Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2017 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Home, sanctuary, boutique was the brief given to the known architect Heena Handa for creating a 30 boutique room resort known as Karma Chalets. Nestled amidst 280 acres of natural beauty, this one-of-its-kind boutique is an oasis of peace and tranquility. “We wanted a space that can create a perfect balance between old world charm and contemporary design so as to welcome the guests with an interior that is resilient and trendy,” says Anu Khurana, Director, ICK Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. Since the resort Karma Chalet is part of a complex called Karma Lakelands, the area also has a nine hole golf course, a 60,000 sqft clubhouse, a multi-cuisine restaurant, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, children play area, organic nursery, swimming pool, gymnasium and spa. When asked about the challenges faced…

Elayaraja uses his photographs as a source of reference to create definitive and detailed compositions that border on the narrative. He renders his subjects in a visual language of hyper-realism, creating an effect that seems to extend into the viewer’s space. Objects and scenes are meticulously detailed to create the illusion of a new reality. A defining element of his compositions is the use of light to give a dramatic effect. The artist says, “Through my work, boundaries dissolve or become fluid, and tradition is no longer an obscure category, it enlivens and grounds the present.” Elayaraja gravitates naturally towards representation, which offer vignettes of rural and urban India, and introduces the viewer to the uncanny, magical and unorthodox vision. His great talent, dedication and breadth of culture project a…

OWNER’S PRIDE The Owner: A private family The Home: A mid-century penthouse Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain Interior Designers: Monica Cernich & Marie-Luise Leja Interior Design Company: Bconnected Living Concepts When Hollywood deco-style meets Miami’s colourful vibe by the sea, the final result is a breathtaking three bedroom penthouse anchored in sunny Mallorca. Let inspiration take over. The owners, private and elusive, yet bouncing with inspiring thoughts always wanted to live very close to the sea. It was the waves, the quietness and the whistling breeze that made the small family nod in tandem, in-spite of their differences to pitch in for a dream home. The challenge was set and what started out as a shy attempt to upgrade a tailored space with luxurious embankment turned out to be the…

Hotel De Glace, Quebec Located a few miles from the north end of Quebec city, Hotel De Glace is the brain child of Jacques Desbois. Used as one of the famous images to showcase the Canadian winter, this unique hotel welcomes thousands of visitors. Every year the hotel is redesigned in early December, and it takes six weeks and 50 people to complete the work of art. More than 500 tons of ice and 30,000 tons of snow are needed to build Hotel De Glace. The hotel’s cool premises constitute 44 rooms with ice beds, a nordic area, an ice bar with a capacity of 300 people, an ice chapel and grand ice slide. Either you stay for a night or spend a week, make sure to feel the chill…

Futuristic Designs If you love indulging in sci-fi movies and are amused by spaceships and outer space, then furniture with futuristic designs will definitely lure you. Fluid curves, structural forms, bold colours and offbeat designs, all define this trend that has already set the ball rolling in the furniture segment. Green is in Christened as the Pantone colour of 2017, green is sure to turn some heads. Draped in green your furniture pieces will look stunning and turn guests green with envy. Choose from the hues like mint green, teal, forest green, emerald, olive green, among others. Love Thy Nature Let the nature lover in you reflect in the design of your home. Invest in furniture pieces that adhere to sustainable design principles and use processes that have a minimal…

“The texture and pattern of a carpet gives you a lot of scope in building a design expression, while the colours help in establishing the mood of the space.” No other accessory can spread that warmth in your home that a carpet can. It creates a sense of luxury and a cocooning environment by taking your home interiors from drab to fab. While you decide to give your floor an added layer, be sure to pay attention to the practicalities too. With advanced printing and weaving technology, homeowners today have ample options in patterns, materials, colours and textures. When it comes to the question what is trending today in rugs and carpets, Founder, The Rug Republic, Aditya Gupta reveals, “Moroccan inspirations are hot, with a lot of texture…

Olek A theater monkey, a tap dancer and a burlesque queen, Olek wishes her visual language to transcend the obvious and the expected. Fluidly combining the sculptural and the fanciful, her works constantly push the boundaries between fashion, art, craft and public art. “My art explores sexuality, feminist ideals, pressing environmental issues and the evolution of communication through colours, conceptual exploration and meticulous detail,” shares the lively creator. Communicating with her audience through crochet yarns, threads and ribbons, Olek hopes to create a metaphor for the complexity and inter-connections of our body and psychological processes. “I highlight everyday objects and give them a new, profound meaning by dressing them in colourful, intricate crochet. With every piece, I create, I aim to display my solidarity with those stifled by oppressive laws…

Akuri Toast YOU NEED: 8 white bread slices 100 gms butter 10 gms ginger 50 gms onion 8 gms green chili 50 gms tomatoes 8 eggs 50 ml cooking cream 3 gms cumin powder Salt to taste 3 gms black pepper 10 gms sugar 5 ml white vinegar 3 gms turmeric powder 200 gms tomatoes 6 gms chili paste 2 gms cinnamon 1 bay leaf 10 gms fresh coriander YOU MUST: • Heat butter over a medium flame, add chopped onions and saute until pink. • Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, chopped ginger, chopped green chillies, chopped tomatoes and fresh cream, cook for two minutes. • Add whipped eggs, stir until cooked, and season with salt, pepper and chopped coriander leaves. FOR CHUTNEY: • Blanch tomatoes in hot boiling water,…

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The Tiger Safari collection by Safomasi tells the story of adventures on safari, through playful prints inspired by nature and the jungle. The illustrated, hand screen printed patterns feature langurs, deer, tigers and many more. # Bring in nature and animal motifs that will add drama to your living space. The marble inlay bedsides the table by The Freedom Tree is made with mango wood, bone and resin. The piece has been hand painted by the local artisans. # The monotony breaker piece will add bursts of colour and richness to your decor. Centred by a bold butterfly motif and surrounded by golden baroque swirls and florals, Le Jardin de Versace is woven metallic jacquard fabric. A print by Rubelli, it runs in a limited edition of 12 pieces and…

When you consider the prospect of having an automation system for your home, your initial thoughts would be - will I have to completely rebuild my home? Will I have to digest volumes of instruction manuals to learn how to familiarise myself with the automation features? In spite of these tethering questions, it is laudable to know that home automation is gaining popularity in India. It’s the mindset and the negative perception of the homeowners that needs an urgent makeover; and while it might seem financially out of reach, it is definitely affordable, easy-to-use and a must have! Read on... WHAT IS HOME AUTOMATION... Home automation refers to the automatic and electronic control of household features, activity, and appliances. In short - the various control systems that are used in…

PREM NATH ASSOCIATES Green is simply in vogue right now! According to architect Prem Nath, “Green homes were a way of life during ancient times - all houses were made from locally available materials, all homes were planned with north orientation and wind direction in mind; there were central courtyards planned for better ventilation, and all structures were insulated and planned as per the local weather.” Somewhere on-the-way to mimicking the western world, we seem to have lost track, and the inclination, towards building green homes he further mentions. Adding to this view he says, however, today every conscious citizen is working towards greener and livable spaces. We have various materials and equipments available to ensure that we live in a sophisticated home, and yet, it is a green home:…

FACT FILES Name of the project: Belmac Residences The Builder: Supreme Holding and Hospitality (India) Ltd. Location: Kalyani Nagar Road, Pune Number of towers: Six Area: Six acre plot Configuration: 3-BHK and 4-BHK Nestled amidst pure scenic grandeur, Belmac Residences stand as a paragon of luxury and unmatched exuberance. Its sleek design and innovative architecture ensures that as a resident you stay forever cocooned in spotless magnificence and serenity. Built to offer an idyllic lifestyle, Belmac beautifully weaves together intelligent features and smart conveniences. Spread across six acres, the place transports you to a world that is built with you as its muse. Perfectly accommodating all your lifestyle aspirations, it offers a heightened lifestyle experience that is hard to ignore or replicate. Further, the gated community project offers an ideal…

Everything in the millenial world is fast progressing and so are the technologies when it comes to gardening. One innovative technique that is fast catching up is hydroponics, the science of gardening without the use of soil. Many gardening afficinados are taking the plunge and getting set to try this techinique, which is touted as the future of gardening. If you haven't come across this term, here we take the opportunity to enlighten you about this unique technique. About hydroponics... A significant development in terms of gardening techniques, the process is far from the traditional process where soil is used as a medium to grow. In this technique, a mineral rich water solution replaces soil, in fact your plants will not only grow healthier, but they will also occupy less…