Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2017 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Considered as an inspiration for the rest of the world, India’s rich culture, heritage, art and philosophy are so beautifully interwoven that they are inseparable. I have always been charmed and confused in equal measure. When I see something as beautiful as Taj Mahal, I wonder how such a magnificent structure was made without using modern technology. My recent visit to Karnataka was surely an experiential tour of breathtaking natural wonders, especially the Hoysaleswara Temple, which was built as early as the 12th century. The temple has an extensive sculpture on its wall and is an architectural beauty. I was amazed to see the ornate walls depicting humans and animals, while the major attraction is surely its pillars. Ah! I am still swaying in those beautiful moments. To keep the…

IT’S GENX The Mini Graphic collection by Delightfull is all about mid-century modern lighting designs. Revolutionising the concept of lighting, each letter is based on a wide selection of fonts with a delightful twist. Made with aluminium, brass, acrylic and iron, the versatile nature of these graphic lamps allows an easy insertion to your living space, outdoors, offices, restaurants and almost anywhere. www.delightfull.eu Pure Concept Metrika, a name synonymous with modular kitchens, provides kitchen solutions that are carefully thought out and customised as per individual requirements without any compromise on functionality and design. They make kitchens that suit Indian conditions, usage patterns, keeping in mind comfort, and maximum storage space. The Light effect Beyond Designs new range of lights is all set to give a fresh and unique look to…

Celebrating India’s myriad colours, moods and cityspaces, India Circus launches its first-ever store in Kalaghoda, the art district of Mumbai. As the brand completes five glorious years, Krsnaa Mehta and Anil Mathur of Godrej announced the launch of the store amidst great pomp. Vibrant colours, traditional and modern design elements and a free flowing warm aesthetic make the store a must-visit. Spread over an area of 1,300 sqft, the store encourages a personal customer connect. The displays are engaging and allow room for interaction and ideating, while discussing pairings and combinations. Intelligently divided into a retail space, a private consulting room and a casual area with a coffee table, the store reflects the India Circus ethos of celebrating India to the core, and all this with a contemporary touch. Speaking…

Inspired by Scandinavian nature, Kajsa Cramer’s eponymous label is a collection of hand-crafted porcelain clay home decor. Reflecting her 15 years of experience with clay, her collections are subtle, unique in design and exceptionally beautiful. Her Glow and Bloom melange range constitutes votives, vases and bowls that are made from hand-thrown porcelain clay. Thin, yet solid and durable enough to be dishwasher safe, all objects have a glossy, transparent glaze on the inside and an unglazed matt finish on the outside. These objects can be used in more ways than one: the votive becomes a vase, a pot becomes a bowl, a vase becomes a votive or a pot, etc.…

Husna Rahaman, Fulcrum A name to reckon with, multi-award winning designer, Husna Rahaman is an alumni of the Parsons School of Design, New York. The adventurous designer who is a travel freak was recently awarded for her efforts of resurrecting Indian craft into a modern and relevant dialogue with the world. Ask her about her take on the future of the Indian design industry, and pat comes the reply, “Design Lab India Inc. is poised to be the juggernaut of the big design landscape. The layered antiquity of its heritage, the astounding artistry and it’s abundant astute modern minds are this magic potions components.” Commenting on the crossover between India and the international design fraternity she adds, “The subliminal crossover of ideology is what makes the design canvas so enchanting.…

Who doesn’t love the patter of the rain, the earthy smell of the soil or the cool breeze that it brings along? However, the monsoons also bring with them dullness and gloom that can bog you down easily. What better way to keep your spirits up during the monsoons than a colourful home revamp? All you need to do to make your home monsoon ready is add splashes of bright colours, throw in some furnishings in soothing hues, introduce fresh flowers, bring in scented candles and you will be set to take on the monsoon. COLOUR, COLOUR First things first, when the thought of redoing your home crosses your minds, ensure that you do away with dull colours. Bright colours they say uplift your mood. Amirt Borkakoty, Founder, Serenityonline advices,…

A ADDRESS HOME N-3, M Block, Part I, Greater Kailash, New Delhi 110048 Call: (011)4171 9292 ANTICA CERAMICA www.anticaceramica.in ARTTDINOX B-77, Bhishma Pitamah Marg, Block B, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110049 Call: (011)40543877 APARTMENT9 N9, N Block Market, Part I, Greater Kailash , New Delhi 110048 Call: (011)3243 8225 ASHLEY FURNITURE www.ashleyfurniture.com AVON www.avon.com B BENT CHAIR www.bentchair.com BOCONCEPT Shop No 1 & 2, Plot No 253/254, Opp Metro Pillar No 54/55, Sultanpur, New Delhi 10030 Call: (011)4166 3554 BY THE MEKONG The St. Regis Mumbai, 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 C CHHOTA RAM PRAJAPAT HOMESTAY Village-Salawas, Kumharon Ki Dhani, Near Gosala, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342804 Call: 094147 20724 CHUMBAK www.chumbak.com COTTINS & SATINS Godown 1, Mohatta Compound, Off Dr. E Moses Road, L. R. Papan Marg, Gandhi Nagar,…

Eureka! Eureka! TIHG May 2017 issue was truly a great treat. Perhaps, one among those very few magazines that graciously dedicates pages for kids. I enjoyed reading ‘Cover Focus’ and ‘Cover Focus Plus’. Two different and well researched articles. It was a fulfilling experience reading the articles where the writer has gone on lengths to describe the best suited decor ideas, furnishings and fabrics for the children’s room. As each child is a gift of God, and differently unique, their rooms should match their personality and live up to their expectations. My little three year old darling daughter enjoyed seeing the lively kids room visuals again and again. Bhoomi Gupta, Mumbai, Rajasthan A New Life For once, the ‘Food Fetish’ pages were different. They were loaded with healthy, nutritious and…

Keeping the idea restore, reuse, re-love in their minds, Kritika and Ishita of desijugaad.com embody dexterously what we Indians are inherently good at, Jugaad Inspiration behind Desi Jugaad? The brand is inspired by the local spirit of jugaad, blending and transforming; eventually churning all of it into visually creative and professionally stunning products. The collections reflect? The product range gives an insight about how every object in our surrounding can be transformed into a unique and new decor piece. How does India inspire you? As our names suggests, we are ‘Desi’. In other words, we are ‘Indians’. And that’s our biggest inspiration. Your normal work day is like? At the junkyard, collecting waste pieces, planning the day, working with our staff on new designs and finally creating products from waste…

Bring mother nature into your home with nature- inspired furnishings and decor piece. Weave magic onto your dining table with flowers. Weather printed or real, the colours will surely create a welcoming feel. Create a coastal palette in your living space and balance out the look with wooden and metal accessories. If your space is full of neutrals, adding greenery will instantly liven up the area. Enhancing the decor, it also adds colour and texture. Pale blue and rich pink colour combination gives a tender, yet luxurious feel. The beautiful contrast works well for contemporary interiors.…

Try to create a twist in your decor with Indian as well as modern design aesthetics. Team Indian inspired furniture pieces with minimal decorative elements. Keep your decor scheme classic in order to bring out the drama happening on the furniture. Wallpapers are a great segment in design to dwell upon in order to add Indian elements in your home. With your contemporary interior set up you can go bold with your choice and clad your walls in ethnic patterned wallpapers. The rest is done itself. “One can work with traditional prints and weaves on furniture both modern as well as traditional. Another effective way would be to mix traditional elements with modern ones to bring out the best of the old and the new. It could be paintings or…

“I never really got an opportunity to incorporate my sense of style to our home. It’s a blend of everything that we love.” OWNER’S PRIDE The Owner: Jannat Gill and Dhruv Mandok Location: Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi Rooms: Living-cum dining room, a master bedroom, a guest room, lounge and kitchen The Decor: Artsy, vibrant and eclectic The home of the young and creatively inclined couple Jannat and Dhruv holds art as centre stage and is perfectly supported by contemporary as well as modern furniture. The 2,070 sq yd dwelling is a reflection of their energetic as well as conventionally influenced personalities. Right from the entrance, the outside wall is adorned with wall art in soothing colours, which give a quick hint about the welcoming interiors. The homely ambience and the…

PINEAPPLE EXPRESS You Need: 120 ml pineapple rush Tea concentrate Sprite Pomegranate seeds Pineapple wedges Ice cubes You Must: • Fill a tall glass with ice. • Pour in the tea concentrate filling the lower part of the glass. • Top up with sprite, stir the mix and add pomegranate seeds. • Garnish with pineapple wedges and serve chilled. MANGO GREEN TEA SPLASH You Need: 8 tsp green tea 4 cups of water 2 tsp mango syrup 1 cup mango pulp Honey for sweetening (optional) You Must: • Wash your tea maker with a swish of warm water. • Boil four cups of water and set aside for one minute. • Steep the green tea leaves in the hot water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. • To make…

Most Memorable God has blessed us with two sons, but no daughter. I and my husband often feel a big void in our lives due to this deficiency. The craving for a daughter again raised its head when I saw the May 2017 issue, ‘Kid’s Special’ – with the all new pink cover that reflects a beautiful aura around every girl child. The pink decor of ‘Creativity Loaded’, ‘Candy Hues’, ‘Small Wonders’ and ‘No More Adul-ting’ mesmerised me beyond limits. A very special issue indeed for me and my family. Anju Khetarpal, Ghaziabad (UP)…

Curate a chic and sophisticated study with an accent chair and elements that depict drama at its best. Welcome the outdoors in and compliment the shade of walls with sunlight and natural greens. The metallic wall art and distressed console table bring out the wall’s cool under tones, whereas the addition of lively flowers build on the character of the entire space. A layer of baroque patterns aids in breaking the monotony. Simple accessories and minimal green elements on top of the dresser make a reserved grey setting stand out. Balance the neutral nature of grey by adding some pop. Tones of yellow and turquoise in the room bring life in a subtle, yet bold manner. Up the decor factor of your outdoors with multi-toned accessories.…

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Alicia Souza Alicia Souza loves what she does! Based in Bengaluru, Alicia runs a small company that designs fun and quirky merchandise and gifting products. The chirpy artist says, “I have been drawing since I was a kid, and I never stopped.” This is precisely why after working on multiple brands and corporate products, the artist designed her own range of products that feature cutesy illustrations. Be it fashion, home decor or stationery, her brand has a constantly changing range of products with kooky characters and wonky personalities. Talking about her journey, she says, “My work is exhausting, as I deal with projects, handle a company and juggle home life. Having said that, it’s amazing that I get to do what I absolutely adore and there isn’t a single day…