CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT Mirror vase, price on request, Kelly Hoppen; Varsha cushion, `1,250, Nicobar; Rouge cushion, `2,000, Address Home; banana leaf platter, `650, Nicobar; lotus cluster candle holder, price on request, Tranceforme; sofa, price on request, The Hidden Gallery; rug, `14,600, Jaipur Rugs; bowl, `950, India Circus; ceramic planter, price on request, The Hidden Gallery.

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Restaurateur Mark Hix’s home celebrates his love of art and reclaimed fixtures, and both are mixed together with an irreverent sense of fun

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‘I don’t like the generic, stainlesssteel finishes of most modern extractor hoods, so I had this cover made to fit in with the industrial look around the flat,’ says Mark.

Get the look Check out Grandeur Interiors for customised kitchens.

Find similar hood at Faber. The bar stools are from LASSCO.

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HOME PROFILE

THE OWNER Mark Hix, who runs a total of four London restaurants plus a restaurant and boutique hotel in his native Dorset.

THE PROPERTY A ground-floor apartment within a mid-century converted warehouse in south London. It comprises a living area, kitchen, garden room, wine room, boot room, master bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe, guest bedroom suite and three WCs.

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must call Bridget and organise lunch,’ says Mark Hix, his memory jogged by referencing the op art painting (by Bridget Riley) hanging on a wall of his apartment. A close acquaintance with some of the foremost British artists of the past half century is just one of the attributes of this engaging man about town and chef, whose frenetic life in London is tempered by weekends spent in the West Country. He also has a restaurant there and a hotel – oh, and he’s building another home down there, too.

Even in London Mark has been putting down new roots, moving across the river from his former home in Shoreditch to this flat in Southwark, now remodelled in his own inimitable style. Uninspiring at first viewing, it was stripped back to its bones before Mark – drawing on the expertise he’d accumulated in helping to design his restaurants – reworked the footprint to create a series of fluid zones, linked and juxtaposed by the eye-catching art that lines the walls. ‘I design my restaurants in conjunction with the architects and personally source all of the fittings, often from salvage yards or specialist outlets such as LASSCO and Trainspotters,’ says Mark. ‘I like to nip into these places to browse and I check out eBay to see if any Stilnovo lights are for sale. Whenever I see one that I haven’t got, I tend to buy it!’

It’s not only architects that Mark works in close collaboration with, as his artist friends have an input in his culinary ventures as well. ‘Art plays a major part in the look of my restaurants,’ he explains. ‘I bring in my friends while the place is still

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a shell and we take it from there, deciding which pieces will work. Obviously, with big pieces – such as Damien Hirst’s Cock and Bull at my Tramshed restaurant – they tend to dominate and determine what goes on elsewhere.’

Here in his own home, though, no one piece seeks to dominate: rather, there’s a delightful sense of flow, from the open-plan kitchen and living space in the front of the flat, via the garden room that Mark created in place of an unwanted bedroom, through to the sleeping quarters, all adorned with an outstanding selection of art. ‘Because I’d lived in Shoreditch for a couple of decades before I moved here, I’d got to know lots of gallery owners and artists through dinner parties and what have you,’ Mark says, ‘so I’ve collected a mix of stuff over the years.

But I’ve never collected to sell. My first major acquisition was a Bridget Riley – a Ra 2, from the early Eighties – but the one here is my favourite. It’s from her work in the Sixties and, unusually, it’s painted on Perspex.’

The furniture, too, has a sense of history – the sofa, for example, ‘was my ex-brother-in-law’s,’ says Mark. ‘It’s a Seventies design from Sweden.’ In the kitchen, another vintage piece – a wooden fridge dating back to the 1800s that was refurbished by a company called Technical Services – adds a standout element to the scheme. Of course, we couldn’t leave without asking this celebrated chef how he entertains. ‘I tend to cook Asian or Indian, but I don’t entertain here all that much, hosting a dinner party every three months or so. I really should do it more often…’

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Mark has made great use of reclaimed scaffold boards, both to create the bookcase and wine rack, just seen, and also to line the ceiling in the garden room beyond.

Get the look The wine rack and shelving can be customised by Furniture Library; for a range of reclaimed scaffold boards, as well as upcycled fixtures using the material, visit Timbre Grain at Mathura Road, New Delhi.

Find similar wood flooring at Mikasa. This is a vintage Stilnovo floor lamp. Find similar rocking chair at Country Collections. Episode has nice range of candleholders.

(PR EV IOUS PAGE) GARDEN ROOM ‘The flat only has a small patio, but this indoor/outdoor space makes up for that. It used to be a bedroom,’ says Mark.

Get the look The glazing is a Tekne design — for customisation, check out Window Magic. Find similar floor tiles at Bharat Floorings and Tiles. The vintage armchairs are upholstered in a Josef Frank fabric. The glass artwork, titled Loll, 2016, is by Gabriel Hartley. The work on the wall, titled Ambient Blue, is

by Mustafa Hulusi.

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A strict all-white decorating palette is punctuated by artwork and the colourful shades of Mark’s extensive Stilnovo lighting collection.

Get the look The large painting by the front door, entitled OWOWOW, is by Stefanie Heinze. Check out Simply Sofas for a similar leather sofa. Find similar rug, check Andy Home. Check out BoConcept for a range of throws.

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‘I gutted the flat and took it back to its shell. I then reused some of the internal brickwork elsewhere, in the

bathrooms, for example.’

HOME TRUTHS

Where do you pop out for a quick bite to eat? There are lots of Vietnamese restaurants that I’ll visit just to have one of their dishes.

Everything in its place or a place for everything? One of my twin daughters is staying with me at the moment and is working in a local deli. I don’t like having stuff everywhere, so I’d like to think I’ve educated her a bit in the art of clearing up after yourself!

What’s your idea of an ideal weekend? Last week, I took my six-year-old daughter, who lives with her mother in Notting Hill, to Weymouth and went in search of razor clams. She really got into it. I think it’s important for kids to get out of the city and experience things like that.

So, as well as modern art and mid-century lighting, what else do you like to collect? Glug-glug jugs. My grandmother used to have one in her cupboard. They really do make a ‘glug-glug’ sound when you pour water out of them…

Any future plans? I’m setting up a new collaboration with my specialist contractor, Tekne, which fits out my restaurants. It’s going to be called Hix Homes.

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The artwork in the bookcase is actually the front of a pull-out drinks cabinet. ‘I kept walking past this cabinet in the Paul Smith shop in Mayfair and it had this horrible Chinese painting in the front,’ says Mark.

‘So I ended up buying it and replacing the artwork with this.’

Get the look The artwork attached to the front of the cabinet, entitled Tiger Skin Lily, is by Mat Collishaw. Check out Gallery Threshold for different artworks.

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An arrangement of objects is complemented by yet another Stilnovo light fixture.

Get the look The sculpture, entitled Resilience, Homage to Mathilda, is by HIX Award finalist Geraldine Buckland. Visit Phillips Antiques for sculptures.

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Mark has his bath freestanding in the room, but the shower is located in the space beyond.

Get the look The copper bateau bath was sourced from eBay — find copper effect bath tub at Sicis. Check out Cybex for electric towel warmer.

The photographic artwork, entitled The Grand Monkey Room, is

by Karen Knorr.

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M A STER BEDROOM

The triptych hanging above the bed makes a striking statement against the whitewashed bare-brick wall.

Get the look The artwork, entitled Desert Line, is by Susannah Horowitz. The bedside cabinet can be customised at Knock On Wood. Find similar beaker at Villeroy & Boch.

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‘The mirror artwork is by Gary Webb,’ says Mark.

‘When I moved it here, it took a whole day to put the pieces back together.’

Get the look See Gary Webb’s work at Galerie Mitterrand. Find similar desk at Inliving. Check out Jaipur Rugs for similar dhurries.

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Behind the dividing wall is Mark’s walk-in wardrobe.

Get the look The artwork, entitled What the Fuck am I Doing? is by 2014’s HIX Award winner Felix Treadwell. Daybed can be customised at Furniture Library. Find similar bar chair at Zolijns.

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A series of Tracey Emin drawings makes for an intriguing visual display.

Get the look Check out artcollective.com for various lithographs.

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IDEAS TO STEAL The lovechild of quirky artworks and classic furniture, the home tosses away the rule book

art house Photography ⁄ James Merrell

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Production ⁄ Mary Weaver

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Words ⁄ Steven Efstathiou

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Indian Research ⁄ Rinaa Peter

‘I don’t like the generic, stainlesssteel finishes of most modern extractor hoods, so I had this cover made to fit in with the industrial look around the flat,’ says Mark.

Get the look Check out Grandeur Interiors for customised kitchens.

Find similar hood at Faber. The bar stools are from LASSCO.

Restaurateur Mark Hix’s home celebrates his love of art and reclaimed fixtures, and both are mixed together with an irreverent sense of fun

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ANTI-CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Fabric, price on request, Colefax; rug, price on request, Jaipur Rugs; flooring, `350 per sq ft, Mikasa; light, price on request, The Purple Turtles.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT Chimney, price on request, Faber; sofa by Patricia Urquiola, price on request, Moroso at Defa Solutions; bar stool, `19,599, INV Home; bath tub, price on request, Devon & Devon at Keha Casa; bowl, price on request, Ikka Dukka; milk jug, price on request, Villeroy & Boch; rocking chair, `16,999, pepperfry.com.

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Luxe finishes, dramatic decorating ideas and striking artwork contribute to Danielle’s surreal yet surprisingly grounded apartment Photography ⁄ Rei Moon

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‘The made-to-measure sofa bed was inspired by John Galliano’s love of the bias cut,’ says Danielle. ‘The diagonal lines elongate its perfectly square two-metre dimensions.’

Get the look The velvet fabric for the sofa bed upholstery and curtains is by JAB Anstoetz, find similar velvets at RR Decor.

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THE OWNER Interior and furniture designer Danielle Moudaber.

THE PROPERTY Two floors of a Victorian terrace house in south London. The ground floor has an open-plan living/dining/office area, plus a kitchen and cloakroom. The main suite and studio/guest suite are on the first floor.

ehind the ever-so-polite façade of a typical Victorian terrace house lives a home that both delights and contradicts. At once bohemian and baroque, classic and contemporary, it defies definition – as does its owner. A Lebanese native raised in Nigeria, interior and furniture designer Danielle Moudaber is figuratively – and literally – impossible to pin down. ‘I can’t sit still for a second,’ she says. ‘I’m obsessed with the movement and energy of Africa. But, like any true Levantine woman, who has the entire household dressed and ready for the day by 8am, I crave order and equilibrium too.’

Never one to turn down a challenge, the self-proclaimed ‘room artist’ spent the better part of two years refining her vision for her south London flat, which she bought after a friend convinced her to relinquish the search for a modern loft apartment. ‘It was the best advice,’ she says. ‘My friend would tell me, “London is an old city. Why not make the most of its assets?” So I kept the good, strong bones and palatial volumes of the apartment, but gutted it inside, opening it up to let in the light and create flow.’

The ground floor was purchased seven years ago during her aptly named ‘blue period’ and the upper floor was seamlessy added when it became available a couple of years later. The home’s interior is all soft edges and sinuous curves thanks to the liberal application of plaster, Danielle’s favourite medium. ‘I don’t like hard shapes or straight lines – they make me uneasy. Instead, I’m inspired by the physiologies of nature, the vegetable qualities of the organic world.’

Of the swathes of blue with which she painted her entire home, Danielle says, ‘I bought the flat at a personally challenging time in my life when my soul needed calm. Friends said I was mad when I told them I wanted to “live in blue”, but I associate the colour with happiness – that blissful feeling of being submerged in water.’

If the aquamarine expanses conjure up the joy of swimming in breakers, the white twists and turns of the mouldings that frame all doorways and ceilings are their frothy crowns. But the tour de force is undoubtedly the enormous staircase, whose rippling balustrade is a veritable wavescape in plaster.

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‘My obsession with Dulux’s Blue Poppy shade was the starting point for the entire house,’ says Danielle. ‘It reminds me of the Mediterranean – good for the soul.’

Get the look The coffee table and white chairs are by French sculptor Jean-François Buisson. Sofas can be customised at Furniture Library. Find similar flamingos at The Wishing Chair.

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‘My artworks are all pieces gifted by friends, each with meaning and a special place in my heart,’ says Danielle.

Get the look The painting, left, is called The End of Summer by Danielle’s friend Georges Bassil. For art prints check out art4u. com. Check out Etasaa for bronze sculptures.

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‘The Forties wall lights took me all of 15 seconds to buy,’ says Danielle. ‘I replaced the original grey shades with these poppy red drums as a contrast to the pervading blue.’

Get the look The plaster wall lights are antiques salvaged from a French bank and purchased in Beirut. Deep-buttoned sofa as before. Check out Fabindia for silk runner. The Serge Roche-inspired female figurine on the living room arch was designed by Danielle.

Like cascading water, a blue silk runner flows down the steps, denying the utilitarian purpose of the showpiece that consumes a good 20sq feet of internal space.

The upper storey, once the building’s top-floor apartment, is now Danielle’s bedroom and studio. Here, an oak sprung dancefloor pays homage to her mutual love of Fred Astaire and martial arts. ‘It’s proved such a good choice, not only because it feeds my longing for movement, but also because it requires little more than soap and water to clean,’ she says. True to her orderly inclinations, panelled walls open to reveal hidden storage and screen doors glide seamlessly into wall recesses to separate Danielle’s sanctuary from that of overnight visitors and her studio space. Emerald painted skirting boards and matching blinds are the only concession to the overriding azure hue. ‘People claim blue and green don’t work together, but they’re wrong,’ she says, describing how the blinds diffuse the afternoon light in summer, throwing a sultry jade cast over her room.

The two en-suite bathrooms are covered in modest floor-to-ceiling metro tiles. ‘The apartment may have taken time, but it wasn’t achieved on a big budget,’ says Danielle, adding that she invested in details over big-ticket items.

‘I pimped up simple cupboard fronts with bespoke handles and instead of making expensive covers for the radiators, I had them embossed, so that they now function as sculptural pieces in their own right.’

Furnishings, on the other hand, were purpose-designed by Danielle. ‘Metal is my other great love, so most of my designs feature the material in some shape or form,’ she says. ‘I love the hard-soft contrast it sets up with the plaster.’ Among them is a trio of deep-buttoned sofas, all clad in velvet of the deepest aquamarine.

Like giant amorphous sea creatures that have happily taken up residence in an elaborate conch shell, they fit to the space with a natural ease. ‘They can be reconfigured to seat any number of guests – all but this one,’ says Danielle, gesturing to the sole single seater. ‘I call it my selfish chair as it’s my favourite place to be when I’m alone here. It simply forces one to kick off one’s shoes and curl up.’

The perfect spot to marvel at this surreal yet deliciously sophisticated home.

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‘It’s the most used piece of furniture in the house,’ says Danielle of her enormous polished-plaster dining/work table. ‘It weighs over a tonne, but can be moved with ease as it’s fitted with aviation casters.’ She sourced the dentist’s chair by the window from an antiques dealer in Wiltshire. ‘It’s the first piece of furniture I ever bought.’

Get the look Danielle designed the multipurpose table and enlisted the help of Ciprian Zama, of Atelier Zama, for its creation. The pincushion boudoir chair is upholstered in a deep-dyed black silk dupion by Designers Guild, available at F&F. The large photographs were taken by Danielle in Rome’s Stadio Olimpico and converted into 2.8m lenticular prints. The Seventies American chinoiserie chests are from Paul Smith, find similar at Country Collections.

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‘I dressed up simple Ikea carcasses with marble worktops and bespoke brass handles,’ says Danielle. She designed the leek and carrot, below, wall lights as a tribute to her favourite vegetables – ‘the unsung heroes of the natural world’.

Get the look For an alternative to this Azul Bahia granite from Brazil, try Stonex India.

Check out Taannaz for door handles. Kitchen island is from Elica. Find similar teapots at Moonriver. Good Earth has similar cups and saucers. Find similar glassware at Apartment9.

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Danielle added sand to the plaster to give the impressive Gaudí-esque staircase a textured feel.

Get the look Check out Kika for similar crockery. Find similar beakers at INV Home.

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A patinated foxed mirror beneath the staircase displays a beautiful reflection of the prints opposite it.

Get the look For art and craft supplies, check out Anand Stationers.

Check out Sedie Design for similar console. For a table lamp like this, check out Splendour Lights. To create a similar wall, try Rough Old Glass.

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HOME TRUTHS

What’s your favourite city in spring? Rome. It’s one huge alfresco museum – there’s no need to ever go indoors.

Describe yourself in a sentence. I’m as comfortable in lipstick and Louboutins as I am in a market in downtown Lagos with chickens and goats.

Where do you truly belong? In ancient Greece, where Helen of Troy could launch a thousand ships without batting an eyelid.

What’s your dream job? To create a mega kitchen.

Think Harrods Food Hall on steroids — not that I can cook, mind you.

And your favourite smell?

The heady, gritty aroma of Africa. It hits you like a slap.

Your mantra? If you can’t buy it, make it!

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‘I like things to be freakishly hygienic,’ says Danielle. ‘I chose utilitarian metro tiles because they’re easy to clean and easy on the eye.’

Get the look. Check out Cera’s Senator range for similar sanitaryware and Nitco for wall and floor tiles like these. Find similar towel rail at Fcml. Visit The Shop at Meharchand for similar Kimono.

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‘The entire wall behind the bed is actually a run of concealed cupboards with white mouldings,’ says Danielle. ‘I like everything to have its place.’

Get the look The floral fabric used for the bedcover is by Josef Frank, find similar at RR Decor.

The oak sprung dancefloor was installed by Harlequin. Check out The Pillow Company for similar cushions and pillows. Good Earth has similar glasses.

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‘The muralist was tasked with creating a French jungle – wild but refined,’ says Danielle of this compact yet enchanting space beneath the external staircase.

Get the look The mural was painted by Romanian artist Beto Raba.

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IDEAS TO STEAL One colour and its many shades — the secret behind a luxe, chic home HOMES / ETC

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‘The made-to-measure sofa bed was inspired by John Galliano’s love says Danielle. ‘The diagonal lines elongate its perfectly square two-me Get the look The velvet fabric for the sofa bed upholstery and curtains is find similar velvets at RR Decor.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Granite, price on request, Stonex India; tile, price on request, Nitco; wall paint, `950 per lt, ICI Dulux.

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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Sofa, price on request, Gulmoharlane; lamp, `16,800, Iqrup+Ritz; figurine, price on request, Etassa; cup and saucer, `2,595, Elvy Lifestyle; regency table, price on request, Baker; cushion, price on request, Casa Pop; flamingo, price on request, amazon.in.

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Architect Smaran Mallesh of Cadence Architects on urban residential design.

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ARCHITECT’S TRAVEL DIARY Architect Sidhartha Talwar talks about Fallingwater in Pittsburgh.

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DESIGN NEWS

CEMEN

Discover the latest in the market for your big-ticket buys and more...

WORLD CLASS

Valcucine recently opened its first flagship store in Ahmedabad. The store focuses on the advanced technological tricks used to curate and provide utmost space for freedom of movement in the kitchen. The hero of the store is the titanium kitchen, a material that’s being introduced for the first time in the world of kitchens. All the other ranges, from the hardy glass surfaces to the lightest sliding doors in a variety of finishes are housed here. valcucine.com

SATIN CURRENT

Luminous Technologies’ New York Tiffany fan is a beauty. The sleekest fan in the country has a minimalistic and elegant look and leaves no space for canopies due to the absence of a capacitor. It’s energy efficient, and voltage fluctuations are a thing of the past. luminousindia.com

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COOL STUFF

The Ballerina Küchen available at Grandeur Interiors, has a series of specially-crafted refrigerator drawers that have transparent enclosures, which regulate different temperatures, as per the need of the contents. Super smart, we says! grandeurinteriors.com 122 I Livingetc March 2019

EvoWood introduces the unique 3.5 mm-thick solid wood sheets, Evollae. These sheets are versatile in nature, owing to their availability in various solid wood species. They are modular wall panelling system that can be installed easily without any substrate glue or nailing. evowood.com

NT ART

VOICE CONTROL The all new Queo

SmarTap is a stunningly designed shower system that gives you a one-ofits-kind bathing experience through full control with a smartphone app and voice commands via smart manual digital controllers like Amazon Echo and Google Assistant. Not only can this avant-garde bathing system auto-fill the bath, it also customises music. queobathrooms.com

AERODYNAMIC METALLICS In the modern world requirements for total functionality in minimal spaces, Glass Design proudly introduce Tondo Plus, the cornerstone of their new UNIKO programme, which is a series of metal wash-stands crafted from stainless steel. With integrated towel holder and shelves, the washbasin is constructed with an innovative material consisting of glass pigments and resins, called VetroFreddo. glassdesign.it

SMART KID ON THE BLOCK

Toto launched its first retail-cumtechnical centre in Delhi. The space is bedecked with Toto’s world-class product ranges for modern day toilet spaces. Keeping in mind the sustainability practices, Toto has made a conscious effort to conserve water in all its products. The showroom also endorses a corner dedicated especially to the brand’s passion and history of quality legacy. toto.com

ELEGANT CHOICES Graff introduces its most inventive

faucet collection for bathrooms.

Named Luna, the range stands out for its distinctive shape and mirror-like finish, looking like a sinuous element floating ever so gently on the wall.

Equipped with an aerator, the collection is crafted with powder coating process and is thus, scratch resistant. graff.com

LET IT GLOW

Estrella, which means star in Spanish, is a beautifully crafted piece of art from designer Gauri Khan’s Spring’19 collection of aesthetic luminaires. An attempt to play with light through gorgeous designs, each strand, resembling the tiny light balls of the night sky, radiates gleaming elegance into the space with its glossy finish. lightsbytisva.com

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by Bisazza Design Studio TOP TO BOTTOM Pirouette Navy designed by Edward Van Vliet, Floral Graphic designed by Kiki Van Eijk; Cannage Rouge designed by Studio Job; Pill Cocktail designed by India Mahdavi.

Brand Story

LEFT Crystal Collection with Swarovski crystals of the tile size.

RIGHT Rain Design by India Mahdavi.

enato Bisazza can quite literally claim the title of the man who launched a thousand tiles! Such was the marvel of the 31-year-old visionary as he took the traditional glass tile and revolutionised it by assembling it into spectacular functional art that would go on to adorn interior and exterior living spaces globally.

When Renato first set up his mosaic manufacturing business in Alte, Vicenza, in the year 1956, he called it Vetricolor, after the regular-coloured glass tile produced during those times. It was only in 1989, that the company officially changed its name to Bisazza S.p.A, as it is known today.

THE VOYAGE Intensive focus on technological research and innovation during the 1970’s paid off in the coming decade with orders pouring in from markets

like Africa and Middle East to embellish the domes of mosques with gold mosaic tiles and friezes, using the traditional ‘opus tessellatum’ artistic method.

Bisazza rapidly galloped its way into the world of lavishness and elegance, attracting several high profile commissions over the years— from cladding BMW’s famous Mini in its gleaming glass tiles, to constructing the exquisite 24-karat gold-tiled Jacuzzi for London’s Bulgari Hotel, diving straight into people’s homes and hearts—layering their walls, floors and ceilings with its luminous three dimensional effects. Bisazza’s signature style came to rest on the construction of photomosaics, using digital imaging to recreate stylish mosaic extravagances, churning out striking designs that ranged from floral landscapes to personal portraits, all hand crafted to perfection.

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BRAND / DESIGN CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT Trianon designed

by Carlo Dal Bianco; Albert Yellow designed

by Ferruccio Laviani; Granada Oro designed by Alessandro Mendini; Bagno collection designed by India Mahdavi; William Blue designed by Ferruccio Laviani; Arzigogolo Bianco designed

by Ferruccio Laviani; and Ranunculus designed by Kiki van Eijk.

Bisazza celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, with the launch of the Bisazza Homeline, a platform for home accessories and furniture, under the workmanship of ace designers like Jaime Hayon, AndrĂŠe Putman, Marcel Wanders, Patricia Urquiola, Mayer and Carlo Dal Bianco.

FONDAZIONE BISAZZA June 2012 saw the opening of the Fondazione Bisazza, a stunning 7,500 sq mt architectural space showcasing spectacular artworks. Collections and installations created for Bisazza by various internationally acclaimed designers, like Alessandro Mendini,Tord Boontje, Aldo Cibic, Sandro Chia, Jaime Hayon, Arik Levy, Fabio Novembre, Mimmo Paladino, John Pawson, to name a few. Built on the original Bisazza production site, Fondazione Bisazza also doubles up as a cultural hub and a gallery space, exhibiting works of distinguished artists and institutions from across the globe.

RECENT YEARS Product expansions saw various big names from the design and creative world, like Kiki Van Eijk, Edward Van Vliet and Studio Job connect with Bisazza and dabble in novel techniques, propelling the company

to move on from its trademark mosaic into innovative product lines like the Cementlies Collection, comprising of tessellating patterns created by pouring cement into intricate moulds; and the Wood Collection with its finely decorated parquet in oak. The Mahdavi Collection launched last year, is a vivacious yet classy bathroom concept by the well known French designer India Mahdavi. It forms a part of the earlier Bisazza Bagno series from Hayon, Wanders and Nendo, appreciated for its aesthetically curved wash basins and bath tubs in pleasing colours.

Renato Bisazza’s life has been no less than his beloved mosaic, living his shimmering multidimensional 87 years in glory. In 2012, he passed away, leaving behind his legacy to be run as a family business, with his son Piero at the helm as the CEO of Bisazza S.p.A. and his daughter Rossella functioning as Director of Communications.

Bisazza as it stands today boasts of seven flagship stores in London, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan, Barcelona and Paris, with its headquarters at Alte, Vicenza; and around 2,800 retailers spread across the world, including a manufacturing and distribution facility in Gujarat, India.

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SMARAN MALLESH

Sculpting buildings and defying the norm, Bengaluru-based Smaran Mallesh of Cadence Architects talks about contemporary urban residential design in India

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old and experimental, they have been knocking off boundaries and scaling new heights. This young group of three architects, viz. Smaran Mallesh, Narendra Pringal and Vikram Rajashekar, came together to set up Cadence Architects in 2005. A fairly young practice, they have many a first to their credit. Sculpted façades and buildings are their hallmark and they emerge as the new masters of ferro cement. Through their work, they challenge the contemporary clichés, simultaneously challenging themselves to create new vocabularies and continuous experimentation. Bed-rocked on innovation, they demonstrate the local potential and the appetite. Besides all their fair achievements, the best part remains the fact that all

CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE The stunning interiors of the Elastica project; the spectacular exteriors of the Dialysis Center for KMYF in Bengaluru; and the terrace garden of the Elastica project.

three did their B. Arch from local RV College of Engineering. They went to school together!

What are the present day challenges in designing residential buildings? What are the new areas of concern?

We’ve designed many residential buildings that house 2-3 generations. Usually designing for multiple generations always becomes a challenge. Each generation has their own set of requirements, styles, influences and vision.

To be able to balance multiple viewpoints, which lead to multiple spaces has been a huge learning experience, especially when this diversity has to sit together and speak a common language. There is always scope to improve here.

Would you take on another Elastica kind of project?

Weirdly enough, we would. When we first took Elastica, we were at an early stage of working as one design force, so the outcome was of a certain nature. Today, we have evolved as a design operation and so it would be great to see what would come out of us if we took on a design challenge that was like Elastica, again.

Are the trends in India different from those in the west? If so, how?

The demographic requirements are always different, fundamentally because of the population differences.

Having said that, the world is moving towards a ubiquitous

DESIGN / PROFILE

TOP TO BOTTOM The Java Rain project at Chikmagalur; and the interior and exterior of the B One residential project.

design expression — glass steel are extensively used in the east as much as in the west, which are the staple materials of the capitalistic economy. So, even though demographic trends are different, the outcome always ends up being the same, according to us. There is huge scope to bring the Indian context into the building process and thereby forming a new image for the east.

Your pet design peeves that you see around you all the time?

Usually buildings that appear traditional today, or seem to have a 70-100 year old history, have been built only in the past decade. People today like to replicate the old and traditional, without wanting to create a contemporary interpretation. They do not realise that a certain visual expression evolved based on the times and circumstances that existed then. Today, to copy and paste the same design style to a time where it does not necessarily belong, makes these buildings stand out, and not necessarily in the best way.

If there was one difference that you could make to the Indian Design scene, it would be...?

There are many that could be done, but overall to bring the public to a greater level of sensitivity to design thinking and the role design can play in our lives. Good design is that, which is so seamless that you do not necessarily perceive it immediately unless you have the necessary perception. We would like to continue to create spaces that invoke that sensitivity to design.

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Design Classic

SWAROVSKI ICE CRYSTAL

IMAGE COURTESY SWAROVSKI

Designed by Takt Project, Jimenez Lai and Marjan van Auble create Swarovski Ice Crystal as part of the “Shaping Societies” project.

Background Takt Project, along with designers Jimenez Lai and Marjan van Auble won the 2017 Swarovski Designers of the Future Award in 2017. They were invited to create a work that answers the brief “Shaping Societies” through the development of a new design statement that is inspired by the Swarovski crystal. Takt Project collaborated with Israeli start-up Micron3DP to produce Ice Crystal, a range of 3D-printed Swarovski crystal vases and containers in shapes and textures that have never been seen before. Jimenez designed the architectural environment of the installation made of a pioneering new Swarovski-crystal terrazzo, while Marjan worked on a series of three living-light objects using solar technology that illuminates the Ice Crystal collection.

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COOL KITCHENS

From being just functional, kitchens today have become the epitome of style+form. Check out the amazing options that are available in the market today and pick your design.... there are no wrong choices here...

Words /Nandini Banerjee

INDUSTRIAL CHIC

Design meets the informal in an impeccable balance at the Diesel Open Workshop project kitchen, in collaboration with Scavolini. A warm approach to the home environment is perfectly legible, with a strong industrial inspiration. At the centre, a remarkable attention has been given to details, materials and textures, to create simple geometries with an attractive design. The modular metal structures of clear industrial imprint is the headliner here. Scavolini (scavolini.com)

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BREAKING THE WAVE

Kitchens become super smart with Valcucine’s innovative V-Motion Kit — an automation system that controls the motorised opening and closing system and is activated by just moving a hand.

Unlike manual controls, ‘Gesture’ opens Air Logica System, the revolutionary ergonomic panel that gives you more space and freedom of movement while keeping your kitchen perfectly neat and tidy. Besides this, the kitchen unit now comes in glass!

Extremely hardy, the durablelacquered glass will change the look of your kitchen forever.

Valcucine (valcucine.com)

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The pure white kitchen is finally out. Even if it’s just one element of accent colour — counter stools, Roman shades, lights and even islands — pops of colour is sneaking into the space.

NEON CITY

A sinuous and winning thought draws Kook, the Rastelli kitchen by Karim Rashid.

It is an expression of a colourful, original, ergonomic and functional design. With only one soft and uninterrupted line, the designer has in fact created an incredibly ergonomic and functional space, with a strong visual effect. Cooking becomes a pure aesthetic pleasure with the one-block wall system that recalls the shape of a piano’s profile. The work top, deeper than 90 cm, allows better organisation of the elements, such as hob and built in sink, which, with a foldaway faucet, can be easily hidden under a cutting board. To complete the kitchen there are the tall units with built-in appliances and wine cellars. Rastelli Cucine (rastellicucine.it)

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TOUCH OF GOLD

Join the metallic surfaces trend with Alno’s Alnoglint kitchen collection that is adorned with the brass metallic matte lacquer laminate. It adds the brushed metal look to your kitchen space making it interesting and elegant. Alno available through interwood.in

LESS IS MORE

Sipario from Aran Cucine is an innovative and minimalist kitchen, created in collaboration with Japanese designer Makio Hasuike. Built with Fenix NTM, a super-matte material, soft to the touch, on a birch plywood support with elements in glass and stainless steel.

The optional geometric stainless steel legs create a sense of lightness. The versatility of this kitchen allows for a gas cooktop or a sink to be completely integrated into the countertop for an ultramodern minimalistic look. The “Bis” worktable is an interesting element — it can serve as a general kitchen unit of a casual dining table, and also features an extendable utility platform and towel racks. Aran Cucine (arancucine.it)

SPOTLESS & SPARKLING

A kitchen station with a built-in dishwasher can be convenient. However, when that dishwasher does its job in under an hour, its becomes a dream. Bring Miele’s G 6000 EcoFlex dishwasher home that washes and dries crockery and cutlery in only 58 minutes. It achieves its exemplary energy efficiency through, amongst other features, the EcoTech heat storage unit which is integrated into the dishwasher. Miele (miele.in)

Everyone is increasingly seeking connections with nature. Elements like stone and wood create a welcoming and calming environment, and are timeless.

DESIGN / PROJECT

SHADES OF GREY

Italian architect Piero Lissoni has designed a series of customisable kitchen and bathroom systems for Boffi. The Boffi_Code allows you to tailor kitchen compositions to your choice of materials and layout.

The kitchen unit with grey marble worktops and doors in abonos oak — a fossil wood from Eastern Europe found in rivers or lakes, is our favourite. Which ones yours? Boffi (boffi.com)

STONE AGE

If you want your kitchen to last you a lifetime, take a look at Magppie kitchens, who use exotic stones to built a unit that’s termite, bacteria and fungus free. The brand also designs the space in a way to fill it with positive energy. They use colour therapeutics, kitchen gardening and environmentally-friendly materials. Magppie (magppiekitchen.com)

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SHOW CASE

From the flawless fronts, to the pioneering features and the taller, wider, deeper storage, every detail speaks volumes, the Nolte kitchens are state-of-the-art. With an elegant appearance, you won’t need to hide it. Remember to have a powerful, noiseless hood, and your kitchen can become the conversation starter. Nolte (nolteindia.com)

LEARNING CURVES

The Domina MakeUp kitchen collection from Aster Cucine embraces the beauty and flexibility of materials, creating kitchen designs as unique in functionality as in form. The curves of the range start from the wall enabling fantastic end-to-end curves without any straight lines. Aster also offers bespoke manufactured worktops that complete the kitchen design with curved stainless steel plinths and worktop edging. Domina MakeUp fuses exotic wood veneers with feature wall units in gold and silver leaf. Aster Cucine available at Ottimo (ottimo.in) 136 I Livingetc March 2019

THE SLIDER

An innovative outdoor kitchen, developed and designed in collaboration with Architect Massimo Iosa Ghini. The Bay’s structure is in brushed stainless steel that gives it a different look. The island has a combination of refrigerated, storage and cooking areas. Interestingly, the hard top in burnished teak has a electrical moving mechanism, that slides to form a dining platform! Iosa Ghini (iosaghini.it)

ANGLED VIEW

Perfectly, rounded lines meet corners and edges, while high gloss lacquer makes for a beautiful contrast in this Haecker kitchen concept. The elegant design features curved surfaces in an L-shape that utilises the room space effectively. Plus, the functional solutions allow management of the usual messy area with ease. Haecker (haecker-india.com)

COOK-OUT!

The Pacific Light Blue is the new outdoor kitchen in oven-enamelled steel with burnished brass finishing trim by Officine Gullo. Consisting a central cooking island with double barbecue, high-efficiency burner in the worktop, a basin sink, an ice maker, an oven, double pizza oven, spit and food warmer. It’s definitely an ‘owner’s pride’! Officine Gullo (officinegullo.com)

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A combination of contrasting textures and sleek finishes is the newest trend. Think mirrored backsplashes with highlypolished marble work tops, or matte cupboard fronts with sandblasted timber for a layered glamour.

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MASTER OF ALL

The reinterpreted iconic Bulthaup b3 island lends itself to modular planning. Functions that were previously positioned on the wall in the area behind the work surface are now located within the island! Whether it is an end-to-end worktop or an open sink, the island is the centre of gathering and conversation.

Small modules integrated directly below the work surface keep the accessories at hand. Equipped with an open sink in stainless steel and sliding work top, this island offers direct and ergonomic access from above. bulthaup bulthaup.com

PHOTO FINISH

The matte trend refuses to bow down. Check out Beckermann Kßchen’s 77 Siena XTreme that comes with an anti-finger print technology, which is easy to clean (laminate top) and is hardwearing. Available at Plusch, the model comes with handleless option as well. Plusch (pluschliving.com)

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Architect ’s travel diary

“One international project that has made an impact on me is FALLINGWATER in Pittsburgh, designed by FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT.” Design Principal Architect Sidhartha Talwar, Studio Lotus

WIDELY REGARDED AS WRIGHT’S TOUR DE FORCE, Fallingwater near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has become a modernist touchstone for Organic Architecture. Deeply rooted in its context yet looking forward, its dynamism gains depth through the liberal use of hand-finished elements, which gave Modernism purists of the time some pause yet inspired generations to come. For me, Fallingwater holds much more than just seminal prominence – having first visited it nearly ten years back, I was moved by how well Wright had managed to bring his vision to reality.

WHILE ITS FORMAL COMPOSITION AND DISTINCT materiality have been documented in countless books and magazines, the excellence it exhibits can only be felt in person. The gradual and dramatic unveiling of the building through the dense woods, with the sound of cascading water in the backdrop, sets a grand stage for one of Wright’s finest works. From the outside, the erstwhile private residence appears to be composed of wide slabs affixed between rubble masonry columns, creating multiple terraces hanging over the Bear Run. Steps lead down from the living room to the waterfall over which the house has been cantilevered, visible through a folding glass skylight; Wright’s intent, verbatim, was to allow the family ‘to live with the waterfall, not just look at it’.

AS A STUDENT, FALLINGWATER WAS ONE OF THE destinations on my architectural bucket list – to have experienced it in person, after a grueling journey through rural Pennysylvania, made it all the more special. What affected me the most at that time – and what continues to influence my work in the present – was the delicate interplay between the site and the building, as well as the tectonic connections within the building.

The waterfalls, the trees, the very terrain are as much a part of the design scheme as concrete and steel; the context, at no point, becomes secondary to the built form – its beauty is only brought into sharper focus.

THIS DEFERENCE TO NATURAL SETTINGS, a sophisticated manifestation of man’s primal relationship with nature, has been a value that we strive to emulate in our work. In a similar vein, the spatial layout of the house – seamless, yet immaculately sequenced – has inspired us to look closely at how spaces can translate to immersive experiences.

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The house was built partly over a waterfall on Bear Run, located in the Laurel Highlands of the Allegheny Mountains. The house was designed as a weekend home for the family of Liliane Kaufmann and her husband, Edgar J. Kaufmann, Sr. Fallingwater today is a show place and there are guided tours available for the design enthusiasts.

The tour includes a one-hour guided house tour, two-hour in-depth tour, brunch tour and sunset tour.

Grounds passes are also available to experience the immediate site surrounding the house. Advance ticket purchase is essential for all tours, which are available online.

The organically designed private residence was intended to be a nature retreat for its owners. The house is built on top of an active waterfall that flows beneath the house. Wright’s passion for Japanese architecture was strongly reflected in the design of Fallingwater, particularly in the importance of inter-penetrating exterior and interior spaces and the strong emphasis placed on harmony between man and nature. Within, expansive rooms of Fallingwater, the low-hung ceilings open out into their surroundings through ribbon windows.

Wooden ledges and lattices run along the walls, their rounded edges harking back to the Art Deco influences of the time of the house’s construction. The austere lines of the terraces soften upon closer inspection; the rounded edges of the concrete, the fine workmanship of the steel frames and metal fixtures, and the quality of the timber furniture speaks of design sensibilities far ahead of their time.

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THE HOT LIST Livingetc’s guide to the latest hotels lighting up our design radar WORDS / Patrick Hamilton Courtney

THE RETREAT AT BLUE LAGOON

FROM TOP Experience the lava canyons away from the crowds; the junior suite offers floor-to-ceiling views of the surrounding lagoon; unwind in the hotel’s cosy library.

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The lowdown Iceland’s most iconic destination opens its first luxury hotel.

Best for High-end design with volcanic views.

Despite Iceland’s bona fide tourist credentials, the country has, until now, been sorely lacking in swoon-worthy accommodation. That’s all about to change, thanks to The Retreat, a next-level luxury hotel offering world-class design and bucket-list bedroom views. Located at Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spring and Iceland’s most popular attraction, the property’s minimalist suites are built right into the lava rock and blend seamlessly with their dramatic surroundings. The Retreat provides access to an exclusive lagoon, offering total privacy from the heaving crowds. Elsewhere, the impressive Retreat Spa offers ‘The Ritual’, a relaxation regimen of mineral exfoliators and mud masks designed for deep detoxification and anti-aging. Complete the experience with an in-water treatment, where you will be wrapped in algae and massaged while half submerged in the silica-rich waters. After a day of swimming and spa-ing, the hotel’s Moss Restaurant dishes up light, gourmet meals in a sleek dining room overlooking the rocky terrain beyond.

Book it Junior suites from `93,500 approx.

Visit bluelagoon.com for more info.

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Iceland

[ Brunch bliss ]

Williamsburg is a brunch lovers’ nirvana. Sunday in Brooklyn and Cafe Colette both have see-and-be-seen status, but you’ll find French toast and pancake stacks around every street corner.

HOXTON WILLIAMSBURG

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New York The lowdown Hipster-luxe lodgings in so-cool-it-hurts Williamsburg.

Best for Exploring Brooklyn from this happening new hotspot.

The urban lifestyle maestros at Hoxton, the group behind millennial-magnet hotels in London, Paris, and Amsterdam, have opened their first property across the pond. Occupying a covetable spot in the ever-popular neighbourhood of Williamsburg, the design-led hotel has already become Brooklyn’s hottest hangout for New Yorkers in the know. The first thing guests will experience is the cavernous Ennismore-designed lobby; like a chic Brooklyn friend’s warehouse apartment, the space is a great spot to meet friends, grab lunch, or whip out your laptop for some oh-so-modern remote working.

Bedrooms come in two tiers, Cosy or Roomy, and deliver unbelievably comfortable beds, stylish mid-century furniture and small but beautifully formed bathrooms. Hotel restaurant Klein’s all-day dining menu offers updated American classics and fashionable contemporary cuisine – think acai bowls and fried chicken sandwiches. Up on the roof, the seasonally opening Summerly bar is one of the buzziest venues in town, where guests can munch on lobster rolls while taking in the cinematic views.

Book it Cosy rooms from `11,500 approx.

Visit thehoxton.com for more info.

FROM TOP Klein’s serves classic American dishes; the Roomy rooms feature king-size beds and larger bathrooms; take in the wonderful views of Manhattan from the Summerly bar.

KINLOCH LODGE The lowdown Warm, family-run hospitality in the isolated wilds of Scotland’s Isle of Skye.

Best for Experiencing the outdoors and fabulous foodie escapes.

Kinloch Lodge has stood proud since the 16th century, when it was first built as a grand hunting lodge. It later became a family home of the Macdonald clan, who still own and run it today. Set in spectacular seclusion on the south of the island, the lodge has enviable views and a true sense of bucolic tranquillity. This is a place for culinary indulgence. Lauded chef Marcello Tully oversees the destination restaurant, which is almost certainly the best in Skye. His inventive tasting menus draw from the island’s abundant produce with local seafood and wild vegetables a speciality. Gourmets can make the most of guided foraging tours by local experts who share their knowledge of the best places to scout out mushrooms, sorrel, samphire and mussels. Kinloch can also arrange cookery courses, fishing, wild walks and spa treatments, for a fully immersive Scottish stay.

When you’ve explored the enchanting landscape, retire to the whisky bar for a nightcap and on to a restful night’s sleep in the country-cosy bedrooms.

Book it Double rooms from `26,000 approx.

Visit kinloch-lodge.co.uk for more info.

FROM TOP The Whisky Bar provides a welcome place to round off your evening; individually decorated bedrooms reflect Skye’s stunning landscape; revel in the splendid isolation of Loch na Dal.

IMAGES COURTESY KINLOCH LODGE

Isle of Skye

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[ Spice island ]

Grenada’s undulating landscape is home to numerous spice plantations, growing everything from nutmeg and cloves to cinnamon and cocoa.

Keep your eye (and nose) tuned and expect your food to come with a kick!

FROM TOP The design-led resort enjoys a hideaway Caribbean location; rooms reflect a cool, pared-back style; relax on the Grand Anse beach.

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Grenada The lowdown Design-led luxury lands in the lessertravelled Caribbean island of Grenada.

Best for Sun worshippers and families.

Somewhat off the beaten track, Grenada has long been a hidden haven offering a quieter slice of Caribbean life.

Taking advantage of the exceptional beaches and picture-perfect scenery is new resort Silversands, which brings contemporary attitude to the unspoiled island and promises to make Grenada a competitor to the more familiar destinations of Antigua and St Barts. Parisian firm AW2 oversaw the resort’s sleek, modernist architecture, creating what is easily the country’s most ambitious design venture.

Previous projects include hotels for Aman and Six Senses, and that same pared-back, elegantly neutral aesthetic can also be found here. The geometrically shaped villa suites, decorated with natural textiles and bleached wood, are positioned to make the most of the sea views while offering guests full privacy. Facilities naturally include a stylish spa, 100-metre infinity pool, cigar and rum bar, and two dining options. Main restaurant Asiatique serves fine Thai cuisine with a Caribbean flair, or for local specialties, head to the ocean-front Grenadian Grill.

Book it Double rooms from `71,000 approx.

Visit silversandsgrenada.com for more info.

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TEA WITH TIFFANY

Pretty little treats for your afternoon soirée under the balmy sun

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Recipes CAARA & Chef Lokesh Swami Photography Bhumi & Simran

ENTERTAINING / ETC

HISTORY LESSON Legend has it that the ‘afternoon tea’ was started in the mid-1800s by the Duchess of Bedford. The Duchess regularly found herself with a ‘sinking feeling’ — a likely fatigue from hunger during the long wait between meals.

She decided to invite friends over for assorted snacks and tea, thus setting a new trend.

Double chocolate brownie * 125 gm Callebaut dark chocolate * 125 gm butter * 270 gm breakfast sugar * 3 eggs * 110 gm flour * 40 gm cocoa powder * 2 gm baking soda * 1 ml vanilla essence

Melt butter, chocolate and sugar together on a double boiler, until a smooth ganache is formed. Take it off the heat and add beaten eggs.

Fold in all the dry ingredients and mix well.

Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 mins.

Pour the mix in a cake ring, lined with butter paper and bake for 40 mins.

To check the brownie, put in a skewer in the centre and if it comes out almost clean, it is ready.

Chocolate hazelnut torte * 150 gm Callebaut dark chocolate * 80 gm Praline paste * 120 gm cream * 120 gm eggs * 80 gm caster sugar * 50 gm Nutella For pastry: * 100 gm butter * 50 gm icing sugar * 125gm flour * 2 ml vanilla essence * 25 gm cocoa powder

To make the pastry, place flour and cold butter in a food processor and blitz until breadcrumbs-like texture. Add icing sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla essence and blend until dough forms.

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease loose-bottomed tart tin with melted butter.

Roll pastry into a log shape. Roll out to fit pastry tins and line carefully to press the pastry into the edges of the tin.

Line tins with cling film and fill each with baking beans or dried rice.

Bake pastry for 10 minutes then remove cling film and baking beans, and bake for a further 5–7 minutes or until the pastry is firm and golden brown. Remove the tart cases from the oven and leave to cool.

Apply one even layer of Nutella.

To make filling, add cream, sugar and chocolate in a double boiler, and melt until mixed properly. Take it off heat and add praline paste and mix well. Add eggs and mix well again.

Pour this filling in the above tart shell and bake at 150°C in water for 50 mins.

Take out and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

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DRY TOUCH To dehydrate an orange, wash it well and pat it dry before slicing it crosswise into discs.

Depending on the size of the fruit, adjust the thickness to almost one-half inch. Arrange the slices on trays, making sure they don’t touch each other.

Bake in oven at around 900C till the slices are dry but still pliable.

Key lime pie For pastry: * 100 gm unsalted butter, cold and cubed * 200 gm flour * 1 egg, beaten * 15 ml lime juice For key lime filling: * 300 gm whipped cream * 220 gm condensed milk * 15 gm lime zest, plus extra to garnish * 120 ml lime juice * 600 gm icing sugar, optional

To make pastry, place flour and cold butter in a food processor and blitz until you get breadcrumbs-like texture.

Add egg and lime juice and blend until dough forms.

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease loose-bottomed tart tin with melted butter.

Roll pastry into a log shape. Roll out to fit pastry tins and line carefully to press the pastry into the edges of the tin. Line tins with cling film and fill each with baking beans or dried rice.

Bake pastry for 10 minutes then remove cling film and baking beans, and bake for a further 5–7 minutes or until the pastry is firm and golden brown. Remove the tart cases from the oven and leave to cool.

To make the filling, whisk together cream, condensed milk, cream, lime juice and zest in a bowl.

Fill in tart cases. Garnish with a little lime zest and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.

Truffle cheese panacotta * 250 ml milk * 300 gm cream * 40 gm Parmesan cheese * 15 gm truffle oil * 6 gm salt * 3 gm black pepper * 8 gm gelatin * 4 gm truffle slice in oil * 15 gm micro herbs and edible flowers

Bloom gelatin sheet in ice cold water for about 30 mins, squeeze and keep aside.

Take a stock pot and boil milk and cream together, take the mixture off the heat and add grated Parmesan cheese and bloomed gelatin.

Once the mixture comes to room temperature, add the seasoning and truffle oil.

Strain the mix with a fine sieve and set in four mini martini glasses in refrigerator for 3 hours.

Garnish with slice truffle, micro herbs and edible flowers.

ENTERTAINING / ETC

Smoked salmon in bagel bread * 4 bagels * 600 gm smoked salmon * 40 gm caper * 40 gm pickled onion * 20 gm micro herbs * 40 gm rocket leaves For dill cream: * 15 gm dill leaves * 100 gm cream cheese * 4 gm salt * 2 gm pepper

To make the dill cream, take a bowl and mix together finely chopped dill leaves, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Keep aside.

Cut bagel into half and toast the bread.

To assemble, take the base of bagel and apply dill cream, arrange smoked salmon roses, add chopped caper, slice pickle onion and rocket leaves.

Top with a layer of dill cream and the upper part of the bagel.

Garnish with micro herbs.

Serve with English lemon wedge and ready-to-eat chips.

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Orange & almond cake with citrus cheese frosting * 6 egg yolk * 6 egg white * 180 gm caster sugar * 230 gm almond powder * 3 orange zest * 4 orange juice * Orange syrup * 10 ml lemon juice * 60 ml orange juice * 30 gm sugar * 1 gm star anise Citrus cream cheese frosting: * 100 gm cream cheese * 30 gm icing sugar * 20 ml lime & orange juice * 1 orange zest For garnish: * 30 gm icing sugar * 5 dehydrated orange

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Grease a ring container with butter and cover one side of the ring with silver foil.

Separate egg, cover and keep the egg white aside.

Whisk egg yolk and sugar till sugar dissolves, then add almond powder, orange zest and orange juice.

Whisk to combine. Keep aside.

Use another mixing bowl to whisk egg white till soft peaks appear. Fold egg white into almond mixture.

Pour mixture into the greased ring; fill up to 75%.

Then bake at 180â °c for 40 min.

To make syrup, in a sauce pan, add lemon juice, orange juice, sugar and star anise, and cook in slow heat for 15 min. Keep aside.

Remove cake from oven, pour syrup and let it rest.

For cream cheese frosting, pour cream cheese, icing sugar, orange zest and lime juice in a bowl and mix together till it is smooth. Keep in fridge for an hour.

Pipe the cream on the cake and garnish with dehydrated orange and dust with icing sugar.

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Name and addresses of individuals who own the newspaper & partners or shareholders holding more than one percent of the total capital:

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Mrs. Shilpa Mammen D-46, IFS Apartment, Mayur Vihar, N. Delhi-91.

2. Mr. Joseph K. Philips C/o. Mrs. Soma Philips 22/1, Vittal Mallya Road Bangalore-560 001 3. Mr. Kiran Kuriyan M.M. Corporation, Empire Infantry, 3rd Floor, 29, Infantry Road Bangalore-560 001 4. Mrs. Mary Kurien 701, ETA Beaumonde, 17, Benson Cross Road, Benson Town, Bangalore-560 046 5. Mr. Sujit L. Joseph Yogin House South Street, Rowthen Kuppam Vanur Taluk , Tamilnadu 6. Ms. Roshin Varghese 4/3, Curley Street, Bangalore - 25 7.

Mr. Varun Mammen No.3A, Riverside Road, Kottupuram, Chennai-600 085

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Kochi Monthly Jacob Mathew Yes Manorama Buildings, Kottayam-1, Kerala.

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Dr. Thomas K. Philips 22/1, Grant Road Bangalore - 560 001 9. Mrs. Tara Joseph Flat No. 1B, AUM Apartments 26, Kothari Road, Nungambakkom, Chennai - 34 10. Mr. Nihal Thomas Revills, 4th Floor, 45, Cuffe Parade, Colaba P.O., Mumbai - 400 005

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17. Mrs. Susan Kurian 16/15, Binny Crescent Benson Town, Bangalore-46 18. Mr. Mammen Philip 4A, Chadika, DP Towers, No. 8, College Lane, Chennai-6 19. Mr. George Jacob Pallathusseril, Anathanam, Manganam, Kottayam-686 018 20. Annu Kurien Ooppoottil, Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram.

21. Ms. Aswathy Varghese First Floor, Vishwas 8, (Old No. 34) Prithvi Avenue Abhiramapuram, Chennai-600 018 22. Dr. George K. Philips C/o Mrs. Soma Philips 22/1, Vittal Mallya Road Bangalore-560 001 23. Mr. Peter K. Philips Apt. 3A, Nitesh Mayfair No.31, Kasturba Cross Road Bangalore-560 001 24. Dr. Peter Philip Lodha Bellisimo CHS Ltd. Flat No. A-3001, A Wing, Apollo Mills Compound, N.M. Joshi Marg Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011

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Jacob Mathew Yes Manorama Buildings, Kottayam-1, Kerala Philip Mathew Yes Manorama Buildings, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi-36, Kerala

25 Mr. Rahul Mammen Mappillai No. 12, Boat Club Road, 3rd Avenue, RA Puram Chennai-600 028 26. Mr. Zachariah Kuriyan Ashoka House, Mount Wardha Muttambalam, Kottayam-4 27. Mr. K.K. Mammen Mappillai Indo Bloom Limited, 'Empire Infantry', 3rd Floor, 29, Infantry Road, Bangalore-560 001 28. Mrs. Beebi Mammen 12, Walton Road, Bangalore-1 29. Mr. Samir Thariyan Mappillai “Deerhurst” 17, Boat Club Road, 3rd Avenue, RA Puram Chennai-600 028 30. Mr. Harsha Mathew 'Kandathil', Old Seminary Road, Chungam, Kottayam-686 001 31. Mr. Riyad Mathew Aqua Della, H No. 28/2106 B Association Road, Kochu Kadavanthra P.O., Ernakulam 682 020 32. Mr. Jacob Mathew 'Kandathil', Old Seminary Road, Chungam, Kottayam-686 001

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11. Shirin Mammen 15, Wallace Garden Ist Street, Chennai 12. Mr. Rohan Mammen No. 12, Walton Road Bangalore - 560 001 13. Mr. Varun Mammen No. 12, Walton Road Bangalore - 560 001 14. Mrs. Rachel Kattukaran 12, Walton Road, Bangalore-1 15. Mr. Arun Mammen 28, G.N. Chetty Road, T. Nagar, Chennai-600 017 16. Dr. K. C. Mammen, Mount Wardha, Kanjikuzhy, Kottayam-4.

33. Mr. Roy Mammen C/o Mrs. Beebi Mammen 12, Walton Road, Bangalore-1 34. Mr. Arjun Joseph 14, Tarapore Avenue, Harington Road, Chennai-600 031 35. Mr. Kiran Joseph 14, Tarapore Avenue, Harington Road, Chennai-600 031 36. Mr. Jayant Mammen Mathew Manorama Mandiram Manganam, Kottayam-686 018 37. Mrs. Mammy Philip 2A, Cambrae Hall # 72, Dr. P.V. Cherian Crescent Egmore, Chennai-600 008 38 Mr. Amit Mathew Motown, 57/2772 Y Lane, Pandarachira Road Kadavanthra P.O., Ernakulam Pin 682 020 39. Ms. Aditi Mammen No. 3A, Riverside Road, Kottupuram, Chennai-600 085 40. Sarasu Jacob Pallathusseril, Thiruvathukal, Kottayam 686 003

I, Jacob Mathew, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Dated: 1-3-2019

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LIFE / ETC I am InspIred by lIfe In general, which includes seasons, emotions, occasions and festivals. Travel also plays a pivotal role. But unlike the common perception that we chefs pick up recipes and ingredients during vacations, I travel only to clear my mind.

I also rely on nostalgIa to create new recipes. I believe when it comes to food, we are still stuck to ‘traditional’ or ‘authentic’ taste. Food has to be adapted to support the current lifestyle and environment. I cook for today using the freshest seasonal produce with modern cooking techniques to bring back memories of yesterday. the most fascInatIng thIng about my work is the access to numerous ingredients that allows me to experiment and perfect my dishes. And, of course, the opportunity to meet people of diverse cultures and nationalities who share the common love for food.

MY LIFE

If not a chef, I would be a body builder or a cricketer.

I enjoy cookIng anything inspired by nostalgia and travel.

Dishes like roasted marrow with a brown stock rasam, or my Grandmom’s recipe — compressed pumpkin curry with onion seeds. favourIte food cItIes are Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong. the one IngredIent I swear by is Miso. For its diversity of taste, flavour and things that we can do with it, which takes the dish to a different level altogether. my refrIgerator wIll always have tender coconut water, varieties of cheese and Kimchi.

At Home With

[CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT] Chef Vikr-amjit Roy; Grandmom’s Pumplin curry, sweet & spicy, Avocado flabread; and Tofu Tartar, roasted sesame sauce in spicy herb oil.

VIKRAMJIT ROY The innovative mind behind Wasabi, Whiskey Samba and The Wine Company, is credited with bringing back Asian cuisine into limelight I never aspIred to be a chef. I was a honours student of English Literature at the Calcutta University, and was also pursuing BCA from IGNOU side by side. But, within two years I realised my heart was not in academics — I couldn’t be a regular ‘deskie’ as I thrived in challenging environments. It was during that period, I found my passion — cooking and I switched to hotel management. After completing the course, I interned at Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, Shilla Hotel in Seoul and Go Sang in Seoul. my professIonal journey began with The Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi.

I have had the privilege of working with Intercontinental Hotels, Taj Hotels (where I launched Wasabi), ITC Hotels (for Pan Asian in ITC Grand Chola, Chennai and Tian at ITC Maurya), and international hotels like Okura in Tokyo. After my 15-year-stint in hotels, I ventured out into the stand-alone restaurant segment and co-founded POH — Progressive Oriental House in Mumbai, and am now the Corporate Chef for White Hat Hospitality, which includes restaurants like Whisky Samba and The Wine Company in Gurgaon, The Wine Rack in Mumbai, and Antares in Goa.

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WORDS SHIVIKA CHAWLA

MY JOURNEY