Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2019 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Product of the Month Good Earth’s sand-blown, recycled glassware takes on cobalt blue tones with a touch of Maldivian. The island’s native seagulls, herons, and egrets migrate onto multi-purpose decor pieces crafted in wood, iron, and reclaimed brass. (goodearth.in) Glory Uncensored After the path breaking success of the last two TVCs under the ‘Desh Ki Mitti Se Bani Tile Se, Desh Ko Banate Hain’ idea, Kajaria Ceramics has returned with one more brand film for 2019, with their brand ambassador Akshay Kumar. The new ad campaign symbolises Kajaria’s commitment for the furtherance of India.(kajariaceramics.com) Sparkling White The Sparta range of faucets by Ark has cavities inside shaped as circular pathways, thereby offering least resistance and impediments to the flow of water. The faucet has rounded edge free body form.(crystalfaucets.com) Breaking…

LAHOFER WINERY, CHYBIK+KRISTOF The Lahofer Winery designed by architectural firm CHYBIK+KRISTOF, is composed into the scenic South Moravian countryside scattered with vineyards. The structural scheme is based on the width of the row of grapevines and runs through the whole house. The wine making is concentrated in two horizontal buildings - the winery thus gives the impression of being lightweight in relation to the countryside. The design comprises three interconnected structures — the wine making facility, the company’s administrative base, and a visitor center that includes a tasting room. Meanwhile, a rooftop amphitheater will be capable of hosting public concerts and cultural events. 79&PARK, BIG 79&Park is a porous 25,000 m2 residential building located at the edge of Stockholm’s treasured national park Gärdet. The wooden hillside comprises of 3.6m x…

The Metrozone, an avant-garde residential property surrounded by lush greenery and ultramodern amenities provides it’s residents an architectural masterpiece of extravagance, symbolising both luxury and comfort. An exclusive sprawling mixed-use development at Anna Nagar, Chennai, is spread over 40 acres of land consisting of 26 towers with over 1,600 exquisitely designed homes. The mega township project compromises of 2BHK, 3BHK and 4BHK units, as well as four types of penthouses, with unit areas starting from 1,295 sqft. The Metrozone boasts of ultra-modern luxuries as well as facilities that are sure to pamper the residents. In addition to an Olympic size swimming pool, there is an exclusive swimming pool for women, full power back up and 24 hours purified water supply. The luxurious 62,000 sqft clubhouse accommodates state of the art…

While there are many tile designs and brands, Orient bell Limited has introduced a new innovative solution to facilitate you in selecting the right tile. In just a few seconds, you can visualise your chosen tile in a typical living room or any other room. A walkthrough video on a large screen TV in the Orient bell tile boutique brings alive the tile in the room. The product is available at more than 100+ tile boutiques in major cities across India. Importantly, you can also share the CAD layout of your project and get a customised output in a couple of days. Its interesting to note that the team used an approximate drawing of an airport, yet provided the customer with a range of tile designs and laying patterns they…

Gazebo – Covered by a roof giving sense comfort and safety placed on wooden platform. Pergola – Its interlocked structure gives a feel of a much modern concept as the roof is played in geometrical patterns like beams crossing each other. It can be shaped into a design creating space for seating. Outdoor furniture – Using polypropylene fibre resistant to UV rays and weathering, using vibrant colours like turquoise, acid green, etc. Decorate – Giving ambient lighting to the walls of the terrace along with that hidden lights used in gazebo or pergola structure, which doesn’t disturb the eyes of the user. Waterbody – A niche water body would add tranquility to the space. Green belt installation – Roof top gardens with wooden deck, use of artificial grass on flooring…

The Big Bang A lifestyle magazine is known by it’s cover and it’s content. Same goes for TIHG. Issue after issue, the cover simply upstages the previous one. It is nothing short of a visual delight. Must mention that the cover selection must be a tough call. Definitely there is competition, however, I believe there is space for good content, amazing visuals, reader-friendly articles, and the zeal to give the best each month, irrespective of the magazine. For me, as a reader, TIHG is at the top of the pack. Not because, I am a fan of the magazine, but because it churns out fresh and exciting content every month, which are out-of-the-box experiences. Pritika Kinra, Kolkata Future Spectacles I am a fan of TIHG since 2015. I don’t have…

SMART FAN The high-quality model of first premium fan impresses with strong output and enhanced airflow. The dual wings recreate a pleasant, natural breeze inside the home and reduce turbulence by up to 22 per cent compared to conventional fan designs. With state-of-the-art technologies, quality components, energy efficiency, and first class style, the fan is equipped with WiFi along with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility. Available in five colour variants, the LG SmartThinQ App for letting user remotely control the fan. The fan also comes with sleep mode that adjusts fan speed to promote a sound night’s sleep, while the mosquito away mode effectively repels mosquitoes. FITTING THE BILL LG’s Slim French-Door refrigerator is a premium quality refrigeration solution in space-friendly sizes. Designed as 835 mm wide to fit…

FUN, VIBRANT AND EYE-CATCHING, TODAY THE GEOMETRIC TILE PATTERNS, COLOURS AND OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS. YOU CAN FIND THESE UNIQUE, GEOMETRIC TILES IN THE HOMES OF TRENDY 20 AND 30 SOMETHINGS AS THEY GIVE YOUR HOME A YOUNG, MODERN LOOK. HOMEOWNERS ARE INCREASINGLY USING FLOORING TO SET THE TONE OR FEEL OF THEIR HOME. THAT MEANS, WE NEED MORE OPTIONS! AND MANUFACTURERS ARE RESPONDING WITH MORE BEAUTIFUL COLOURS THAN EVER BEFORE. THE DETAIL WITH TEXTURES AND COLOUR-VARIATION IS EXCEPTIONAL, MAKING CONTEMPORARY TILE LOOKS ONE OF THE HOTTEST OPTIONS ON THE FLOORING MARKET. TILES CONTINUE TO GET LARGER AND LARGER, AND WITH THE INK JET TECHNOLOGY, TILES CAN GIVE A VERY REALISTIC LOOK OF THE VARIOUS TYPES OF MARBLE, LIMESTONE, CONCRETE, AND OTHER TYPES OF STYLES AND LOOKS, AND EVEN REPLICATE THE…

QUICK TIP Stick to a colour palette of neutral beiges and browns for easy farmhouse decorating. Replace the inset of a kitchen door or dining room cabinet with shirred gingham. You don’t have to overhaul your entire home to create a country vibe. Decorate your dining room with a simple, rustic wood table and contrasting wooden chairs. When your country home contains lots of wood and neutral colours, add pops of green with decorative plants and wreaths.…

To create the Sun House, architect Amita was inspired by the fiery nature of the sun. The fluid form of the house is shaped to preserve all the older existing trees, with emphasis on bold sweeping strokes and large overhangs that reflect within the interior spaces. Working within a tightly constrained site, the architect focused on creating an inward looking house, that draws the elements of nature towards itself. The exposed brick wall forms the central spine of the house changing its course as it moves to the double height fluid living space creating a dynamic and sweeping effect. Amita says, “We wanted the curved living space to be a sunken one with its lines flowing to the pool outside creating a poetic visual bridge with water and the amphitheatre-like…

Imagine living in an extravagant way with luxury that is so much opulent that you will feel like a king living in his castle in a space crunch city like Mumbai. The beautiful 4 BHK villaments comes with your very own private garden where life is one big celebration. Be it musical barbecue parties or sipping the misty morning tea amidst chirping birds - it’s a dream life full of picture perfect memories. The Villaments are professionally crafted to compliment the dining experience for meal shared between family and friends. The villas stand tall, with a 11 feet ceiling height, which adds wonders to the space quotient, further complimented by state-of-the-art overhead chandeliers, premium wooden flooring with modular kitchens and arm rested comfortable chairs. From the colour scheme to decor…

Taking a contemporary take on traditional Indian textiles, architecture and motifs, the most renowned name in fashion industry Designer Ritu Kumar has embarked her journey in interiors with the introduction of Ritu Kumar Home. From a wide range of bed linen, wallpapers, tableware and home decor, the collection is a homage to an indigenous art form and is deeply rooted in Indian craftsmanship. Researched and recreated from museum quality Indian textiles, the Ritu Kumar Home collection takes inspiration from textiles belonging to many genres such as from the school of Jamavar shawls from Kashmir, the city of Nawabs and the jaalis of the havelis of Lucknow to the exquisite crafts of Masulipatnam and the vegetable printed Kalamkaris.…

ARSHAD SAYYED Quite a wanderer and always looking for the new in terms of style and design and perspective, Arshad grew up fascinated by the locals and took inspiration from them – may it be the chanawalla (chick peas seller), the gubbarawalla (balloon seller), the kasai (the butcher), or the chaiwalla (tea seller). All of these characters were enhanced into pieces of art in his head and that is what made him unique or outrageous as an artist! Although he holds a certificate in specialisation photography, this young artist always wanted to be an illustrator. A Facebook upload got him a lot of appreciation from varied people and known artists from the time, which drove him back into the field of art and design. He now has his own venture…

OLAULIM BACKYARDS GOA Olaulim Backyards is a small, simple and rustic homestay with five cottages. All cottages are different in layout, size and materials used. The cottages are made from eco-friendly, locally sourced materials like laterite stone, bamboo, recycled wood and medical waste (as roofing material), and rammed Earth. Olaulim is located in a quiet village of Olaulim, which is about half an hour away from the busy commercial coast and ten minutes from Mapusa. Besides spending time by the pool, you can go kayaking, cycling, fishing, do bird watching (117 different birds just around the place) or go for nature/village walks. They also arrange sightseeing and recommend tours and activities with other eco-friendly sustainable organisations like scuba diving (Barracuda Diving), dolphin tours (Terra Conscious), yachting (Konkan Explorers), otter program…

Can you define what Within is all about ? Sonal - Within is a dream, a sentiment and a passion at the same time. Bobbi and I have begun this journey called Within with an idea of timeless design, an emotion of keeping Indian craft at the forefront and the zeal of innovating all the time. What is your role at Within ? Bobbi - Sonal heads Design and I head the Business of Design. We are a constant source of support and critique for each other and that has been working well for Within! (laughs) How has 2019 been for Within ? What kind of projects have you completed and what are you currently working on ? Bobbi - Well, its been a great year and we are sure…

With urbanisation, there is major shift from rural to urban area and due to space scarcity, apartments are becoming popular. It is also noticed that this lifestyle has disconnected people from nature. Therefore, when we have limited space for our gardens, roof or terrace garden is a perfect solution to connect with nature. To this Manjari adds, “It is important to bring nature into our daily lives. A terrace gives an appealing look to your space. When built perfectly, it gives an aesthetic and elegant architectural feel. Moreover, the integration of a terrace greatly affects the market value of your house.” Apart from being therapeutic, terrace garden can let you cultivate ornamental trees and flowers, and even your own vegetables. Rest assured, it is not as hard as you might…