Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2018 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Some strange home improvement bug bit my team in January this year, and here we are, bringing out the most colourful issue, loaded with unique homes from across the world, colourful decor products, and luxurious living ideas. Recently something caught my attention, it was James Law Cybertecture’s Opod tube homes, with tiny apartments built inside a 2.5 meters diameter concrete water pipe. The unfinished internal space of the concrete pipe provides a rustic feel, while the architect fills in colours through furniture and fittings made out of recycled products. A standout trend, apart from Ulta-Violet, includes a movement to intense colours rather than pastels - good news for bright colour lovers. From sunshine yellow to an inspired-by-nature orangey red, with a few neutrals to balance the feel, the Luxe File…

1 Inspiration behind the brand? We always felt the urge to connect with natural environment and that has been a true inspiration behind our brand. 2 The collections reflect? Our collection reflects a sense of calmness, relaxation, comfort, honesty and compassion towards using environmentally friendly material. 3 Motivation behind the brand? Motivation behind the brand has been uncompromising vision and obsessional attention to details and comfort delivered in each product manufactured by the brand. 4 Your normal work day is like? For me usual day starts with thinking about what can I create, which will give me immense pleasure to last a full day and a night. 5 What cheers you up at work? It takes time to bring a furniture piece to life, seeing the transformation of an idea…

A marvel is created each time! Share most beautiful moments of your life in perfect setting full of colourful furnishings and quirky accessories. Bring eclectic charm with the colour of the summer with this lovely couch sofa. Did someone say Bollywood? Inspired from drama and character that each element carries – this look speaks 'love and life' loud. Let there be brightness in your life. All bright colours and contemporary styling embodies hybrid of design and art. A perfect setting for two to cherish the evening.…

Known for their innovative designs and blueprints that are masterpiece in itself, James Law conceives Opod tube homes, which are tiny apartments built inside a 2.5 meters diameter concrete water pipe. Their idea was simple - to utilise available limited space in the city where there is constant shortage of housing. As these Opod can be placed into gaps between the city buildings, thus finding a land separately for them was not required. Constructed out of low cost and readily available concrete water pipes, the design utilises the strong concrete structure to house a mirco-living apartment for one/ two persons with fully kitted out living, cooking and bathroom units. Each Opod is equipped with smart phone locks for online access as well as space saving furniture that maximises the space…

High ceilings, bursting natural light and exposed elements, Industrial inspired home decor is a no nonsense style that makes the best use of vintage and modern sensibilities. The look was evolved from the massive factories of the 19th century, which were eventually abandoned and remodeled for artists, architects and other creative professionals. Whether on a tight budget or not, achieving an industrial inspired look in your home is not too complex. By using the existing architectural functionality of your house and highlighting a few specific elements in the room, you can easily get the look in the most efficient way. Samta Nadeem, Co-founder, Light and You shares, “The industrial inspired interior is all about exposing and uncovering. From exposed brickworks, concrete floors, visible duct pipes to rusty metal surfaces; it…

All of the last month, digital, social and print media was flooded with news, articles, updates and gyaan on the 10th edition of the India Art Fair that took place from 9th to 12th Feb 2018 - not to mention the endless number of wine and cheese opening night previews at galleries that coincided with the fair. I mean, you could have literally gone out every evening at six and come back home from at least three events high on wine and crudites; a pretty healthy and happy way to skip the dinner that every nutritionist worth his salt would ask you to keep ultra-light! This was the second edition since MCH; Art Basel’s parent company came on board as a co-owner and the first with Jagdip Jagpal as the…

Above the Rest The simple reason why I am so much attached to TIHG is because of the fact that TIHG keeps discovering and re-discovering new and novel things for our humble abodes to keep increasing their worth. The feature ‘vertical landscaping’ about vertical gardens for small spaces proved a real discovery of 2018 for those who are blessed with small dwellings, and are looking for satiating their desires within their limited resources and space. It really came as a boon for my mother who is fond of growing plants, but cannot fulfill her desire due to space-crunch. Besides, the new ideas and designs given in the fabrics & furnishings will add an extra-dash of elegance and exquisiteness to our small nest. Amit Gupta, Delhi A Lot More The February…

Let’s de-clutter the dining space and fill it with colours using furniture and furnishings. Trust the idea as the pop of colours will have evenings to remember.” For bedroom, believe in less is more – minimal luxury makes it way through the top.” Let your bathroom make you the hero of the place. From wall to floor and essentials, a dash of bling is a must.”…

Imagine an artist who’s first art work was a full project. Didn’t sound unusual? But, did we tell you that she has been painting since she could first wield a brush at the age of three. “I made an illustrated story book for my little sister who just entered the world,” smiles Tara Anand. Sharing about her love for art she shares, “My mother is an artist, and both my parents collect art, so I am surrounded by it since I was very young. Being an artist was almost a default option for me.” Her finished work tends to be digital, but she enjoys working in inks, water colour and gouache; and is currently pursuing a BFA in illustration from the School of Visual Arts, NYC. She also collaboratively runs…

Nilaya, the luxury wall coverings from Asian Paints, comes together with fashion maestro Sabyasachi Mukherjee to launch their second collection of hand crafted wall coverings inspired by the richness of the fabled land that is India – Chapter II: India Revival Project Inspired from Raj era etchings, the heady beauty of Mughal gardens and stately French architecture, Sabyasachi’s mastery over India’s artistic tradition finds fresh articulation. (nilaya.asianpaints.com) Fabulous Designs Nolte kitchens not only gives you the freedom to choose and widen your creativity to create your individual kitchen plans, but also ensures that no two Nolte kitchens are alike. Along with technology and functionality, it’s also about making the kitchen more beautiful and fresher with the latest in colours and finishes. Nolte’s latest range includes matte, glossy, lacquered, real wood,…

Everything Indian and flavourful, Rasa is inspired by the decadently diverse and boundless food culture of India. The designer Aradhana Anand decided to refashion a key ingredient, the aromatic spices of India in collaboration with graphic designer Shweta Malhotra. The range includes chairs, cushions, table mats and napkins; and features interesting motifs such as bay leaf, mustard seeds, tamarinds and star arise. Made of rubber wood, the designs have been screen printed by hand on 100 per cent cotton canvas. Sharing the challenges, Aradhana says, “To choose a theme within the broad landscape of India was difficult. Shweta and I worked our way through architecture, culture, food, landscape, to finally settled on the Indian spice.” This wasn’t the end. The designers also had to source high quality 100 per cent…

Ar. SONALI RASTOGI (Morphogenesis) In metros, space is a constraint. How best to make use of it? While space in a metro is a constraint, I find a lot more technology used, a lot more multi-tasking of spaces when the spaces are small versus they are in a more general sort of locale. Your most difficult project till date? It’s impossible to say the hundreds of things that have an impact on whether the project becomes difficult or not. It could be financial, or ideological, but I consider all this a brief, and I have seen briefs going haywire, but that is typical of a rapidly developing economy. How challenging is it as a female in your field that is highly male dominated? I really don’t know; the awareness of…

An afternoon with artist Manisha Gera Baswani in her 5,000 sqft nest, peppered with anecdotes from her sojourns, is an intoxicating reverie. Especially, with the background strains of Ustad Amir Khan’s thumri and a warm lunch. Her sons, Aamer and Angad are back from school and after the initial salutations, we take a walk-through. The eclectic home is a labour of love of her and her husband, Rahul, whose eye was honed while he was growing up with his paternal uncle, Ravi Baswani, the popular actor. “Their house reverberated with the jocund repartee of luminaries such as Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah. Rahul imbibed the knack for collectibles at an early age,” explains Manisha pointing to the antique swords her husband picked up during his 12-year tenure at the Young…

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