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Let me share a secret with you. Every month, the day after we shoot pages to press for printing, the team unwinds by going beyond the walls of our office, to ideate and make plans for what new we could bring to you next. You will be surprised to know that the idea of this issue, in fact, was born when we did a reunion of our ex and current colleagues in a beautiful apartment that we had booked in the outskirts of Delhi one rainy July day. From evaluating the space we were partying at two spaces around us and many more... We got the idea to create this special themed issue i.e. Spaces (Homes & Offices). So we started with our favourite picks of 10 such buildings from the contemporary world that are not only unusual but also very interestingly designed.
The home from Delhi in Ideal Living is a perfect example of striking the right balance between furniture and art, while keeping fluidity in the space. With work pressure these days, all of us bring work home at some time or the other. We believe that you need a dedicated spot to do all that work and this space should inspire and motivate you. Well, we have that sorted for you! I would like to end this note with the hope that you find the inspiration for the rooms in your life - perhaps a space that is a rejuvenation-relaxatio .
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STYLE STEAL WALL DECORATING IDEAS SURROUND YOURSELF WITH WILDERNESS AND LUXURY IN HOTELS AROUND THE GLOBE TAPING THE TREND: SUSTAINABILITY
Home Coming Home is where the heart resides. The saying is true. The Ideal Living section is unmistakably a favourite of mine. Beautiful homes from India and chic homes from European countries are a great source of information and are the best guide to home decor. On a personal level, for me, such homes are a blessing in disguise. As I am a student pursuing a course in interior designing, the stylised homes appearing in TIHG are a pure source of information, a practical source of edutainment and above all, it acts as a guide for a perfect professional future.
Future Spectacles I am a fan of TIHG since 2015. I don’t have any one such perfect article. For me all features are interesting and educative. However, there is a feature in the magazine, which stands out always - Designer Speak. The word ‘designer’ is very common, however what appears in the magazine is simply outstanding. TIHG explores the word designer to the hilt. Every issue there is a surprise either in the form of material designers, wood designers, wrought iron designers, artifact designers, etc. There is a saying - a magazine that explores, does wonders for its readers. Looking forward to getting exposed to more wonderful articles in the issues to come.
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The Big Bang A lifestyle magazine is known by it’s cover and it’s content. Same goes for TIHG. Issue after issue, the cover simply upstages the previous one. It is nothing short of a visual delight. Must mention that the cover selection must be a tough call. Definitely there is competition, however, I believe there is space for good content, amazing visuals, reader-friendly articles, and the zeal to give the best each month, irrespective of the magazine. For me, as a reader, TIHG is at the top of the pack. Not because, I am a fan of the magazine, but because it churns out fresh and exciting content every month, which are out-of-the-box experiences. Pritika Kinra, Kolkata
There was a time when India was a land in abundance with greenery. Every street, every corner of the road had big trees. Today, sadly times have changed. Tall skyscrapers, glass buildings and the urge to expand further to accommodate the ever growing population is taking a toll on the environment. However, all is not lost, the younger generation is slowly, but surely understanding the value of planting more trees. But, I believe that it all starts from the ground level - our home. It is important to educate our children about the importance of planting plants in our home and the surrounding environment. Kamaldeep Arora, Patiala, Punjab
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As September approaches, the hot days of summer slowly give way to cool breeze and you can smell the festivities. If you’re decorating your home then it would be a good idea to create theme based table ideas
t c u d Pro the of nth Mo Good Earth’s sand-blown, recycled glassware takes on cobalt blue tones with a touch
of Maldivian. The island’s native seagulls, herons, and egrets migrate onto multi-purpose decor pieces crafted in wood, iron, and reclaimed brass. (goodearth.in)
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Glory Uncensored After the path breaking success of the last two TVCs under the ‘Desh Ki Mitti Se Bani Tile Se, Desh Ko Banate Hain’ idea, Kajaria Ceramics has returned with one more brand film for 2019, with their brand ambassador Akshay Kumar. The new ad campaign symbolises Kajaria’s commitment for the furtherance of India. (kajariaceramics.com)
Breaking Barriers Sparkling White The Sparta range of faucets by Ark has cavities inside shaped as circular pathways, thereby offering least resistance and impediments to the flow of water. The faucet has rounded edge free body form. (crystalfaucets.com)
Buyers for domestic volume retail sourcing can inspire and broad base their sourcing at the IHGF Delhi Fair-Autumn 2019, to be held from 16-20 October 2019. The show, organised at India Expo Centre and Mart, Delhi NCR by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, is a show exclusively for sourcing for export. Besides the flurry of overseas buyers from USA, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the rest of the world, it is an excellent sourcing opportunity for Indian retail brands that strive to step-up their offer for top-end consumers, besides the global home and lifestyle retail brands/ chains, which have a growing interest in India, both for sourcing as well as retailing. (epch.in) The Ideal Home and Garden September 2019 |
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East Edition India Circus brings to Kolkata a wonderful collection of eccentric accessories, wall art, home decor, fashion products, and utilities with the opening of a new store. From luminescent lamps to totes a la mode, everything made available under one roof. (indiacircus.com)
Lounging Treat Jab Furniture introduces lounge chairs and sofas that are carefully coordinated and meticulously crafted. The collection includes cube lounge, inspiration, amy, fatony and polo cocktail. The handmade sofa sets, chairs and dining sets are available in dark/light/multi-colour shades and floral patterns. (pcubesolutions.com)
Moon Glory Walking on the Moon series from Lladro stands out for its elegant combination of matte black and high-gloss gold porcelain, masterfully employed in significant feature details such as the guitar and the astronaut’s space suit. The porcelain crafted piece, with highly technical and decorative finishing is a must-have. (lladro.com)
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Window Magic Ottimo Introduces doors and windows by Gorlini, which are perfect for big houses, penthouses and resorts. Available in both motorised and manual versions with many finishes, it is a quiet and fluid system that can accommodate a wide range of structural necessities. (ottimo.in)
News Watch Encapsulated Giftings Visionnaire introduces the capsule collection, which are made from ceramic, stone, bronze, brass and murano glass. Available in the forms of vivid ensemble of vases, centerpieces, trays and object caddies. (visionnaire-home.com)
Patch Perfect The eclectic newly launched chest of drawers by Mudramark from Pepperfry are Intricately crafted with a splash of colours. The vibrant storage units are modish yet unconventional pieces. (pepperfry.com)
Metal Mania Tresorie introduces a new range of metal vases and artefacts. Inspired by nature, the opulent range borrows from textures and patterns from the leaves, flowers, and the rugged tree barks and branches, and are available in silver and gold surfaces in sophisticated finishes. (tresorie.com)
Abstract Luxury VitrA’s plural series has free-standing bathroom components that include urinals, WCs and bidets. It also has a small counter top washbasin, different vanity unit options and accessories. Each element in the series is designed to transform bathrooms from solo spaces to family spaces. (vitra.com)
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Drape Theme Zynna recently introduced chic fabrics, bold and rich covering upholstery collection. The fabrics are blended with a mix of bold and soft colours in five different themes. This new range is offering varied range of throbbing and soothing tones of pastels, creme, aqua, lime and green colours. (zynna.in)
New Age Wonder Opaque’s new-age and edgy accessory furniture and decor product range includes mass furniture like ottomans, coffee tables and cabinets to niche and contemporary pieces like votive, vases and other utility lifestyle accessories. The collection is made by colours that are inspired from nature. (opaquestudio.in)
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Rugged Recycle The Rug Republic uses discarded water bottles and give them a new life in the form of a rug. The brand is recycling bicycle tubes, PET yarns extracted from recycled water bottles, recycled silk yarns, and other multi-fiber textiles, to create unique and vibrant rugs and carpets. (therugrepublic.in)
News Watch
Iconic Luxury Address Home’s new range of L’amour luxury linen, dining and decor accessories are artistically created and curated. The collection brings together a colour palette of dusty rose, a muted greyish teal, an ochre yellow with off white and grey. (addresshome.com)
What’s Cooking? From cupcakes and desserts to pretty much anything, Ellementry’s range of wooden and ceramic with hand-marbled texture cake stands out. Complementing the bakeware attire is a cotton mitt and pot holder. The Ellementry mitt and pot range are in natural tones and interesting patterns. (ellementry.com)
Dashing Designs BoConcept adds new Danish designs across its living, dining and storage collections. The collection includes austin bed, oxford bed, arlington bed, alicante dining table, vienna chair and a lot more. (boconcept.in)
Ancient Pride Ansavv’s Turkish suede sofa series are hand sewn. The sofa is available in every colour pallete, and the material used is the Turkish bursha suede fabric. The sofas have DNS foam technology and moulded structure with steel and solid wood. (ansavv.com) The Ideal Home and Garden September 2019 |
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The Revolution Encraft, the leading fenestration brand in the country, has given innovative fillip to traditional sliding and the result is – lift and slide doors, which are designed for larger openings for unobstructed views. By rotating the handle 180 degrees, the door fully lifts off its seals. The heavy duty patio doors and the enfold doors are the best from the brand. The heavy duty patio doors with its two pane version can be manufactured up to 5.8 meters wide and up to 3.0 meters tall. Its deep sashes are perfectly suited for modern straight through apertures. The enfold system is designed to convert standard welded windows and doors into sliding/folding/swing systems. The sliding panels are bottom loaded and will not drop like conventional fold and slide systems, resulting in trouble free installations. Encraft’s hallmark engineering precision ensures ease of function in both operations, that is, sliding and lifting. (encraft.in)
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News Watch
Expectations Galore Started in 1898, as a simple joinery, Hacker today is a specialist producer of modern fitted kitchens fulfilling the highest claims in terms of quality, innovation, functionality and durability in the industry. Hacker, the specialist in modern fitted kitchens offers customised modular kitchens for every segment ranging from mid to high-end. Its front styles range from over 163 different options in material surfaces, colours and styles. From Hacker, every single kitchen is customised to fit any space withing their standard cabinetry system. The materials used are very carefully chosen to be of the highest quality standards available within Germany. The base materials used in the cabinetry are a combination of very high density, chip/particle boards and HDF materials duly treated to be termite resistant. The variety of these fronts range from laminates, veneer, lacquer paint in matte and high gloss surfaces, glass and ceramic finishes, thereby giving plenty of options in mix and match. Hacker delivers kitchens in The European Union, America and 60 other countries in Middle East, Asia, Far East and the Pacific from its single manufacturing unit in Roedinghausen, Germany. (haecker-india.com)
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ita Handa year - has io Acky15 (helmed by Akanksha Sharma) to venture into a new collection that will include notebooks, postcards, gift wrap paper and coasters. The designer takes her inspiration from nature all around, which can be seen through the vivid graphics and bright florals, which itself resonate so beautifully with the Sarita Handa ethos. RESEARCH: RUHI SINGH
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Special Feature
Up-andComing South Korean consumer electronic gaint LG Electronics expands its product line by launching premium fans, portable air purifiers, diswashers amongst many others
SMART FAN The high-quality model of first premium fan impresses with strong output and enhanced airflow. The dual wings recreate a pleasant, natural breeze inside the home and reduce turbulence by up to 22 per cent compared to conventional fan designs. With state-of-the-art technologies, quality components, energy efficiency, and first class style, the fan is equipped with WiFi along with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility. Available in five colour variants, the LG SmartThinQ App for letting user remotely control the fan. The fan also comes with sleep mode that adjusts fan speed to promote a sound night’s sleep, while the mosquito away mode effectively repels mosquitoes.
RESEARCH: RUHI SINGH
FITTING THE BILL LG’s’ Slim l renchh oor refrigerator f is a premium quality l refrigeration f solution in space-friendly sizes. Designed as 835 mm wide to fit perfectly in practically any kitchen setting, the first French-Door refrigerators come fitted with the company’s cutting-edge Linear Cooling™ and DoorCooling+™ technologies, the slim models ensure that food stays fresher for longer. Engineered to satisfy discerning consumers throughout Asia, the new refrigerators are also equipped with LG’s advanced Inverter Linear Compressor, which helps lower energy consumption and comes backed by a 10-year warranty. LG’s innovative fridges are available in a variety of colors, including the new Matte Black finish. The soft LED panel light and Square Pocket Handle contribute to the exclusive look and feel of these stunning new appliances.
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ON-THE-GO The revolutionary PuriCare Mini Air Purifier offers the concept of pure air onthe-go. The product comes with PM 1.0 sensor and has a powerful performance thanks to its Dual Fans to send cleaner air further. Designed compact and boasts of cordless operation with 3,600 mAH rechargable battery, the mini purifier is equipped with Inverter motor for fast purification and can detect and remove 99% of the pollutants. With BlueTooth connectivity to check and control various functions on the mobile app, it informs you the real time air condition around you, battery life or when to clean/replace the filter.
INTELLIGENT WASHE WASHER Powered by LG’s new Artificial Intelligence Direct Drive (AI DD), the new washing machine expands the definition of great washing performance. The machine uses deep learning that draws on a vast amount of data collected by LG and the AI DD enables finely-tuned washing patterns, automatically detecting the weight of laundry and accurately assessing fabric softness and reducing the fabric damage occurrence by 18 percent. The TurboWash360 provides the convenience of fast wash and the SmartThinQ™ app lets users remotely control and monitor the washer from their smartphone. Durable and reliable, the washer is energy efficient and comes with a 10-year warranty. The Ideal Home and Garden September 2019 |
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PERFECT DESIGN Introducing the latest LG QuadWash™ Steam dishwasher with TrueSteam™ technology, the revolutionary product employs a number of unique performance-enhancing technologies to guarantee a more effective and efficient cleaning. Generating high-temperature steam particles, the washer cleans everything from delicate stemware to steel pots and pans, easily separating stains and leftovers from dishes. The technology helps loosen tough caked-on food before the main washing cycle, and activates again after its completion to reduce the occurance of undesirable water spots – one of the most common complaints of dishwasher users – by up to 30 percent. Another of LG’s impressive core technologies, QuadWash™ uses four spray arms, instead of the two found in most dishwashers, to raise the bar for dishwashing excellence. The multi-motion arms sweep and rotate back and forth while spinning in both directions.
EFFECTIVE PURIFIER The RO water purifiers from LG features stainless steel storage tank, which maintains freshness in drinking water by reducing the growth of bacteria and algae. Equipped with innovative hygieneenhancing properties like the Dual Protection Stainless Steel Tank and Ever Fresh UV Plus that ultimately yields safe and clean drinking water. Furthermore, with changing demand of Indian market in 2019, the brand has introduced new range of RO water purifier with high (more than 50%) water recovery to save and ensure more water saving. What else? These purifiers are certified by Heart Care Foundation Of India as the purifier which meets the criteria for health friendly drinkable water.
*The writer was in South Korea at invitation of LG
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TIHG Pick
From Couture to Pret and now Home
Taking a contemporary take on traditional Indian textiles, architecture and motifs, the most renowned name in fashion industry Designer Ritu Kumar has embarked her journey in interiors with the introduction of Ritu Kumar Home. From a wide range of bed linen, wallpapers, tableware and home decor, the collection is a homage to an indigenous art form and is deeply rooted in Indian craftsmanship. Researched and recreated from museum quality Indian textiles, the Ritu Kumar Home collection takes inspiration from textiles belonging to many genres such as from the school of Jamavar shawls from Kashmir, the city of Nawabs and the jaalis of the havelis of Lucknow to the exquisite crafts of Masulipatnam and the vegetable printed Kalamkaris. ReseaRch: RUhI sINGh
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MEET & GREET WhERE: BENT ChAIR, JANPATh TIHG with Bent Chair concluded the first series of Design Circle with an information packed talk show on the Ecological Environment:Rhetoric or Reality.
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And suddenly, we knew it’s time to start something new. After much brain storming session we zeroed down on a Talk Show with similar minds since it is our responsibility to showcase and highlight the happening of the industry globally. With a simple aim to draw attention to issues where the readers should focus. It was a cloudy July morning when prominent design and architecture names gathered at Janpath, Delhi for two reasonsTo witness the launch of Bent Chair’s second store in the capital and to be a part of TIHG’s DESIGN CIRCLE with the topic Ecological Environment:Rhetoric or Reality. Renowned architect Nilanjan Bhowal of Design Consortium moderated the show with a brief that ecology is the study of relationships between living organism with one another and with the physical environment. In fact the ecological environment we live in, determines the human behavior. It has also been widely studied that our five senses’ response to environment are most important in determining our health. Therefore designers and architects play an important role as they are the connoisseur of designing for human beings. The afternoon was open for a freeflowing discussion where Nilanjan asked each of the panelist to describe their design philosophy and how the end products designed by them affects the physical environment. The hour long discussion was quiet interactive and loaded with ideas, and ended with delicious dishes and drinks at the most Instagrammable cafe Plum by Bent Chair.
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Lahofer Winery, ChyBiK+KriSTof The Lahofer Winery designed by architectural firm CHYBIK+KRISTOF, is composed into the scenic South Moravian countryside scattered with vineyards. The structural scheme is based on the width of the row of grapevines and runs through the whole house. The wine making is concentrated in two horizontal buildings - the winery thus gives the impression of being lightweight in relation to the countryside. The design comprises three interconnected structures — the wine making facility, the company’s administrative base, and a visitor center that includes a tasting room. Meanwhile, a rooftop amphitheater will be capable of hosting public concerts and cultural events.
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79&ParK, BiG 79&Park is a porous 25,000 m2 residential building located at the edge of Stockholm’s treasured national park Gärdet. The wooden hillside comprises of 3.6m x 3.6m modules, and is organised around an open green courtyard. The building’s tallest corner is lifted up to 35m in order to maximise the inflow of natural daylight as well as views towards Gärdet and the Frihamnen port for most of its units. The modules cascade down to the building’s lowest profile at just 7m, gradually extending the wooden development into the park. 79&Park appears like a gentle hillside, seamlessly blending into the nature around it. Nearly all of the 169 units have unique layouts, appealing to the diverse group of residents across different age groups and walks of life.
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Cover Focus BLue houSe, anTireaLiTy The Blue House Project is a conceptual design of a summer house located on a rocky cliff. The name of the building pertains not only to the colour of the facade alone, but also to a pool that is integrated with the body of the building. Owing to its location, the water reservoir influences the space of the entire house and changes its nature depending on the recipient’s location. For the observer beyond the building, the pool is interpreted as a water facade of the building; the user inside the house perceives the pool as a ‘transparent’ room serving as a panaromic window (that allows one to observe both people swimming in the pool and the landscape filtered by the water surface), from the perspective of the terrace it is an infinity pool that forms a water viewing point for watching the surrounding wildlife. This 95 square metre-large house comprises a residential storey and a terrace that covers the entire roof space. The structure of the building is based on two construction walls supporting the weight of the overhanging part of the house and the space of the pool supported by a rocky slope.
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Pan TreeToP-CaBinS, eSPen SurneviK PAN Treetop Cabins, created by architect Espen Surnevik are two A-frame structures at 431sqft each, located in the Eastern part of Norway, close to the Swedish border, a two hours drive north of Oslo. Owned by Kristian Rostad and Christine Mowinckel, the cabins perch 26 feet above the ground on steel poles sunk 20 feet deep into the bedrock below, providing stability when strong winds blow. The designer took inspiration from the region, and specifically from the comic strip by Finnish artist Tove Jansson featuring fairytale characters called the Moomins. His second source of inspiration, apparent in the design of a spiral staircase that leads up to the cabin, is the fire lookout tower, which Surnevik says is a part of the landscape in the forest belt that surrounds the northern hemisphere. Architect Espen Surnevik also chose the American typology of the A-frame lodge because it is “both intimate in its width and monumental in its height, and represented something basic with its triangular shape.� Each cabin has interiors that are 28 feet long, 18 feet high, and 12 feet wide, and can comfortably accommodate up to six people. It also includes a mezzanine with a double bed, additional sleeping areas that are concealed within the interior walls, a small kitchenette and fireplace, and a bathroom with a toilet and shower.
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LooP, fahr 021.3 Loop, by creative studio FAHR 021.3, is a concrete sculptural structure developed for the 10 th anniversary of the creation of the Science and Technology Park of the University of Porto (UPTEC). Located in front of the university’s central building, the circular piece symbolises the mark in time and is made to last in the future as a symbol of the park. It was designed to be a silhouette capable of being a center in Asprela, mainly characterised for being a pole of great concentration of health and educational facilities, that generates a daily flow of people without many reasons for permanence by the absence of points of interest in the public space. In the combination of a concrete circle bench with an organic texture, Loop assumes the idea that repetition is never equal, the same round will never be the same. With each circle that closes new textures are generated, bringing their own identity. The meeting in the garden allows the conversation, democratises the themes, leaving without limits the participation of those who pass by.
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ayLa GoLf aCademy & CLuBhouSe, oPPenheim arChiTeCTure A massive concrete shell drapes over the program areas, enveloping the interior and exterior walls of each volume. The curved shotcrete shell blends with the sand like dunes instead of having conventional walls and ceilings. Openings grant views towards the spectacular Aqaba mountains in the background. Corten steel perforated screen filters the light, similar to the traditional Arabic ‘’Mashrabiya.’ Jordanian patterns inspired the triangular pattern of openings while the tones of the surrounding mountains are echoed in the colours of the shotcrete and the metals. The Clubhouse features retail, dining, bar/lounge, banquet, fitness, and spa components; while the Golf Academy includes retail, dining, and indoor/outdoor swing analysis studio components.
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four franKfurT, unSTudio The centrally located 16,000 square meter site is situated in the very core of the city, the site has been completely inaccessible for the last 45 years. Now four new high-rise towers will change Frankfurt’s skyline from the air, while cultivating its liveliness on the ground. The development of these towers, reaching heights of 228 meters, will open up new streets to create a multi-use, vibrant inner-city quarter, bringing together a healthy mix of work, living, relaxation and recreation. The new highrise complex will be integrated into the expanding city structure by incorporating the heritage-listed facades of the JunghofstraĂ&#x;e into the design and by making a multi-storey base building the connecting element of the entire site. This will create a multi-use, diverse quarter comprising 50 per cent office spaces, 30 per cent living accommodation (including subsidised housing), in addition to retail spaces, restaurants and hotels.
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Sonora houSe, daviT JiLavyan and mary JiLavyan A team of young architects and visualisers from Moscow, created the concept of the house for one family in the Sonoran desert of Mexico. The client envisioned a one family residence expressive of minimal geometries and bold finishes, while avoiding the ‘simply coloured box with windows’ housing style. The designers didn’t want to invent something new, but wanted to harmoniously combine the colour and shape. In the project they have used pitched roof with an internal gutter system. Also, in order to get away from the standard use of windows, they have scattered them in different shapes and sizes. So the resulting proposed volume is characterised by sculpturally pitched roofs, boldly blocked hues, and irregular windows. Despite the bright vision, it is tailored to fit in with the environment. Unfortunately, at some stage the project was suspended, but the designers were passionate about the idea of this concept, so they completed it.
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Curvy eCo houSe, CraiG raCe arChiTeCTure The form of the house is entirely based on context. The curved front wall mediates the street facade by responding contextually to the neighbouring houses’ setbacks. This creates drama and delight, but serves a rational purpose to create room for a basement walk-out apartment while maximising second floor space. Exceptional air-tightness and above-code insulation keeps this house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The small windows on the north facade maintain privacy and minimise heat-loss, while the south facade is almost entirely glass designed to passively heat the home in the winter. A passive ventilation strategy cools the home in the summer. Durable and recyclable exterior cladding ensures this home will last with minimal maintenance and have a small environmental impact.
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Take the floor Floors are the foundation of your home and set the tone for your colour palette and decorating style. You want to get this right as good floors will last a lifetime... and then some. ReseaRch: shRUTI JaIN
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Fun, vibrant and eye-catching, today the geometric tile patterns, colours and options are endless. you can Find these unique, geometric tiles in the homes oF trendy 20 and 30 somethings as they give your home a young, modern look.
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homeowners are increasingly using Flooring to set the tone or Feel oF their home. that means, we need more options! and manuFacturers are responding with more beautiFul colours than ever beFore. the detail with textures and colourvariation is exceptional, making contemporary tile looks one oF the hottest options on the Flooring market. 56 | September 2019 The Ideal Home and Garden
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tiles continue to get larger and larger, and with the ink jet technology, tiles can give a very realistic look oF the various types oF marble, limestone, concrete, and other types oF styles and looks, and even replicate the trending wood looks or expand into new textures, as well, to oFFer the most convincing look and Feel.
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patterns and shapes once reserved For walls and backsplash are taking Floors by storm. especially mosaics, which are making a huge comeback. these bring back nostalgic memories oF decades and centuries past. the bold graphic designs capture your eye as the pattern unFolds in Front oF your eyes.
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the way you lay a Flooring pattern can really spice up whether it is trendy or not. you can pick a very classic Floor but lay it in a herringbone pattern to add drama to any room. herringbone and chevon patterns are showing up everywhere giving the home a new twist. span Floors
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QUICK TIP Burnt orange looks best when there’s some element of contrast in the space. Do your best to pair it with plenty of white in order to create a clean and subtle look.
Tothora, Just For Clocks (available at S.T. Unicom)
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SPICY PAPRIKA IDUS
Who says nature needs to stay outside your window? Bring in your fall specials to warm up your interiors with delight! RESEARCH: SHRUTI JAIN
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Jab Furniture (available at P3 Architectural Solutions)
Whether your personal decorative style is eclectic, modern, traditional or rustic, nature has a colour palette waiting for you, and autumn is a cherished time of the year. As the weather brings a chill to the air, everyone feels like hibernating with feel-good colours and snug comforts. We love the Spice Palette-with the primary colour being Paprika. It seems just right for this time of the year as it is inviting and energising. It is traditional without being red. Contemporary without being orange. These hues are great foils to light-coloured upholstery. They also work really well with the “it� colours of the moment-plum, raisin, and persimmon for an infusion of colour that gives a luxurious and timely feeling. It has been said that, when rs it comes to the colour wheel and colour pairings, colours like their neighbours work really well. Red and orange, as colour wheel neighbours, certainly exemplify this. Theyy are both energetic and bold, yet their subtle difference in warmth lets the colours be unique in their impact. Use it with powdery gray neutrals or with blue and white. Also, the dark tone of navy contrasts like a kind older brother to the more youthful burnt orange, and the pair has the beest of both worlds.
Alhambra
Bent Chair
QUICK TIP Leather chairs are a great way to incorporate burnt orange. They give off a cool, mid-century modern vibe.
Tecninova
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second home Creating a work space that’s unique, colourful and motivating is no easy task I m p r e s s I o n s : B e n oY s e B A s T I A n Studio Osmosis
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We spend mosT of our TIme In The offIce And eAch emploYee Is lIke fAmIlY. To fosTer effIcIencY And good heAlTh, IT Is essenTIAl for The Work envIronmenT To speAk of vIBrAncY And engAge WITh users.” - TejAs mIsTrY, prIncIpAl desIgner, The InTerIor Workshop.
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ffice is a place where work has to be done in a perfect manner with stringent deadlines and immense pressure. In such a stressed environment, if the rs are beautiful and pleasant, attractive and comfortable then there is a possibility that you will feel recharged, energised and get back to your creative self. The interiors of an office should be designed such that it helps in increasing your efficiency and productivity, and also helps in the organisation’s growth. Besides, keeping in mind employee preference, an office interior design is important for a better reason - it directly impacts employee productivity, which directly affects the organisation’s bottom line. Ideally, the workplace should be a space that allows people to focus and concentrate whenever needed, and to collaborate and communicate whenever needed. You also want a workplace that is physically and mentally comfortable so that employees can perform and function at their best. This is what today’s modern office design trends are striving to achieve. Anuradha Aggarwal, Creative Director, Studio Olives Cre puts it this way, “Every organisation demands a specific
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ambience that will complement its business culture and employees’ expectations from their work space. The look and feel of the office space fuels productivity and revitalises the work force throughout the day. This makes it extremely important to create office spaces that are not only striking, but also enhance creativity and productivity of the employees. Factors like balanced colour schemes, space availability, a touch of flaura in the work environment definitely help in reducing the stress levels and establish positivity. It’s important to create something functional and appealing.” Warmth, openness and dynamism set the mood for the office. Infusing colours into the office inspires the design concept where a plethora of colours like orange, green, yellow should be set against the neutral all over the office. Textured walls, grey-matte tiles on flooring with other fine details on the door gives a boost to the mood. A colourful sofa will make the entrance area
AUM Architects
The Interior Workshop
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The Design Alley
IT Is crucIAl for An offIce To Be As BeAuTIful As our homes BecAuse We spend A good pArT of our dAY AT The plAce of Work. hence, IT hAs To Be BeTTer desIgned, IT musT Be peAceful, And IT musT geT WAY more nATurAl lIghT. greAT Work envIronmenT mAkes WAY for An offIce fullofWonderfulpeopleWhoInspIre eAch oTher, lAugh, And mAke everY dAY more InTeresTIng ThAn The lAsT.� - jAsem pIrAnI And huzefA rAngWAlA, dIrecTors And co-founders, muselAB
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chic. An eye soothing, simple and effective workspace with flawless approach is the need of the hour. A big trend in office design that is gaining momentum is the concept of a workplace that resembles a home away from home. From bright and comfortable sofas to recreational swings to colour coded tables to lounge areas - the idea is to make the workplace as much relaxing and stress-free as possible. The idea is also to provide areas where employees can take short breaks to give their bodies and minds a rest so that they can recharge and remain productive throughout the day. Finally to sum it all up, the modern offices can become happy mediums between work and play.
OYO Workspaces
for emploYees, A pleAsAnT WorkplAce Is dIrecTlY relATed To joB sATIsfAcTIon. hAppIness IncreAses moTIvATIon, And IncreAsed moTIvATIon leAds To greATer producTIvITY. offIce spAces ThAT Are Well desIgned end up WITh emploYees Who Are more producTIve And heAlThIer. - ponnI concessAo, prIncIpAl ArchITecT, oscAr & ponnI ArchITecTs 66 | September 2019 The Ideal Home and Garden
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Country decor is all about comfort and charm. Every country room, whether trimmed down in a more contemporary mode or rich with layers lovingly collected over time, exudes a comfortable and relaxed spirit. With time “country� has evolved into an umbrella term encompassing American, English, and French styles. Take some tips and inspiration and create your own rustic charm RESEARCH: SHRUTI JAIN
The French Bedroom Co
Aster Cucine
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Ellementry
Span Floors Noa & Nani
QUICK TIP Stick to a colour palette of neutral beiges and browns for easy farmhouse decorating. Replace the inset of a kitchen door or dining room cabinet with shirred gingham.
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QUICK TIP You don’t have to overhaul your entire home to create a country vibe. Decorate your dining room with a simple, rustic wood table and contrasting wooden chairs. When your country home contains lots of wood and neutral colours, add pops of green with decorative plants and wreaths. At Home In The Country
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PICTURE-PERFECT TIHG brings four contemporary Illustrators whose work you need to check out IMPRESSIONS: SHRUTI JAIN
ARSHAD SAYYED Quite a wanderer and always looking for the new in terms of style and design and perspective, Arshad grew up fascinated by the locals and took inspiration from them – may it be the chanawalla (chick peas seller), the gubbarawalla (balloon seller), the kasai (the butcher), or the chaiwalla (tea seller). All of these characters were enhanced into pieces of art in his head and that is what made him unique or outrageous as an artist! Although he holds a certificate in specialisation photography, this young artist always wanted to be an illustrator. A Facebook upload got him a lot of appreciation from varied people and known artists from the time, which drove him back into the field of art and design. He now has his own venture named Wallcano, which as a brand is doing a lot of work across the country in terms of creating brand identity environmental graphics, space branding, graffiti and wall paintings for commercial and private spaces. Venturing into space design with Wallcano, Arshad aims to make it a one-stop shop for your space, which is what he is currently working on.
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MirA MAlhotrA A graphic designer, visual artist and the founder of Studio Kohl, Mira Malhotra - with ten years of experience - studied applied arts first, and later completed a post-graduate course in Graphic Design from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. She started out working in fashion editorial and advertising, took a break to study again and eventually immersed herself in her own practice, which now focuses largely on gender. In her free time she works on her own graphic art characterised often by humour, wit and the combined experience of being an Indian and the experience of looking at Indianness as an outsider. Her work primarily revolves around image-making, with a variety of themes. Mira is known for her specific style of hand-lettering; a bright, offbeat colour palette; a visceral use of line; and movement in her works. She is also a member of Kadak Collective, and plans to work on an effort with the collective Kadak, called Bystander, foregrounding south asian voices in graphic storytelling.
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rAhul ArorA This Mumbai-based freelance artist/illustrator made his favourite pastime while growing up and turned it into his profession. Rahul completed his BFA in applied arts in 2008 from Govt College of Arts, Chandigarh, during which he developed a taste for storytelling. Artist like Norman Rockwell, R. K. Laxman, Moebius, Ralph Mcquarrie and John Singer Sargent became like Gods to him. A part-time job as a cartoonist in Dainik Bhaskar and freelance illustrator for an NGO in Chandigarh, not only helped to pay his college expenses, but also helped him to develop his art. After graduation, Rahul shifted to Mumbai and worked as a visualiser in an ad agency in the initial years. Now he has shifted to work as a freelance illustrator full-time. In the past 10 years, he has worked for major ad agencies, production houses, publishers and e-learning companies. Being a freelancer, he likes to be versatile in his workstyle. This extraordinary artist is specialised in advertising illustrations, story-boarding, character design, comic books and concept art, and wants to continue as an illustrator and keep learning new things along the way because the world is full of stories and he wants to keep telling those stories through his pencil.
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MANAsi PAriKh A childhood spent in reading storybooks and drawing in quiet nooks, made Manasi love the world inside her head more than the one around her. When her imagination married literature, the scope was endless and she grew in love with that. The same love made her pursue an education in Animation Film Design from NID, Ahmedabad. In her final year, Manasi realised that her really talented seniors ended up taking up corporate jobs in Mumbai to pay bills as independent animation wasn’t easy to fund. Determined to change that, she set up Bechain Nagri, an artist collective where the group created and sold merchandise at music, comic, art and food festivals and used the money to fund their passion projects. After four years of Bechain Nagri and a year’s stint at Chumbak as lead designer, she went on to train at the Barcelona Academy of Art in traditional drawing and painting, which not only opened up her world, but also made her realise how special India was. With this fresh perspective of her country, she decided to come back home and revive her original dream of creating indigenous animation. Today she runs Bechain Nagri with a small team of four people, working towards an animated series for adults in Hindi, which they hope will set new benchmarks for animation in storytelling in India.
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making statements Presenting two architectural firms who have designed restaurants where ambiance played a vital role I M P R E S S I O N S : B E N Oy S E B A S T I A N
THE FACT The Project: Daddy Location: Indranagar, Bengaluru The Firm: Chromed Design Studio Architects: Abhigyan Neogi, Dhruv DV, Chinmay Ajmani, Amandeep Kaur Images: Dhruv DV and Daddy Bangalore
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addy at the drop of a hat is a finely done artsy cafe and bar. With a total area of over 18,000 sqft, it spans over two floors including a terrace. This ethereal restaurant imbibes an out-of-the-ordinary scheme throughout. A space inspired by pop culture instilled with astonishing pieces of artworks and geometric flooring patterns all around the expanse. With an array of circular cut-outs and quirky graphics, Daddy breaks the monotony of the usual bar space. The sumptuous domain is classified into three zones - private (PDRs), semi-private (balcony, terrace) and public (bar). The segregation between these spaces is seamless and smooth with juxtapositioned imposing circular voids in walls and grand sturdy doors made in wood and glass. The partition wall with circular voids between dining and bar area is fabricated with a dual agenda of unifying the whole floor into one. The circular cutouts are accessorised with unique lighting elements circumscribed by rings, adding to the dynamism that the space stands as a stalwart for. The exposed dark grey ceiling inside gives a raw punk air to the arena. The nuance added through spectacular incorporation of artworks on various elements of design expounds
the concept of this restaurant, where modernised and creative art adds on to the young and edgy feel of the regime. A sleek gleaming balcony in the front, with monochromatic pattern tile flooring, creates a feeling of hallucination. The lighting here replicates unusual bird configurations brightening up the space. Bestowing a lush, fresh and vibrant vibe to the ambience, is the pensively designed terrace. Its lucid and moderate persona is assimilated through serene furniture and minimalistic use of material, rooting an unconstrained and breezy spirit to the atmosphere. The juxtaposition of yellow, grey and white in the flooring formulate a distinguished spirit. Display of protruding horse sculptures in red and blue, having plates etched with colourful graphics grant the walls an unconventional demeanour. The terrace bar, serving as the focal facet boasts of colourful graphical posters below the counter, supplementing the existing essence of vitality. Plants are hung from pendant lights to infuse connectivity between the built environment and the users. Daddy with all its eccentricities, puts together a wide range of concoction of exuberant design elements.
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THE FACT The Project: Garage Inc. Location: Walton Road, Colaba, Mumbai The Firm: AND Studio Architects: Love Choudhary and Arushi Bansal Images: Prashant Bhat
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arage Inc. is a modern style cafe. It has been designed by refurbishing an existing heritage site. The raw textures and appeal of the whole cafe have been kept intact. The cafe design is in sync with Mumbai’s Colaba area fabric in its raw, archaic and rustic feel. The fresco, ceiling and flooring have been left untouched to retain the old world charm. The ambience speaks loud and clear about the cafe being a relaxing space. The cafe has an English vibe attached to it and at the same time preserves the beautiful heritage site with unique architectural elements such as the curved brick roofing and the brickwork on the floor. The design is replete with rustic, industrial and outof-the-box design elements that complement the nostalgic vibe of the whole space. Be it the hipped roof ceiling with unfinished paintings or the brick flooring. The roofing and flooring have been preserved in its purest form and walls have an unfinished fish scaled texture adorned with various wall hangings depicting inventions and discoveries made in the past. The restaurant is spread across a vast area and houses plenty of wooden tables and comfortable wooden chairs and couches, strategically placed in while ensuring enough space to move around with ease. The chairs are alternatively upholstered in different shades of brown leather and checked fabric. The furniture is detailed with copper button work to
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give an edgy look. The monotonous colour palette used add to the charm of the place, the muddy brown roof and flooring add to the indigenous effect of vintage interiors. Modest shades of brown and tan have been used for the furniture while the walls are adorned with beige hues. Amber colour representing fire and the blue colour representing ice plays an important role in recreating the idea of fire and ice. Amber coloured lighting for interiors adds depth and warmth to the spaces, while a hint of blue lighting in the bar is used for emphasis to add to the requisite quirk of the space. The amber cove lighting is fitted into the sofa backs so that only the effect is seen while the light source is invisible. The alfresco painting on the ceiling is lit up using spotlights as the focal point. The bar area witnesses the use of a distressed mirror, which reflects the bottles that are highlighted by blue lighting. The Garage Inc. does not miss a single chance to enthral with its rustic and indigenous design feel and garage inspired interiors. TIHG
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A Rub of Gree Build your house into a beautiful, lively little plant shrine with a little inspiration and the right house plants RESEARCH: SHRUTI JAIN
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he most common misconception amongst people is that you have to have a green thumb or be an interior designer to bring a beautiful touch of nature indoors. Actually, all you need is a little inspiration and a quick research of the plants that are perfect for indoors. House plants make us feel comfortable and even influence us to feel positive. Imagine a room without a plant, and with a plant, you can surely compare the difference of the atmosphere and the way you feel about the space. They add a touch of liveliness and freshness to indoor living. However, selecting and arranging plants in indoor
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Adding hanging plants in an interior can make things really pop, since it’s unexpected and adds a new layer to your decor.
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Mix up that ol’ flowers-in-avase thing and add some new dimension to your home.
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settings can be a bit challenging. Not all indoor plants have similar requirements nor do they grow in the same pattern. Some indoor plants can survive long spells of drought and neglect, while some require continuous care. Some indoor plants will look nice in an open living room and some will look good in smaller spaces. Some indoor plants will live happily in dark corners and some will be continuously looking for bright light. If you have any areas of your home that are unfilled, then adding different layers of plants can turn it into a whimsical plant sanctuary. So, are you going to bring some plants inside now? Afterall, #plantsmakepeoplehappy!
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If you have one large plant, make it the centre of attention. Provide them with a nice pot and place them in a prominent place.
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Use small potted plants in smaller spaces like bedrooms or study rooms.
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An Art Revolution Anpu Varkey
Several iconic artists of today have started off from the corners of bylanes and small streets. They are big names in their field, however, their first love always is street art. We present three such talents
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npu’s work ranges within a large demographic initially beginning with doing oil paintings on canvases and then transitioning to making large scale public art projects throughout India. She repeatedly tries to rearrange her ideologies of art within public spaces. Her work is steeped within the necessity of a given space, its environment, the structure of a wall, the climate, and the people who live nearby. The streets have a discordant language; for her, finding a common thread that can unite people’s subconscious and then represent some of it through various seemingly simple images, is a timely quest. Her introspection lies within who is the viewer, what does it mean to make art in these times where most works are viewed through a social media gaze and very few people actually view it in its environment. She necessitates that painting in the public realm helps her find a sense of self-awareness, which helps her further activate her reason for doing it.
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arshvardhan is a multidisciplinary visual artist. His works have mythology deeply embedded with a contemporary voice, giving birth to a unique style. Inkbrushnme, his studio has handled projects varying from art direction for animations to visuals for international brands. Harshvardhan has painted over a hundred murals. He is credited with painting India’s largest mural at Pune’s Yerwada jail. His style of visual art is a rather unconventional evolution. Harshvardhan says, “There is not a lot to enjoy while making a mural. The process is exhausting and tiring, but in this whole process, I get to talk to people from the region I paint and to listen to them is what I love. Hear their stories and a bit about their life is a good window to listen to someone out even if it is not related to work. That is very beautiful. It makes me realise that so many people want to talk, but do not have ears that will listen.”
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ajority of Priyanka’s work is narrative based going around identity and its fluxes. They are not simply pictures or direct representations of individuals, but icons and indexes of identity. The reckless colours in her work communicate with tremendous intensity the ambiguous phenomenon of the role, simultaneously representing the lack of any discernible expression. Being an academician in architecture, her research revolves around exploring architecture’s psyche, through the production of wall murals in places, sites and settings, which engender spatial experiences that connect the viewer psychically, as well as perceptually and conceptually, to broader social issues and cultural phenomena. She resonates with the belief that art exists primarily to be enjoyed for its own sake. Priyanka eventually aspires to work on the idea of preserving the original fabric of neighbourhoods past through public art, facilitating richer dialogues between the citizens, what remains of their collective memories and their aspirations or revitalisation of historic city districts.
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Emphatically Pleasing Spread across 2,500 sqft, the home designed by Architect Harsh Vardhan Jain and Saurabh Jain proves how luxury and functionality can blend perfectly to craft a space that is both timeless and fresh
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“Since this was a developer built property, we inherited a structural system and fixed locations for wet points around which we had to design the whole project. While this posed limitations, we were brought in early enough in the project to design the layouts for the apartment so that we could achieve our desirable proportions for the spaces.�
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The bedroom is separated from the living room with a line of wardrobes and book shelves, eliminating the customary solid walls. The room opens out into a long deck that looks onto the greens outside and is hemmed in by green walls on two sides.
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arried out with a single brief - fluid spaces filled with ample lights, the interior spaces were planned along a simple diagram where walls in one direction were kept as masonry and the perpendicular ones took on various forms such as cabinetry, screens, partitions as well as furniture. “Our design efforts while working with standard functional requirement of each spaces were towards minimising the number of walls, increasing flows between spaces and yet give each space its distinct character,� shares Harsh Vardhan Jain of Harsh Vardhan Jain Architects. The designers achieved this through the use of colours, partitioning systems and varying forms of fixed and loose furniture. The entrance foyer and the living room are actually the core of the house and also from here all other rooms are accessed directly. The home welcomes you with a large solid wood door; comfortable George Nakashima style chairs sit
stylishly with an interesting coffee table by Ayush Kasliwal. The focus of the space is the metal and cane mesh screen that separates the entry foyer from the rest of the room and acts as mirror on one side and the TV console on the other. The designer followed the rhythm on the opposite wall with a shoe cabinet designed by them with the same cane mesh shutters. An interplay of wood, black granite and neutral white describe the tone of the walls of the living room. Decorative brass wall lights are mounted on the black granite that contrasts with the light while softening its glow. Mid-century modern style furniture pieces from Iqrup+Ritz and Differniture as well as Nakashima-esque solid wood custom furniture pieces, table mounted lamps, and a large Kashmiri rug give the living room the right amount of intimacy and eclectic style. An art by Nirakar Chowdhury dominates the main wall of the living room and adds abstraction and colour.
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Home Profile The Owners: Reddy family The Home: Entry Foyer, Drawing and Dining, Kitchen, Master Bedroom with Bath, Daughter’s Bedroom with Bath, Guest Bedroom with Bath, Pooja Room and Den Location: Gurugram Decor: Mid-century moderns with nuances of Indian eclecticism Furniture Collaborators: Solid Bench, Differniture, Iqrup + Ritz, INV Home Art Curation: SKART Designers: Harsh Vardhan Jain (HVJ-a) & Saurabh Jain (Co.Lab Design)
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The stair to the lounge appears to almost fold out of the walls while being lightly suspended by a steel frame. It does not rest at its base, further enhancing its light floating nature.
The dining room is directly connected to the living space. The only separation is a traditional swing that works as both partition and a seat. “We have customised and fabricated the dining table in a live-edge solid wood plank suspended on a light and airy steel frame. The idea of keeping plants was to infuse a sense of outdoors indoors and since this space has an advantage of receiving natural light from both the kitchen and the living room, it will allow the greens to grow well,” shares Harsh Vardhan. The yellow painted wall becomes a receptacle for the morning sunlight and is enhanced by signed prints of M.F. Hussain’s Ganeshas. From the dining room, a custom fabricated steel stairs take you to lounge area, which is at the stilt level. This lounge, which catered to the owner’s requirement for entertaining his private guests, exudes a warm ambience of a ‘den’ through its leather furniture, wooden paneling and an art work by Nupur Chaube. Each bedroom in the house gets its own character and identity based on its size, function and location in the house. Placed towards the front, the master bedroom gets fenestration on two walls, which gives it most amount of natural light and a view to the trees outside. In fact the green painted wall in this room is inspired by the view of the greens. The bed and other pieces of furniture are all made of wood and placed against a backdrop of wooden wall paneling, creating a landscape of levels, that gives this room its feeling of warmth and intimacy. To feel the quirkiness, enter the guest room with a small seating area besides the bed and colourful artwork by Arjun Sara representing local architecture. This whole set-up has been curated through furniture pieces by Iqrup + Ritz and a custom designed console in addition to the Arjun Sara artwork.
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Kissed Beauty Located in Siolim, within the tropical region of Goa, the Sun House designed by SAV Architecture+Design Architects is a poetic architectural piece created to bring warmth to the heart and peace to the soul IMPRESSIONS: B E N Oy S E B A S T I A N
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o create the Sun House, architect Amita was inspired by the fiery nature of the sun. The fluid form of the house is shaped to preserve all the older existing trees, with emphasis on bold sweeping strokes and large overhangs that reflect within the interior spaces. Working within a tightly constrained site, the architect focused on creating an inward looking house, that draws the elements of nature towards itself. The exposed brick wall forms the central spine of the house changing its course as it moves to the double height fluid living space creating a dynamic and sweeping effect. Amita says, “We wanted the curved living space to be a sunken one with its lines flowing to the pool outside creating a poetic visual bridge with water and the amphitheatre-like seating. The double height doors of the living slide and fold to completely open the interiors to the outside, wherein one feels that the living spaces are a part of the pool. She further states, “We used a simple, minimal and locally available material palette that
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allowed them to stay true to the architectural experiences while focusing on the craftsmanship and details as well as nature and the connection to the outdoors. Exposed concrete roof and floors lend a seamlessness to the interiors while also keeping the house cool in the tropical weather of Goa. Most of the glazing faces the north to bring soft light within the interiors. The overhands and sloping roofscapes not only respond to the heavy monsoon that Goa experiences, but also its varying slopes and angles generate unique spatial moments across the entire house.� The entrance of the house is designed with a brick lined wall over a linear water body with large sun screens on the south wall to create both a reflective and performative mood as soon as one enters the house. The floating teak open riser stairs with its bass rods create layers of texture and materiality that flow though the entire house. With its Goan-Portuguese inspired traditional cement tiled flooring, local granite counters, a modern kitchen, and bright fresh furniture, the open plan dining and kitchen is designed to be a fun, fresh and light space that beautifully blends the local and international feel. Shaped around an internal courtyard on both sides, the kitchen and dining areas receive a lot of light, natural ventilation and a constant connection with the outdoors. On the first level the stairs end with an open plan mezzanine space that looks onto the double height sunken living. The unique lights were designed by the architect’s firm to be specific to this space, and were inspired from the architectural lines of the house. All the bedrooms open up through fluid sweeping white corridors that provide an
element of surprise on entering. Each bedroom has its unique connection to the outdoors, while the main master room has a large private terrace that looks onto a louvered courtyard on one side and the pool on the other side. Fitted timber joinery as well as hints of bold colour in textiles and art provide a contrasting warmth and a chic feel to the minimal and meditative architectural palletes. One of the most important spaces in the house are all the bath spaces as they are designed to create a strong connection to the fiery nature of materials with raw stone tiles and
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top lit skylights that contrast with the fluid spatial lines of the spaces. The bar and poker room spaces around the pool side offer a mix of chic interiors with crafted furniture along with a strong connection to the tropical plants outside, both near the pool as well as the inner courtyards they look onto. The landscape around the pool although not large, takes its cues from the dramatic lines of the house to create spaces that flow in and out seamlessly, giving a dynamic, experiential and picturesque quality to the entire house. TIHG
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HOME PROFILE The Owners: Private residence The Home: 4 BHK Location: Siolim, Goa Decor: Customised and crafted
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home away From home With cheerful hosts and good facilities, homestays offer unlimited luxury, peace of mind and soulful atmosphere I M P R E S S I O N S : B E N Oy S E B A S T I A N
OLAULIM BACKyARdS GOA
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Olaulim Backyards is a small, simple and rustic homestay with five cottages. All cottages are different in layout, size and materials used. The cottages are made from eco-friendly, locally sourced materials like laterite stone, bamboo, recycled wood and medical waste (as roofing material), and rammed Earth. Olaulim is located in a quiet village of Olaulim, which is about half an hour away from the busy commercial coast and ten minutes from Mapusa. Besides spending time by the pool, you can go kayaking, cycling, fishing, do bird watching (117 different birds just around the place) or go for nature/village walks. They also arrange sightseeing and recommend tours and activities with other eco-friendly sustainable organisations like scuba diving (Barracuda Diving), dolphin tours (Terra Conscious), yachting (Konkan Explorers), otter program (Wild Otters), white water rafting (Goa Rafting). During your stay, you can experience the other side of Goa, being away from the bustle and hustle of the coastal touristic belt, but at the same time, you are not too far from the beaches, just a half an hour drive and you reach the famous Baga and Calangute beaches. Olaulim, which is a part of Pomburpa village, is surrounded by fields, rivers, and tiny hillocks.
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WINdMILL VILLAS SANTORINI, GREECE Experience living in a traditionally built windmill in Santorini. The Santorini Windmill Villas is located at the northeast coast of Santorini island, between the capital of Fira and the traditional settlement of Ia. This peaceful side of the island keeps its tranquillity even during high season. The fresh north wind gives the area a cool breath throughout the hottest days of the year. The unique, private location of the villas offers a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea, and the sunrise reflections on the surface of the sea, which are visible even from your bed. Each Santorini Windmill Villa is independent, equipped with a private pool, jacuzzi tubes, terrace, flower garden, private entrance, parking space. It can accommodate up to five persons and it is the ideal resort for honeymoon couples, group of friends, as well as perfectly safe for families with children. The ground floor with the small luminous windows and the panoramic view of the vineyards, the sea and the swimming pool consists of a living room, a dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. The first-floor bedroom with a romantic ambience features a double built bed and a wonderful en-suite bathroom. The second-floor bedroom is a fabulous cone-shaped room with an en-suite bathroom. This room includes a double built bed and a single one, which can be used as also a couch. Give to your stay in Santorini the dimension of experience living in a windmill, private villa.
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TREE HOUSE FLORENCE, ITALY The Tree House at Casa Barthel is a perfect place to spend a few working days in Florence or a quiet vacation immersed in the Tuscan landscape; a perfect place to spend an artist residency or a romantic weekend in the enchanted tree house. Only twenty minutes from the Florentine Duomo, and one hour from the heart of the Chianti wine region. Enjoy the olive trees, kitchen gardens, and the orchards. The Tree House is a romantic room immersed in the pine trees and the evergreen olive trees. It has one bedroom with a queen-size bed, a small kitchenette with stove and fridge, a bathroom with shower, and a private outdoor terrace with a fantastic view towards the Tuscan landscape. In the winter months the fireplace makes the house unforgettable while in the hot months, the conditioner keeps the air fresh.
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THE BRIGAdIERS COTTAGE MUSSOORIE The Brigadiers Cottage is a boutique pet-friendly homestay located at a five minutes walk from the famous Kempty falls in Mussoorie. The cottage is completely surrounded by a thickly wooded area, and landscaped garden, with the deodars and the gurgling sound of the Kempty river flowing nearby. The cottage is owned by a family whose history is steeped in the army and so the cottage was designed to be a manor of a retired Brigadier with a huge lounge, complete with a fireplace and beautiful scenic picture windows where you can spend time curled up with a good book from the well-stocked library, sipping English tea-sit around the fireplace with family and friends, mull over the chessboard or other indoor games or simply gaze at nature. Each of the seven rooms overlook the valley. Those with religious inclinations can take to meditation and yoga in the temple located within the estate, listening to soft Indian ragas playing in the background as you take in your dose of unpolluted, clean, fresh and crisp mountain air. The terrace offers a 360 degree panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and the forests, the windows allowing for the sunlight to filter in while you cosy up for the day besides your personal sigri. The barbecue and bon fire areas allows one to sit by the fire under the starry sky to grill the food of your choice, while you spend your time mulling over your drink with family and friends.
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Best With a host of amenities, the Metrozone takes luxury seriously, whether it be a 62,000 sqft club-house or the five huge swimming pools I M P R E S S I O N S : B E N Oy S E B A S T I A N
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he Metrozone, an avant-garde residential property surrounded by lush greenery and ultramodern amenities provides it’s residents an architectural masterpiece of extravagance, symbolising both luxury and comfort. An exclusive sprawling mixed-use development at Anna Nagar,
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Chennai, is spread over 40 acres of land consisting of 26 towers with over 1,600 exquisitely designed homes. The mega township project compromises of 2BHK, 3BHK and 4BHK units, as well as four types of penthouses, with unit areas starting from 1,295 sqft. The Metrozone boasts of ultra-modern luxuries as well
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THE FACTS The Project: The Metrozone The Builder: Ozone Group Location: Anna Nagar, Chennai
as facilities that are sure to pamper the residents. In addition to an Olympic size swimming pool, there is an exclusive swimming pool for women, full power back up and 24 hours purified water supply. The luxurious 62,000 sqft clubhouse accommodates state of the art gym, squash courts, badminton courts, virtual golf course, sky-cafe and a host of other facilities to engage people of all ages. The VR Chennai mall is just a wall away. Nestled in the heart of the city, The Metrozone is in close proximity to the commercial districts as well. With a large retail mall, multiplex and food courts of international standards housed within the project, the joy of effortless shopping and entertainment is at fingertip. TIHG
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Supremely Subtle Feel spoilt for choice, as each fully furnished Nahar villament is inspired by international styling and reeks of top-of-the-line amenities I M P R E S S I O N S : B E N Oy S E B A S T I A N
THE FACTS The Project: yarrow 1 podium villament The Builder: Nahar Group Location: Chandivali, Andheri East, Mumbai
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magine living in an extravagant way with luxury that is so much opulent that you will feel like a king living in his castle in a space crunch city like Mumbai. The beautiful 4 BHK villaments comes with your very own private garden where life is one big celebration. Be it musical barbecue parties or sipping the misty morning tea amidst chirping birds - it’s a dream life full of picture perfect memories. The Villaments are professionally crafted to compliment the dining experience for meal shared between family and friends. The villas stand tall, with a 11 feet ceiling height, which adds wonders to the space quotient, further complimented by state-of-the-art overhead chandeliers, premium wooden flooring with modular kitchens and arm rested comfortable chairs. From the colour scheme to decor elements the dining rooms at these villa’s is a complete personification of fine luxury living. TIHG
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Special Feature
a tĂŞte- -tĂŞte WITH
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Can you define what Within is all about ? Sonal - Within is a dream, a sentiment and a passion at the same time. Bobbi and I have begun this journey called Within with an idea of timeless design, an emotion of keeping Indian craft at the forefront and the zeal of innovating all the time. What is your role at Within ? Bobbi - Sonal heads Design and I head the Business of Design. We are a constant source of support and critique for each other and that has been working well for Within! (laughs) How has 2019 been for Within ? What kind of projects have you completed and what are you currently working on ? Bobbi - Well, its been a great year and we are sure the best of 2019 is yet to come! Being a luxury interior design firm, we have designed and delivered various luxury homes and villas, and worked on various artsy furniture collections. We are constantly developing museum quality pieces of furniture which are showcased in premium exhibitions. Team Within also developed an exhibit with a unique concept as an amalgam of poetry and design. We are working on some very exclusive residences at the moment and in the process of developing fresh furniture and lighting collections. Lots of surprises in store! What trends do you think will dominate in 2020 ? Sonal - Firstly, functional interior spaces like lounges with open kitchens and studies or home offices are coming up in a big way because of need of interaction and digitalisation of work. Also, furniture as art and handicraft is gaining significance. Thirdly, we all must work towards greener homes. That is a need of the hour. Which era of design has inspired your product range and designing and Why ? Sonal - Inspiration is never just based on a style or an era. We are open to all that existence has to offer - nature, spirituality, cityscape, stories, history, culture, poetry, the arts, colours, jewellery, any random object / pattern we come across - everything actually and most of all, silence! And then, we define our own style!
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Visually appealing Orient Bell Limited’s new innovative design technology is set to change the future of tile selection and placement
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hile there are many tile designs and brands, Orient bell Limited has introduced a new innovative solution to facilitate you in selecting the right tile. In just a few seconds, you can visualise your chosen tile in a typical living room or any other room. A walkthrough video on a large screen TV in the Orient bell tile boutique brings alive the tile in the room. The product is available at more than 100+ tile boutiques in major cities across India. Importantly, you can also share the CAD layout of your project and get a customised output in a couple of days. Its interesting to note that the team used an approximate drawing of an airport, yet provided the customer with a range of tile designs and laying patterns they could choose from (images shown). Orient Bell has been manufacturing tiles since 1977, and has been listed on the stock exchange for a few decades. Of late, it has seen an influx of new leadership and solutions like Quicklook, which hold great promise for the future. TIHG The Ideal Home and Garden September 2019 |
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Plotting the Patio If you are lucky enough to have a rooftop terrace - turning it into a terrace garden acts as an extension of your home. A sign of getting close to nature says Manjari Sharma of Wagma Designs
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ith urbanisation, there is major shift from rural to urban area and due to space scarcity, apartments are becoming popular. It is also noticed that this lifestyle has disconnected people from nature. Therefore, when we have limited space for our gardens, roof or terrace garden is a perfect solution to connect with nature. To this Manjari adds, “It is important to bring nature into our daily lives. A terrace gives an appealing look to your space. When built perfectly, it gives an aesthetic and elegant architectural feel. Moreover, the integration of a terrace greatly affects the market value of your house.” Apart from being therapeutic, terrace garden can let you cultivate ornamental trees and flowers, and even your own vegetables. Rest assured, it is not as hard as you might think!
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The first step towards having a beautiful terrace garden is the layout. Make a note - keep in mind the purpose for which you are designing a terrace garden. It is needless to say that, a simple layout design works best for small areas. Adding too many features or activities within a small area will not let you enjoy the joys of terrace garden to its fullest. However Manjari shares, “For the people who live in villa, a terrace is a blessing in disguise, we understand this fact. They have the leisure to play with too many elements and plants. Also, movement wouldn’t be a major hindrance.” But this doesn’t limit you to change your decision. Take the next step by waterproofing the roof and making it water-resistant and leakage-free, so that the building doesn’t suffer any damage. It’s your garden, show your creativity and bring in variation not only in plants, but also in the pots used. Make it environment-friendly and green in the true sense by using recycled pots.
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Green House
TIPS ON HOW TO dO yOUR TERRACE Gazebo – Covered by a roof giving sense comfort and safety placed on wooden platform. Pergola – Its interlocked structure gives a feel of a much modern concept as the roof is played in geometrical patterns like beams crossing each other. It can be shaped into a design creating space for seating. Outdoor furniture – Using polypropylene fibre resistant to UV rays and weathering, using vibrant colours like turquoise, acid green, etc. decorate – Giving ambient lighting to the walls of the terrace along with that hidden lights used in gazebo or pergola structure, which doesn’t disturb the eyes of the user. Waterbody – A niche water body would add tranquility to the space. Green belt installation – Roof top gardens with wooden deck, use of artificial grass on flooring or as a beautiful vertical gardening installation with indigenous plants.
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Aster Cucine www.astercucineusa.com AUDENZA www.audenza.com
Cera www.cera-india.com Classic Marble Company Main Chhatarpur Road, Fatehpur Beri New Delhi 110074 Crystal Sanitary Fittings Pvt. Ltd. 72 Industrial Aera, Phase-1, Panchkula
Artisanti
Haryana 134113, Call: (0172) 4378800810
www.artisanti.com
www.crystalfaucets.com
At Home in the Country
Casa Barthel
www.athomeinthecountry.co.uk
www.casabarthel.com
Alankaram B-2/37, Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Behind Badarpur Metro Parking New Delhi 110044 Address Home P-65, South Extension, Part 2 New Delhi 110049, Call: 08287263306 www.addresshome.com Ansavv www.ansavv.com AUM Architects 202 Bestech Central Square Sushant II, Sector 57, Gurugram 122002 Call: (124) 4209993 www.aumarchitetcs.in AND Studio Basement Floor, 10/1 block 10 Sarvapriya Vikar
Chromed Design Studio C-18 Basement, Greater Kailash-1 Enclave, New Delhi 110048 Call: (011) 41406310 CHYBIK+KRISTOF www.chybik-kristof.com Craig Race Architecture www.craigrace.com
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DelightFULL
Granby Workshop www.granbyworkshop.co.uk Garden Trading www.gardentrading.co.uk Goodearth S-06, A-3 District Centre, 3rd Floor Select City Walk Mall, Saket, New Delhi 110017
Davit Jilavyan Behance: @davitjilavyan
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www.ellementry.com
Instagram: @anti_reality Arshad Sayyed
www.einrichtendesign.co.uk
Behance: @arshadsayyed
EPCH
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www.epch.in
BoConcept
Phase III, New Delhi 110020
www.boconcept.com
Call: (011) 40922210
Bent Chair
www.encraft.in
2nd Floor B6/22 Safdarjung Enclave
Espen Surnevik
New Delhi 110029
www.espensurnevik.no
Okhla Industrial Area
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Lujo
Hacker www.haecker-india.com
www.lujo.co.nz Lladro www.lladro.com
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IDUS
Lisa Sarah Steel Designs
10/57, Block 10, Kirti Nagar
www.lisasarah.com
Industrial Area, Kirti Nagar, New Delhi
Encraft 70, Okhla Industrial Estate
www.iqrupandritz.com IOTA, Boutique Furniture 1/45 WHS Kirti Nagar New Delhi 110015 , Call: (011) 41012280 www.iotafurniture.com Inliving
www.ludlowstoves.co.uk
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Marioni www..marioni.it MuseLAB Design Engine
Sector 127, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304
Mary Jilavyan
IKEA
Behance: @majig
www.ikea.com
MADS Creations
India Circus
Unit-149, 1st Floor, Vipul Trade Center,
www.indiacircus.com Inkbrushnme www.inkbrushnme.com Isaaka www.isaaka.com
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Sector-48, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122018, Call: 7835097019 Mira Malhotra www.studiokohl.com Manasi Parikh Behance: @manasiparikh
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Jab Furniture
Nitin Kohli Home Ambawatta One, Seth Sarai
www.furniture.jab.de
Delhi 110030, Call: (011) 26804180
Gurugram 122001
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www.essentiaenvironments.com
www.monsterzeug.de
www.muselab.in
E-40, South City-1, Sector 40 Call: 09810088877
Monsterzeug
IHDP Business Park, Plot No. 7
434, Ground floor, M.G. Road, Sultanpur
www.chaplins.co.uk
New Delhi 110020
Ludlow Stoves
Essentia Environments
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249, Okhla Phase III,
www.goodearth.in
Beyond Designs
Chaplins Furniture
Livspace
www.melodymaison.co.uk
Einrichten-Design
www.big.dk
www.lamiwood.in
Sector 18, Gurugram 122015
www.designstaple.com
Ellementry
BIG
Lamiwood Flooring Company
Design Staple
www.andstudio.in
www.bocadolobo.com
Sector 18 , Noida UP 201301
Melody Maison
Call: (011) 40044908
Boca Do Lobo
Mall Of India , Noida, Plot No. M-03
392, Electronic City, Udyog Vihar
www.essentialhome.eu
www.bharatfloorings.com
E-23B , Lower Ground Floor
Iqrup+Ritz
Essential Home
Bharat Flooring
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Le Creuset
www.delightfull.eu
New Delhi 110016
ANTIREALITY
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Meharuli, New Delhi 110030 Noa & Nani www.noaandnani.co.uk
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KSL Living
Flora Furniture
Kajaria Ceramics Limited
Ottimo
www.florafurniture.co.uk
J1/B1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-op Industrial
354, Jagat Complex (First Floor)
FAHR 021.3 www.fahr0213.com Fire Pits Direct www.firepitsdirect.com
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www.ksl-living.fr
Estate, Opp. Badarpur Thermal Power
100 feet road, Ghitorini
Station, Mathura Road ,
New Delhi 110030
New Delhi 110044 , Call: (011) 26946409
Oficina Inglesa
www.kajariaceramics.com
www.oficinainglesa.com
Store Map
Opaque
Tecninova
www.opaquestudio.in
www.tecninovainteriors.com
Ozone Group
Tresorie
38 Ulsoor Road
www.tresorie.com
Bangalore 560042 Call: (080) 25011800 Olaulim Backyards www.olaulimgoa.com Oppenheim Architecture www.oppenoffice.com
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P3 Architectural Solutions Gala No 27,28,38,39, 2nd Floor Sri Industrial Estate, Opp Mamuji Chemist, 2nd Hasnabad Lane Santacruz West, Mumbai 400054
The Rug Republic First Floor, 416 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road Opp Metro Pillar 128, Near Ghitorni Metro Station, Next To Imperia Hotel Ghitorni, New Delhi 110030 Call: 8527100311 www.therugrepublic.in The Interior Workshop 302-303,Gokul Solitaire Opp. Nandanvan-2, Near Sun Arcade, VIP Road, Vesu Surat 395007 Call: 9879453181
Pepperfry
The Brigadier’s Cottage
www.pepperfry.com
Kempty Falls, Mussoorie
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Uttarakhand 248179 Call: 8800118303
Rug’Society
www.brigadierscottage.in
www.rugsociety.eu
The Design Alley
Rahul Arora
www.thedesignalley.in
Behance: @rahulsketchbook
The Bonfire Company
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Sarita Handa 356-357, 2nd Floor, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Sultanpur, New Delhi 110030
www.thebonfirecompany.com Tina Ramchandani www.tinaramchandani.com
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Spacio
UNStudio
www.spacioaccesories.com
www.unstudio.com
S.T. Unicom Pvt Ltd 86B, Topsia Rd South Kolkata, West Bengal 700046 www.stunicom.com Scarlet Splendour www.scarletsplendour.com Span Floors M 8, 1st floor Market, Block M, Greater Kailash II Greater Kailash, New Delhi 110048 Sweetpea & Willow www.sweetpeaandwillow.com Studio Olives Cre 6-F, 6th Floor, Hansalaya Building Barakhamba Road, Tolstoy Road
v Visionnaire www.visionnaire-home.com VitrA www.vitra.com
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Wisma Atria Interiors F208, Lado Sarai, Old MB Road New Delhi 110030 Call: (011) 41076115 Welspun Flooring www.welspunflooring.in
Barakhamba, New Delhi 110001
Windmill Villas
Studio Osmosis
www.windmill.gr
www.studioosmosis.com
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Solus Decor www.solusdecor.com
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Zynna
The French Bedroom Co.
Call: 880036136
www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk
www.zynna.in
S-56/20, DLF Phase-III Gurgaon 122002