Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2017 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Adding a dash of glamour to the bustling Uloor Road, Red Cotton is the brainchild of Cue Samuel George and his wife, Anna Samuel. A husband wife duo working towards giving home owners all new inspirations and notions to enhance the décor of their home. The name Red Cotton comes from a tropical tree, with large red flowers that blooms in spring in parts of North India and South East Asia. Exhibiting luxury at its best, the store manages to make a statement with its eye-catching interiors. “We do interior decoration from scratch. From designing furniture, hand-crafting it in our workshop to upholstering it and teaming it with curtains and furnishings,” shares Samuel who also runs GeoSam, a four-decade-old upholstery and furnishing company in the city. Anna with her background…

The milk glass has been given a contemporary update that strips it back to archaic minimalism, with a conical opening and a slightly flatter shape. Casual and down to earth, Beer glass features illustrative designs, attention grabbing details with frequent dashes of humour. The all new Gin glass in mirrored chrome finish looks cool and fresh, and also provides a soothing backdrop for designs ranging from geometric to playful. Stylish and extravagant, the Champus glass in pure black, ornate gold and platinum, is a perfect stylistic match for the sparkling beverage. www.ritzenhoff.de…

Bold Walls Experiment on your walls without spending much. Paint one wall in a bold hue and let the drama happen. Wall papers in eye-catchy patterns will speak volumes about your creative aesthetics. You can turn your walls into a piece of art with natural stone cladding resonating earthy warmth. Quirky Chunks Little accessories like candles, decorative statues, lamps, wall arts and statement trays make it easy to add pop in your living space without disturbing the décor. Neutral colour schemes on walls help to highlight the colour burst happening in the area. Hanging a bright painting can do wonders in elevating the mood of the walls. Eccentric Linens An easy way to introduce vibrant colours in your home is through linens. Cushions and throws in fun and poppy colours…

Tranquil Living Water as an element has a symbolic meaning to it. Often it represents cleansing, life and freedom. Usually, a water body not only emanates a feeling of calm and serenity, but most importantly it lends a soothing and cooling air. Now imagine this, you have had a stressful day at work and nothing went your way throughout the day. All that you want to do to destress is sit by the sea and watch the waves move rhythmically. You are only looking for peace. Think about this, what if you can have a water body right in the confines of your home. Coming back to that would be the best thing ever, tranquility right inside your own home. The Design Factor A water body adds to the aesthetic…

“ The house is developed on a single ground floor, and it is characterised by modern architecture and clean lines.” OWNER’S PRIDE Project Name: Vineyard Villa The Owner: A private citizen Location: Evora, Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal Designers: Ana Proença and Célia Mestre (Spacemakers Atelier) Imagine this, a weekend full of fun-filled and stress-free time with families and topping it all, you have a cosy weekend villa to boast about. You definitely deserve to be on cloud nine! One such pretty villa located in the district of Evora, Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal is a mesmerising beauty. Reflecting comfort, originality and authenticity, the interiors of this villa has a contemporary touch with several vintage pieces integrated naturally without any imposition. By suppressing several walls, the thorough and comprehensive intervention has changed the whole layout in…

Alila Fort, Bishangarh A warrior fort converted into a heritage resort, Alila Fort Bishangarh is a fine example of the architecture of the Jaipur Gharana, which is influenced by both the Mughals and the British. Boasting of 59 suites designed for peaceful indulgence, each suite captures stunning views. The spacious interiors are elegantly furnished. Large bay windows and day-beds, expansive bathrooms with footed bathtubs, luxury bedding and room amenities, create a one-of-a-kind experience. Going down the hill, one will notice public areas like the arrival courtyard, luxurious banquet lawns, the pool, pool terrace and juice bar, gym and a Play Alila club for tiny tots. Four specialty theme restaurants — Amarsar, an all-day dining restaurant; Nazara, an outdoor dining venue with a spectacular view; Madhuveni, a bar, cigar room and…

Decorating a kids room is like chasing a moving target. As they keep growing and discovering new interests and hobbies, their room should be able to withstand plenteous wear and tear more than any other room in the house. “For children, their room is like their world. They can simply crash on the bed, paint all over, play with their friends or just relax. It has to be a reflection of their personality otherwise they will fail to build a connection with the space,” states Parul Mittal, Director-Design & Marketing, Greenlam. Whether you are planning to design a room for an infant or refurbishing the space of a growing kid to fit its changing needs, we have brought you some really smart ideas that will help you build your child’s…

How did Joseph Joseph happen? We worked together to design few products for our father’s glass manufacturing business and both of us enjoyed working thoroughly. That’s when the idea of working together was brought to life. The glass chopping board was our very first and by far the most popular product till now. After having good collaboration with large and respected retailers, the brand started developing products to extend the range in cleaning and organisation, chopping boards, waste management, storage, gadgets and food preparation. What motivated you both to step into designing? Born and brought up in a creative family, both of us had an early exposure with design and the passion just grew after that. We used to spend the school holidays in our workshop in home building and…

Liectroux Robotics Inc. A338 The Liectroux robot vacuum cleaner A338 has a futuristic appearance, and a 4-in-1 cleaning utility. Features • Super large LCD touch screen • Extremely low noise, less than 50db while cleaning • The two-way space isolator makes sure that the robot works within a stipulated area • Only 8.7 cm in height, thus it can easily work under the sofa and bed • The anti-collision system makes the robot avoid collision • Anti-falling system assures the unit will not drop from the stairs or tables • In case of low battery, the robot will search the docking station for charging automatically 15,000 (approx.) | www.liectroux.com Milagrow - Robopurifier Milagrow introduces the world’s first floor cleaning robot with air purification system called the Robopurifier. Features • HEPA…

FACT FILES Name of the project: Seasons Builder: Keystone Realtors Pvt. Ltd. Location: BKC Annexe Configuration: 3, 3.5 and 4 BHK apartments Starting price: 5.90 Cr to 12.03 Cr Where twelve-hour workdays still leave you with enough time for family, where your interests don’t take a backseat to your commitments; and where the phrase so much to do, so little time, takes on an entirely more pleasant meaning - you realise you are at ease at Rustomjee’s Seasons. Every space at Seasons is designed keeping a unified ethos in mind, and is aimed at establishing new benchmarks in fine living. From elegance coupled with a quiet eloquent wit that refine a lifestyle made gentler in an urban jungle, the brand has endeavoured to project Seasons as an expression of a…

One of my work trips to Delhi led to the discovery of The Classroom in Sector 29 of Gurugram, Haryana. Once inside this newelyopened restaurant, all those memories of loud banter, timely lectures, chalk and board and the most-awaited lunch breaks were back. It was almost like I stepped into a time machine and I was taken back to those fun school days. What left me nostalgic was the detail in terms of the interiors. A chance meeting with Shikhir Dhingra, Co-owner of The Classroom answered many of my questions, right from who designed this 12,000 sqft space, to how did they come up with such a fantastic idea. He informs, “The Classroom has been designed by Depth, an architectural firm that has a young team brimming with fresh ideas.”…

Globally renowned for its innovation and excellence in design, Ashley Furniture Homestore launched by leading premium furniture retail chain Dash Square makes inroads in the city of Bengaluru with their newest store in Banashankari. With a product portfolio that is admirable, the store showcases diverse lifestyles or settings namely Urbanology, Vintage Casual, New Traditions, Grand Elegance and Contemporary Living. Known for its iconic furniture that has longstanding traditions of craftsmanship, the store consists of products that have won numerous prestigious awards for exceptional design. Their team of in-house designers and engineers work in sync with the latest trends and constantly strive to discover emerging materials, constructions and technologies. What really sets the store apart is the display of its VR experience that features the interactive VR tool allowing shoppers design…

You can never go wrong with pastels and white. The Decoupage collection from Zynna works well if you are looking to replicate country style decor in your lil ones room. With a palette of muted pastels, powder blues and classical chintz shades, you can create an enchanting ambience. If your lil one adores the colour pink, then you know what hue to opt for when redecoration happens. Featuring motifs like houses, boats, stars, Matryoshka dolls, numbers, flowers, this collection from Alhambra will help you weave a world full of happiness and serenity. Available at RR Decor. Trams, busses, airplanes, boats, do all these means of transport excite your kiddie? Then, this setting from Kaji Kids will leave all your guests going gaga over it. Create a truly memorable retreat by…

Priyam Hazarika’s love for handmade products led her to work towards a sector that needed much attention and many efforts. She initiated her journey by working with the poor and deprived women in rural areas as their talent was a reason enough for her to step into the market and showcase their works to the world. “I feel happy when these women come and tell me about how they purchased a new thing for their home or how they got their child admitted in the school. It feels good to see them build self-confidence,” she smilingly tells. The products range at Nature Trade includes baskets, table mats, foot mats, dining table mats, handbags - all handcrafted in natural jute fibres. As she witnesses the market evolving, supporting and embracing Indian…

FACT FILE NAME OF THE PROJECT: SKY CITY BUILDER: OBEROI REALTY NUMBER OF TOWERS: 10 RESIDENTIAL TOWERS LOCATION: BORIVALI EAST APARTMENT CONFIGURATION: 3 BHK LUXURY, 3 BHK GRANDE AND STUDIO GRANDE PRICING: LUXURY - 23,000 PER SQFT (ON CARPET AREA) GRANDE - 23,500 PER SQFT (ON CARPET AREA) A masterpiece par excellence from Oberoi Realty, Sky City is sure to evoke a sense of well-being for every resident. An experience that guarantees to move you beyond the mundane into the realm of dreams. Twenty-five acres of architectural revelation, with a retail destination and a hotel in the offing is nothing short of a dream destination. A project with the largest continuous amenity space in Mumbai with all possible amenities you can imagine of, with a central open space that is…

“ Vertical gardens or green walls are perfect to beautify your walls. Right from edibles, annuals or even perennials, all can be grown on vertical gardens” Confused about what to do with that unattractive bare wall that is literally taking away from the decor of your home? Or is the space crunch coming in your way when it comes to gardening? Either reasons, vertical gardens seem to be the solution to these pressing problems. Vertical gardens or green walls are the perfect option when it comes to beautifying your walls. Right from edibles, annuals or even perennials, all can be grown on vertical gardens. If your mind is set on creating one such piece of greenery in your home, you have two options, either opt for professional help or create…