Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2017 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Gone are the days when the bathroom used to get an “It is over there” with a point in that direction feel, when asked for a house tour. Now, it is more likely a personal sanctuary that sets the tone for both the begining and end of your day. According to a survey the average person will spend about 1.5 years of his or her lifetime in the bathroom. The secret to building your perfect designer bathroom lies in attention to detail. A luxury bathroom needs a good design and skillful hands to be brought into reality. That means the key to success lies in the process itself. For me, bathroom accessories can make or break a bathroom’s decor. Are you finding a new design for your bathroom? Check out…

Seeking its inspiration from high end jewellery pieces, the Honor sideboard by Memoir is elegance personified. Forming a sinous shape, the sideboard is distributed in three curvilinear doors done in gold. The hand worked metal orchid branches adorning the piece have been punctuated with Swarovski crystals elevating the grace of the creation. Dining Luxuries Address Home has introduced its new Aurum collection of dinnerware to add elegance and style to your dinner table. Portraying the Golden era of Persian art, this collection is inspired by an Iranian mosque commissioned by queen Gohar Shad. Colour Burst Make your home a beautiful place with The Rug Republic’s new carpet collection. Available in striking summer colours, the collection has been hand-tufted and hand-knotted by the local artisans of our country. Boasting chic and…

With its practical pouring system and ergonomic handle, the Gusto carafe from Alfi offers functionality suitable for everyday use in addition to its strong visual appearance. The easy-to-clean alfiDur glass keeps coffee hot and iced tea cool, ensuring an ultimate drinking pleasure. With a 10-year warranty and matching any interior style, the vacuum carafe with its harmonic design is available in classic Midnight Blue, Alpine White and Ice Silver. The Royal Dutch Oven collection from BK Cookware features cast iron pots made of 100% recycled pure iron. These artisanal produced and heavy cast iron pots ensure a perfect heat retention and comes with a special lid that can resist high temperature making it perfect for frequent use. The drop relief feature ensures an excellent and moist cooking experience. BeepEgg from…

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Tavleen Akoi Gill and Amrita Varma founded The Egg Art Studio, which opened last year, with the intent of showcasing subject matters which are relevant and bringing artworks to the the intelligentsia and the aficionados where they can enjoy the works. Through its latest showcase The Lair, Amrita curates a collection that presents the visual story telling of man’s relationship with nature and wildlife. Addressing the issues of man’s endangerment of wildlife species, it presents works by 29 national and international artists. Here’s more on the exhibiting artists and their creations exploring the relationship of conflict in nature and the need to respect the environment. Prarthana left the corporate world to pursue a passion for photography, which resulted in an educational stint at Central St. Martins School of Art &…

OWNER’S PRIDE Location: Mounsef, Lebanon Area: 2,000 sqm USP of the House: A luxe beach-facing mansion with stunning views of the sea and the shoreline Design Firms: BLANKPAGE Architects And Karim Nader Studio BLANKPAGE Architects and Karim Nader Studio create magic with Villa Kali located on the coast of Lebanon. Situated in the front of the Mediterranean Sea, in the town of Mounsef, the villa offers picturesque views of the stunning beachfront and the sightlines to the sea. The luxury beach-front mansion took shape in four years, all thanks to the stupendous efforts of architects Patrick Mezher and Walid Ghantous of BLANKPAGE Architects, and Karim Nader of Karim Nader Studio. Every single detail of the home was planned with utmost care to reinterpret and create a relation with a series…

The use of Vastu Shastra to ascertain the positioning of rooms or furniture pieces is something that is heard of often. However, your garden could also be a space which could get some help if you incorporate this primitive principle. Since space crunch is a common worry among most home owners today, it is essential that this doesn't hinder your dream of having a garden within your home. In such cases a terrace or balcony garden comes as a relief. Now, when it is time for the upkeep of this garden you will definitely need some help. Mahha Guru, Gauravv Mittal gives tips on using the principle of Vastu Shastra for small terrace or balcony gardens. He gives advice on not only directions of plants, but also the kind of…

Shoppers Zone There is a saying ‘shop till you drop’. As a regular reader, I keenly await every issue of TIHG with bathed breath. I am a die-hard shopaholic, and can’t resist picking up stuff to decorate my home. There are a lot of magazines for references, however, it’s TIHG that I prefer. The products highlighted in the ‘Shopping Spree’ are not out of the box or extraordinary, but of everyday use. Similarly, interesting are the ‘Palette Play’ pages. Colours truly add to the charm of a home. Shashank Shetty, Mangalore Green Vision Our cities and towns are getting depleted of green cover at an alarming rate. Apartments in high rises hardly have any space for an indoor garden. Having a green cover around us will not only help us…

Embodying experiences of her life through her collections, Sonali Arora believes in designing pieces, which conceal a story within Inspiration behind Tresorie? My passion for interiors surfaced from my mothers soul. The collections reflect? Minimalism to Scandinavian, aboriginal to Australia and many such inspirational boards. How does India inspire you? From the architectural monuments, rich textiles to unique cultures, India never ceases to inspire me. Your normal work day is like? A beautiful creative learning process. There’s always something new or a different perspective that presents itself. What cheers you up at work ? When a customer at Tresorie finds that little piece of something that lights up their heart. What is your revitalising regime? A lot of writing to organise my thoughts and clear my mind. Also lots of…

The idea behind the Kyma collection from Sambonet was to bring together tradition with innovation, joining Italian worlds and specialities from different spheres. Entrusting the decorative design for the Deruta plates to Gianni Cinti, a name already famous in the fashion industry, and working side by side with MOD – Maioliche Originali Deruta – was key to the success in casting a designer object between art and fashion. These plates are the result of the abilities of artisan experts who, working entirely by hand, transfer the local painting traditions into the richness of decoration, intentionally exaggerated for this project. The nuance of manganese, the ramina green and peacock blue are thus combined with the sophisticated golden, pink, mint and indigo tones of antique Chinese silks and fabric prints for fashion.…

“ Elegance, obviousness and simplicity are the key words that guide my work .” Your humble beginnings? Exiled very young in the world design capital, Milan, I completed my studies at the Politecnico in Milan and worked in several Milan design agencies. In 2000, I joined Antonio Citzio’s famous agency where I worked for 7 years. Later, I started my own agency. Today, I work mainly in France and in Italy, but projects do come along my way from Brazil or China. We work mainly on design products, brand strategies and interior design. Your definition of design? I refer regularly to the ten principles of good design according to Dieter Rams. Let me quote here the third principle - ‘A well executed design does not lack beauty. The aesthetic quality…

Rajen Nandwana Based in Mumbai, Rajen Nandwana a businessman and a self-taught photographer since 2007 is renowned for his technical expertise. He says, “For me, what constitutes the definition of art is very complex. In modern tradition, after the 17th Century, where aesthetic considerations are paramount, fine arts is separated and distinguished from acquired skills in general, such as the decorative or applied arts. Art photography is considered to be an imprecise category of photographs that illustrate the creative vision of the photographer. It is not pertinent that the image has to be sharp or in focus. Here the photographer aims to produce an aesthetic image whose value lies in what he sees in a subject rather than what the camera sees. A fine art photographer, I believe must also…

“ I wanted to create a personal space for my family and not a museum of luxury elements.” OWNER’S PRIDE The Family: Anil Bhaskaran, wife Jyoti Nair, father-in-law Col. Vikk Nair, son Advaith, daughter Arpitha, their pets Candy, Ginger, Samy and Captain Area of the house: 3,500 sqft Location: Moyenville Road, Bengaluru No. of rooms: 3 bedrooms, living area, kitchen, dining and lounge cum guest room USP: Organic architecture with maximum use of solar energy Spread across an area of 3,500 sqft and enveloped in revitalising greens, home of architect Anil Bhaskaran and family is a dynamic interpretation of coventionally modern architecture. Located on the bustling Moyenville Road in Bengaluru, the tropical exteriors of the abode have been painted in joyous tones of yellow and grey. As you enter the…

A AA LIVING Rajul Apartments Near Elizabeth hospital, 9, Neapean Sea Road Teen Batti, Malabar Hill Mumbai ADDRESS HOME N-3, Greater Kailash Part-1, M Block, Greater Kailash, Delhi 110048 Call: (011) 4171 9292 APAISER www.apaiser.com APARTMENT9 N9 , N Block Market, Greater Kailash 1, Delhi 110048 Call: (011) 3243 8225 B BABLED DESIGN www.babled.net BENT CHAIR www.bentchair.com BY ADAB Shop No. 8, N Block, Greater Kailash Part 1, New Delhi, Delhi 110048 Call: 098181 33733 C CHUMBAK www.chumbak.com CINNAMON 24,Gangadhar Chetty Road Bengaluru COTTONS & SATINS 50, Meharchand Market, Lodhi Colony, Delhi 110003 Call: (011) 4905 0600 CRAZY DAISY Shop 17, A Anand Niketan, New Delhi, Delhi 110021 Call: (011) 2464 5087 D D’DECOR www.ddecor.com DORNBRACHT www.dornbracht.com E EARTHLY CREATIONS earthlycreations.in.cutestat.com ELVY Shop No 102, Centrum Mall, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd, Sultanpur,…

A Purposeful Meaning Every issue of TIHG has a special theme. The March issue was a ‘Kitchen and Bathroom Special’. It is really amazing that TIHG believes that every nook and corner of a home has its own importance and plays a key role in defining the overall look of the house. In the month of May, I am downsizing my 3 BHK home to 2 BHK for comfort. Looking forward to an article on ‘before’ and ‘after’. I hope either the ‘April’ or the ‘May’ issue will be a home revamp special. Vinit Kumar, Noida…

Finese, luxury, delicate and purist design, high-quality materials and workmanship, versatility and individuality, all are an integral part of the new Finion premium collection by Villeroy and Boch, which is sure to creates a grandiose bathroom setting. The exclusive bathroom ceramics, elegant furniture, stylish lighting concept and high-quality monolith bath, help in creating a calming oasis. Designed by Design Intervention , Singapore, this contemporary bathroom creates a continuity between the bedroom and bathroom, thus making for one large master suite. Adding to the overall appeal of the space is a chandelier and an oil painting Toscoquattro’s Piano collection by Vincent Van Duysen, features a polished look with a fully modular bathroom furniture system integrated with basins, containers, mirrors and various accessories. With a number of finer detailing like marbles with…

“ My personal style is simple and classic, with a dash of whimsy usually brought into my outfits with some fabulous shoes! Less is more is a rule I follow when dressing and I strongly believe accessories are everything to uplift an outfit.” Tell us something about your journey as a designer? When my husband and business partner Karun and I moved into our first home, we learned that there were limited home decor options and styles available. We found it difficult to get well-designed products that allowed us to celebrate our home. That’s when I first started to design custom furniture and accessories for my own space, and then in late 2015, The Lohasmith came to life. What are the themes that you take while working? Our predominant material…

“Courtyards enhance living and are a perfect solution to aid cross ventilation and maintain temperature.” Wouldn’t it be a great feeling to laze with a book on a Sunday in your well manicured courtyard? Or wouldn’t it be fun time for your kids, to be playing in the courtyard without you having to worry about first scouting for a park and then taking them there? Courtyards have always been a part of traditional homes for centuries. In fact, they have existed in homes ever since the Indus valley civilisation. As such, courtyards could be of a variety of kinds. They could be open to the sky, partially enclosed or completely enclosed inside a home. Usually, the most common type would be a central courtyard, which forms the core of the…

FACT FILES Name of the project: Serein Builder: Tata Housing Development Corporation Location: Pokhran Road No. 2, Thane West Apartment Types: 1 BHK, 2 BHK, 3 BHK and 4 BHK residences Number of Towers: 4 A unique concept to bring nature and human life together. Special amenities that will make your life flourish in the lap of nature, and designed specifically taking into account the tropical climate of the region, Serein from Tata Housing is one of India’s first project to offer wellness features and amenities to ensure better living. Spanning across 7 acres and having over 700 units, this commercial cum residential complex is located very close to Thane’s green lungs – the lush green Yeoor hills and the pristine Upvan lake. Serein is being designed to facilitate a…

The Popeye: Scrambled Eggs You Need: 2 eggs 1 tbsp water 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup sweet onions (chopped) 1/2 cup tomatoes (diced) 2 tbsp fresh spinach (chopped) 1 tbsp bacon bits 1/2 tsp salt Black pepper (ground) 1/4 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded coarsely) You Must: • Whisk together eggs and water in a bowl until well blended. • Warm olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, and cook onions until golden brown. • Raise the heat to high and add tomatoes, spinach, bacon, salt and ground pepper according to your taste, and cook for a minute. • Add the beaten eggs to the vegetable mix, reduce the heat and cook without stirring for a minute. • Continue to cook and stir gently until…