Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2020 i The Ideal Home and Garden

I will share three of my personal highlights from this month before sharing the issue highlights. • Our stylist Yukti travelled all the way from Assam to Delhi, and we met in the office (we didn’t hug) with her smile brightly shining through a beautiful Gamosa fabric mask that she was wearing. • My partner and I had a weekend getaway last month at a boutique property and all we did was relish local (read desi) food. Well, he loves Indian food topped with a lot of conversation. • I spoke with my friend Neha about the October edition and in a 20 minutes chat, we discussed how dearly we miss taking flights and exploring new cities and countries. And, why am I sharing all this with you? Because if…

ALL THAT GLITTERS Eclectic and luxurious, these yellow hued materials in decor give that classic touch of luxury. Give a makeover to your space by adding some brass or gold products that infuse that warm glow into your ambiance. PUNCH OF COPPER! Well, nothing can beat the copper hues in interiors. With that rustic and subtle texture, this metal option is always a savior! Unite it with any other element in decor and make it look unusual. GO SILVERISH Isn’t it amazing to imagine your set up with some expertly crafted silver piece of art? Indeed, silver accents in decor can enhance the flamboyance and create a divine illusion!…

A home that is perfectly moulded to city life, with dynamic spaces that serve multiple purposes. Bringing together with stylish aplomb, the cherished travel finds of the home owners and all the charm of a European vintage look that they gravitated towards, is this beautiful Mumbai home designed by the talented Bageshree Shroff, Founder of Bageshree Shroff Interiors. Upon being embraced by its inspired entrance, as one moves into the elegant silver and white living room, magnificently visible is space utilization at its finest. At the far end here is a striking bar that is alluringly enhanced using blue pottery tiles and silver metallic shutters, while a separate space has been made to serve as the perfect compact work-from-home setup. Leaving no stone upturned, the corridors too serve as reservoirs…

"Dressing up your home is an integral ritual during this time of the year. For me, the heart of the home, the entrance should be warm and inviting. Using different sized plants helped create an array of textures, shapes and colours. A mixture of yellow and orange Marigold, thrown in with accent pink coloured Chrysanthemums creates a soothing harmony, transferring a sense of calm and festivities, all at once. An urli or round matkas with floating flowers, diyas and some rice lights complete the look"Neha Jhunjhunwala (@design.on.the.go) "The joy of communal eating during festivals is heightened. Using the right colours and light creates a fun, cozy and even more appetizing eating experience. The table is well lit with diyas keeping the spirit of the festival of lights alive, in every…

Curiosity bashes all the plant fanatics when it comes to the maintenance of their beloved greens. From browning of leaves to the problems with the soil - various problems might adversely affect the plant's fortune. Of course, one might not provide all the required amenities for their foster, but some crucial care tips and futuristic considerations can surely optimize the care routine. According to Vinayak Garg, Founder of Lazy Gardener, the right amount of lighting is very crucial for a plant's health. Certain signs that show that the plants are not getting enough sunlight are leaning, discoloration and abrupt growth. Indoor plants must be chosen in such a way that they are fine with indirect sunlight, that can be more than enough for feeding the growing ones. If not, one…

Worthy wait!  Each month I eagerly wait for my TIHG issue and I really missed this during the lockdown. Fortunately, I got last month’s issue and it was just amazing. With stories like Pallete Play, Decor Ideas and Editor’s pick, it was really overwhelming to check out new decor and design ideas in vogue. What my family loves the most about TIHG is that the stories talk about home not house. The layout and spread just makes it all the more enticing. Debashree Ghosh, Kolkata A true inspiration!  I am really thankful to the entire team of The Ideal Home and Garden magazine for still giving us some impactful design goals which are truly admirable. With pandemic changing our views towards healthy and sustainable living, I love the biophilic approach…

On a mission to create that perfect ‘WORK HOURS’ SET UP AT HOME? Start with estimating your requirements. From tools to stationery, one has to choose from a lot of options which would ensure comfort and flexibility. Prep up your space with easy-to-handle ergonomic furniture and light gadgets. Bid farewell to the old methods of working and WELCOME SOME INTERESTING additions that can keep you motivated. Handle your zone with utmost clarity and organize your ventures systematically. Maintain zen with some good music and stay hydrated throughout! Add some quirkiness to your home office space desk with smart stationery and favorite devices. Work from home should be fun and easy, therefore break the monotony by allowing some decor styling in the given space and satiate the essence of discipline and…

A simple way to ensure outdoor accent pieces that enhance your space, and your experience of it, is to pick pieces in organic materials that fit well with outdoor settings, without making it jarring. Outdoor accent pieces cannot be imposed on you. Plan out your outdoor spaces’ purpose and then pick pieces that aesthetically enhance your space, which also functionally providing you the perfect piece for your relaxing outdoor space.…

A different story of class and style has been uniquely exemplified in each corner of this elegant home. Walk into this striking home located in the plush Lutyen’s Delhi location, where the traditional structure is preserved while the insides are glamorously revamped to create a statement by the visionary Shaunali Nanda of Sloane Luxury Interiors. The impeccable vision formulated by her was emblematic of the home’s surroundings, where the theme, she reveals, was to maintain classical and traditional aesthetics, while “upholding harmony and balance of an everlasting design.” The 1200 yards ancestral home, was kept simplistic on the outside by utilizing French windows, but as one enters the property, the tempered infusion of what is the traditional style of Lutyen’s Delhi with an English home. Classic mouldings line the main…

My love for Uttarakhand, especially the Garhwal region is still a mystery to me. Much before I visited the area, I had dreams about walking the sprawling meadow and hills of this heavenly abode. From 2014, I spent almost five years living and exploring these regions, discovering the unique yet straightforward flavours, iconic to this region. Luckily, my teachers along the way were strong, beautiful Garhwali women, who happily toiled in the fields and forests, bringing back wood and vegetation to cook their family the most nutritious and delicious meals. These inspiring women are the master chefs and secret-keepers of this spectacular cuisine. Chainsoo GARHWALI DAL Chainsoo Daal is synonymous to Uttarakhandi food. It is made with a whole black urad dal or even variants of bhatt ki dal (black…

Minimal yet Artistic Home Edition brings to you a one of a kind collection of opulent decor for the spaces you love and belong to. Curated with perfection and finesse, this timeless series of contemporary decor brings out the best of your homes. With their first collection of ceramic & resin augmented by geometric patterns, bold colors and tones of gold, the brand boasts of art and aesthetics. The signature jars are artistically designed to add value to wherever they are kept while providing utility. Minimal yet statement, the sculptures & decor pieces can surely make your heads turn. (shophomeedition.com) Under The Shade India Circus by Krsnaa Mehta has launched a new set of umbrellas which looks spectacular and chic. Now, think of switching from the boring black and white…

ADDED CURATIONS Complement your arrangements with these decorative bowls and make your decor set up look artistically chic. SERVE IN STYLE Check out these beautiful trays which can totally enhance your serving style, adding charm to the decor. LANTERN IT IS Lanterns are classic piece of decor that have never gone out of style! Therefore add this portable light source to your space and observe its look change completely. WALL GAME Breaking the monotony and adding new wall accents is the trend that is in vogue! So grab the look!…

Lights are a great way to enhance any space in the most subtle yet impactful manner. A light fixture is a cost effective way of adding new zest that doesn’t cause a disarray to your previously designed space. Available in varied styles, pick a lighting fixture that goes well with the rest of your interiors. You can choose something that melds well, or make it that enhancing accent piece that leaves everyone spellbound. Consider adding a quirky lighting piece to introduce a lively character to your space. Unique pieces have the potential to transform spaces that are otherwise boring and cliche. It is not just the look of a lighting fixture itself that has impact on the interiors, but also the look that it grants to every interior element with…

As a designer, I would say “colour has power”. It evokes different moods and even changes the way people feel in a space. As an artist, I work with different colour combinations, textures, murals and techniques, to reflect the client’s personality and create spaces that tell their story. Being surrounded with art and colours most of the time, I can easily say that painting walls is much more than just deciding on the paint colour. A few interesting and decorative wall painting techniques when mixed with various colour combinations can make the walls of any home visually more attractive and dramatic. The first and only formula to start is don’t be afraid to use colour. And then these are some of the trending techniques and colours this season. OMBRE TEXTURE…

"We would not call concrete material in Interiors is a rising trend. Some design elements were always there since they were discovered. Concrete as well. In general we like to use original, raw, natural materials and unpolished textures. In Rybalsky we decided to maximise the ceiling height, in order to steal even a few centimetres more from what we have. All concrete is originally made by a construction site developer. All concrete surfaces remained basically unchanged in their texture, we only varnished it with matt effect,"- KATERYNA VAKHRAMEYEVA & DAN VAKHRAMEYEV, FOUNDERS, FILD. "Concrete and polished concrete narrates the raw beauty of the structure and that makes it so desirable. Some products like microtopping make concrete applicable on surfaces unimagined and that makes concrete truly versatile. And this is not…

Everyone loves plants in their homes and offices. However, with space crunch in urban jungles, there has to be a better way to add greenery to our dull lives. That’s where terrariums come into play - they are compact, low-maintenance, and can sit on our office tables or window sills. Here is a simple DIY guide to creating your own terrarium for yourselves or your loved ones! These terrariums create an ecosystem so unique that the mini-garden created is self-sufficient and requires minimal maintenance. The look of these glass jar mini-gardens is relaxing and soothing to the environment too. 1) All you need is - transparent glass jars, activated charcoal pieces, pebbles, plants, potting mix, handy tools, decorative pieces, and a spray bottle for watering. 2) Choose a glass jar…

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