Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2018 i The Ideal Home and Garden

What comes first to mind when you think of art? Paintings that hang on walls at home and galleries, and the sculptures that we see at museums? Think again! One art form that has been become increasingly popular among modern artists now is outdoor art installations. A wonderful way of taking creativity outdoors, and blending art and environment, to create beautiful experiences for spectators. And it’s called Land Art or Earth Art as it combines landscape with works of art. Inspired by this, the team decided to dedicate one major feature curating outdoor space. Without any second thought we decided to give the feature to renowned curator Monica Jain who believes that the outdoors should not be permanent, just like our moods. Do go through the piece on ways to…

Styled seating composition fused with crisp and organic shapes to give ornate details Find your sane space amidst insane city life in this juxstapositioned setting In mood for jungle matinee, try the setting to uplift your mood Get inspired by French setting with a wallpaper that oozes love and a larger than life lamp A striking balance between plain and mosaic with the lush of green in the background…

I must admit at the very outset that I’m a very visual person. Being predominantly right-brained, when I look at a space, I conjure up images of how to transform it. It happens automatically; I literally cannot help it. The image appears as a diaphanous screen before my eyes and from the virtual to the real, it is a pretty exciting journey. Talking of gardens, look into any Dilliwale ka home, you will most definitely find a green patch - an outdoor space, which could be a beautiful terrace garden, or acres of greens in a typical Delhi farmhouse. Delhi isn’t just a city of public gardens, its a city where every resident creates his own private one. A natural consequence of a love for gardens is a beautification that…

ACatalan-raised, British who is world’s first ‘cyborg’ artist, and has been breaking barriers in the tech world since 2004. Neil has never seen colour since birth and came from a grey-scaled world until he mastered his life on his own terms. He used to face trouble in every aspect of life, like traveling in metros where maps are coded in colour, flags of countries or the brands whose logos were entirely colour based. Resilient one, decided to not wear technology, but create a new organ for colour sensing. He chooses antenna to be his new sensory organ as it is independent from sight and hearing, also it supported the conversion of colour frequencies to sound, in his head. “Each colour has its own vibration, this vibration can be felt inside…

What is the most challenging part while working for interiors? For me the biggest challenge is letting your personal ego take a backseat. Ultimately we have to understand that we are not only interacting with a family, but also building or rather say creating a home for somebody where the family has to reside. While your own vision is also important, you need to respect the other person’s vision no matter how bad or good it may be. This is one of the reasons I like to be a design bully, because I like to do things my own way. That’s why I have decided never to do people’s homes until they give me absolute freedom. I am happy to do only public spaces. I am happy to do wallpapers…

Welcome to Gandhidham, to the modern, yet functional home of the Hadiya family. A house, which boasts of a personal living space with a lake side view. A simple, intimate and unique home that reflects the simple lifestyle of the family. The Hadiya’s, who belong to the Ahir community, are well-known for their colourful embroidery in Kutch. This is the primary reason why the house is vibrant, lively, bright, and cheerful. The home is a trendy haven where each corner radiates positive energy and displays a touch of sophistication. To embrace the morning glory - the beauty, energy and light of the morning, the house is designed east-west facing. Natural light is treated as a must material for the residence. At the north side, there is a common wall, which…

How did you get introduced to Miniature art? I fell in love with it when I was 19 and saw some miniatures in the Rijks museum in Amsterdam. I was fortunate enough to have a professor at the university who allowed me to do an independent study that involved landscape miniature painting. What is the fun and the challenging part about it? For me, making it is fun as I love getting lost in the details with tiny brushes, creating miniature worlds and surfacing hours later. The challenging part has been finding an audience and a market for it. For a long time galleries were reluctant to show the work because it didn’t take up much space on the wall, and wasn’t very profitable for them. What all materials and…

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Bridging the Gap What makes life easy? Of course a good home decor magazine that talks a lot about the nook and corners of our homes. A magazine that eagerly listens to the inner voice of it’s readers. To spill the beans - it is TIHG, which is way ahead of the rest of the pack. I like all the articles. No second thought about it. However, I am keen on stressing on the fact that there are a few elements missing out from my favourite magazine. I am keen on seeing a Q&A session with renowned architects and interior designers in every alternate issue. Also, I would like more pages dedicated for garden articles. These are just suggestions. The final decision lies with the Editor. Finally, would like to…

Wise Center Precision Appliance Co., Ltd., a Taiwan based professional garden tool manufacturer is the best in it’s field; and follows best quality and integrity as principles, providing hardware tools of high quality, high value and high efficiency. The company is in business since last 26 years, and still going very strong. The company’s most prolific brand ‘Sunya’ combines the meanings of sun and yard. The red coloured logo shapes as Wise Center’s main products - gardening scissors, yet the pattern seems like the head of an eagle, representing the sharp vision and the soaring on wings towards a prosperous future. Wise Center is committed to being a high-quality professional of garden tools in either OEM or own private brand, and combines with peripheral industries as well as integrates product…

What was the idea behind translate? Translate is a concept label that works with regional ikat artisans to resurrect the magic of magnificent art of ikat; by supporting a dying craft, and bringing the thread back in the hands of the weavers, who otherwise had opted for mundane jobs. Translate primarily focuses on? Translate focuses on reviving the age-old traditional art of Ikat; bringing it to a larger audience through weaving, designing, producing and retailing. This is a one-of-its-kind attempt to reintroduce Pochampally Ikat weaves to suit urban, chic, and comfortable everyday fashion. The different collections available? We have a classic collection consisting of design in ikats from famous pochampally region in red, grey, black, white, indigo. We have had seasonal collection for winter and summer. Winter had bigger patterns…

Table decor for the inquisitive ones Feed your soul in a glocal way Enjoy a fruity summer look for everyday setting Sense ambiance with rich colour where royalty is in the air Guppy, the contemporary Japanese bar and kitchen by the Olive Group, introduces India’s first Poke Bar. The recently opened space is known for letting you discover a delightful selection of endlessly fresh and flavourful poke bowls with options to build your own too! Interiors at The Poke Bar are inspired from Harajuku - Tokyo's fashion district, where the atmosphere is charged with colour, laughter and music, and the scents of ramen, miso and fresh grilled seafood fill the air.…

PAYAL KAPOOR (Visions) The most exciting thing that you’ve worked on in the past few years? I have worked on some very challenging projects like restoration of a 1870 AD heritage hotel ball room building of The Savoy, Welcome Group, Mussorrie; and restored it keeping the English Gothic style of architecture and interiors intact, blending it with classic style to suit the end usage. Apart from this working on a big resort in Panipat and Udaipur; a luxury train in Rajasthan of metre gauge. What would you say your signature look is? My signature style has always been understated classic colonial. The blend of contemporary classic with a few elements, which speak for itself, and the homogeneous blending of architecture, landscape, interiors along with styling has always been important. Has…

V. NAGARAJAN (Tanjore) V. Nagarajan upholds the tradition of Tanjore paintings with great enthusiasm. A resident of Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu - the small town fuels his passion. He takes the cue for intricate designs, motifs and hues from the artistically designed bungalows here. “World’s first language is art. Man scribbled and exchanged his ideas and thoughts,” says Nagarajan. He cannot be simply dismissed off as a Tanjore painting artist. His works are underlined with unconventional visuals, but rooted to culture and tradition in theme and context. He breathes paints. He lives with every painting. “Painting is in my blood, from my great grandfather’s time,” he says with great pride. Winner of the state and the national merit certificate, Nagarajan says that he is not ready to deviate from the…

Villeroy & Boch’s new range Manufacture Rock combines premium porcelain with real craftsmanship, colour and a natural feel. Each article is individually painted by hand with a colourful spiral design over the whole surface. Villeroy & Boch offers highlights in a slate look. The feel and look of the solid-painted porcelain can hardly be distinguished from the original. However, Manufacture Rock scores with ceramic material advantages because it is not only offered in the natural, dark slate look, but also in the perfect Villeroy & Boch white. (villeroy-boch.com) Radiance Personified With its distinctive square design featuring high quality chrome and glass surface, Hansgrohe’s Raindance E shower’s spray nozzles on the shower head are positioned thoughtfully to ensure that the body is fully enveloped under the shower - close together in…

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What inspired you to take up furniture designing... The thrill of seeing a log change shape. We always had a carpenter in the back yard. Building furniture was my fathers hobby. So, in a way, I was introduced to this craft very early in life. Design for me is a way of life, you don’t choose to design, it just needs to be done. It simplifies rather than complicates, it enhances practicality and beautifies at the same time. How would you define Knock on Wood... Based out of New Delhi and Chandigarh, with a focus on craft, customisation and bespoke hardwood furniture; Knock on Wood (KNW) voices stories through its designs. Crafting a special line of custom-created furniture, which is focused on high quality craftsmanship, fine detail and elegant style,…

Have you ever used a carpet on the wall versus the floor? If yes, did you like the result? If not, do you need ideas? Well, nothing beats carpet for its wealth, textures and patterns. For centuries we have been using carpets to add warmth to the space. Wall carpet design is paramount to the space’s aura, as the specific pattern and colour choices amplify the visual appeal. Wall rugs are essentially woven art and can easily add that extra touch that enhances the interior. Though we have always seen them on floors, but placing them on wall works as a beautiful element for wall art. With the passage of time, carpets on walls redefine the trend - since rugs and carpets have a texture and an innate quality to…

WILL ALSOP (aLL Design) If you hadn’t become an architect, what would you be doing? I might have been a sculptor. What do you enjoy most about your job? I don’t look at it as a job. I never have that ‘Monday morning’ feeling, that ‘going to work’ feeling. For me work is passion, to do my best and give the best. The most unusual designed building/home by you? OCAD (Ontario College of Art & Design), Toronto, Canada. I simply love it. What influences your work most? Not having any worries regarding finding a particular style or anything I can call ‘me’. When you think about the future, what excites you? Artificial Intelligence excites me - provided it can help create conditions for people to have more freedom not to…

Spice up your outdoor with furniture that are stylish yet functional Redefine your outdoors with colourful shades and accenture of love Versatile outdoor space that can transform your mood in split seconds Ideal pieces to spend your precious time and rejuvenate each time you step out…