Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Have you ever thought about the quickest and easiest makeover you can do to your house? No! Let’s think of walls as blank canvases, waiting to be filled with colours to come alive. How would you make that happen? It’s time to broaden your horizons; there is a world of paint colours out there, from brilliant blues, soft pinks, modern lilacs and many others. The options are literally endless. So, to surprise you, we have got inspiration galore with perfect paint colour ideas from the industry’s who’s who. After all, it is that time of the year to welcome fresh and energetic vibes. It is also important to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your decor, and create the mood and ambiance of your living space. Therefore, good lighting plays a…

Sophisticated, simple and timeless, Copycat by Michael Anastassiades draws its inspiration from the spherical shapes. The table lamp is made of two touching spheres that hold up each other in a delicate and poetic balance. The smaller sphere, available in several finishes, hides an LED source that radiates the lighting beam inside the blow glass sphere, thus delivering a smooth and uniform light. The unique as well as seamless design of the lamp compliments all kinds of interiors and decor schemes. Available at Vis-a-vis. Guilt-free Indulgence It is time to shun oily foods for good. Lesser the oil, fitter we are. Keeping this in mind, TTK Prestige has introduced the all new Air Fryer, which is being touted as a healthy alternative to fried foods. Here the food will taste…

The vintage charm of the space is brought to life by adding lots of lights. The pink throw and rich patterns on the floor make up for the subdued greys. Resonating luxury at its minimalist best, the composition is brimming with patterns in hushed hues. Lending more depth to the setting are paintings on the behind wall. The elegant dressing corner draws your attention directly to the softly glowing chandelier. The mood o f the composition is enliven through colourful tid bits. Beautifying this muted space are lively flowers and pops of blue colour. The play of natural wooden finish with colourful accessories enhances the existing opulence.…

Tell us about your journey so far? Talking about the journey with Shalimar Paints, we have made rapid strides in the recent past by delivering most innovative lineup of product offerings. Apart from our wide range of products like Signature, Stay Clean, No.1 Silk Emulsion, WeatherPRO+, Superlac Advance & XTRA Tough we continue to innovate our product range interior and exterior paints in decorative segment. In the industrial segment, we have come up with new products namely Single Pack DT-Primer cum Top Coat, Low Cost Zinc Silicate for projects, High Build Quick Drying Coal Tar Epoxy, Solvent less Epoxy Coating for pipes, Quick drying Single pack paint for cylinder industries, Black and Clear Bitumen Varnish and Stoving Paints for Hair Clip. Our Chennai Plant is now re-commissioned and we have…

LINDA LEWIS Linda Lewis creates original, figurative clay sculptures that bring to life ordinary people and the lives they represent. The clay sculptures she creates deal with common themes between people: love, parenthood, family and the search for fulfillment. Instead of focusing on the figure she tells the story through the use of facial expressions, the tilt of the head, the shifting of the stance, as well as the texture of the surface and the use of symbols. Her inspiration comes not only from her own life, but from the stories of those she listens to in her everyday life. Her goal through her sculptures is to connect through the intricacies of the human experience - the emotions that we all share, regardless of race or culture. The artist says,…

Located in one of the most prominent and favourable location of Mumbai, Khar West, this mid-town project is a premium tower that has ample parking in basement, a shopping center on the ground floor, and the first two floors featuring commercial spaces for boutiques and offices. The remaining 13 stories would cater to the luxe residential segment. Designed to cater to those who aspire for a chic and urbane lifestyle, Nivan hosts forty-five prudently designed exclusive lavish 2 BHK and 3 BHK apartments. As a proud resident, you will be entitled to bespoke facilities and luxurious amenities like high-end Italian fit-outs and classy sanitary-ware, all adding to your homes luxury quotient. With expansive thoughtful spaces, the fully air-conditioned and cross-ventilated 2BHK and 3BHK apartments fulfill the desire for superlative living.…

Bloomsbury’s, Bengaluru Part of the food scene in Bengaluru is Bloomsbury’s Boutique Café and Artisan Bakery that offers an all day dining concept. Conceptualised by Shafeena Yusuff Ali, Bloomsbury’s has lip smacking delicacies on its menu, coupled with refreshing interiors. Taking inspiration from London, the restaurant showcases the trademark red telephone booth, exposed brick walls, murals of the Big Ben and the London Eye. Teapot shapped lighting fixtures hanging from the ceiling give the space a whimsical glow. London favourites like Fish n Chips and the Leek and Mushroom soup feature on the extensive food menu that has other comfort food from around the world, alongside homemade pastries, desserts, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, puddings, tarts and more. Representing the culture of boutique cafe dining in England, Bloomsbury’s has both a quirky…

Yummy Treats A complete foodie. I always look forward to the mouth-watering recipes that TIHG churns issue after issue. The September issue of the magazine was no different. However, what surprised me this time was the ‘menu’. As usual, I was expecting a new food recipe that I could experiment with in my kitchen. Instead what treated my palate was some simple, yet delicious easy and quick to make Indian delicacies. Once in a while it’s good to take your readers by surprise. Three cheers! Chandni Asumal, New Delhi Amazing Destinations As a family, we love to travel and explore various resorts and beautiful places. We browse through different travel magazines to get a clear idea about which destination would be ideal for the entire family to travel together and…

Sharing their love for the handcrafted heritage of India, the husband-wife duo Samkit and Namrata aim to bring together Indian artisanal techniques and international design trends Inspiration behind the name Home Artisan An artisan is guided by a singular passion - a relentless pursuit of mastery of his or her craft. That is a value that strongly resonates with us. The collections reflect? Our current collections are inspired primarily by three contemporary trends: Scandinavian and mid-century modern design, gold colour palette and geometrics, and nature and natural materials. What cheers you up at work? More than anything, what really cheers us up is reviews and feedback from our customers. Working with artisans? Working with artisans has been a truly amazing and fulfilling experience for us. It has been humbling to…

Nivedita Sehrawat, Creative Director, Design Matrix Current lighting trends There is a slow but definite shift in the user perception and appreciation as well as taste in lighting, and this includes decorative lighting and technical and architectural lighting. Lighting design and having a lighting design consultant is now integral to the design process. People’s preferences are slowly evolving from glaring lighting to European sensibilities of minimal, soft, unobtrusive architectural lighting that provide excellent glare control. Large chandeliers are being replaced by bespoke installations and commissioned light art; and materials from luminous concrete to the ubiquitous rear-lit jalis that allow a play of light are being used. All time favourite lighting fixture A company called Viabizzuno has some extremely avant-garde lighting products. My favourite light fixture is a wall light from…

“ Copper wall decorations, room furniture and small accents create gorgeous contrast with rustic wood and textured surfaces.” We are done with harsh metal decor, and the world now is welcoming back warm, reflective metallic to furnish interiors. One such metal of them is copper, which is not only essential for our body’s metabolic processes, this rose pink metal is equally integral for our home interiors too. Ranging from traditional interiors to mid-century and contemporary design, copper is capable of adding a stylish, metallic touch to any decor and uplifts the face of your interiors in a flash. Talking about the arrival of copper trend, ace metal artist Valay Gada feels, “Copper had its fashion forecast a couple of years ago, and especially with Tom Dixon’s lights and his coffee…

“The house is very unique. The family rooms and the guest areas are clearly separated: the bedroom, together with the dressing room and bathroom, forms a separate wing.” OWNER’S PRIDE The Owner: A private family The Home: Colourful and vibrant Location: Svetlogorsk, Russia Interior Designer: Marina Kutuzova Interior Design Company: Detali Design This beautiful apartment is an amalgamation of two flats combined together on the shore of the Baltic sea, in the resort town of Svetlogorsk, Russia. The home has a spacious kitchen and living room, children’s room and a bedroom from which the owners can witness the mesmerising view of the coast. With a total area of 125 square meters, the house is big enough for a family of three. The pride of the home is the entrance…

An Honourable Guide The homes getting featured in TIHG are with every issue becoming the talk of the town. It’s a wonderful blend of national and international homes. Clean, less-cluttered and a mix of the traditional and the modern would be the right words to describe such homes. Images are more powerful than words goes the saying. It aptly fits the bill when it comes to such pretty homes. They not only make a good read, but also give a wide perspective of how the decor of a home could be done without compromising on space and also without altering much of the existing area. I am looking forward to more such passionate homes from India and abroad.…

Warm up the mood of your living room by adding elements in enriching fabrics and colours. Exude opulence with baroque prints, traditional decoratives and a hint of antique charm Create a comfy corner featuring a beautiful play of rich patterns and subtle colours. Compliment your classic day bed with throws, cushions and accessories coated with ethnic Indian detailings Let your aesthetically rich foyer welcome your guests. Slide in an extravagant foyer table, add a rich layer of decrovatives on it and elevate the ambiance with a rustic mirror on the wall behind Break the cliches and harmonise the mood of festivities with black decoratives. Display a balanced use of colours through a juxtaposition of bold and subtle furniture pieces in the setting Make a statement with…

People inspired by traditional patterns and designs can create the essence of India by smearing their walls with folk art. A bright and striking display of tribal art on the walls of a contemporary home will enliven the space. Colour Store by Asian Paints gives you an opportunity to screen your walls in Gond, Warli, Kalamkari, Madhubani and Pattachitra, which can be painted on your walls as well as furniture. - Asian Paints Geometric patterns and designs on walls are being used to spice up an otherwise dull space. You can create all sorts of looks, from a calming one with neutral coloured dots, to a playful look with a multitude of colours. We are also witnessing use of stripes in different colours as well as in varying width sizes.…

“ I do most of my work internally in my mind, which I then transfer into sketch books in the form of rapid sketches, and then in turn use to make maquette models, which is where I fully resolve the form.” “ I am always inspired by nature, the sea, beautiful materials, objects, machines and built items. I have always been looking, and it is the way you look that helps find ideas.” What drew you to sculpture lighting design? I have always been drawn to light, whether in the form of sun or fire light; and over time it was a natural progression for me to incorporate light in my work. I believe that light is life and it is an integral part of my work as it…

Ar. Kinnari Kulkarni As a landscape architect, the prime challenge that I usually face is when the clients, and even professionals misinterpret the scope of a landscape architect to be limited to that of beautification of the space using plants. It is indeed difficult to explain to a lot of clients how critical it is for a landscape architect to be involved in the project from the concept stage to make sure that the project is sustainable and shall nurture the environment for years to come. I am fortunate to have worked with few clients/ repeat clients who recognise the importance of involvement of the landscape architect from the inception of the project and where as an environment conscious architect, I have managed to have a positive influence on end…

OWNER’S PRIDE Project Name: Riparian House The Owner: Private Owner Location: Karjat, Mumbai Design Firm: Architecture BRIO Design Team: Robert Verrijt, Shefali Balwani, Sahil Deshpande, Shuba Shekar, Prajakta Gawde Structural Design: Girish Wadhwa, Vijay K. Patil Landscape Design: Architecture BRIO Contractor: Raj Construction Area: 300 sqm Rooms: 13 Away from the hullabaloo of the city of Mumbai, The Riparian House is tucked away in the middle of verdant greens of the Western ghats. Standing at the foothills of the ghats, the home designed by Architecture BRIO is situated on the bank of a swiftly flowing river. The undulating landscape and the continuously changing vegetation was the perfect canvas for the architects to create a stunning space in the lap of nature. Hidden from the east side approach because of its…

Rasmalai Tres Leches Cake YOU NEED: Tres Leches Cake Base: 150 gms flour 15 gms baking powder 6 egg whites 150 gms sugar 3 egg yolks 1/2 tsp vanilla essence For Layering: 500 gms kesari rasmalai 150 gms buttercream icing 1 cup whipped cream Rose petals (shredded) A handful pistachio slivers YOU MUST: For Tres Leches Cake Base: • Mix the flour and baking powder and keep aside. • Beat egg yolks, egg whites and sugar together till light and fluffy. • Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. • Pour this batter into a lined, round five inch greased cake tin. • Bake it at 160 degrees for 20 minutes. For Center Filling: • Mix buttercream and fold in the whipped cream. • Add a few tbsp of…

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