Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2017 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Furniture fairs and design festivals have been proliferating around the globe, filling up calendars with an extensive list of potential business trips. But professionally, I feel, few of the fairs are worthwhile for investing time and resources as it is good to have the pulse of what’s going on in the world. We will surely give you a sneak peak into what’s hitting the trend market this year. Sometimes I feel that creativity can flow out of any of us. Beyond classical painting and sculpture, different art mediums open up a host of possibilities. The feature on such talented artists (pg 95) reminds us that the best kind of art is the one that leaves an experience. The powerful visual design style Art Deco is a universal style that combines…

Product of the Month The silver leaf and marble Ostentation screen by Memoir resonates the true essence of refinement and luxury. A screen of four panels in silver leafs, each panel constitutes of one marble plate conferring the piece a unique charm. The pieces are gently joined together as if suspended from above, promoting the lightness of the creation. ( www.memoir.pt ) A New Trend Ishanya, located at Pune announces the grand opening of Ashley Furniture HomeStore, the largest home furniture store brand from America. From contemporary to classical, from solid wood to compressed wood, from fabrics to wall finishes, Ashley Furniture HomeStore is home to them all. Iconic Centerpieces Roche Bobois all new collection of accessories and decorative pieces are elegant and sophisticated. These include beautiful lamps,…

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“ Let your living space be a sketch pad of kitschy tints and topical design aesthetics” “Ornament your bold walls with unconventional patterns and some cosy winter glow” “ Embrace the goodness of wood and sprinkle hints of colour all over to vivify the space” “Transform your backyard into a therapeutic zone with invigorating greens and happy colours”…

GARDEN APARTMENTS TCS Architects, a residential focus vertical of Design Forum International introduces this built project in Greater Kailash, New Delhi. Fashioned on the garden apartments theme, this beautiful abode is conceived by integrating existing trees into the spatial planning. Well-proportioned, Vastu-enabled and efficiently planned spaces are appropriately linked to each other to create a convenient flow between the kitchen, dining, bedrooms and study lounge. All balconies are designed with potted plantation to visually connect the inside to the outside at all levels with requisite plumbing being enabled for practical greenscaping. Local materials such as exposed brick and contextually appropriate Dholpur stones are used. Patterned imported stones have been used in the washrooms and a juxtaposition of wooden surfaces with stone comes together to create interesting compositions. Warm and indirect…

How would you describe your signature style? Our staple work is designing modern and contemporary work spaces. In fact, we have no signature style as such. In the quick changing world of architecture, styles don’t matter much. We are experimental and contextual in our response to clients, their briefs and the sites, which I believe all responsible architects should be. But, we do have a signature approach towards work, which is innovative, imaginative and eclectic. Which is your favourite project? I value all the projects. There are no favourites as such. I am passionate about projects that allow us to deviate, disrupt and deconstruct. A particular favourite is the Knight Frank office at Gurgaon and Jabong.com. Both the office designs allowed us to express a raw earthiness and rusticity within…

Cook like a Pro Wonderchef, the finest cookware and appliance brand by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has added to the celebrations in every home with the launch of its innovative and stylish Caesar Casseroles. These die-cast aluminium casseroles are heavy, classy, elegant and easy-to-use. They are perfect for making gravies, biryanis, koftas and more. Starts from 2,699 Rejuvenating & Green Typhoo has introduced another rich flavour in its palette of Green Teas with Lemon and Honey variants. With the infusion of finest flavours, these green teas are a unique blend of premium antioxidants, infused with tingling freshness of lemon and honey. 210 for 25 Tea Bags Bring in the Zing Whether it’s your favourite pizza or sandwiches, condiments make them a whole lot tastier! Cremica brings to you the all new…

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Creating Magic The articles in TIHG are nothing short of magic. Each article is different and sets high standards. One such article, which I really enjoyed reading was ‘Paper Magicians’ in the January issue. We take paper for granted in our day to day use. However, the 6 artists have proved that paper can be used creatively as a piece of art. The ‘Design Rapid Fire’ section is my most favourite, as I know the next issue (February 2017) will surely churn out something different. Aparna Kadam, Mumbai A Long Journey TIHG has completed 10 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…

Design to me... is like solving a problem. A good design is one that works. Through my designs... I dream to beautify homes by adding character to them. I like to make a living space more personal for my clients by adding something that also portrays their personality. I draw inspiration from... all cities and countries I visit. I love to travel and each time get inspired with its culture, people and surroundings. The design era that fascinates me the most... is pop art. What I’ve always loved about my work is... that it’s fun, quirky, yet simple and ideal price range for gifting. Kivik Designs collection includes... a huge variety of home decor and lifestyle products like photo frames, jewellery stands, trays, graphical laundry baskets, phone covers, vases, cake…

There’s nothing a few throws pillows can’t fix! Liven up your bedroom by bringing flourishes of green with pillows, blankets, throws and more. “If you have furniture shopping on your horizon, consider Pantone’s colour of the year. The colour will surely invite you to relax and make yourself at home.” “No need to water daily to achieve a home with natural beauty. Bring in green furnishings and small decor planters for a greenery excitement!” Pale green still gives a fresh look without overwhelming your senses. You can easily pair it up with darker shade and natural greenery.…

What attracted you to take up sculpture and installations as a medium? The overabundance of manufactured objects and the creation of ready-made goods seem to replace the idea of inheritance of objects. The demand to look new and have new things, suggested a new consumer definition of packaging of self. I am attracted towards making things out of these rejected older objects, materials in combination with the new to produce a complex vocabulary. What’s so special about the medium? The medium is very personal. It’s like touching the hearts of the people. It gives a sense of belonging. Working with the medium? It’s not easy working with any medium. Different mediums have varied challenges. I believe, if you have the patience, you simply can overcome any challenge and work with…

Living in such a verdant city, we wanted to maximise on the indoor-outdoor feel, which has been amply attended to. The Rao’s home has been designed keeping in mind a young, busy family of four – Suhas, Gayathri and their two teenage daughters. Sitting on the same page on how their home should look like, Gayathri and Suhas share, “We wanted lots of natural light to stream in from all sides. We also wanted an open space, but not totally public. A house that is children and pet-friendly.” The entrance into the house is through a wide door, which opens into a copiously voluminous space flood-lit with natural light that filters in through the tropical greenery of the landscape. The ground floor has the formal living, dining and a small…

A Complete Makeover Home interiors have undergone a sea-change in the last 5 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 article ‘Design Upgrades’ in the January 2017 issue of TIHG was an eye opener on what’s the latest trend in the market. Views of prolific designers and their ideation makes the article very special. A request to the editor – It would be nice if there can be a page on Q&A with architects and interior designers. Shruti Sharma, Noida…

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I have no set rules. Any media that is currently in use becomes my medium We need to live in the present. with all the possibilities it offers. How did the concept of design happen to you? For me inspiration is not a problem. Anything can inspire me. But mostly, I develop my concepts and projects through the use of metaphors as if the activity of design was an act of poetry. How was your experience so far? After my studies in Rome, I worked as a designer for a brief period in India in a social business company. Since 2012, I have been working in my studio in Rome. Currently, my work revolves around furniture, lighting and bathroom designs. In October 2015 my ‘Volta Table’ was published in ADI…

Homes in the true sense reflect the personalities of their homeowners. This stands absolutely true in the case of the Mumbai home of educationist Fatima Agarkar and cricketer Ajit Agarkar. Reflecting their down to earth personalities and their simple lifestyle, the 3-BHK home houses the couple and their 10-year old son Raj. No-fuss interiors make the apartment a home that is truly their own. Fatima explains, “We wanted an unpretentious home that has open spaces and a clutter-free look, accentuated with soft gentle hues and clean cut lines. At the same time, we wanted it to be functional and smartly segregated.” While doing up their home, the couple was impressed looking at the work of designer Sandesh Prabhu. “Sandesh has a great sense of space utilisation and creativity. His work…

Viet Cong Banh Trang Rolls (Vietnamese) YOU NEED: 4 rice paper sheets 1 lt tepid water For Filling: 120 gms carrot batons (3 inch long and ½ inch thick) 120 gms cucumber batons (3 inch long and ½ inch thick) 60 gms spring onion batons 30 gms coriander sprigs 120 gms silken tofu (3 inch long and ½ inch thick) 20 gms toasted peanuts (crushed) For Viet Cong sauce 100 ml fish sauce 100 ml jaggery syrup 100 ml lemon juice 10 gms coriander roots (chopped) 10 gms garlic (chopped) 5gms bird eye chillies (chopped) YOU MUST: • Take a deep bowl and pour in tepid water and soak the rice paper sheet for a minute. • For Viet Cong sauce mix, all the ingredients and keep the sauce in…