Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2017 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Green In For a compact and closed set up, introduce some drama through a display of striking kitchen essentials. A hint of green on the open shelf will help you build a connection with nature. Art Showcase For a contemporary kitchen set up, walls play a big factor in bringing some colour in. Jazz up one wall of your kitchen with a quirky piece of artwork. The colours will lend a very balanced and artistic feel to the entire space. Update your cabinets If you are looking to add splashes of colour in your kitchen without diving into a complete makeover, colourful cabinets are the safest method to go for. Consider shades that are unusual and effectively solving your purpose, like aqua, burnt orange, red and yellow. A statement backsplash…

“Kitchen design continues to focus on striking colours and neutral shades such as grey, increasing its grey spectrum with fine and light steam and dark and matt stone. There are now five grey shades to choose from, along with the existing fossil, graphite and ebony greys. Together with snow white, white alpin and edelweiss, everyone will be able to find their colour preferences from white to black. Anyone planning on refreshing their kitchen by adding a touch of bold colours will be impressed by the expressive shades that the award-winning product and interior designer Gesa Hansen has created, exclusively for the ceramic timeline sinks and the subway single basins.” Louise Vidor, Bathroom & Tile Retail Account Manager, Villeroy & Boch “A kitchen faucet has traversed a long journey, starting from…

“ Screens were used throughout the home, to not only bind the space, but to also demarcate and define the spaces within.” OWNER’S PRIDE Project Name: Screen House The Owner: Purnima Sama Location: Bengaluru The home: A tech-savvy home with aesthetically pleasing interiors Design Firm: Annkur Khosla Design Studio Located in Bengaluru, the garden city and the silicon valley of India, the Screen House designed by Annkur Khosla Design Studio belongs to Purnima Sama, her husband and their son. Having relocated from the US, the couple was keen on settling down in Bengaluru city, which is known for its green pockets. The brief given to the design team for this four room apartment with an attached terrace, was to keep it simple. All that the homeowners wanted was an aesthetically…

Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives A place that reconnects your body and soul, Gili Lankanfushi, sits on a crystal clear lagoon of the Indian ocean. A picturesque 20 minutes speed boat ride from the Male International Airport to the resort is only a short preview of what is about to come. Forty-five spacious rustic over the water villas await your presence to an open design plan with indoor and outdoor living space that allows you to be yourself. Adding more to your luxurious stay, these villas come equipped with freshwater infinity swimming pool, spa, gym, cinema room, library and dining areas near the water’s edge. You can feast on an endless choice of cuisines at the resort’s main restaurant. Thai coconut soup, black trouffle cappellini, succulent sushi and sashimi are a few…

It is that time of the year when you hear the patter of the rain create music while splashing against your window pane. The climate is nice and cool, the skies are grey, the soil emits petrichor and your garden is a vibrant green. Well, the latter only if you manage to take good care of your plants. A great season for plants to thrive, the catch in the mosnsoon is to be extra careful of your plants. Drain well: To begin with ensure that you check your drainage system. Stagnant water in your garden or potted plants is a strict no-no. Water that collects in your pots will make the roots rot faster. Prune right: Pruning of plants is crucial. However, ensure that it is done both prior to…

“An island style kitchen renders an aesthetic appeal to the kitchen space. This type of kitchen utilises small spaces in the most efficient manner and is thoughtfully designed with ample storage options. Kitchens by Arttd’inox are in pure stainless steel, eco-friendly, easy to maintain and fungus resistant. Customisation is also available to match up to your requirements.” Kuldeep Singh, AVP, Modular Kitchens, Arttd’inox…

“Ready-to-install worktops are a new trend in the kitchen space. Large worktops in quartz enable joint-free, seamless installation. It is not only aesthetically advantageous, but also maximises hygiene, leaving no space for dirt or grime to gather. Worktops manufactured with a special anti-microbial formula, which require no resealing are recommended as it is highly resistant to scratches and stains. It is a prefabricated drip-free kitchen counter top, which hugely reduces the hassles of installation and labour cost, hence making it highly recommended for modular kitchens.” Ketan Trivedi, Sr. General Manager, Marketing, H&R Johnson “Quartz worktops are very popular now, they are replacing traditional granite tops. Initially thought of as a luxury material for the kitchen, these are fast becoming a part of most kitchens as it increases the overall feel…

BECKIE KRAVETZ Beckie fell in love with theatre at a young age. She enjoyed doing makeup for herself and other actors. She was always creating art, and her favourite art classes were ceramics and sculpting. Beckie says, “Mask making involves different mediums for the multi-step process of sculpting, moulding, casting and painting”. Her favourite is the tactile pleasure of manipulating clay, watching a character emerge under her hands. She has trained herself in theatrical prop-making, working with a variety of materials. Over the years her work has evolved into full-figure sculpture, often with masks serving as a metaphorical function within the sculpture. She continues to create masks for theaters and galleries. Many of her newest pieces are oversized faces for outdoor display. Her advice to aspiring young mask artists -…

How did you get into architecture? I had a strong passion for architecture from a young age. I was deeply moved by how it made an impact on people’s lives. Inspired by the power of architecture to empower people, I was motivated to pursue architecture. After graduating, I started working towards building my own practice. I have now more than thirty years of experience. What kind of projects is your forte? The meda midula or courtyard found in traditional Sri Lankan architecture had always captivated me. Taking on projects that strive to bring the freedom of the outdoors into the indoors has allowed me to inculcate an environmental sensibility into modern lifestyle. This has allowed me to develop designs based on the symbiosis of the built environment and nature, paving…

FACT FILES Name of the project: Lincoln Square The Builder: Lodha UK (UK subsidiary of Lodha Developers) Location: London Area: 297,356 sq ft of residential area Price: Starting from £9,90,000 Completion: 2018 Lincoln Square, London, located in the legal heartland between Lincoln’s Inn and The Royal Courts of Justice, and adjacent to world class educational institutions including the London School of Economics and King’s College, comprises of ten storeys and two basement levels as well as a private courtyard. It will offer residences ranging from studios to four-bed apartments and two penthouses. The interiors of the apartments are being designed by Bowler James Brindley to reflect an elegant, warm and contemporary design, and the private courtyard is being designed by award-winning landscape architecture practice, Gustafson Porter. The courtyard will provide…

Lady Baga Lady Baga presented by AD Singh of the Olive Group is all things Goa, right in the middle of Connaught Place in the capital. With interiors by Sabina Singh and Clement DeSylva, the restaurant is truly Goan in every way. Epitomising the spirit of the Goan shacks, the restaurant is a riot of colours. The daybeds, hammocks, dream catchers, bead curtains and tie-dye cushions create an unmatched susegad laid-back Goan shack experience of the 60’s. What comes from the kitchen is also Goan in essence, be it the the prawn lonche or father Lorenzo’s chorizo. Clubbed with innovative cocktails and drinks like bloody marianna, a house-made special Goan chorizo infused vodka or The Ginger Man, the trippy vibe is further heightened. Pravas Wondering why a train has parked…

A recently launched sprawling 8,000 sqft experience centre at Bengaluru’s prominent Kensington Road in Ulsoor is creating a positive buzz. Under the creative expertise of architect Vikram Phadke, this captivating space is bringing symbolic storytelling to life. The ecstatic architect Vikram Phadke reveals, “Keha Casa is an experience centre that captures the true essence of luxury in the domain of bath and surfaces. Covering the entire range, from classic to contemporary, the curation of these spaces is exceedingly refined.” Ornate handles set in gold, lead the way to a world of glamour and style. A monolithic glass staircase designed by Carlo Santambrogio, Milan, invites intrigue, and sets the tone of openness. Appearing as though suspended, the staircase extends till the second floor, opening up the senses to higher dimensions. To…

Super creative firm Best Before 2065 brings to your home the real meaning of comfort through their Easy Manet Chair. Manufactured by some of the best artisans in Italy, it is made of 100 per cent plolyester fabric, which is both removable and washable. The MDF base is covered in soft vinyl fabric with anti-bacterial and anti-acarus treatment providing durable hygenic freshness. You just sit and relax, you take a nap on it or you work on it, the Manet chair is sure to give you a soft embrace and a maximum freedom of movement www.bb2065.com…

“Wall tiles provide us with a good and practical opportunity to introduce a splash of colour in the kitchen. Different colours convey different messages about the owner’s personality. With the advent of digital printing and other technological tools, there is no limit to the designs and textures available in tiles. If you want to convey extravagance and confidence, go for black or grey. Just make sure they contrast well with surrounding elements such as cabinets. Also, ensure that there is enough natural light coming in. If you want an airy feel to your kitchen, classic white will work effortlessly, though you can also try cool shades like cream, light blue or pale yellow.” Abhishek Somany, MD, Somany Ceramics Limited “Today’s trend is to use printed glazed and matt decorative tiles…

Feminine motifs and accents pieces are in vogue these days. Now, when you talk about feminine, it is not only about pastles and flowers, there is a lot more to it. Interior designer Nomita Kohli of Wisma Atria Interiors says, “One good thing about ornamenting your space with a feminine touch is the wide range of decor styles and themes that fall into this style of design. Spaces with a feminine design could be anything from chic bohemian to sleek and contemporary.” “Adding a feminine touch to your home always makes it more personal and warm, filling it with a positive energy, a great vibe, while giving it a gentler look,” says Mumbai-based interior designer Ayushi Kanodia. She advices, “Opt for subtle colours like beige and white for the walls,…

OWNER’S PRIDE The Owner: A private resident Their home: A cozy dwelling Location: Moscow Decor: American furniture and vintage style USP: Colourful and bright Designer: Nadya Zotova (Enjoy Home Studio) They say that even small can be beautiful. It’s true in the case of this tiny apartment where comfort of the owner and functionality is of prime importance. The owners are an artistic and easy-going couple, who are always game for experiments. Their home has ideas galore. Initially, the home was a typical example of stalinka (architecture style of the Soviet Union under the leadership of Joseph Stalin), with a narrow hallway, a small kitchen, bathroom and WC separated. The home has undergone a massive transformation. In the living room, there is a large dining table, and previously where the…

FACT FILE Name of the project: TEN BKC Name of the Builder: Radius Developers Area: 5 acres Location: Bandra Typologies: 2 BHK, 3 BHK and 4 BHK residences - (2BHK: 1,194 and -1,299 sqft; 3BHK: 1,563 sqft and 2,320 sqft; 4 BHK: 2,660 sqft and 3,377 sqft) Price: 5.2 Cr onwards Rising majestically above Mumbai’s skyline, TEN BKC stands as the most eminent and iconic residential complex. Never before, and perhaps never again will a structure of such monumental significance emerge, that too in the very heart of the city’s suburbs. The project is truly an oasis of convenience, space and luxury with a 45,000 sqft clubhouse and a sky gym perched on the twenty-third floor. Besides the rare views, there are thoughtful nuances that are getting added into the…