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Ashish Bhasin, CEO - Greater South and Chairman & CEO - India, Dentsu Aegis Network and Chairman, MRUC I am very happy that Print is growing across all languages, and that Print titles in Digital are doing well too.

The Print industry in India is still robust and effective, unlike in the Western world.

Shashi Sinha, CEO, IPG Mediabrands, India What is disappointing is the fact that niche publications that serve an important segment have consistently been ignored. A different methodology must be used to ensure correct findings for such publications, but sadly both Neilsen and the MRUC Technical Committee have so far not done this.�

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hile doing up any space, the first thing that clicks our mind is furniture and we forget to consider the most important aspect i.e. wall.

A bare wall is no fun! Don’t you agree? Therefore, we are focusing this issue to wall space that is crucial to bringing a room together.

The team showed their

creativity by bringing in stories that might surprise you; from substitute walls to textured effects, wallpapers and wall accessories, you think of an idea and we have got it covered.

Well, the good news is yet to be shared! Our recently concluded talk show on Ecological Environment: Rhetoric or Reality with design mavericks went off with great success.

Though our glossy pages guide a reader to achieve a trendy home, this talk show aimed to draw attention to issues where the focus is needed. We are not restricting the details in print only, but the crux of the discussion will soon be a part of our YouTube channel The Ideal Home & Garden.

Of course, I can’t thank all the architects and interior designers for the insights and ideas they shared that afternoon and our favourite on the list - Bent Chair for making it a fun-filled afternoon.

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KITCHEN IDEAS tha are all abou experiences

A Complete Makeover Home interiors have undergone a sea-change in the last five years.

Today, home owners are well educated about what they need in their home and how they want their house to look like design wise. The articles in TIHG totally inspires the reader to get updated about the latest trends from the design world.

Views of prolific designers and their ideation makes the articles a treat to read. A request to the editor–It would be nice if there can be a page on Q&A with architects and designers.

Shruti Sharma, Noida

A Long Journey TIHG has completed more than 12 years, and that itself is a testimony to the fact how good and innovative the magazine is. In fact, in the last twelve months TIHG has become more innovative and visually more appealing. Interestingly, ‘Cover Focus’ and ‘Cover Focus Plus’ has become my favourite sections in the magazine. Both have a mix of national and international designers and brands alike. As the magazine is growing by leaps and bounds, I believe the magazine should tap and focus more on upcoming architects and interior designers from small towns across India.

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Pictorial Hues

Green Capers The world is going green. Modern homes across the Western world are giving more emphasis on green living. Energy conservation, use of less concrete in building homes, and reserving a big chunk of the interiors or the exterior for gardening is what we are witnessing. It is high time that in our country too, we start building homes that help us preserve nature. Whether you have a big apartment or a small home, try and dedicate a corner for indoor/outdoor plants. The more greenery, the better is the future for generations to come.

Architect Gurpreet Bishnoi, Udaipur, Rajasthan

What makes a home so beautiful? Of course, it’s the interiors and the decor.

Homes from across the world are some of the best as they are less cluttered and more spacious. One of the reasons being – most houses are individual villas (that’s a widely accepted concept).

Even in India, we have beautiful and appealing homes. However, in majority cases the interiors, the decor, the furniture and the fabrics look stunning, but there is too much of clutter all around.

I feel it’s time to look towards the West for proper space management and planning. We have the resources and the talent pool, it’s just that the implementation needs to be in the right perspective.

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Trend-In The month of August gives you an opportunity to be creative and pep up your interior den. With monsoon in full swing, decorate your house with warm and cozy decor ideas

t c u d Pro the of nth Mo Kika Tableware has launched a range of cutlery available in rose gold, gold, white and gold, black and gold and matt black. These ceramic coasters combined with the modern look of marble are hand finished with metallic gold embellishments, and are completely backed in cork to protect surfaces from scratches. (kikatableware.com)

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Dreams Unlimited Centuary Mattresses’ hybrid collection offers superior quality with the luxury in stylish designs. A first-of-its-kind, the technologically superior mattress uses a combination of layers, that ensures benefits of comfort, ergonomics, design and aesthetics. (centuaryindia.com)

IOTA Boutique Furniture introduces luxury dining tables by Lenzi. Each piece of stone or marble is a product of nature. Due to its timeless finish and durability, the dining table adds to the look of any mundane room (iotafurniture.com)

Calculated Steps Fontanot in association with P3 Architectural Solutions has launched a range of staircases. The indoor and outdoor spiral and winder staircases are lunimous and are designed uniquely. (fontanotstaircases. co.uk)

Close to Nature Go green with home decor this monsoon through Baro. Greena versatile and effervescent colour, can calm, energise, and even ground a room. It’s time to use different hues of green to evoke the revival and lushness of nature this season. (baro-india.com)

Stress Buster MADS Creations has unveiled an eclectic collection of sofas, offering a wide choice of designs and colour palette - from modern upholstered to classic wooden sofas upholstered in fine fabrics. (madscreations.in)

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The work profile of the firm is embellished with projects from all sectors - residential, commercial and hospitality. Over the years, our creative strokes have achieved a vivid mastery in all forms including apartments, bungalows, private villas and penthouses.

I have also unleashed the maximum efficiency of spaces including hotels and restaurants, bars and cafes, private and corporate offices, retail stores and recreational spaces. (monitapatel.com)

Monita Patel, Founder, Monita Patel and Associates Monita Patel and associates is all about...

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Innovation is the key to survival and you need to be adaptive to the new trends to keep up the pace. Whenever I look

Soft Touch Styled to Perfection Portico’s bed, bath, and top of bed solutions reflect the forever changing trends of global fashion. With creative passion for innovation, Portico’s products provide a compelling and unique value proposition in the market. (porticoindia.com)

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R R Decor’s new collection of versatile weaves named the Mazarine colleciton is ideal for a myriad of furnishing needs.

The palette ranges from soft neutrals to richer hues of lime, crimson and navy.

A few cushion covers are enough to transform any space into a fabulously stylish pad. (rrdecor.com)

News Watch Oath 4K TV Thomson, a brand to reckon with in the television industry, has introduced the Oath 4K TV, an Android TV series. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, it fully supports the Google Ecosystem, including built-in Chromecast for streaming effortlessly from Android smartphone. The 4K resolution panels support HDR10 with a peak brightness of 550nits. It’s audio output is enhanced by Dolby Audio and DTS TruSurround ound (thomsontv.in) so d systems. t (th t i )

Trash Culture Tresorie’s new and eclectic range of dustbins are getting noticed. The hand painted, lacquered bins, available in dark hues of reds, browns and classic monochrome, have innovative prints such as a dog in a suit, to exotic floral designs, to a proud and loud badge of honour. (tresorie.co.in)

Foot Magic Carpet Couture introduces hand-made rugs and carpets. These are plush custom-made carpets- wall-to-wall, loose rugs, and inset. The exquisite designs and intricate craftsmanship are a treat. (carpetcouture.com)

Home Launch The umbra globe sculptures from All About Home depict a fine play of concept, shapes and finishes. The table-top sculptures are inspired by the concept of umbra, the darkest part of the shadow. (iaah.com)

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Room Therapy Nolte India’s concept me bedroom offers a warm and sophisticated finish.

The glass finish wardrobe fronts and the macadamia walnut finish of the bed gives the room a luxurious look and feel.

The king sized bed comes with cleverly concealed storage, a leather headboard, frosted terra front, and a rich macadamia walnut inlay. (nolteindia.com)

Lazy Tantrum La-Z-Boy recliner chair available at Mirania is easy to operate. With the touch of a button or lever the chair can be reclined backwards or the footrest could be brought up. (mirania.in)

Vibrant Shine Update your decor with Bespoke Interiors’ magnificent living room collection. The portfolio includes sofa sets, coffee tables, decorative consoles, statement mirrors, wall art and small furniture accessories like service trolleys, ottomans and side table. (bespokeinteriors.in)

Mark of Perfection Momenti’s tailor-made designs are perfect statement pieces. The pieces are more than furniture - have matte lacquered interior and exterior, and the inner shelves are in extra-clear glass. (momenti-casa.it)

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Elephant Planter, `890 approx, Yellow Octopus 7. Hexagon Planter, `2,152 approx, Etsy 8. Rusted Head Planter, `11,018 approx, AUDENZA

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Editor’s Pick

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Tropical Sojourn Tahiliani Homes, from the design house of Tarun Tahiliani have built dream vacation homes in the vacation capital of India - Goa ImpressIons: shrutI JaIn I m aG e s : s u s h a n t s I n h a

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The CenTral CourTyard The overarching style of tropical modernism with touches of the design oeuvre in the interior layering makes a turn key development that stands out worthy of attention.

estled in the quite serene village of Socorro in North Goa, surrounded by evergreen bamboos, amidst the sprawling lush green hills and valleys, is a dream vacation home built by Tahiliani Homes- a boutique interior and architectural firm from the design house of Tarun liani. Salvador Villa Cassia, is a stunning n of contemporary and local architecture. a perfect getaway for those seeking imity with nature. Apart from being ed in a beautiful village, the villa is in close imity with Mapusa, Porvorim and Panjim, to Goa’s most happening beaches of Baga Calangute. Hence, it serves as an ideal ay spot for the discerning. ad over 5,000 square feet, the beautiful includes four bedrooms with en-suite rooms, the day lounge, living and ly rooms. It is built in the likeness of ffrey Bawa’s famous architecture style ical modernism.” The villa is designed ncorporating true Indian craftsmanship the use of contemporary technology.

The design sensibility has been to create an outstanding amalgamation of indoor-outdoor living. Which is visible as soon as you enter through the entrance door which opens on to a large lobby leading to the central courtyard where you see a luminous waterbody replete with plants, accentuated by high glazing ceilings, ample space and textured walls. One of the key highlights is the use of wrought iron railings, which lends extravagance through layering and details.

The design house which has been working in Goa for over a decade, consider it a sanctuary for city dwellers who want a break from the routine to get back into nature and re-connect with themselves. Keeping this in mind, the architectural style of the villa is governed by the popular vernacular style of the region - a combination of Indian and Portuguese architecture. The designs of the villa boast the use of interesting mixture of tiles, Indian stones and patterned floors to capture the true indigenous architecture of Goa. This theme is carried even into the exterior architecture of the villa, where the walls have an earthy finish along with Mangalore tiles roof that beautifully create a harmonious balance of design. TIHG

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The lounge area The spacious lounge has a glass skylight, which brings in light into the villa. Its double heighted ceiling is inspired by the high ceilings of the old Goan Churches.

(In this picture: tarun tahiliani, Founder; Jahan tahiliani, CEO; Bindu Vadera, Head of Interiors, tahiliani homes)

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The dining room The room has a large canvas on one wall depicting a landscape of India as painted by Daniels. The captivating chandelier here was especially designed and manufactured in Ferozabad.

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Stylish rust coloured tile flooring dominates the living, dining and lounge area where the distinctive tiles are used in different spaces to render uniqueness.

Visible through the dining, living and lounge areas, the striking pool with its sapphire tiles is a picture of serenity made to appear as an extension of the villa.

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Except for the master bedroom, the other rooms are in a soothing grey colour. The bathrooms are adorned in shades of green and white marbles with louvered shutter vanity in natural teak colour.

The overall colour scheme of the villa is neutral with subtle shades of furnishings in shades of beige, brown and taupe.

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Editor’s Pick The masTer Bedroom Laden with classic oak laminate flooring and a four poster bed, the master bedroom stands out from the rest of the bedrooms. It is also connected to the master bathroom, which has light emperador and white marble.

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create layers on dIsplay shelves, and WhIle you're at It don’t Be afraId to put thIngs In front of other thIngs. group BIg and small Items together.

Bottled up, `7,300, hungry for More, `9,000, Coloured Clayhead with stand, `4,500, all by claymen; untitled artwork by akash Gaur, price on request, untitled artwork by Mainaz Bano, price on request, untitled artwork by tarun sharma, price on request, all available at Kohlart; it's a Girl Wall Frame, `450, Bicycle Bookend, `1,250, both by the Wishing chair; amsterdam sofa, price on request, Bornholm Coffee tables, `25,950, `42,950 & `42,950 respectively, Lugano & Como Wall system, price on request , neat rug, `1,01,450, rain rhapsody Wall art, `54,950, Grey sheepskin throw, `12,950, Leaf Evergreen cushion, `8,950, all by Boconcept

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don’t just layer decor on your Walls! put thIngs on top of other thIngs- framed art leanIng on top of each other -then add small KnIcK KnacKs partnerIng WIth stacKs of BooKs to create more layers.

Bottled up, `7,300, claymen; tea for One, `1,600, nefali Cushion Cover, `1,150, the Wishing chair; untitled artwork by Kumar ranjan, price on request, untitled artwork by akash Gaur, price on request, both available at Kohlart; reno chair, price on request, sydney trolley, `1,11,450, Wire stool, `19,950, neat rug, `75,950, hay baskets, `8,950, i Believe in magic wall art, `28,950, handle Me Pendant lights, `47,950 each, all by Boconcept

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contrast metals WIth natural materIal; juxtapose hard and soft pIeces or smooth and rough ones; Incorporate plenty of contrast Into your desIgn pullIng them together to form a cohesIve looK.

Bicycle Bookend, `1,250, the Wishing chair; untitled artwork by tarun sharma, price on request, untitled artwork by akash Gaur, price on request, both available at Kohlart; nantes sofa, price on request, Lugo Coffee table, `49,950 & `37,450 respectively, seville rug, `1,47,950, abstract art work, `47,450, Wire tray, `8,950, Leaf evergreen cushion, `9,950, Grey cushion, `8,950, all by Boconcept

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In a monochromatIc settIng, pops of colour can act as a secret IngredIent WhIch gIves depth to a space and maKes It extraordInary, WhIch WorK Well together WhIle stIll standIng out and maKIng an IndIvIdual Impact.

Bottled up, `7,300, Coloured Clayhead, `4,500, both by claymen; Little Bear shaped Cushion, `1,150, Clever Fox shaped Cushion, `1,250, Wall hanging, `400, all by the Wishing chair; untitled artwork by akash Gaur, price on request, available at Kohlart; hampton sofa, price on request, Madrid Coffee table, `1,07,000 & `91,000 respectively, Cone Floor Lamp, `56,450, Como Bookshelf, `73,450, Elpida rug, `1,74,450, Venice Wall art, `45,450, all by Boconcept

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you can use layerIng In super small spaces to really enhance the feel of cozIness, or you can use It In very large spaces Where It feels too empty.

untitled artwork by Kumar ranjan, price on request, untitled artwork by akash Gaur, price on request, untitled artwork by tarun sharma, price on request, untitled artwork by Mainaz Bano, price on request, all available at Kohlart; Bottled up, `7,300, Coloured Clayhead with stand, `4,500, both by claymen; Cupertino Desk, `1,38,000, stripe Basket, `5,950, Ball Pendant Lamp, `8,950, Ball table lamp, `19,450, Bordeaux shelf, `76,950, Cuban Lady art, `45000, Oslo Chair, `24,950, all by Boconcept

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Ideas

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Cover Focus | Designer Speak | Cover Focus Plus | TIHG Decor TIHG Trend | TIHG People | Feature | Architect Speak | Art Speak

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DRAMA ALL OVER Accessorising a space that has already a lot going on in terms of patterns and textures might be a total no-no in some people's books. Hate it or love it, this trend of dramatic layering is hard to ignore and can be the talk of the town.

Don't believe us? Take cues!

S T Y L I N G : AV I K A J A I N I M AG E S : S U S H A N T S I N H A L O C AT I O N : A N G L O W, N E W D E L H I

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Sari Cushion, `1,950, limon; Dainty Porcelain Lamp, `5,500, the Decor kart

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Graphic wall art by Shweta Malhotra, price on request, Cushion L, `2,850, both from limon; Flint, `1,849, Fliss 140, `1,599, Fliss 120, `1,499, all from Spin; Oriental Display Plate, `1,600, Vintage Champagne Flute, `700 for set of two, Vintage Champagne Coupe, `750 for set of two, all from the Decor kart; Vintage Sports Car, `5,650, gifts of love

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Sari Cushion, `1,950, limon; Vintage Champagne Flute, `700 for set of two, Victorian Ornamental Vase, `6,600, Traditional Oval Bowl, `3,350, all from the Decor kart; Esk Tray, `849, Spin Candles, `499, `599 & `824 for small, medium and large respectively, all from Spin

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Sari Cushion, `1,950, limon; Vintage Biplane, `8,500, Jane-a-Day Journal, `799, both from gifts of love; Bookends, `11,500, the Decor kart; Rekken Table Clock, `2,199, Creo Tall, `1,649, Duo Lamp, `2,599, Hikari small, `4,999, all from Spin

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Sari Cushion, `1,950, limon; Esk Tray, `849, Spin Candle small, `499, both from Spin; Traditional Oval Bowl, `3,350, the Decor kart

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Designer Speak

What Really MatteRs In the times we live, climatic changes and global warming have become national issues.

Giving hope and inspiration to the world, here are a few extraordinary product designers who are asking to switch to sustainability ImpressIons: shrutI JaIn

What are the products that you offer?

Everything from little stools, loungers, larger seating tools and even chair swings made from the unlikeliest of materials – cane, bamboo, and used tyres and other industrial discards.

How do you sell them?

We work closely with architects on bespoke pieces for interior projects, such as cafes, co-working spaces and private residences. We also participate in design fairs such as the London Design Festival, Index Mumbai, India Story, RAW Ahmedabad, Craft Council of India shows across the country.

Anu TAndon VieirA (The reTyremenT PlAn) Where did you study design from?

I did my Bachelor in Fine Arts (Sculpture) from Delhi College of Art and then Master in Design from NID Ahmedabad, specialising in textiles.

What prompted you to choose sustainability?

I have always enjoyed working hands on with traditional crafts, craftsmen and sustainable raw materials. To make it more relevant I felt the responsibility as a designer to incorporate waste from small industries rather than create my products from virgin material. We create a range of furniture from textile waste ropes, woven over frames made of cane, and used automobile tyres. By utilising materials that are not considered beautiful or exclusive, in the classic sense, and converting them into products that are well designed, appealing and above all can in some way incorporate the waste that is generated by so many industries all around us is what we aim for.

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Where does your design inspiration come from?

India is inspiring in so many ways. It’s rich traditional crafts, festivals, textiles, and colours of its streets are forever a source of inspiration.

Designer Speak

How do you sell them?

Mostly through my website www.oorja.in. Also, through all The Purple Turtle stores and a few native stores in Mumbai, Delhi, Kozhikode, Cochin and Ahmedabad.

Where does your design inspiration come from?

Good design is a response to people and life around you. The planet is full of both inspiration and problems, so a good designer has to respond to that.

Jenny PinTo (Jenny PinTo) Where did you study design from?

I believe design is natural and intrinsic to all living creatures. I am a self-taught film maker and paper maker. Design fell into place along the journey.

What prompted you to choose sustainability?

After shifting my base from Mumbai to Bengaluru, I taught myself to make paper and set up a paper making studio. Paper and light seemed like an almost natural combination and I designed a range of lights from my paper; explored many waste natural fibres like banana and lokta. Natural fibres led me to engage with many interesting rural women’s craft/livelihood projects and some urban solid waste projects. Years later I teamed up with Radeesh Shetty of The Purple Turtle and we started Oorjaa with an intent to explore sustainable materials. We worked with quarry waste and we made a new material of it by combining it with natural fibre and what we came up with is a range called Wabi-Sabi. Today, my interest still lies with solid waste and how design can address the issue of the vast amounts of waste that urban areas generate.

What are the products that you offer?

The paper we make in my studio is used to make a range of lights, stationery and home accessories. I also do site-specific light sculptures and customised papers, books and lights.

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nir meiri, (nir meiri design sTudio) Where did you study design from?

I have studied Industrial Design at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem.

What prompted you to choose sustainability?

I believe that if we do not act now and integrate sustainability into our day-to-day life the planet that we live on will be in a bad situation. I choose to increase the awareness to sustainability by using sustainable materials in my work and in that way try to teach people how to live in a more sustainable way.

What are the products that you offer?

I design and manufacture lamps made of materials originated from nature. At the studio we develop materials resulting in light fixtures; lamps such as the ‘Desert Storm’ - lamps made of sand, ‘Marine light’ lamps made of seaweed, and ‘Mycelium lights’ - lamps made of fungi. Carefully selected materials, often raw and wild, are shaped into clean-cut forms, creating innovative products that play on the tension between the domesticated and the untamed.

How do you sell them?

At the moment the pieces I make are not mass produced and are sold as an art object. I hope that in the near future people and technology will make it possible to make this product more available and you will be able to find them in every home.

Where does your design inspiration come from?

My inspiration comes from nature. Many of my designs are inspired from the world of plants and I try to use natural materials in many of my works.

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Designer Speak Where did you study design from?

We studied design at the Fashion Institute of Design and Management, Los Angeles, USA. What prompted you to choose sustainability?

Sustainability is the need of the hour with humans exploiting nature to such an extent that we are on a path of self destruction.

With both of us being nature lovers we really felt the need to step in and change the way sustainability is defined by giving it a new perspective, which is, through art.

What are the products that you offer?

We focus on large scale art installations and sculptures mainly, but also customise smaller objects for home decor or utility purposes in bulk. Over the years, we realised that our movement of upcycling needs more awareness and more permanent solutions. Hence, armed with a strategy to spread ‘Awareness through Art’, we target public spaces and events to showcase art installations made from scrap and waste. Under “Awareness through Art” we work with corporates and organisations, to reuse their industrial waste into sculptures and utility products for use within their organisations.

How do you sell them?

We depend a lot on networking with the right people at the right events and approach them very organically to build a business connect. We also focus on our social media accounts to spread the word.

Where does your design inspiration come from?

When you are into design there is no particular point of inspiration, everything and anything inspires you. It could be a passing truck filled with piles of something or even just a plain old tree; design is everywhere–shapes, colours, forms, structures everything becomes eye-catching and a point of inspiration. TIHG

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Simone, Calico wallpapers

CHooSE youR wAllpApERS ACCoRdIng to tHE tHEmE; A bold AbStRACt pRInt ImmEdIAtEly EStAblISHES A ContEmpoRARy StylE, wHIlE A SmAll floRAl dESIgn wIll SuggESt A moRE tRAdItIonAl oR CountRy tHEmE. The Ideal Home and Garden August 2019 |

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Wheat Wallpaper, Karin & Carl

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Aloha collection by Affreschi & Affreschi, available at S.t.unicom

Naga Stories collection, Nilaya by Asian paints

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CHooSIng tHE AppRopRIAtE pAttERn of tHE wAllpApER IS VERy ImpoRtAnt. you CAn uSE VERtICAl StRIpE pAttERnS If you wAnt to mAKE tHE CEIlIng AppEAR HIgHER, oR CHooSE HoRIzontAl StRIpES oR pAttERnS to mAKE tHE Room looK wIdER. TIHG

Chains LED Wallpaper by Meystyle, available at Spacio

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TIHG Decor

In the spotlIght Whether with the use of paint alone or experimenting with artwork positioning, creating an accent wall is a low-pressure way to add big drama ImpressIons: shrutI JaIn

Momenti (available at S.T. Unicom)

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TIHG Decor

a statement wall can transform the spatIals of a room from a mundane to a magnIfIcent look. there are several ways to accentuate the look of a wall. some of them are wall trIms, brIght wallpapers, mIrrors and accent wall decor.�

-Waheda BegUM, InTerIor deSIgner, LIvSpace

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Instabilelab

essential home

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Woodchip and Magnolia

TIHG Decor

thInk “framIng” as a general rule of thumb for an accent wall. a wonderful focal poInt Is a fIreplace; others could be a bookshelf, a bed’s headboard, archItectural desIgns on the wall, compellIng artwork, or some other pIece of furnIture that you want to hIghlIght.

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TIHG Trend

Domkapa

Room dIvIdERS CAN do moRE THAN JUST Add SpACE ANd dESIgN flARE. THEy CAN AlSo pRovIdE moRE SpoTS foR dISplAyINg yoUR CURIoS oR pUTTINg yoUR SpACE IN oRdER.

Masters Of Disguise From trendy shoji screens to dramatic floral motifs, painted-white romance of intricate wood cut-outs to the carved beauty of antiques, or simple modern lines, room dividers offer endless potential for beautiful room decor RESEARCH: SHRUTI JAIN

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Go Modern Furniture

TIHG Trend

Span Floors

Sweetpea & Willow

SOMETHING ABOUT HAVING JUST ONE ROOM REALLY CRANKS UP THE CLAUSTROPHOBIA. IT INTENSIFIES WHEN TWO PEOPLE DWELL IN THE SAME SINGLE ROOM. YOU CAN SLICE ONE MUDDLED ROOM INTO TWO SEPARATE CALM SANCTUARIES WITH THE HELP OF THESE SUBSTITUTE WALLS. LUXXU

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Melody Maison

Pepperfry

IF YOU HAVE A BIG MAW IN ONE CORNER OF THE ROOM M OR A BLEMISH ON THE WAL LL, OR A CLUSTER OF CORDS YOU’D WANT TO HIDE, A ROOM DIVIDER CAN BE YOU UR HERO. PAIR IT WITH OTHER COORDINATED DESIGN PIECES, AND IT ADDS BOTH CHARM AND CALM TO O THE ROOM.

Covet House

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A ROOM DIVIDER CREATES PRIVACY IN A SMALL SPACE, OR DEFINE NEW AREAS IN A LARGE, OPEN SPACE. THE BEAUTY OF THE ROOM DIVIDER, AS OPPOSED TO A WALL, IS ITS IMPERMANENCE. INSTALLING ROOM DIVIDERS ENABLES THE FLEXIBILITY TO BE ABLE TO ALTER THE SPACE’S UTILITY. TIHG

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Gift of Life

India has been the land of art and craft since time immemorial. Sadly, however, some of the art forms are on the verge of extinction. TIHG presents four talents who are doing all they can to review the dying art I m p r e s s I o n s : B e n oy s e B a s t I a n

NehA GANdhI (MATSyA)

Neha Gandhi runs Matsya, an umbrella for authentic, fair Indian crafts. She says, “Indian crafts hold a significant heritage, culture, traditions, which are practiced over more than 100 years, a block printing ajrakh is dated 100 years old and found from the Indus valley civilisation and practiced only by the khatri communities of Kutch. Similarly, we have the Maru Meghwal community from Kutch who have been practicing the leather crafts and have a historic significance to this craft and so is the Luhar community who make the unique copper bells, which is used by pastoral communities to identify cattle even today.” Crafts signify the identify of communities and have played an instrumental tool in women empowerment in rural India. Traditional women artisans from many parts of rural India have been their own designers, entrepreneurs who run their own craft business thus bringing a powerful change in their own communities and surroundings. Neha further states, “At Matsya we connect and curate these authentic crafts directly, which have significant history, quality in terms of design, fair trade to markets, buyers, craft stores, designers and researchers, design students or any craft enthusiasts who are in pursuit of Indian textile and non textile crafts. I have been extremely fortunate and passionate to discover and identify, connect with a wide range of Indian crafts. We are striving now to work with like-minded craftsmen, NGOS, design brand or any one who fits within our umbrella and together we can make an impact.”

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TIHG People

For Shineel, it all began with a desire to find something unique, to know how something was made, what went behind making it - the real story, and most importantly the audacity to celebrate the imperfections that come with it. her love, desire, and passion for doing all things beautiful and audacious gave birth to The house of Artisans. A bit of an outlier since childhood, Shineel has always been comfortable, and more so ecstatic, about all things peculiar and rare. She overlooks design and hence each product that comes out has something crazy about it, something that tells a story of what it was, something that makes each piece one of a kind! ThOA works with artisans from across the world who resonate with the ThOA way - of celebrating imperfections, feeling special about each piece created and keeping our world beautiful and sustainable at ShINeeL the same time. Shineel adds, “We love (The hOuSe OF every tiny scrape, miniature cracks, a ArTISANS) slip of a paintbrush, the coarse textures and the blotch of the hues. After all, a tale is not complete without a few swells of sobs, memory is not beautiful without a few scars, and art is not art without the stories of its flaws.�

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TIHG People

ApArNA ChALLu (CrAFTSBAzAAr) ounded by Aparna hallu, an entrepreneur of Kashmiri-origin, CraftsBazaar is a marketplace dedicated specifically to Indian crafts and arts. Aparna says, “CraftsBazaar helps you discover exclusive products across home decor, apparel and accessories, paintings, art-works and vintage products, sourced directly from the artisans and craftsmen that you may never get at a retail store or at a value proposition of your choice. It goes a step further and makes it possible for you to directly engage with craftsmen to create unique products of your taste from the comfort of your home.” Adding further she says, “I believe in the untapped potential of the rural masses and the associated opportunity for global consumers to support fair trade while accessing resources and handcrafted products directly.

It’s all made possible due to the ubiquitous presence of the internet and the mass adoption of cell-phones in remote areas.” The team at CraftsBazaar works hard to preserve and promote the slipping sands of times past by enabling, preserving and marketing the rich Indian heritage throughcraftsbazaar.com. ending on a high Aparna says, “It is our mission to build an ecosystem that connects all consumers with the artisans directly, without any middlemen intervening to slice away at profits, and to influence tastes and dictate what consumers want.”

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TIHG People right from her college days, Anupama used to go looking for curio shops in search of little treasures. Most often she would find something that interested her, and she would spend days treasuring her new finds. Moving along, she chose to pursue a career in advertising and marketing and has worked with large ad agencies, digital marketing firms and retail chains.

And, it was in between one of these jobs, that she wanted to pursue an idea to promote culture tourism with unique experiences. Anupama says, “I spent more than a year researching, which led me to interact with noted historians, art conservators and other experts in the space. unfortunately, I had to park this project for various reasons, and in turn, it helped me connect the dots between my ANupAMA BhArAdWAj love for curios, flea markets, and art and culture. This is how unfactory was born (uNFACTOry) in 2016.” As a curated marketplace the brand has a strong emphasis on good design - one that is meaningful, accessible and sustainable. unfactory gives high prominence to artisans/designers engaged in contemporarising traditional art and craft techniques. Today, the brand collaborates with over 150 urban and rural artisans and community driven projects. Adding on further Anupama stresses, “Our mission is to build a large network of urban and rural artisans. A community that mutually benefits from each other along with being a self sustaining community. I also see this as an opportunity to reach out to more people and get them to experience the rich culture of arts and crafts of our country.” TIHG

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Feature

Historically iconic The British-era building that once hosted live music and screened movies has undergonevariouslevelsofrestorationandisnowcalledtheSamsungOperaHouse ImpressIons: rUHI sInGH

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Dating back to early 1900’s, the land belonged to contractor T C W Skipp, which was sold to the now owner K R Kanakarathna few years after Skipp’s death. This 30,000 sq ft of heritage property was a popular venue for entertainment and cultural shows and then became a cinema hall by current owners. The property’s popularity as a cinema hall came to an end in late 1980’s and in 2016 Samsung signed a lease with the property owners to give a new avatar by calling and introducing it as Samsung Opera House by 2018.

“Firstly we wanted to give back to the city a centre for art, culture and entertainment that the heritage property was originally known for. We also zeroed down Opera House for opening our first experiential store in India because Bengaluru is a hot bed of tech innovation. The city has the fastest growth for

tech start ups in the world,” says Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President – Sales & Retail Marketing, Samsung Mobiles. With an aim to revive this historic building, and bring back its glory for the people, the brand decided to restore and renovate the property without changing the architecture essence it has. The structural changes were done using the natural materials like natural stones and granite, etc.

The beautiful roof of the Opera House was originally built in terracotta tile and therefore the brand procured it from a Manglore based company. However the major challenge was to introduce air-conditioning ducts which was later sorted by keeping them under the balconies so that the air can be distributed to both ground and first floor. Apart from the interiors, the exterior of the property highly maintained and the evenings are always buzzing with people and music!

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For A Better

Tomorrow With the widespread awareness campaigns and policies encouraging people to switch to sustainable alternatives, certain brands have started a new era of developing sustainability into a reform ReseaRch: shRuti Jain

Differniture follows a sustainable approach in its design processbe it in the form of sourcing reclaimed or salvaged materials, looking out for trees that fall in storms as well as applying non toxic oils and waxes on their finished goods. Their Tesselate collection, where small geometric pieces are replicated over and over from the left over scraps of past products and turned into more complex designs, eliminates the waste and results in an intricate display of geometry and wood grain.

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Cane Boutique as their name suggests specialises in cane and wicker furniture, which is the most sustainable material derived from bamboo found in limited locations. This plant grows three times faster than wood and requires minimum water. They use the raw material to replace wood in many pieces, which helps to preserve the forests. Cane is a long lasting and and strong material, but because it’s made of natural fibres they degrade well when discarded, saving space in our landfills.

olar Marjan van Aubel, is an award-winning so designer, whose innovative practice spans the t fields of sustainability, design and technology.

In collaboration with scientists, engineers aand institutions such as Swarovski and ECN.TNO, the t Dutch Energy Centre, van Aubel works to promote extreme energy efficiency through intelligeent design. From working with expandable materials, to domestically integrating solar cells that mimic the t process of photosynthesis in plants, she adds a double function to objects and puts them to work.

Sylvyn Studio specialises in handcrrafted decor products made of recycled corrugated cardboard. They believe in combin ning their ‘love for art and lovve for Earth’ by designing very aartistic creations. Their produccts are mainly made up of corrugated cardboard, burlap, and recycled materials, combin ning fine craftmanship and lu uxury with utility and durabillity. They produce a range o of lamps, mirrors, wall art panels, and other accessories.

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Span Floors make solid wood floors that are fashionable, minimalist and above all 100 per cent natural, completely free from any added chemicals from adhesives, thus having a good impact on the indoor air quality making it completely safe for your abode.

Sadaya Guild has a master workshop exclusively using highly seasoned teak, sal, oak and rosewood to manufacture all their pieces. All the timber used is reclaimed from shipyards, which provides with a highly superior raw material and they are also certified by the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council). They make both outdoor and indoor furniture and do custom jobs for architectural firms.

Their range of tropical modern furniture incorporates hand woven rattan cane work and string upholstery.

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Firmly rooted in the belief that ‘what looks good, does good’, Ellementry keeps sustainability at the heart of its design approach.

The wood used is enamel-plated, and glass marries wood. It makes products more purposeful, easier to use and simpler to clean.

Also, every material used in the products is food safe – safe to serve in and safe to cook in.

Always exquisitely crafted, their products are about harmonious living spaces that are in harmony with nature.

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BAUX was founded on the belief that building materials should be sustainable, surprisingly functional and remarkably beautiful. BAUX designs, produces and markets functional construction materials that meet the contemporary expectations of architects, engineers and builders – without compromising tomorrow’s safety and environmental standards. The 100 per cent bio-based BAUX acoustic pulp panel is the first in the world to uncompromisingly combine the performance properties of sound absorption, safety and durability with sustainability and modern aesthetics.

All of the products available at The House of Things are not only united by exceptional workmanship and provenance, but they also partner with designers who use clean commodities with minimum impact on the environment. Some of the brands they partner with are Solid Bench, Mianzi, Anantaya, Objectry, This and That, Hidden Gallery, Leah Singh, etc.

(Image: Jonas Lindström)

The design house of I’M, The Centre for Applied Arts’ design intervention strive for a selection of materials that can be easily recycled such as wood and pure metals like brass and copper. Much of their furniture is crafted from locally sourced wood and wherever possible eco-friendly foam is used for the in-built structure. The designs are worked out in a manner that there is minimal wastage of material, thereby minimising scraps. TIHG The Ideal Home and Garden August 2019 |

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Art & Architecture

Two architects with distinct styles and thought process present two different projects that are spell-binding and simply awe-inspiring 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: The Pink Zebra Location: Kanpur, UP the Firm: Renesa Architecture Design Interiors architect: Sanchit Arora

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Architect Speak

The Pink Zebra, also called the Feast India Co. (FIC) is a take on the bygone British culture in the city of Kanpur, with the extravagance of the European grandeur. Architect Sanchit Arora, the brain behind the concept mentions, “The purpose of making The Pink Zebra was to speak of a complex and contradictory architecture based on the richness and ambiguity of old and modern experience, including that very experience which is inherent in art. The core idea was to create a hybrid rather than pure, compromising rather than clean and leave the visitor hanging in the middle of an artistic sea.”

The idea for the restaurant was initiated by the client’s love for Wes Anderson’s set ideology, and his love for fearful quirkiness along with constructed frames, this can be seen throughout the space. The love for extreme symmetry and restricted colour palettes can often give the expression of a surreal, self-contained world, but adding that certain bizarre element to break that monotony of Wes’s spatial ideology came

through the black and white zebra lines dipping themselves in the pink monotone set in the British Raj’s colonial order.

Sanchit further reveals, “The other thought was to create a distinct aesthetic architectural style that connects to the city people and poses its stand by the use of a striking colour palette.

The Pink Zebra with its unique facade design creates an everlasting effect on the passersby, and invites them into a magical, expertly crafted world whose spaces are framed to treat the eyes.”

“Sometimes, architecture seeks to find a harmony between the disconnect of design and gastronomy through a phenomenological relationship of branding,” says Sanchit. The Pink Zebra breaks the monotony of the normal style of food culture in Kanpur and creates an exhibitional blend of architectural elements into the culinary mode. How about dipping a zebra into a deep pink sea? Rightly said - it’s time to visit Kanpur.

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The essence of ‘Home’ can be felt from initiation to the culmination, as a fine blend of genres that have been adapted from around the world, with sprinkles of relatability instilled as per the name suggests. Revealing what was in her mind, Smriti says, “Home is named after the intent of providing the distinguished patrons an atmosphere of comfort and luxury reminiscent of their own drawing room where they can entertain and enjoy with their family and friends.” Casting an impression of a snug habitat, the design is laid out to instil a variety of experiences, ranging from a den resonating a reading corner, a tropical themed blush bar, a colonial dining set-up, and a pompous music lounge.

Complying with her forte of conglomerating numerous styles, Smriti endeavours to merge snippets of European and minimalist form of design, to present a composition that appears almost as a London walk-up apartment right from the inception. Ranging from carpeted stairways to a live performance arena possessing an old world charm, the entire scheme carries its international semblance with elegance.

Amalgamated finely with such an opulent ideology, is an undeniable cosy milieu that is realisable from the furniture configurations, the interior decor and treatments inculcated.

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THE FACT the Project: PVR Home Location: Ambience Mall, New Delhi the firm: designEX architect: Smriti Sawhney Raheja

Architect Speak

The design language clearly elucidates its exclusivity and niche cadre, owing to the target audience of the space. The further an individual delves into the interiors; classy elements in the form of full-height bookshelf wall decor, moulded panels, artwork and chandeliers make glancing appearances; casting the foreign charm in an understated manner. The furniture pieces range from contemporary to colonial, and while a few of them were imported from Soane London, all sofas and table incorporated in the den and Sapphire (music lounge) were designed by the in-house production of DesignEx. Contrary to the enclosed spaces, the terrace houses arched windows and dashes of green vertical and horizontal interfaces with profound usage of wooden pergolas, supplementing the existing environ with an added essence of vitality. Home, thus, not only offers a space to delve into an anomalous setting, but also confers its users with an opportunity to experience a mixture of essences, executed through fine design. TIHG

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Art Impression Atul Johri

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tul’s ideas, whether for craft design or architecture, are all rooted in tradition, but are contemporary in form. Atul says, “My work is rooted in traditional skills with a contemporary spin without tempering its essence. To me the concept-freedom of living enables designers like us to think like a consumer and marry the needs of ever-evolving lifestyle, with a design-led solution and that is what makes it interesting.”

In a panel discussion at Script by Godrej & Boyce at Bengaluru, which the artist was a part of, it was interesting for him to hear different perspectives on how design in today’s context is evolving and has therefore become an intrinsic part of everyday life.

The artist says, “Script Huddle is a great platform that brings together like-minded people from the art and design fraternity to share in a conversation around how though design freedom is expanding its limits and stories of innovation in design that deserve to be heard.”

Lighting was his first love and that remains till today. Initially, he developed paper sculptures as lights, which was a first for India on that scale. The other materials he enjoys working with are steel, paper and wood. Lighting was his first love and that remains till today. Initially, he developed paper sculptures as lights, which was a first for India on that scale. The other materials he enjoys working with are steel, paper and wood.

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Presenting works of artists who use various medium that very few dare to transcend R E S E A R C H : B E N OY S E B A S T I A N

Art Speak

Dhiraj Singh

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hiraj Singh is a well-known journalist, writer, TV personality and artist who has showcased his abstract paintings and X-Ray works in India and abroad. Dheeraj says, “I have always been inspired by the lives of mystics. I think the mystical pursuit is the pursuit of a seeker who is not really interested in the dogma of religion but is instead a keen student of life and its mysteries. My X-ray works are the result of my

own personal mysticism, which is a journey fuelled by my curiosity.

So, while the X-ray in its everyday, medical sense is a revealer of our physical inner self, through my work it becomes something more than its mere physical revealer. In a sense it becomes a mystical revealer that creates its own drama.�

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Satadru Sovan Banduri

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atadru Sovan Banduri is a multi-disciplinary artist. His predominant interest in recent years has been observation of multifarious aspects of existence in a Metropolis and portrayal of his impressions through his work and the artist has attained a vibrant stroke with his multi-cultural and multi layered new media works. At the same time, he tries not to let his opinions get reflected through his work as far as possible. Infact, he almost always introduces an element of humour in his works so that they remain incisive and insightful. So, in that sense his paintings are a kind of intimate, but third person views of life in a metro. His work comes from global cyberspace, social networking and Phantasmatic visions of race and gender. The artist has attempted to showcase a segment of our society that refuses to be generalised.

Consumerism consumes people’s individuality and turns them into larger than life entities. Satadru reveals, “This visual culture would confound and even overwhelm someone who is not a part of the urban milieu or has just recently come to be a part of it. But closer observation and certain amount of empathy from the viewer would reward him with interesting and humorous insights into human psyche.� TIHG

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Lifestyle

Inliving

House Of The Month | Ideal Getaway | Feature | Special Feature | Garden

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living room

In The

The large windows and skylights are created to connect the exteriors to the interiors. The mediums used in the interiors blend with nature and whisper class and luxury.

Lap Of Nature

Monica Khanna, the vivacious and ever enthusiastic brain of Monica Khanna Designs has transformed the outdoors of this charming farm house into a timeless design that reflects earthy, warm, clean simple lines with luxury and class 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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HOmE PROfiLE The Owners: Private Residence Location: Chattarpur, New Delhi Decor: Earthy wooden

This mesmerising farm house is divided into two parts - the main house and the outhouse.

The main house is where the family resides and the outhouse is for absolute recreational purpose. The outhouse’s covered area is about 4,000 sqft, which does not include the pool and the open area that surrounds it. This recreational space has a pool, a deck, an outdoor dining, a barbeque, an informal sitting or sun room, a powder room for outdoor parties, two

shower/toilets for the pool, an outdoor shower, a lily pool, a massage room, a reading room, a meditation room, a shower and steam room for the massage room and one large storage room for outdoor party furniture.

Planning, Concept and Design Designer Monica Khanna says, “Seeing the space and understanding the brief it was clear in my head that my concept would revolve

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The main house is where The family lives and The ouThouse is for recreaTional purpose.

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The ouTdoor This recreational space has a pool, a deck, an outdoor dining, a barbeque, an informal sitting or sun room, a powder room for outdoor parties, two shower/ toilets for the pool, an outdoor shower, a lily pool, a massage room, a reading room, a meditation room, a shower and steam ro-om for the massage room.

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seaTing room This sitting area is very simple and uncluttered to keep the focus on the exteriors. The design details in the interiors are subtle.

around nature. The space had peacocks and other birds and plenty of beautiful trees. Wanting to feel that you were away from the city would come if the building too had an unconventional design.

Block like structures would not give that feel. The exterior views were important, hence everything in my design revolves around the exteriors. The large windows and skylights were created to connect the exteriors to the interiors. The interior is very simple and uncluttered to keep the focus on the exterior. The design details in the interiors were subtle, but carefully planned to create a feeling of luxury without making a noise about it. The mediums used in the interiors were again planned to blend with nature and whisper class and luxury. Both the design and mediums were carefully planned to achieve a clear focus - timeless luxury that revolves around nature.�

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A Walk Through You walk into this space through an arched cast iron gate, which has beautiful creepers growing on it. The landscaping is beautiful, which has peacocks and plenty of birds all around. The wooden deck and the informal sitting room faces the pool, and it has been created on site with old restored wood. The deck further leads to the outdoor dining area. The outdoor dining area has a beautiful brick ceiling.

Genuine old antique fans have been used and old brass or ceramic light switches have been used. The stone panels in the outdoor dining area are old pieces again. The chairs are antiques in the open dining area and the table was designed by the designer. The informal sitting area or sun room has the pool on one side, the lily pool on the other and the large Buddha water body and garden on the third side. The passage near the Buddha water body leads to the powder room and

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The baTh The bathroom has an open air bathroom concept, it faces an enclosed garden, and is connected to the steam and spa.

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dining area The stone panels in the outdoor dining area are old pieces.

The chairs are antiques and the table is designed by Monica and created on site.

the showers and toilets for the swimming pool. The powder room is for guests for large outdoor parties and has a beautiful red roof and a large picture window that has a small enclosed garden. The foyer that has the large antique round mirror on the wall is the entry to the massage rooms, reading room, meditation room, steam room and spa. The large bathroom that has an open air bathroom concept faces an enclosed garden, this bathroom is connected to the steam and spa. The massage room and reading room also have the view of this enclosed garden and have beautiful skylights. The interesting architectural detail of this area is that all these rooms look out to one single enclosed garden, but no person from one space can look into another space. Every area is well connected

The zone The hanging lights have a charm of their own. The small and cozy washbasin gels well with the flooring.

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House Of The Month to music, heating, cooling and the intercom. Mood lighting, reading lights, essential oil burners, Mashals (fire torches), tea candle holder, lanterns in the trees‌ every detail has been looked into. Certain water bodies have been created just for the sound effects as it helps to relax while meditating, etc.

All materials used are either green, sustainable or materials that blend beautifully with the exteriors. The most important element of the house is the zinc roof - one of those materials that can last for over a hundred year and does not catch rust. All the wood used is reusable. Mostly Indian stones have been used.

Simple, white rough plaster walls and paints with less VOC create an impact. The wooden floorings have been created in-house with restored wood. While the feel of the farmhouse is minimalist, it encapsulates all modern concepts and encourages sustainability. TIHG Private Residence

The spa The spa has it’s own personal garden, but if one requires privacy then there are motorised blinds. The massage table and flooring were created inhouse (on site) with restored wood.

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Ideal Getaway

Into the WIld

watch and sleep amongst the wild; go on a safari; disconnect from the citylife and connect with nature, all while having the best facilities possible ImpreSSIonS: ShrutI JaIn

Sable alley Botswana

Sable is a bright and beautiful luxury amid the game-rich floodplains of Khwai, and the best news is that it’s as sustainable as it is sophisticated. Located right on the banks of a lily-covered lagoon, home to harrumphing hippo and a favourite drinking spot for the elephants and the buffaloes. The big game quite literally comes to you at Sable. However, as tempting as it is to stay in camp, you should venture out! For Khwai offers one of Africa’s greatest and most exclusive safari experiences. Have your binos ready for the lions, leopards, wild dogs, buffaloes, elephants and hundreds of dainty antelopes as you drive through the diverse landscapes. Each canvas-walled suite is a huge -55 square metres, and comes complete with mini-indoor seating area, writing desk, double bed, and some serious Afro-chic decor. Slide open the screen doors at the front for uninterrupted views of the lagoon, or take a seat on the veranda for a closer inspection.

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Ideal Gateaway

makanyane SafarI lodge south africa Adventure, enchantment and ‘luxury, naturally’ - all delivered with a quiet, understated charm and understanding of place – is the guiding philosophy of Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge.

Named after the African wild dog which can be found in the surrounding landscape, Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge is situated on a private ground within Madikwe Game Reserve, in lush riverside forest, dramatically located on the edge of a ravine. The Madikwe Game Reserve is a 75,000 hectare malaria-free destination, which is home to the ‘Big Five’, as well as the rare African wild dogs, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and over 360 bird species. The lodge has just eight glass fronted suites and is tucked away in green woodland.

Designed to have minimal environmental impact, the lodge was constructed from local stone, wood and thatch, allowing guests to experience the natural beauty of their surroundings. Each suite has spectacular glass-walled bedrooms, offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding forest and the river. The suites all have open-fronted lounges, private sundecks and spacious bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. The suites also have a private lounge and a private viewing deck with a spectacular view of the bush of its own.

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paShan garh india

Pashan Garh has considerably improved the biodiversity of Panna National Park – home to more than 300 species of birds, including rare species such as the racquet-tailed Drongo maintained through a number of effective conservation initiatives. Pashan Garh draws inspiration from the dry-packed stone houses of the Panna region, with dramatic roofs constructed from massive slabs of irregularly shaped slate. The guest areas pay tribute to the Haveli design, with a spacious central courtyard. The interiors are a contemporary mix of chocolate linens, block-printed black silks and cotton lace chandeliers. A strong motif throughout the lodge is that of the crocodile, which inhabits the nearby Ken River. The lodge features 12 stone cottages, with a central guest area showcasing fabulous leather furniture made in Delhi, with massive black and white photo canvasses of the dramatic Panna landscapes.

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lapa rIoS lodge costa rica Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America’s last remaining low land tropical rainforest in Costa Rica’s wild Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios Lodge is a founding member of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World.

This simultaneously rustic and luxurious Lodge is a pioneer in sustainable tourism.

Open-air design, rainforest-luxury bungalows, abundance of wildlife including monkeys, macaws, pumas and toucans; panoramic yoga deck, in-house tours and gourmet, locally-sourced food are just a few things that attract wildlife lovers, bird watchers, and families seeking soft adventure, relaxation and a unique rainforest experience. Wild waterfall hike, local medicine tour, starfish walk, rainforest ridge hike, The Osa trail, Matapalo tour, sunset and early morning bird-watching, night walk, planta-tree, visit to the Carbonera school, garbage sustainability are some of the on-site activities that they offer. tihG

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SunShine in my pocket

The Art for Art’s sake adage has left for spaces to turn performative at all levels. Koval Bhatia, shares details of her vibrant workspace and a humble abode that is gorgeous, green and gloriously inexpensive

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I M P R E S S I O N S : P R at h I k S h a b E ta l a

oval Bhatia, founder of Bedlam, Delhi and A Little Anarky, a storyteller, a pun master on social media, a lover of dresses with pockets, an avid reader and a collector of all things under the sky, also dabbles with art direction, designing workspaces and her home.

Koval’s credo of envisioning a space to design is to embrace and capture the complexity of its inhabitants. Hence, for her, the multifaceted nature of individuals offer a larger space to

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explore, create and recreate the spaces they live in. “People can be complex and have multiple aspects to their personality, and I think it’s important to stay true to that in the decor as well.” On her residence at Goa, she shares, “My house reflects who I am and I love that, because that’s what feeling at home is, isn’t it?” Her walls are strewn with plants, books, feminist art, Star Wars posters and bric-a-brac picked up during her umpteen travels. Her designs exhibit a mix of all things and she asserts that “labels such as minimalist, boho, vintage or

eclectic are limiting.” Her personal sense of aesthetic is derived from her love for a range of things and impressions: from colours, textures, countryside and pastoral imagery, pop-culture, and the absurd.

Stacks of books and planters of all kinds form the heart of her designs. Her workspace is also intrinsically and visually designed to reflect the work and philosophy of the production house she founded. The walls are smeared with sketches of Tim Burton, the Joker and the logo

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at odd nooks and corners, representing anarchy.

The designs transcend visual sensibility since they are created with a combination of “form, function and aesthetic.” The key element to the designs are that they are mostly DIYs, assembled, refurbished, thereby saving lump-sum of money you’d spend on interiors with ‘just the good looks.’ Koval specifies that aesthetics and utility are not mutually exclusive. In fact, she lets out an interesting secret - curios for display are found in day-to-day articles.

Another significant aspect to Koval’s designing philosophy is the ecological and economical consciousness. She shares, “I cannot bring myself to buy something expensive and mass produced, if I can just create it or salvage it myself and add a bit of myself to the piece.”

Among the many curios she has hoarded, her love for fabrics is palpable. The interesting solid curtains, new and old upholstered reading chairs, brightly coloured rugs, printed cushions are all placed in an orchestrated manner to disseminate a warm vibe. Her love for natural light, and green spaces also contribute to the overall simplicity and cost-cutting interiors. She credits the architect of her office, Kavita Singh for turning a barren, decrepit spot to a vibrant workspace. “The second floor of my office is 2,000 sqft of plants. I chose glass walls instead of concrete for cabins to keep it open and airy. I let functionality dictate how the rest was designed.”

Koval’s favourite and reliable markets for her beloved fabrics, furniture and artefacts include, Wholesale Market at MG Road in Delhi, Artisan Markets, Amar Colony for colourful furniture, Hauz Qazi for ceramics. She points out that her furniture and design are reused, repainted, reupholstered and refigure at different locations to keep the monotony at bay. Her love for wood, fabric, plants and books had driven her to assemble a shelf that cost less than `1,300. This reflects her conscious effort at creativity that is conducive to both her budget and philosophy.

With a smile she says, “I think setting up a space is like telling a story, about who you are, what has shaped you and what you think about. I tell stories using the work I do, and the things I write, and the spaces I design. (You) work backwards (from an object of use to an object of muse) to place it and make it in a way that goes well with the aesthetic you want. I love adding green to my spaces - I like to garden and I find it very therapeutic!” TIHG

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Under one roof With their timeless vision and ingenious design acumen, Within provides you with the best interior design solutions and bespoke furniture

Give us a brief about the brand Within.

Based in New Delhi, Within is a premium Interior Design firm that specializes in providing contemporary Interior Design solutions and bespoke furniture for high-end residential spaces. The brand offers a one stop out just as our seamless process of design, solution in domains of Design and Build, Soft development and deliverability. And our Interiors, Fine Furniture and Home Accents. esteemed clients are a happy testament to that.

What makes Within different from others?

Within, being a collective of a timeless What is the brand’s design philosophy? vision, ingenious design acumen and Innovative and Eternal design teamed with uncompromised quality and craft has created love for culture, craft and ornament is the a special niche for itself . The unique amalgam base of all design processes at Within which of bespoke interior design, masterpieces in translates into a vocabulary representing an furniture and handpicked home accents and amalgam of luxury and cheer with modern antique objects from around the world stand aesthetics and yet a strong cultural sensibility in our design.

What kind of projects do you take?

Luxury Homes in Delhi NCR, and in all cities spanning the length and breadth of India.

What is the brand’s inspiration?

We draw bundles of inspiration within and without all the time. Inspiration is everywhere, everything becomes a creative experience when observed carefully. Nature, travel, history, culture, books, artists, craft, conversations, silence - the list is endless !

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The lack of vegetation in urbanised areas, as a result of human establishments, directly affects the quality of life. The construction of vertical gardens is recommended both in interiors and especially in the exteriors of the building. The new modern concepts for landscape development are keen on using any kind of concrete or glass, and then turning them into real vertical gardens. This makes a smooth transition to an urban green space for a healthy environment.

When there’s no room to grow out, grow up! Vertical gardening is the new modern concept that countries all over the world are adopting. TIHG sheds some light on it ImpressIons: shrutI JaIn

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What Are Vertical Gardens?

Vertical gardening is a special kind of urban gardening suitable to small spaces, particularly for decorating the walls and roofs in various styles, all placed in a vertical space. Green walls are not only spectacularly beautiful, but also helpful in enhancing the ambiance.

Why Vertical Gardening?

Intensive urbanisation has left hardly any horizontal space for outdoor gardens. Vertical gardening can help in cleaning outside air pollutants - the dust, the carbon footprint of people and fuel emissions, thereby reducing urban heat effect and smog to create habitats for birds and beneficial insects, and expanding the balance of the biodiversity. It also insulates and cools the building envelope.

Besides, it can be used for growing food in urban settings, creating sustainable and local control of food sources.

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Plants To Grow Vertical gardening is a fun way to add plants to your balcony, patio, porch, or even your bathroom or kitchen. However, the correct selection of plants plays an important role in the design and functioning of vertical living wall gardens. Plants like ferns, bromeliads, pothos, devil’s ivy, lipsticle plant, succulents, dracaena, crotons, or baby’s tears are best suited to get a stunning effect on a wall. TIHG

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