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MADE IN INDIA five designers making the country proud VIRTUAL TOUR of a newly renovated 50 years old house
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MADE IN INDIA FIVE DESIGNERS MAKING THE COUNTRY PROUD VIRTUAL TOUR OF A NEWLY RENOVATED 50 YEARS OLD HOUSE
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Get updated on all the latest launches in the design industry
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STYLEBOOK
A true blue decor lovers thorough guide about everything in vogue
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COLOUR OF THE MONTH Plethora of summer colours for inspiration
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CHIC SPACES Mesmerising Casa Blanca by designer Sapana Jain
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India inspired looks for an incredible indigenous feel
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Ishatvam - the one-stop-shop for all decor needs
WISHLIST Organic products for a beautiful and natural you
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The Big Piano by veteran architect Samira Rathod
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India’s pride - young and talented product designers
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Wonderful creations from the world of ceramics
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Closets - the inside story
ARCHITECT SPEAK A chat with father-daughter architects who tread the same path with diverse thoughts
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TIHG DECOR Everything you need to know about the colour yellow
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SPECIAL FEATURE Stylish chairs - neighbours envy, owners pride
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Tablescape styling ideas
ARTIST SPEAK The incredible journey of the humble thread
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IDEAL LIVING Two charming homes from Budapest and India
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HOUSE OF THE MONTH
A magnificent makeover for a 50s vintage house
105 DECOR POSSIBILITIES The ordinary papers’ extraordinary magic
106 NOUVEAU ARRIVAL Closer to nature - a countryside estate
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A LETTER From The ediTor
is always very disheartening to read news stories about traditional arts and crafts of ndia dying due to modernisation and technological developments. Many beautiful andmade tales of India are on the verge extinction, and being replaced with machineade products. Being a part of the art and decor industry, we always promote good and it is also our responsibility to make people aware of what’s happening around us to traditional art forms and artists! Therefore as our tribute to Indian designs, designers, art forms, textures and patterns, we decided to dedicate our theme for May as ‘India Inspired’. Talking about my personal favourite, our story of five designers and brand owners who are not only promoting Indian designs but also taking it to many international platforms, across the globe. Also our style shoot at the newly opened Classic Furniture store is a celebration of pure Indian designs. From Madhubani artworks to Batik art on furniture, Jamawar carpets and artifacts in brass, we have tried to share these beauties of different eras in one feature story. When you are tired of decorating your space with yellow and adding a statement chair for some oomph, you need some me-time! We have got this sorted, with exotic heritage properties that sing the song of India’s rich culture and diverse architecture. Do not miss out the House Of The Month pages that showcases a newly renovated bungalow of ‘50s by a Delhi based design firm. With a brief to design a Manhattan plus New England look, the exterior of the house will amaze you as much as the interiors! With this and many more...keep reading, and don’t forget to follow and engage with us on social media platforms.
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Visual Appeal TIHG is one of the best magazines that I have come across. A complete magazine - appealing visuals, reader-friendly articles, life-size images and above all it covers every aspect of a home. What attracts a reader to the magazine is the visually delightful cover. Over the years TIHG has undergone a major transformation both in terms of content and layout. The magazine has also gone international by showcasing homes from across the border. Looking forward to more meaningful years with power packed articles. Harshita Manwani, New Delhi
Feel Good As a family we are a big fan of TIHG. It was the year 2013, I first had a glimpse of the magazine at a book stall. What attracted me was the November anniversary cover. Slowly flipping the pages, I realised that TIHG was a bit different from the other home décor magazines of the block. Over the years the magazine has undergone a lot of transformation. It has a feel and look of an international magazine. My favourite section is Ideal Getaway. Every issue has new faraway destinations. It would be nice if there is a travelogue section for travel crazy readers. Also, it would nice I more beautiful homes could be featured. Anish Kidwai, Navi Mumbai
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Kiddie Zone The kids special was really a very special issue. Cover Focus Plus was charm personified. The article actually went ahead and broke the age-old norm that pink is for girls and blue is for boys. The visuals gave plenty of ideas on how a room can be designed for kids irrespective of the gender. The clean and clutter-free rooms are literally a treasure trove. Ideas galore – thanks TIHG. Mrinalini Deshmukh, Mumbai
I am a foodie and a travel enthusiast. I love to travel to new destinations and see new places. For me TIHG is the right magazine, which not only gives me travel goals, but also lets me know which are the best destinations for a foodie. I have a request - can the team dedicate more pages for the food section. Also, a Q&A section with leading chefs from across the country would do wonders. The Ideal Living section is my favourite – the lavish homes, the charming interiors, the colourful pictures all add to the element of elegance. Please do try and cover homes from small cities and towns. India has some amazing homes in small corners waiting to be explored.. Ragini Khanna, Begumpet, Karnataka The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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Blue Haze is a hand-crafted collection of rich, royal blue tableware featuring striking glaze effects created using Derbyshire pottery’s unique skills, perfected over 200 years. Soft neutral tones and rich royal blue combine with the stunning reactive glaze effects for which Denby is renown producing artisan tableware with a truly hand-crafted studio feel, which is both bold and gentle. www.denbypottery.com
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News Watch
Truly Iconic Sub-Zero and Wolf, two brands have come together to create the ultimate cooking experience. The dual-refrigerator with the iconic Sub-Zero look is one of the most celebrated designs ever for a home product. On the other hand, Wolf offers highly specialised kitchen equipment with extremely user-friendly technology that gives accurate control to the user.
Smooth Walk Jaipur Rugs and Italian designer Matteo Cibic take you on an eclectic experiential trip through handmade rugs collection. Named Jaipur Wunderkammer, the rugs are inspired by Cibic’s visit to Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is an installation that takes on a museum appearance, a room in the room with a collection of colours and shapes. Cibic and Jaipur Rugs are conveying the mission of showcasing a new contemporary India and creating a new sustainable production model for handmade carpets.
Unique Twist Ivanka Lumiere introduces the tribal lighting collection. The magnificent beauty of tribal art, showcased in each design exuberates the untold stories of glorious times. Inspired from the exaggerated expressions of tribal masks and totems, the lights are created with bold characters.
Springing a Surprise Sarita Handa’s new spring summer collection are beauties inspired by pillars in home art and design. Named naturalist, primrose, mojave, stargazer and amazonia, they are lesser appreciated nuances of botanical forms and landscapes in nature.
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Stay Cool Le Jahaan’s pool trays are made from imported wood and infused with a new buoyant technology. The trays are perfect for the summer. They are a collection of quirky as well as sophisticated designs that add to the playful side of summer to the pool.
Wings of Independence Duravit India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of Smart Class Program, a CSR initiative to drive the overall educational development in Madhavlal Shah U. B. Vidhyalay, At & Po. Valli (Kanewal). Duravit has associated with YUVA Unstoppable, one of India’s leading NGO’s for the program, which is likely to benefit 9th and 10th class students by influencing a technology integrated learning model. The Smart Class Program will be benefiting the underprivileged children in a big way. The initiative is expected to play a vital role in transforming and improving the overall development of underprivileged students learning and effectiveness.
Truly Iconic IOTA Boutique Furniture introduces the UME Chair designed by Maja Ganszyniec. The Ume explores ideas of geometry and asymmetry. The folded textile, and the way it’s laid on the furniture, becomes the integral part of the form, giving it definition.
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Mark of Perfection Fabrento, one-of-its-kind online furniture and interior products has introduced the duet center table, which is perfect for any living room. It will highlight your home decor and give sublime delight to the eyes of the beholder.
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what i have always loved about my work… Being your own master, every day brings a new challenge and gives me an opportunity to find solutions through my design explorations. It pushes me to experiment and in the end it is amazing to see the ideas taking shape. my design collection includes… We have a range of home interior and lifestyle products, tableware and office desktop accessories. i am currently working on… New vertical of sustainable products, furniture and luminaries. dream project… Associate with government for value addition to Indian metal handicrafts.
Sip of Life The search for the ultimate coffee table comes to an end. Ansavv recently launched an array of collection of coffe tables. Stylish, elegant and well personified – the solid wood and metal coffee tables are a class apart.
New Creations Black Wonder It is rightly said that innovation is the key to success. Nolte’s marcato 2.0 wardrobe is one such state -of-the-art creation. It comes with a vertical light band along the chrome handles and connecting panels, which can be operated by a remote. The wardrobe comes with a sophisticated lighting system with a single remote control for up to four light sources.
Reduce, recycle and reinvent is the latest mantra. Single use plastics are a worldwide environmental hazard. More than half of PET bottles are recycled in India into other products, especially polyester fibers that can be used as textiles. The Rug Republic helps in this revolution by creating some amazing products from recycled PET bottles. The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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Signs of Life The silver-plated planters from SR Artefacts instantly brighten up any indoor space given their sleek and stylish design. Crafted by an innovative technology of silver sputtering, these planters are inspired by a combination of traditional designs and modern trends.
Seat of Positivity The ava bench by Script is crowned with the hue of freshly picked lemons, a striking bright yellow- sitting almost expecting time to stand still. Masterfully crafted, this luxury furniture features a cushioned seating with a sleek lacquer ďŹ nish.
Bold and Beautiful The new Serengeti linen collection from Address Home is a blend of impactful cushions and a bed UXQQHU LQ VKDGHV RI EHLJH SDLUHG ZLWK EODFN Rႇ ZKLWH and gold. The decorative cushions are inspired from the Serengeti National Park in Africa, and in each cushion there is an imprint of the wildlife.
Red Hot Paint the town red with the haute collection in spicy red ďŹ nish from Pepperfry. The showstoppers from the collection are accent pieces that can enliven any abode with their resplendent red aura. You can also perk up your abode with air by opting for the Segur chest by Woodsworth and the Segur bar cabinet paired with the en vogue Harrington bar stool.
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Pink Wonder The all new sheesham wood raha upholstered chair from Fabindia is making waves for it’s sleek looks and attractive colour. This accent single seating chair has been designed for spaces like a study corner, bedroom, or even a setting arrangement for a living room. Beautifully crafted, the single seater sofa is upholstered in handloom woven Abrash fabric.
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From neighbourly barbecues to lazy days, summer simply has too much to offer. From the first splash and smell of sunblock to picking up new sunglasses and listening to your favourite jams there are plenty of things that remind you of summer. We have picked a trendsetter for Summer ’19, to show you that it’s not just the brightly lit yellows and blues that can stamp the seasonal love in your abode.
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The beloved summer favourite watermelon immediately conjures up the feeling of refreshment and coolness. What happens when we paint our spaces inspired by it, after all it’s one in a melon! Styling: Avika Jain | Images: Sushant Sinha | Location: Spin
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Palette Play
Lotus stem napkins, `1,250, for set of 4, Safomasi; Luna trinket dish, `1,250, Anasi bottle opener, `950, both from Nicobar; Salad serving set, `3,300, for set of two, XAKA Cutlery; Zorro coasters, `1,385 for set of four, Loopy lights wrapping paper, `600 for roll of five sheets, both from Intiki; Red wine ladoo, Champagne ladoo, Mojito ladoo, price on request, all from Nihira; Lusso tile, `4,500 per sqft, Topstona; Green & Pink Terrazzo tiles, `140-`230 per sqft, Bharat Flooring The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 | 25
Palette Play
Limiting your palette to just two colours and its hues can be really poppin’ too. Trust us.
Palm leaves cushion, `1,350, Orange diagonal lamp stand, price on request, Green lampshade, price on request, all from Cotton & Satins; Watermelon planter, `400, The Wishing Chair; Blush pink board, custom made, Coral board, custom made, both from Shalimar Paints; Troy armchair, `26,700, Breo tall, `6,799, both from Spin
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The weather is going to get hot and it is going to bring hot new trends with it. But what if we tell you that like some people who would rather chill at home than hitting the beach, we have a trend that is never going to go out of style for people who don’t want to follow the ‘hot’ trends. Let us bring the ocean with all it’s gorgeousness to you , and make your home a beach house!
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Blue fish pattern napkins, `1,250 for set of four, Safomasi; Sea shells, `950 for set of two, Nicobar; Serving spoon, `1,900, XAKA Cutlery; Spring to life creamer plate, `1,850, Blue printed fabric, price on request, both from Cotton & Satins; 70 per cent dark chocolate, Seasalt caramel dark chocolate, `900 for box of nine, Cacao; White terrazzo tile, price on request, Kajaria; Blue & White Terrazzo tiles, `140-`230 per sqft, Shatkona wall cladding, `170 per sqft, Kona-elongated hexagonal tile, `195 per sqft, all from Bharat Flooring
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Palette Play
All the shades of blue are equally gorgeous, don’t hesitate to layer them up in a single space.
Victoria vanity table mirror, `2,450, Half n half vase, `490, both from The Wishing Chair; Cushion S, `1,800, Limon; Regatta table runner, `2,250, Safomasi; Canoe, `23,499, Fliss desk, `899, Nyx side table, `8,599, Euro S, `2,349, all from SPIN The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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ustic, crisp and a pop of colour creating a lively and a fun-filled space, is what best describes Casa Blanca, a perfect weekend getaway. The entire villa has a very renaissance feel to it. Sapana Jain, Principal Designer, I Heart Homes says, “I personally love working with different shapes, colours and textures, which is very prominent for both the exteriors and the interiors of this vacation home. The moment you step into the house, the first two things you will notice are the wall paintings and the artwork, which is all hand painted.� Each corner of the house has an artistic vibe to it. Casa Blanca is a two-storeyed four bedroom villa, which includes a kids play area and a recreational zone, which includes a poker table for adults along with a dance floor and a DJ console. There is a small library to flip through the books. However, the cherry on top is the outdoor pool that comes with a bar, which simply cannot be ignored. Tihg
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1. Crazy nature by Momenti, price on request, available with S.T.Unicom 2. Crazy shape by Momenti, price on request, available with S.T. Unicom 3. Still love wall fresco from Affreschi & Affreschi, price on request, available with S.T. Unicom 4. Interval sunny beige LED wallpaper from Meystyle, price on request, available at Spacio
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Simple arrangement of a day-bed, a lounge chair, and elegant complementary lights will make your space for having indoor high-teas feel relaxed yet stylish
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1. Simplistic Pink Penda ant Light, `3,950, The White Teak Co ompany 2. Pushpapura Cambric Pillow, `1,800, Good Earth 3. Floral Sofa,, price on request, Momenti by Ottimo o 4. Sophia Pouf, price on request, Wisma Atria Interiors 5. Canevin Chair, price on request, Wisma Atria Interio ors
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1. Ekbote, `82,000, Cane Boutique 2. Composite Marble Bird Bath, `8,500, Ishatvam 3. Caneline, price on request, IDUS 4. Rhino Colore Assorted, price on request, IDUS 5. Click Bar Stool, `7,900, IDUS
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Select materials and details to add a colourful counterpoint to the ample greenery in your garden
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Rich and detailed flower play on furnishings creates a style statement and can be the perfect addition to a bedroom
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It is time to celebrate the indigeneous by letting your abode wear our rich history with panache STYLING: AVIKA JAIN IMAGES: SUSHANT SINHA LOCATION: CLASSIC FURNITURE, GHITORNI, NEW DELHI
Using their 25 years of experience in international export, Classic Furniture is re-born and has entered the domestic market with their creative furniture, which re-invents the old world charm with modern utilitarian features. Classic uses all kinds of timber starting from Indian Mango, Sheesham, European, Canadian, American spieces specialising in solid wood handcrafted furniture. They are very much involved in promoting Indian artisans by incorporating their skills of hand painting and hand carving into their furniture. Products are displayed in a lovely-sprawling farmhouse at Ghitorni (One Forest Lane) where one can visit with a prior telephonic appointment.
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camilla teapot, `4,800, Good Earth; Bamboo cloche, `790, metal lamp, `2,290, globe, `1,490, ceramic Box, `1,414, all from Fabindia; Antique Patchwork carpet, `1,35,000, maharaja kashimar carpet, `69,000, both from The Carpet Cellar; tea Box, `3,850, Amber glass, `850, easel, `1,200, ramesh gorjala painting, `39,500, Brass dinner set, `4,400, Serapi Dustbin, `3,550, all from Ishatvam; Sophia study table, `32,000, Sophia chair, `18,000, both from Classic Furniture
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Bougainvillea, `1.200 per stem, Suzan ribbed vase, `6,500, both from Good Earth; orange cushion, `3,250; easel, `1,200, both from Ishatvam; ceramic Diffuser, `690, metal clock, `2,690, metal lamp, `3,290, lampshade, `890, all from Fabindia; lotus DĂŠcor Bowl, `6,500, Address Home; Darbeer kashan carpet, `1,60,000, Safivad carpet, `95,000, both from The Carpet Cellar; floral chair, `36,000, Belle, `65,000, both from Classic Furniture
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linea gold Planter small, `5,437, linea gold Planter big, `6,776, both from Address Home; round Box, `1,950, teabox, `3,050, lantern, `3,400, Sheetal chitlangia krishna Painting, price on request, all from Ishatvam; ceylon fruit Stand, `5,500, Shambala cake Stand, `12,000, both from Good Earth; Safivad carpet, `95,000, Safivad recreation carpet, `55,000, Jamavar recreation carpet, `95,000, all from The Carpet Cellar; lotus 3 Drawer chest, `88,000, lotus mirror, `28,500, both from Classic Furniture The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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taxila vase, `6,500, Good Earth; Joshagan carpet, `1,35,000, The Carpet Cellar; cotton bedsheet set, `2,790, cotton Applique curtain, `2,290, Printed quilt, `1,190, kanwal carved lamp, `2,090, lampshade, `890, Brass Jug, `3,590, all from Fabindia; Amber glass, `850, Brass dinner set, `4,400, Square cushions, `3,250 each, Jamavar Ambi cushion, `3,400, Jamavar Antique cushion, `3,400, Beige cushion, `2,150, Jamavar throw, `21,500, all from Ishatvam; Sophia bed, `1,60,000, Sophia bedside table, `28,500, both from Classic Furniture The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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1. Coconut shell & mother of pearl inlay coasters, `5,600 for set of six; 2. Darbar wooden mats, `4,550 for set of six; 3. Omorfia plate, `1,100; 4. Omorfia cheese platter, `2,450; 5. Kalamkari cork table mats, `4,200 for set of six; 6. Omorfia serving set, `4,250 for set of four; 7. Mosaic coasters, `5,600 for set of six; 8. Kalamkari cork table mats, `4,200 for set of six; 9. Palm leaf platter, `3,550 each; 10. Ochre coasters, `2,150 for set of six; 11. Odyssey coaster, `800 each; 12. Kalamkari cork table mats, `4,200 for set of six 13. Shloka padukas, `2,850; 14. Kalamkari coaster, `800 each; 15. Kerman wooden mats, `4,850 each; 16. Medium Madhubani tray, `2,950; 17. Madhubani coasters, `2,150 for set of six; 18. Turtoise large, `2,050; 19. Turtoise small, `950; 20. Gardenia serving set, `4,250 for set of four; 21. Dhatvi firda serving set, `3,150; All from Ishatvam
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1. White Floral Plate, `1,900, Ishatvam; 2. Floral baby plate, `1,250, Ishatvam; 3. Coffee Caramel Body Scrub, `1,100, Gulnare; 4. Assorted cutlery set, `4,250 for set of four, Ishatvam; 5. Four Clay Face Mask from Neemli Naturals, `775, available at Bath It Up; 6. Nykaa Naturals Cold Pressed Oil, `800, Nykaa; 7. TeaTree and Hemp Soap from Rose & Co., `475, available at Bath It Up; 8. Brazil Nut + Rice Bran Face Oil from Vaunt, `650, available at Vanity Wagon; 9. Pure Rosewater, `1,050, Kama Ayurveda; 10. Kumkumadi Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub, `1,295, Kama Ayurveda; 11. Anti-Chafing Cream, `699, The Man Company; 12. Banana Hair Mask, `1,545, The Body Shop; 13. Gold Dust Highlighter, `1,050, Gulnare; 14. Moon Shine Illuminator, `1,050, Gulnare; 15. Ayurvedic Lipcare, `550, Soultree; 16. Bonne Nuit from Bath Candy Co., `850, from Bath It Up; 17. Ayurvedic Kajal, `350, Soultree; 18. Ayurvedic Lipgloss, `650, Soultree; 19. Rose & Geranium Lotion, `550, Inatur; 20. Lavender Body Mist, `950, Inatur; 21. Aloe-Vit E Face Cream, `700, Gulnare; 22. Tea Tree Oil, `645, The Body Shop; 23. Rose Petal Beauty Balm from Rose & Co., `399, available at Bath It Up; 24. Shell Scrub from Ilana, `690, available at Vanity Wagon; 25. Watermelon Body Splash from The Nature Co., `417, available at Vanity Wagon; 26. Tea Tree, `645, The Body Shop; 27. Cork coasters, `1,900 for set of six, Ishatvam; 28. Silky Rose Soap, `364, Neo Veda The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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Made In IndIa
Masters in their craft, building a niche with their one-of-a-kind products, these designers have been making India proud even before the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Let’s get up, close and personal with them... Impressions: Shruti Jain
HITESH SHArMA (SoLID BENcH) Hitesh was always particularly fascinated with the subject Engineering and Machine Design. More specifically about the drafting part of it. The designer still remembers holding the school record for making the knuckle assembly joint drawing in about 25 minutes using the good old drafter and a single pencil. An engineer and a B school grad, Hitesh does not have any formal education in the field of design. His partnerAnant- and him started Solid Bench in 2015 with the idea of using the best in class raw material, processes, human skills and honest intentions. They started the furniture design and carpentry studio after reading about George Nakashima and his work. It took them about 2 years to understand wood as the primary raw material for their products. While they take life time guarantee for their work for a lot of their products, they essentially want to be known as a slow, patient fine woodworking studio. Solid Bench’s aesthetic sense is very minimal and organic. As a general practice they have shied away from using shiny, artificial material in their products. The furniture is about fine wood working joints and traditional
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working of working and they like to work with the same. Their project with Louis Vuitton holds a special place for him. “To be chosen by them, that too when we were very young in this field of wood working was a very nice experience for us,” the designer proudly states. Dabbling between being new to the field and making a significant mark in the industry, Hitesh finds time for his Bonsais which he is very fond of and have been cultivating for a few years.
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reshmi started exploring with Glass in Firozabad, and after gaining some practical knowledge from various factories, she realised that she wanted more than just trading of glass products. So she went ahead to get her formal education on Glass craft, design and art in UK for two years before she started to travel all over Europe and the USA in quest of learning about Studio Glass Art. This is how Glass Sutra came about to be. Today Glass Sutra is India’s first and only public access glass art studio that shares the beauty and knowledge of studio Glass Art. They offer bespoke, handcrafted & functional art in the form of lighting, wall art, abstracts, decorative limited edition pieces and individual, small interesting pieces of art. Her work reflects in her belief that when one’s narration of design is based on a strong story/ subject it becomes art. “First, I am a glassmaker by profession and then a designer. I would like to call myself a creative person who sees design, craft and art as instruments to realise my ideas,” says the designer when asked whether she
is a designer by profession or passion. When not exploring around her craft, she likes to travel, particularly to extend her knowledge on red wine, which she has been studying for over 12 years. Her prefered wines are from grapes Sangiovese, from chianti, Italy, Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo, Tuscany and Zinfadel from Sanoma Valley, cA The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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ISHrAT SAHGAL (MISHcAT co) Ishrat started dreaming and planning of what she wanted to do all the way back in rhode Island School of Design while doing her graduation. Mind-mapping and researching things that she’s passionate about eventually lead her to put the pieces together and pencil the design philosophies of Mishcat co, and her interior architecture practice. Besides their one-of-a-kind hand knotted sari silk carpets that are made from upcycled saris and hand knotted wool and wool and sari infused carpets, they also have a design consultancy based around this for Mishcat co- where they suggest elements based on the chosen carpet. Ishrat also has completed full scale interior spaces including Upstairs club (chandigarh), cafe Kothi (Jaipur) and caparo HQ (New Delhi). one of her biggest achievement was being a part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list in 2018. However the designer feels that she achieves a little more every time a client sends a happy message or photo. She believes that designing is an art and considers herself a designer by profession
and passion, both. According to her, the design and the product is completely interlinked. “For Design, you have to design a product for it to be created. For a Product, you have to research and find what you’re eventually going to be creating to redesign- or design- it,” explains Ishrat. When not creating something, she loves to travel, eat, spend time with her family and goof around with her husband Manav, or exploring and looking for inspiration everywhere!
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rooSHAD SHroFF (rooSHAD SHroFF) It’s been seven and a half years since rooshad moved back to India after completing his Architectural education from cornell University and his Masters from Harvard. Though trained as an Architect, he started looking at furniture as a tool to experiment and explore. During this period he travelled around a lot and saw many crafts that were happening in India, which earlier while growing up he was totally oblivious about. As he started working, he got more interested in these crafts and also the use of the handmade and realised the potential they hold. The possibility of working with one or two mediums allowed him to do a lot of research which led him to experiment with a lot of carpentry and wood working with traditional embroidery as a medium of service treatment.
Even though he has now entered the world of interiors, he says that furniture is something that is a constant and is still a large section of his practice. rooshad thinks that he is been fortunate to meet clients who believed in his vision and have been open to experimentation. He truly believes that process is fundamental; whether it’s in interior, architecture or furniture. Though he is always hustling, rooshad does have quite a travel bug which is what he is doing when he is not working. Any amount of free time- a weekend or a few days- he is always traveling. It acts as both an inspiration and a good exposure to what’s happening in the world for him. The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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PrAVINSINH K. SoLANKI (PrAVINSINH K. SoLANKI) After completing his Masters in Industrial Design with specialization in Furniture and Interior Design, Pravin was hired by an Italian company which is where his journey of learning and gaining experience started. He learned to design things simple, functional with easy process. Understanding the material, working with the material and how the material teaches you what you can make out of it are the key tools that he learnt in those six years in Italy. Pravin’s focus is to work on more eco-friendly, sustainable, green products made from Bamboo. The designer wants to make available contemporary bamboo products which are very simple, functional, elegant for a luxury market. His products include Home decor and accessories like clothes Hanger, furniture etc. He has a good collection of hangers for different garments for high end boutiques, residence, resorts and hotels. He has also designed bamboo sound enhancers, decorative birds and many more. Pravin was awarded the ILA award for the Best Product Designer of the Year 2018 by Messe Frankfurt, Ambiente, Germany. In fact few of his Bamboo products are on permanent display at World Bamboo Museum, Damyung South Korea. When he is not busy thinking about how to serve his nation, he travels and tries to be in touch with nature.
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An art that dates back over 10,000 years is still very much prevalent and with the growing demand, new techniques and materials is rapidly transforming. TIHG brings you four brilliant minds who are writing a beautiful chapter in the history of ceramics Research: Shruti Jain
HEATHER KNIGHT ElEmEnT ClAy STudIo Heather Knight is a Savannah, GA based ceramic artist who has garnered attention from the worldwide art and design community since she opened Element Clay Studio in 2007. Her handmade porcelain work is widely recognised for its striking combination of modern textures, patterns and shapes inspired by nature. She is extremely dedicated to the all-hand built production, all of her items are made by hand from start to finish, each urchin bowl is pinched from a ball of clay, each vase is thrown on the wheel, each piece of texture is hand-built and individually applied to a slab built form, each mark on the functional bowls is made by hands. Every piece that leaves the studio is truly a one-ofa-kind work. Adhering to these values allows
Element Clay Studio to continue to produce only the finest heirloom quality work. Heather hopes to bridge modern design and the natural world by paring down the essence of things to repetitive textures and basic form.
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julIA clAIRE wEbER CERAmIC woRk by JulIA ClAIRE Julia Claire Weber realised she wanted to be a full-time ceramic artist after doing a short time residency at Odyssey Clayworks. She quit all her part-time jobs and packed up her life and moved to Asheville, NC from where she now works as a long-term resident artist, gallery manager and teacher, in addition to being a ceramic artist. She believes in using clay as a tool for healing and learning. She has taught at-risk youths and even Bhutanese refugees. All of her creations are handmade using several different techniques. Her focus is on creating utilitarian objects for the home.
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ApARNA cHoudHRIE KAlA THE ClAy CompAny The Clay Company’s aim is to express their deep and enduring love for clay through every piece that has their name on it. They produce exclusive handmade ‘small batch’ ceramics for use in commercial, and home environments. Their aesthetic is simple and modern and draws inspiration from Japanese ceramics, Scandinavian design, Indian traditional pottery and even shows various European influences. With clean lines and solid colours, each piece of TCC is a reflection of who they are - a small business with a fairly unique genesis and that’s what they bring to their products. They do aim to be original - specifically with their glazes, which are a result of many rounds of frustrating and exhilirating experimentation.
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KIm wAllAcE kw CERAmICS KW Ceramics by Kim Wallace is a boutique ceramics studio based in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Queensland. She creates a collection of functional and decorative ceramics, all made entirely by hand with lots of love and care. Her ceramics are well loved by some of the best-known chefs of Australia, with delicious dishes being served up on the handmade pieces at Aria Sydney, The Opera Bar, Ormeggio at the Spit, Ricky’s Noosa, Cape Lodge Margaret River and many more. In addition, she supplies to wholesalers across the country and to customers who purchase directly.
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YAsmIN FAlAHAT STudIo yF Studio YF are ceramics handmade and designed by Yasmin Falahat in her East London studio. She has graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design, studying Textile Design BA. Yasmin specialises in mixed media- creating textural, sculptural pieces using a range of materials. The pomegranate and fig dishes are inspired by her Iranian and Turkish Cypriot heritage each piece is made and glazed by hand and therefore each piece is unique. TIHG
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What’s InsIde? Instead of rehashing the largest, most gaudy and showy spaces, let’s build closets that you can actually emulate Impressions: shruti Jain
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ave you been dreaming of your dream closet for as long as you can remember? Or drooling over the super-stylish way bloggers and influencers house their beautiful clothing, shoes, and bags? The fact is we love browsing the internet for insane glam rooms and closets that are larger than our entire apartments, but, sometimes we just need some realistic inspirations and tips. You don’t have to spend a fortune to have the closet of your dreams. You just need to get crafty! Decide how big or small you need your closet to be before you start on the design. It’s tempting to see a big, blank wall and sacrifice it to a closet without considering what the contents would be. Focus on ergonomics. If you have lots of long-hanging clothes, the whole bottom of the closet can become a no man’s land. Group your short hanging pieces at one end of the closet and the long-hanging clothes at the other-that will open up lots of floor space, where you can place a little dresser or a stacking show rack. Place a hutch in the centre of the closet to naturally divide things from business to casual, and clearly define a separate frame of mind while working with your wardrobe.
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Including drawers in your closet system can reduce the amount of furniture in the rest of the bedroom, offering an open and uncluttered space to rest and relax. Think about your keys,
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When you are hanging your clothes alWays try to group items by colour. also, turn your hangers backWards until you Wear that item each season. at the end of the season if the hanger isn’t turned around then you may Want to donate it.
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wallets, rings and more. These are often the first thing you take off at night, followed by the first thing you put on in the morning. Why not give them the storage space they need with a great flat catch all surface right in your closet? Use all the closet space provided. The point of going floor to ceiling is to truly go the distance. The top shelf of your closet system is a wonderful gift, and more than enough individual shelves will make sure to catch each and every important item. Hang hooks to store handbags, loungewear, pyjamas, scarves or belts on the inside of your closet door. There are plenty of ways to make your space more streamlined and organised - and even it makes it glamorous, with the right organising products, and a few decorating tricks. TIHG The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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Hand-in Glove
A chat with two father-daughter architect jugalbandi who share their passion for architecture and life Impressions: Benoy Sebastian
How did you decide to team up? Gian: GPM Architects has been in the industry for almost 35 years now, and as a parent, it was my wish that my daughter joins the firm at some point in her career. Though it seemed like a natural choice for us to team up, as we both bring very different sets of viewpoints on the table; and I think that’s what is helping us bring in a change in our firm’s outlook. Mitu: My father is a very methodical professional and has built this firm from scratch with his arduous hard work. During my architectural studies, I developed interest in urban design. This experience and outlook has helped us generate an interesting dynamics in our partnership and our approach towards our work. What do you admire most about each other? Gian: Her dedication and design sense. She is extremely dedicated towards her
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years of experience, deep understanding of the profession and a humble nature, he is a not just guide but a father figure for everyone around him. How is your personal and professional relationship?
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projects and has been productively able to manage time between her family and her work, something which is very important for a woman. I also admire her design aesthetics and her passion to do something different and innovative in each project. Mitu: He has a keen eye for detail and sees each and every project as an opportunity to create an impact. His belief that architecture can bring in social change and special attention to users’ experience have guided our firm’s vision. Thanks to his
Gian: I think it’s great! So far, so good! We do have difference of opinions on a lot of issues related to work, but I guess it’s what helps us evolve. Mitu: We have great a bonding. He is my friend, philosopher and guide. Professionally, I idealise him and look up to him, for his good decision making and excellent advice on matters where I get stuck. What core competence does each bring in? Gian: Her ideas and way of doing things differently. Mitu: His vison, belief and passion. Tihg
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Sakshi Khanna & Rajiv Khanna
How did you decide to team up? Rajiv: The architectural practice, Studio KIA started almost four decades ago. My daughter brings in a different dynamic to the practice alongside design and development of the projects, owing to her masters in Real Estate Finance from NYU, New York after her under graduation in architecture. Sakshi: Being able to contribute in the domain of finance and development to the established practice gives me tremendous confidence. I can experiment and even make mistakes being in his team. It’s the ideal learning curve. What do you admire most about each other? Rajiv: Her dynamism, dedication and the consistent urge to challenge herself with a never-say-die attitude. Sakshi: His years of experience and eye for detail are a constant source of inspiration and motivation. How is your personal and professional relationship? Rajiv: We are workaholics in our own spaces and keep it as professional at work as possible. Sakshi: Being in a larger environment of design and development even at home, the personal and professional blends in beautifully. What core competence does each bring in? Rajiv: Her out-of-the-box thinking and the swiftness to connect the dots. Sakshi: His forty years of experience and expertise and an astute vision. Tihg The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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“Yellow works well with any darker tone as it balances the overall characteristic of a space. Being an impactful colour, yellow is mostly used to accentuate any space creating a subtle dominance.� - Archana Van Gills, AVG Architecture EN Interiors
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Blast of Yellow Colour yellow inspires - as it stands as a symbol for happiness, positivity, warmth and energy Impressions: Benoy Sebastian
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n the visible spectrum, yellow is the most noticeable of all the colours by the human eye. It creates a stimulating effect to enhance different types of spaces. Yellow works well with any darker tone as it balances the overall characteristic of a space. Whether you’re considering splashing it all over the outside of your home or just using it as an accent to liven up a neutral look, it’s a colour that gives you a ton of options when it comes to colour palettes. The colour yellow can also be combined with other colours giving excellent results. For example - black-
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TIHG Decor “One of the best qualities of yellow is that it goes great with nearly every other colour - white, orange, green, pink, blue, brown. It’s good to pair really bright yellows with slightly calmer, more neutral colours. Also, another way to experiment is to use darker shades to offset the brightness of yellow.” - Shabnam Gupta, Founder, The Orange Lane
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and-yellow or green-and-yellow camouflage gives a playful nod to the fun and energy infused throughout the rest of the house. Adding a dash of yellow is one of the easiest ways to give a room instant luminosity. The carefully chosen yellow accents like the sideboard table, classic chairs, sofa throw pillow and yellow accessories on open kitchen shelves add the much-needed brightness and life to the home. If you are looking to use yellow colour in your lights, then be very careful - too much yellow lighting can make the interiors look ugly and shabby. Yellow lighting
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can be used in linear profiles, bathrooms or areas where you have to lit up a few pieces of artefacts. Keeping some amount of yellow in your decor is always advisable! It is as mentioned earlier, a very eye-catching colour. Having yellow either on the walls, on your chair, a rug, a sofa can fill the room with a lot of positivity as yellow indicates liveliness. Thus the right balance of yellow is a must in every home decor. Camouflage is a timeless pattern and one must try yellow to enhance the beauty of its results. A little yellow, when added to the pattern, will give a pop to the design and give the illuminating effect. Tumidei (available at Ottimo)
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Decorating with neutral or dark colours is safe, but can also be dull and boring at the same time, a dash of yellow will add to the charm. Yellow colour radiates light and makes everything appear brighter and classy. You can turn any neutral or dull room appear bold and lively with a touch of yellow. It is the colour of flowers, sunshine, fruits and many other natural beauties. The colour is fresh and a small touch of it creates fabulous home decor options. TIHG
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Covered Stool by Youngmin Kang A project to study the beauty hidden in the way things are used and the aesthetic languages that comes from the figure of things that are already used around us. The transparent sheets are reformed via heat to create the illusion of a soft and movable piece of cloth.
Where You Sit The most basic and necessary piece of furniture is often the most overlooked. TIHG brings you an assortment of the most stylish looking chairs which are spotlight-stealers Research: Shruti Jain
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t’s hard to imagine our everyday life without the comfort of armchairs, which are an integral part of almost every interior. It must be adequately positioned in the room, and for large rooms, it is best to create more than one social zone. In this way, one chair can become the central part of a particular area, or focal point of the entire living room. Usually, when you picture a chair, you visualise a four-legged piece of furniture with a backrest and that’s about it. But with designers experimenting with new shapes, sizes, colours and materials, your regular chair has got a fashion update herself. They are funky in their designs and are functional as well. See some inspirational proposals and you might find many interesting ideas.
7M Chair by Soft Limits A chair created in seven curving movements of a soft cylinder. Its form is rigid yet cushioned. The curve above the seat acts as a lower back rest and prompts one to sit upright.
Knots Studio by Neta Tesler The wooden stools and rings are handmade, and utilise a unique tying technique filled with stiff-foam, which makes it strong and durable. The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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3XR Chair by Mateusz Chodorowski Roll, rotation and reading (3XR) is a lounge chair whose design is dominated by one, repeating element -cylindrical roll.
Babette by Fratelli Boffi Sculptural forms that take inspirations from the classic, but revisited in a modern way, are the leitmotiv of Fratelli Boffi (available at Wisma Atria Interiors).
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Sit, Set Chair by Campagna Made on the interplay of rudimentary typographic shapes as related to the acts of sitting, setting and storing, highlighting surfaces and intersections that are free of ornament, embraces the quiet elegance of natural materials.
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Leaf by Ola Giertz Leaf is a stool with poetic simplicity of balance and harmony. With its inspiration from nature, the shape of a smiling leaf contributes to a light and floating expression.
Pressed Chair by Nils Holger Moormann As reduced as it gets; this chair consists of just one piece of sheet metal, which obtains its stability by deformation and a peripheral indentation.
X2 Chair by Lessmore Depending on your choice, it can be an unusual armchair, a luxurious chaise longue. It can become a single, a double or multiple seating comfortable sofa. X2Chair can be made of cardboard, wood (varnished for outdoor use), and other materials being tested.
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New day New setting TIHG has navigated easy styling tips to play around with for your tablescapes that truly work! Read on... Impressions: Shruti Jain
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THE AGE-OLD RULE OF THREES COMES IN HANDY WHEN STYLING YOUR TABLE. THIS ESPECIALLY HOLDS TRUE FOR LONG, RECTANGULARSHAPED TABLES.
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Every inch of your home has to be considered when it comes to styling. Not just for aesthetics, but also for function. When it comes to accessorising, coffee tables, side tables, consoles, etc. become your favourite pets. There are numerous options and ideas that you can incorporate while decorating it. Just like a well-coordinated outfit, a puttogether table shows off personal style and provides inspiration. But, it’s easy to get carried away while adding the pieces you love, and we know, there are way too many. So how do you know where to add what and how? Fret not. These simple tricks will help you to bake your own cake and eat it too!
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Thread of Life A ball of thread may not be the most exciting thing for an artist. However, when in right creative hands, it transforms into incredible masterpieces Impressions: Benoy Sebastian
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hen Arun Kumar Bajaj started embroidery design art almost 12 years ago, his goal was a simple one - to create the best designs in the industry and make them affordable to everyone. He has been able to accomplish that goal and remains the leader in home embroidery designs. Arun adds a tinge of fun and creativity to home embroidery with gorgeous designs. His collections are distinct and unique. Each collection of his is inspired by current industry trends and can complement any room of a home. All his designs have the same quality and consistency. The designs in each collection are sized from 3” x 3” to as large as 8” x 12”. He uses as few thread colours as possible and digitises for use with home and commercial embroidery machines.
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Danielle Clough
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forms. Danielle is very much inspired by nature - her prime subjects being plants, animals and human portraits that prove to be far more expressive than one might expect from the rustic craft. Her work proves that any medium is simply a means to an end when one possesses the imagination and craft to execute their visions. The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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eredith Woolnough is a visual artist from the coastal town of Newcastle, Australia. Her sculptural embroideries capture the power, beauty and fragility of nature in knotted threads. She employs a freehand embroidery technique that utilises a domestic sewing machine and a base fabric that dissolves in water. By repeatedly stitching threads into dense structures, Meredith creates intricate and complex stitched specimens that are then carefully suspended on pins, casting delicate shadows. Her latest work explores themes of environmental degradation and inter-connectedness, drawing inspiration from the natural forms found in various leaf and coral structures. She exhibits her artwork locally and internationally, and her work resides in both public and private collections worldwide.
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helly’s work as an artist is centred on historical iconographic elements within the cultural context of Indian history. She explores and constructs period histories and its contemporary representation of socio-political inquiry within her art practice. With an academic background in English literature, formal training in fashion designing and clothing technology, Shelly’s artworks interconnect art, design and critical theories. She collaborated with the ninth or tenth generation of Ajrakh artisans who migrated from Sindh and Balochistan in 1600 CE, but still carry on with ancient textile traditions of printing and dyeing in Bhuj, Gujarat. They work with Indigo and other natural colours. Invoking such traditions, she brings together khadi as a fabric, Ajrakh textile traditions and skills of the craftspeople by giving her own interpretation in a visual form. Working with various media and excavating from history, her art celebrates time.
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Swati Khurana
aving grown up in the midst of a suburban, Christian society in the United States, Swati’s strong, cultural identity was garnered from inside the home, family, religion and rituals. She is drawn to the minute, the delicate, and the ephemeral. Working in embroidery, mixed-media illustration and collage, installation and even films, Swati explores gender, ethnicity, rituals and behaviours that are very specific to the Indian culture. She assembles projects from memories, noting how these rituals take on an entirely new shape. Memory, pasts, artifice, artefacts, private moments, public spaces, popular culture, and the seductive promises made by rituals - all of these form a part of her art. She has presented her visual works in solo exhibitions at Chatterjee & Lal (Mumbai), A/P/A Gallery at NYU Safari Gardens (The Gambia) and diaspora vibe (Miami), and has to her credit over a hundred group exhibitions and festivals. TIHG
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A Home with a view Showcasing a blend of Memphis style with minimalism, Geza and Margit always wanted to do something that would give them joy and happiness. That’s how they started their firm Studio Margeza. We decided to take a tour of their home that stands tall with their design philosophy Impressions: Ruhi Singh | Images: Erdőháti Áron
living room The window in the living room is made from triple layered safety glass. You can comfortably enjoy the everchanging view of the city while sitting on the bench in front that floats on glass legs. The carpet below is a map of Budapest that has been specially designed by the wife.
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The Owners: Belgian-Hungarian couple Margit Szinger and Geza Hamori The Home: Living cum dining room, two bedrooms, and a home office Location: Budapest, Hungary Decor: Cheerful, joyful & colourful
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he partners in life as well as business have one thing in common. They are design and art lovers. Therefore, even after retiring from their former occupation, they decided to work towards their passion. Both have an inclination in the business of renovation and that’s why their firm Studio Margeza purchases old apartments, redesigns them, and puts the home for sale again. The couple’s apartment is situated in the historical centre of Budapest, in a building that was built in 1928 and was divided into four apartments. Showcasing the most beautiful view of the city such as the iconic building, the Parliament and the river that splits the city, the husband-wife duo’s clever consideration was to show this off beautifully. “We decided to follow one rule that let’s not conform to any rules. However, the characteristics of Margeza style can be seen everywhere: joyful, energyfilled colours that give an atmosphere of happiness,” smiles Margit. But was it easy to achieve what they have in their home today? “The major challenge was to get professionals who can work as high as we were expecting,” laughs Geza. The building has a small, yet beautiful garden, which can be seen through the larger-than-life window in the living room, which Margit feels is like an open cinema. “It shows the ever changing face of the city and not to forget that
the entire apartment is flooded with natural light because of glass windows,” shares Geza. Spread across 1,184 sqft, the home is in two levels. While the entertainment room, the bedroom and the kitchen is on the bottom level, the level above has a bedroom and a home-office for the couple. “We wanted to have minimal design, since the softer version is more appealing for us. What you see in our home is actually our spirit. Many people said and wrote to us that they can recognise our apartments. And that sounds so pleasing,” share the happy owners. The living room can be defined in two ways; the living wall that brings the outside inside and the window that shows the beautiful city. The couple kept the walls of their home white and splash of colours through furniture and furnishings have kept the space energetic and lively. The 80’s designed yellow armchairs are Italian while the carpet that attracts many eye balls and decorates the living room is actually a creation by Magrit. This unique carpet shows a map of Budapest, The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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Bedroom The whiteness of the bedroom was broken by a bright red radiator that brings dynamism and energy. The orange chair and green planter also add to the design.
living room The green wall is fed by an automated irrigation system. Bringing the nature inside, this also work as a artwork and goes well with the white walls.
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with different wool lengths showcasing different districts. In the middle, the river crossing the city, the Danube, is in blue. The little red dot marks the location of the flat. The dining room hosts a Leolux table that is complimented by Kartell chairs. The kitchen counter and stairs were designed by the couple in Corian. The storage under the staircase houses all the kitchen appliances. As you enter the bedroom, the floating bed welcomes you, and the curved cabinet adds as a contrast. Breaking the monotony is the red radiator that
IDEAS TO STEAL -The owner’s brief while designing was to create a fun-filled, vibrant space, which was achieved through clever changes and designing. -Lesser number of walls to seperate the space has given a feeling of openness. -To have a clear city view, the couple decided to have special window panes that are supported by anchors on top and bottom.
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brings dynamism and energy to the attached white bathroom. Not to mention the giant mirror that enlarges the space. The upper level bedroom is used more for relaxation. The couple decided to have their bath, shower and toilet areas here. There is also a guest cum work area here where people end up enjoying the sight of the boats floating in the river for hours. Geza and Margit’s home in Budapest is not only extraordinary, but also an extension of their personality. You can enter their space and can easily fall for it! TIHG
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Blending the roots of the owners with modern luxury, Adetee Sawhaney of Altus Interio gives a unique yet timeless personality of its own to this space
Impressions: Shruti Jain
“The client’s brief was for us to create a regal and luxurious space. The challenging and
rather interesting bit was the fact that they had given us a free hand in terms of defining the look of the various spaces while at the same time they had very clear opinions on the designs of the individual pieces, which they would let adorn their house.”
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living room Every piece of furniture has been designed in great detail. centre tables in gold mirror with a pink quartz top and an all white mother of pearl and crystal centre table are clearly highlights of the living room furniture.
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The Owners: Private The Home: A penthouse spread in 10,000 sqft where in the lower floor has living room, dining cum TV lounge, master bedroom and kitchen where as the floor above has two guests room and a son’s bedroom. Location: Gurgaon, Haryana Decor: India Inspired Interior Design: Adetee Sawhaney, Principal Designer, Altus Interio
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he house that Adetee Sawhaney designed is every bit authentic, unique and timeless. The pristine white marble flooring that starts right from the entrance and is spread throughout the penthouse gives it a feeling of spaciousness and a seemingless natural flow from one space to another. Another bewitching addition are the jaalis, which are made of stone and corian sandwiched with mirror not only acting as space dividers and visual treats, but also giving the house a regal feel. The double height entrance wall is the highlight of the
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house. “Since the owners have their roots in Rajasthan, I wanted to give them something which would be close to their culture and heritage, yet distinctive enough to stand out,” says Adetee. The larger than life artwork is hand-painted with inspirations drawn from the Rajputana art and architecture. The famous step-well of Jaipur also known as Bawdi, which means a pond or a well has been depicted with motifs taken from the famous ‘Sheesh Mahal,’ the other elements include brass door knockers, which were used in the old forts and palaces. The background has a chevron pattern and a large lotus in full bloom. Another beautiful
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handcrafted mirror jaali has been fixed in the centre with the entire background in gold leaf. To complete the look, a Venetian console with a rich malachite stone has been placed on it with inlay of Nandis on it. The artwork runs across the beam, which has been highlighted with beautiful bougainvilleas and a self pattern. Talking about the living area; it has been segregated into two parts. One part has Zanzibar veneer on the ceiling with a cozy fireplace with a sitout, and the other part has a higher ceiling with hand-painted gold leafs on the border. The dining cum informal lounge has been given a visual block with jaalis in white stone sandwiched with looking mirror flanked on both sides of the entrance. A beautiful geometrical pattern has been inlaid on the floor beneath the dining, therefore the entire dining table has been made in crystal cut glass. “This is the first time that we have experimented so daringly in making a massive table completely out of glass and mirror,” adds Adetee.The border of the ceilings in the living and dining area have been handpainted with neo classical ornate motif
giving them a distinct character. The bedrooms have been designed in a contemporary fashion. Smart leather panelling in a ‘maze’ pattern with brass and grey glass detailing has been done on the bedback wall which enhances the bed. The nightstands are further accentuated by using semi-precious smoky quartz stone. An olive green wallpaper adds colour and richness to the room. Small detailing on the furniture has been done, like pleating on the bed end chaise and the sofa to add glamour to the room. The sleek coffee table with details of brass, quartz and hi-gloss wood is hard to miss. The master bed wall is very evidently a ‘feature wall,’ which has a lot of details. Intricate brass jaalis in a ‘Bee hive’ pattern have been fixed from floor to ceiling on both sides of the bed. A concealed trap door has been cleverly incorporated in the back panel for occasional use. A larger than life brass moulding has been given behind the bed back with leather panelling, and a rich chenille fabric has been fixed in between the jaali and the frame in order to soften the
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look. The nightstands have been made in an oval shape, which further adds interest to the overall look. The royal touches extend to the terrace as well. It has been landscaped with colourful vertical
gardens in addition to the heated pool with jacuzzi, pergolas and a bar. Outdoor furniture along with sculptures and tall planters have been strewn strategically, yet appears randomly placed to provide an easy feel for this area. TIHG
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Simply Chic The designer’s passion for excellence and outstanding design philosophy has given this 50’s structure a magnificent change inside out Impressions: Ruhi Singh
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Daughter’s stuDy The otherwise small room that originally formed part of the second floor terrace with a cast iron spiral staircase leading up to the terrace was made to look larger with its high pitched roof. The most interesting part of the space is the wallpaper clad ceiling with wood rafters and two floor to ceiling doors that make this a very positive space to be used for study.
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The Owners: Private The Home: The ground floor has a family room, living room, dining, kitchen and guest bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, whereas the first floor has three bedrooms with a dresser and en-suite bathroom, daughter’s study and outdoor seating area. Location: Maharani Bagh, New Delhi Decor: Sophisticated luxury Interior Designer: Delhi based design firm Andy Home founded by Geetanjali Anand and Umesh Anand S.No.
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Dining area The dining room ceiling clad in over 740 pieces of beveled mirror slats laid in a chevron pattern, gently reflects the greenery and natural light, creating a magnificent space.
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riginally built in the mid-60s, the building was handed over to Geetanjali Anand of Andy Homes with a brief that they wanted a Manhattan, New England look. “That’s how it all began. For us, it was the first complete turnkey architectural construction and interior project, which made it even more important for it to be outstanding in ways and this has been our dream project thus far,” shares Geetanjali. The designer started the project with a few precedent images for the owners to narrow down, to then design the facade of the house. Though the ground floor is owned by someone else, Geetanjali’s scope of work was the first floor and above. However, her clever ideation for the facade using top grade materials gave it a rich and elegant look. “The interior, no doubt, needed to flow with the grandeur of the exterior with every detail thought through, subtle yet rich, bold yet understated, balanced yet grand,” shares the designer. Talking about the challenges before taking us inside, the designer mentioned that the 50 years old building had changed a few hands, it has been adapted, refurbished, and has two owners currently. She had to work on the first floor with part of the second floor that was built before. The designer needed to add the second as well as part of the floor above. For her, the problematic area was the strength of the structure that she needed to work with. “To build the rest of the second floor and the part floor above, without reinforcing from the foundation or the ground floor, was thought possible to do, remained quite a challenge. We needed to add steel columns and beams and reinforce the building by reducing its existing weight. We achieved this by using ACC
blocks as opposed to conventional bricks for internal partitions, excavating all old flooring, removing the compacting beneath and re-filling it with lighter weight new age materials,” says Geetanjali. As you enter the house, the entrance lobby lends a luxurious charm with beige-light mustard Repleno marble flooring. What
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is interesting is the slim lines to break the flooring style in Belgian black marble. The balustrade and handrail are designed in a way to match the black and brass along all floors. You will love the emerald green upholstered bench that sits beautifully against the brushed brass and deep beige wallpaper. The living space is divided into the family as well as the formal area. The family space is surely a treat to the eyes and mind. Rafters on the ceiling, striped wallpapers from Ralph Lauren, rich fabric, sheer roman blinds, mirror, wooden fans; each piece and material has been carefully chosen by Geetanjali to have a relaxed, yet sophisticated family area. “The focal point of the room is the mantlepiece dressed in tan coloured suede, beveled cleared mirror sections with moldings in black matt polish for definition. I have used three colours and materials to give a dramatic and theatrical feel,” says Geetanjali. The formal living space has been divided into three seating zones - a central, with an 8’ and 6’ sofa, a central large brass and glass coffee table and two one and a half seater chairs. The other end has another sofa, two end tables polished in black, a glass and perspex coffee table with comfortable chairs. The far end of the room has a stunning 8’ long and 42” high bar almost completely clad in tan suede, brass detailing and black polish on the edges. Now comes the dining area that apart from featuring outside beauty inside has a stunning 6’ tall sculpture. Made up of thousands of small clocks, it depicts a milkman holding a bright golden oddly shaped container, which once you know,
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guest room A s e om yet ideal and well appointed for short staying guests, Geetanjai decided to play with a melange of colours – happy and cheerful. Whilst the bed is quite contemporary in shape, the rest of the furniture is quite juxtaposition in styling. The bedroom leads into a good sized en-suite bathroom with two double and one single wardrobes, a vanity and a shower cubical. is shaped in the form of a stomach. The predominant colours in the rug are a burnt orange with shades of green, fawn and blue. With much already happening, the upholstery on the chairs is left plain and in fawn. The walls have been given a special effect treatment in a cream-teak green tinge, with a texture so subtle, that one needs to go upfront to actually ‘feel’ it. Enter the master bedroom that accommodates a king size bed with bedside tables, a TV sideboard, a writing desk and chair with tall bookcase unit, an occasional chair with a footstool, a top opening Ottoman for storage and finally a grand wing chair.
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KitChen The old kitchen was completely gutted, resized and re-configured, except for the location of the sinks. The current kitchen has a central island with a sink to wash fruit and vegetables and its own RO water supply, the space has been designed to accommodate floor to ceiling cabinets for maximum storage. Three large windows bring in day light for the better part of the day.
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The section behind the headboard is dressed in a paisley wallpaper as is the wall that houses the tall bookcase units and writing desk and suede panels clad both sides of the bed to frame the bedside tables. The rest of the walls have a herringbone design coordinated wallpapers. The colour coordinates are metrosexual, largely in a light fawn with hues of purple. The bed has a traditional Kaani men’s shawl that is used as a throw.
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Not one to waste paper bags but reuse it?! We appreciate you! By the end of this DIY we hope everyone would become environment-conscious and start recycling. So here's a clever update for your ordinary paper bags
Materials: Old Brown Paper Bags; Artificial Flowers or Paper Flowers; Ribbons; Glue Gun
Ideation: Avika Jain Images: Rajeev Parajuli
step 1 Take an empty paper bag and place your flowers and ribbons on it. step 2 Use a glue gun to stick all the decor flowers in place on the bag. step 3 Allow it to dry properly before you can start using it as gift bags to enhance your gifts for your loved ones.
Vase, `12,000, Flowers, `1,200 per stick, Bull, `5,450, Yellow cushion cover, `2,200, Nest of tables, `72,200, Silk potli bags, `2,850, all from Ishatvam; Paper quilled flower gift bags, `250 each, The Heart & Craft Studio by Shreya Abbi The Ideal Home and Garden May 2019 |
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Nature'S retreat Countryside Estate, located in a serene location away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is in close proximity to the main market area, shopping complex, restaurants and other places of interest Impressions: Benoy Sebastian
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iscover a luxury like never before right in the heart of the countryside. A majestic view of the surrounding hills follows you from your very own infinity pool to the wooden pergola and your glass-encased bedroom - while floor to ceiling windows allow nature to enter your home and natural lighting embraces every interior green area. Explore every valley, climb every tree. Marvel at the beauty of the flora and fauna under endless blue skies. Experience acres of lush greenery, or just awaken to the call of peacocks in the morning. These are but a few hidden treasures you’ll find tucked away at your sprawling hillside escape set amidst the Pernem Taluka in North Goa.
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With judicious planning, the entire development is designed to cater to the most demanding. From ensuring a leisurely morning stroll to melting away into the countryside, the well-thought through amenities and facilities will meet your needs and stand true to expectations. Some key features not to be missed - wood-effect tiles in bedrooms, roof slab – sloping - a layer of water proofing sheet ‘Velti Sun’ is used and then covered with Monier tiles, private infinity pool, woodeffect finish pool deck, manicured gardens around each farmhouse, and a lot more. It’s time to say goodbye to the maddening city life and enjoy the beauty of village environs.
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THE PROSPECT HOTEL Built in 1912, it is the first hotel of Panchgani - hence the tagline – ‘The hotel that made Panchgani a tourist destination’ as the first tourists that visited Panchgani, stayed at The Prospect Hotel. Centrally located, and nestled below the table land, the largest plateau in Asia, it is the highest located hotel. The Prospect Hotel is a blend of Victorian architectural elegance and warm Indian hospitality. This heritage hotel is characterised by its tall silver oak trees that were brought in from Australia by the Britishers, and a thick green cover. The rooms and cottages are tucked away in the midst of greenery. Each meal in this family run hotel is lovingly prepared by the master chefs, and supervised by the family. For other activities, there is a swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, a games room and a well stocked library.
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Silhouttes of legacy Craving a stay filled with richness and an aura of the past along with warm hospitality? Check out these beautiful heritage hotels who have a secret to share and a story to tell Impressions: Shruti Jain
NETUK HOUSE Netuk House, Gangtok is more than just a palatial home stay. Perched on an elevated part of Tibet Road, Netuk House is an edifice of an architecturally chanting complex with a riveting account of history and tradition. Built in the late 1950’s, the house belonged to Gellong Netuk Lama, an executive counsellor to the then Chogyal (Monarch). Tibet Road, as the name suggests was the principal route for travellers and traders heading up to Tibet. Most of the commuters were silk traders involved in the historic Silk Route Trade. Netuk House began offering hospitality and provided a transit point for these travellers. That marked the beginning. Decades have gone by since Netuk House first opened it’s doors to the travellers, and although today it’s been upgraded to a luxurious home stay, tourists, visitors and vacationers can still enjoy and feel the warmth of the tradition and culture that remains unchanged.
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JEHAN NUMA PALACE A part of the local heritage and culture the Jehan Numa Palace has been a part of Bhopal’s DNA for over three decades and today boasts of hosting the who’s who of the country. Each part of the hotel reflects uniqueness and carries with it a part of heritage and history. The first Jehan Numa hotel - Jehan Numa Palace - was built in 1890 during the rule of Nawab Sultan Jehan Begum, and named after her, by her second son General Obaidullah Khan, Commander-in-Chief of the erstwhile Bhopal State Force. In the year 2000 the palace was classified as a heritage grand hotel, the first of its kind in central India. The fine tradition of Bhopal hospitality continues, albeit in a new form. Royal living, once the sole preserve of the nawabs, is offered to guests generously and with courtesy. The hotel started with just 16 rooms in 1983 and has since grown to become the official nomination for the state of MP for the National Tourism Awards in 2016 and 2017 and was also named as being among the top 15 palace hotels of the world by the Telegraph, UK, in 2015.
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C/O Continental Furnishers
Call: 09011074947
Near Blind School, Panchkuin Road
www.bfrealty.in
Gole Market, New Delhi 10001
Bharat Flooring
Call: (011) 39585883
www.bharatfloorings.com
www.fabrento.com
B6/22 , 2nd floor,
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Safdarjung Enclave
Goodearth
New Delhi 110029
Shop No.9, Khan Market
Classic Furniture
Call: (0124) 4604500
Cobermaster Concept
Delhi 110030
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Bent Chair
DLF Cyber City, Phase 3, Gurgaon
1/45 WHS, Block 1, Kirti Nagar
IOTA Boutique Furniture
M.G. Road, Sultanpur
434, Ground floor
2nd Floor, Tower A, Building No. 9
New Delhi Call: 011-24647175; S-06, A-3 District Centre
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Via Della Massera, 2 - 47016 Predappio Call: +39 0543 922982 www.eng.momenti-casa.it
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Nicobar Unit no.215, 2nd Floor, The Chanakya Mall,Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021 www.nicobar.com Nitin Kohli Home Ambawatta One, Seth Sarai, Mehrauli Furncraft Decollage, New Delhi 110030 Call: 09717037217 www.nitinkohlihome.wordpress.com Nihira Instagram: @nihiraandco Call: +91 9717122667 Nolte Praneet CHS, Comercial building Plot no. 234 Jaywant, Dr Jayavant Palkar Marg Opposite
Julia Clair Weber
Poddar Hospital, Mumbai 400030
www.juliaclairesclay.com
Call: (022) 24932305
Jaipur Rugs
www.nolteindia.com
G-250, New Sanganer Rd
Nils Holger Moormann
RIICO Industrial Area
www.moormann.de
Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020 Call: (0141) 3987400 www.jaipurrugs.com
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Ola Giertz www.olagiertz.se Ottimo Disegni LLP
Kajaria
Jagat Complex, 354 (100 Feet Road)
www.kajariaceramics.com
Ghitorini, New Delhi 110030
KW Ceramics
Call: 09650844599
www.kwceramics.com
www.ottimo.in
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p Poggi Ugo www.poggiugo.it P3 Architectural Solutions Gala No 27,28,38,39, 2nd Floor Sri Industrial Estate, 2nd Hasnabad Lane, Santacruz West, Mumbai 400054
SR Artefacts Dr. Annie Besant Roadd, Worli Naka Bhim Nagar, Worli, Mumbai 400018 Call: (022) 24907070 www.srartefacts.com Spacio www.spaciofurniture.com Studio YF
Call: (022) 26058659
www.yasminfalahat.com
www.pcubesolutions.com
Soft Limits
Pepperfry
www.arathorose.com
www.pepperfry.com
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Safomasi
Linking Rd, Near DCB Bank
www.safomasi.com
Potohar Nagar, Santacruz West
Shalimar Paints
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054
www.shalimarpaints.com
The Rug Republic
Span Floors
A 228, A Block, Sector 83
M 8, 1st floor Market, Block M Greater Kailash II, Greater Kailash
Noida 201305 Call: (0120) 4222544
New Delhi 110048
www.trrhome.com
Call: 09971509922
The French Bedroom Company
www.spanfloors.com
www.frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk
Subzero-Wolf
The Wishing Chair
K. Raheja Construction House A
86A Ground Floor, Shahpurjat, Delhi;
Off Linking Rd. No.24
LG 35, South Point Mall, Golf Course
Khar West, Mumbai 400052
Road, Phase 5, Sector-53, Gurugram
Call: (022) 61311411
The White Teak Company
www.subzero-wolf.co.in
1419, Ansal Tower, 38 Nehru Place
Sarita Handa
New Delhi 110019
36, Ground Floor, Laxmi Woollen Mill
Call: 098739 94497
Estate Off Dr. E Moses Road, Shakti
Topstona
Mills Lane, Mumbai 400011 Call: (022) 40052686; 356-357, 2nd Floor, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Sultanpur, New Delhi 110030 Call: 09555733344 www.saritahanda.com Spin The Dhanmill compound 100 feet road, SSN Marg Chattarpur, New Delhi
www.topstona.com The Carpet Cellar August Kranti Marg, Opposite Kamla Nehru College, New Delhi, 110049 www.carpetcellar.com The Clay Company Shop No. 1, Ground Floor Osian Building, 12 Nehru Place New Delhi 110019
www.swatikhurana.com
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Shelly Jyoti
Wisma Atria Interiors
call: (0124) 4000154
F208, Lado Sarai, Old MB Road
www.shellyjyoti.com
New Delhi 110030
Studio Malabar Chowpatty, Girgaon
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XAKA Cutlery
Swati Khurana
Morvi Ln, Charni Road East
Script
Instagram: @xakacutlery Call: 09818869296
Cineplex, Fort, Mumbai 400001
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Call: (022) 22059702
Youngmin Kang
www.scriptonlone.com
www.youngminkang.com
Ground Floor, 4A Godrej Bhavan Charanjit Rai Marg, Near Sterling