Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i The Ideal Home and Garden

Stay in, stay safe! COVID-19 is absolutely the biggest news story of our time and there is no denying it. The pandemic is affecting everything that we can think of - economy, health and our social lives. And our role as journalists is not only to bring you reliable & trustworth news but also to keep you occupied and engaged while you are stuck at homes, during these exceptionally challenging times. I realised that working remotely was difficult for us, not because I missed my super-coordinated team (thanks to technology like zoom, we are well connected), but meeting deadlines and other approvals took a toll on us. Yes, we have decided to remove a few sections such as travel and spaces that features hotels and destinations at this time, and…

Kritika Soni, Designer/Artist, Kara Sabi Kara Sabi is all about... Finding and appreciating beauty in imperfection and reflecting that idea through handcrafted ceramics. It draws from the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi that believes that nothing can ever be perfect, permanent or complete; and that the process of ageing enriches the experience of life, rather than diminishes its quality of life. Design to me... A culmination of personality, functionality and aesthetics. A good design should be purposeful experiential (be able to evoke an emotion in a person) and at the same time reflect who you are as a person. Through my designs... I wish to remind everyone to appreciate and acknowledge natural ageing and inconsistencies; to not see it as a flaw, rather cherish it and embrace the imperfections in…

Pick elements in colour and type that go well with each other and complement in a splendid fashion. The colour scheme of the room itself in which the table is placed should act as inspiration and guide. Setting is key. Be cognizant of what is that you are setting a table for, be it casual, formal or any other type of setting. The setting should define the framework around which everything else will be conceptualized. Small additions like flowers, candles or fruits can help add colour while seamlessly blending in. Also, they are easily available and can be utilized once the party is over too! Mixing shapes, sizes and materials helps create dimension that make any table setting interesting and impactful, without overwhelming with monotony and uniformity.…

No longer relegated just to the kids’ bedroom, pastels when incorporated with care can make a space for a person of any age range, chic and trendy instantly. Pastels as a result of their soft tones are the perfect addition to the relaxing and calming atmosphere that are synonymous with home for many. Something to come back to after a busy day at work! For beginners the key is to maintain a balance in the amount of pastels that are incorporated into any space. A few pastel accents that match well with the other elements in the space can create the desired magic For a monochromatic pastel look, incorporate shades from the same colour scheme without allowing them to be identical to each other in order to provide dimension without…

Gowri Adappa, Principal Architect and Co-founder, A Design Co. “Today, a millennial home is a weekend refuge and a launchpad to take on an increasingly busy week. Seamless social spaces which keep the occupants connected and private sleeping areas and nooks for the occasional moment of quiet are the key ingredients to a well laid out floor plan for a living environment in the contemporary city.” Robert Verrijt and Shefali Balwani, Principal Architects, Architecture Brio “For millennials living in dense metropolises, space saving solutions become key. They require practical and adaptable open arrangements. You can for example remove dispensable walls between rooms and and replace them with objects to optimize space. You can also overlap activities to create semi-defined and multi-use spaces. This ideology ensures that the verandah becomes a…

Our house in the Aravalli range is a project that is close to our hearts. It has been designed in keeping with our design ethos of sustainability hence both the material and the colour palette appear raw yet refined. The natural wood and earthy materials used throughout the house—from floor to furniture, are fleshed out with intricate care and detail. Everything that shares a footprint in the house is thoughtfully worked into, hand-cut or hand-sawed and meticulously put. While the overall theme of the house is contemporary, we have further enhanced it through the contrasting interplay of minimalism and maximalism. This aesthetic dichotomy is achieved by using a minimal neutral palette and dramatic styling using oversized mirrors, sculptures and art. Sumptuous finishes like that of muted and antiqued brass add…

-Ripe bananas give a very sweet taste to the smoothie and make it super creamy. -Hanna always uses blue spirulina powder because it doesn't have the fishy taste that the usual spirulina does and she prefers the blue colour. -For a smoothie bowl (also called nicecream), don't add too much liquid because we want it to be thick and creamy. -Be careful not to over-blend the smoothie. Start with the lower level on your blender, stop, scrap the frozen fruit down and start again. If you feel like everything is blending nicely you can go all the way to the top level.…

# 1405 Design Studio New no. 22, Old no. 05, Ground floor, East Avenue, KesevaperumalPuram, Off Greenways road, RA Puram Chennai 600028 Call: 044 2495-0514 www.1405designstudio.com 3M www.3mindia.in A A Design Co E4, Marina Square, 26/27 Santhome High Rd. , Mylapore, Chennai- 600004 Call: 91-44-24936130 www.adesignco.in Abha Narain Lambah Associates Amrit Building, 602 A Wing Sangeet Samrat Naushad Ali Marg, Khar West, Mumbai 400052 www.anlassociates.com Amber Stitch Instagram: @amber_stitch Architecture Brio Vasant House, Ground Floor 10/2, 19th Road, Khar West Mumbai – 400052 Call: +91-22-26000192 www.architecturebrio.com Argentor Silver A-289, Bhishma Pitamah Marg Block A, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 Call: (011) 41026496 www.argentorsilver.com Arttd’inox B-77, Bhishma Pitamah Marg Block B, Defence Colony New Delhi 110049 www.arttdinox.com Asian Paints Asian Paints Limited Asian Paints House 6A, Shantinagar, Santacruz (E), Mumbai- 400…

A Great Experience An avid reader since 2015, I simply enjoy every page that TIHG presents. Each page spells reality – the life size images, the smooth and well-written text, above all the language and the tone talks about how in simple ways you can do beautiful things to your house. I also like the food pages very much. As a family we are fo o d i e s and love to eat at different restaurants. I would like to see more articles with regards to restaurants across India, mostly from tier II and tier III cities. India has some of the best food culture and we are keen to explore new food culture always. Rashmi Pathare, Mumbai A Rich Legacy Thirteen glorious years and still going strong. TIHG…

Dedicated to bring out beautiful and functional items that lend joy to people’s lives, Finnish brand Muurla develops and designs products that are a part of important moments in everyday life. Apart from glass and plywood, the brand’s enamel products are a huge hit worldwide. Made of carbon steel core and a double coating of high-quality enamel that ensures durability for daily use, the brand, through license cooperation, creates collections that celebrate fairytale characters known and loved around the globe.…

Fanusta, is a brand that is named on two fundamentals in the sphere of handcraft, Fan meaning ‘art’ and Usta symbolizing ‘master’. It is no wonder then that Fanusta has created a continuously growing ecosystem for traditional craftspeople and contemporary designers to co-create and take Indian art and craft to multiple spaces globally. They aim to rediscover and celebrate the traditional art and crafts of India through the creation of home products that are a unique combination of age-old mastery and new-age design. The CEO and Founder, Shailander kumar discovered that there is a vacuum when it comes to platforms for local artisans and craftspeople. There are hundreds of artists who face problems selling products, earning healthy margins and working on new designs. So, Fanusta was started to provide multiple…

A vibrant space that soothes the youthful soul while maintaining a balance, is the brief that was given to designer Sanjyt Syngh before he began his work on this paradisaical residence. Designed for a young professional couple, the space is meant to provide an escape from the hectic work-life fatigue and stress that informs the owners’ life. And the designer has achieved this by providing a space that is distinctly different from a formal setup, both in terms of the look and the overall ambiance of the home. Located in a quiet residential lane in South Delhi, this 2400 sq ft corner property is blessed with natural light from its three-sided view. The design plan incorporates this beautifully in order to grant natural enhancement to all that lies inside. Apart…

A Fine Balance Benjamin Hubert of Layer has designed the Beosound Balance for Bang & Olufsen, which is a compact and powerful speaker, and is driven by an intelligent approach to sound design. The distinctive sculptural silhouette expresses the speaker’s performance, with a large base unit supporting April 2020 The a textile Ideal -covered Home and cylindrical Garden speaker with a touch and voice activated interface on top. (bang-olufsen.com; layerdesign.com) 1. A Healthy Journey Ellementry introduces ceramic bakeware collection called Mano, which is handcrafted and hand-glazed. The collection showcases light brown colour on the outside and white on the inside, and is coated with a food-safe glaze. The spiral design on the outer surface is inspired from nature. (ellementry.com) 2. Traits of Gold Linchpins Design’s introduces the golden triangular photo…

Just because it's not a room in transitional sense, doesn't mean it should be neglected. The hallway is the first thing you or your guests see when they enter your house, so it is actually the first space that decides the tone and vibe of the rest of the home. According to Yovnne Purcell, its a good idea to spruce it up a little with some clever ways to make it look like an essential part of your home and not just a pathway into your house. -Colours Are Good A coat of paint will brighten up any dark hallway and with so many bright and cheerful paint options, you don't really ned to stick to whites. You can also brighten up your hallway by using graphic wallpaper with vertical…

Fun and frolic - there is no limit while decorating kid’s spaces. From classic or modern to eclectic or nordic, this space can be the best way to reveal the essence of your child’s personality. One should carefully consider both functionality and safety. With inventive storage space and friendly furniture, the room can look wonderful and comfortable for your special ones. When contemplating the options for aesthetics, one should select from the array of options available for colours, flooring, wall decor and lights. Scattering rugs or furnishings and amalgamating energy boosting games within the rooms can break the stereotype and make the zone look interesting! “We’ll be seeing a lot more gender neutral colours being incorporated in the kid’s room with lilacs, greens, yellows and browns being the go-to colours.…

Originally used for flooring in Italian palazzos, then later in mid-century offices and public spaces due to its extraordinary durability, terrazzo has come a long way, and never gone out of style. The beauty of this material—and it doesn’t matter whether it’s the literal material or abstract illustrations or images of it—is that it goes with everything. It’s the intricate and interesting patterns that result from this happy mixture that has established terrazzo as a design style that delivers quite the aesthetic punch. That’s to say nothing of the stunning colours that are also possible with this material!…

NIN TANEJA Nin Taneja, a Delhi based artist and coordinator for Nature Forever Society in Nasik works for the conservation of sparrows. Taking bird photos and making short movies on them, she takes inspiration from birds, who are the main subject of her artworks. She paints in oils, acrylics and watercolours. Observing their behaviour, helping preserve their habitat, her love for these beautiful birds is noticed in her everyday life. Birds to her share a special bond and symbolise the beauty of her spiritual growth. The artist is currently in the process of putting together all her birds photographs taken over a period of last five years on paper. Her latest collection is Birds of Delhi and Hill Birds in watercolours. The birds that she paints are out of a…

The fulfillment of a long standing dream of the co-founder Neha Gupta, is what Beyond Designs Bistro represents. And that dream has been handled with utmost care and precision, to facilitate a setup where the customers can enjoy sumptuous Modern European cuisine, while shopping from a selection of thoughtfully curated home accessories. Located within the Beyond Designs’ flagship store on M G Road, this bistro is given a clean sophisticated look with stand-out white marble table tops, classic sofas in irresistible exotic prints and impressive chandeliers of vintage look. The enchanting space offers warmth, elegance and beauty, amidst their mouth-watering serving of food that is difficult to resist. As the second offspring of an extremely successful restaurant, Chin Chin Chu in Lower Parel is a beautifully envisioned restaurant in itself.…