In this blog post, I will walk you through the process of making your own potting soil at home = the way I do it – using readily available materials, and share tips on how to create the perfect mix for your container plants. If you’re a serious home gardener like me, you know how important it is to have the right potting soil for your plants to grow well. However, buying readymade potting soil can get quite expensive. Making your own potting soil at home is not only cost-effective, but it also allows you to customize the mix to suit your plants’ needs. Do watch the video below where I mixed it with one new ingredient for disease tolerance. Also, I did NOT use…
The city of Thrissur, which is renowned for its temples, is also recognized for producing exclusive furniture made from recycled and ethically sourced Indian teak. Temple Town, a business based in this city, has recently unveiled a collection of exceptional wooden beds that reflect their commitment to providing distinct furniture items that are both eco-friendly and steeped in tradition. This new range of beds serves as a testament to their efforts in promoting environmental sustainability. Temple Town has recently introduced a new addition to its furniture collection, a master bed that combines traditional and modern elements. The bed features vintage-inspired design elements, such as a jewellery box and an oil painting of MS Subbulakshmi, a renowned Carnatic singer. Additionally, the bed’s 200-year-old windows, sourced from…
All pests are not bad. Some are good. In this post, I discuss some of the pests you’ll commonly find in yoru vegetable garden. Ants Ants are the root cuase for many of the pests found in the garden. Aphids, in particular. How to control: Turmeric, 1/2 tsp in one litre water, strain in cloth and pray or sprinkle dry turmeric on soil and plant. The reason to strain in cloth is so that it will flow through the sprayer freely. Else the turmeric particles get stuck in the nozzle obstructing its free flow. Root pests Root grubs are one kind of root pests.How to control: Physically remove them from the soil and drown them. Virus, bacteria and fungus attacks How to control: take preventive…
I love fabrics. For sofa, I prefer slip on covers. They bring in freshness, you can change them for a new look. If you’re looking for upholstery fabric in Bangalore, I discuss 6 places where you can buy in Bangalore and online. Tip: don’t forget to look at the FAQ section at the end of the article for tips on what kind of material to buy, stitching charges, where to get them stitched, and how to paid colors and patterns. Here are my top 5 picks in Bangalore: 1. D’Decor Store (MG Road) All the furnishings in my house from curtains to sofa slip covers are from D’decor. I love that fabrics because if the color choices, playful floral patterns, and its durability. The curtains…
If you thought choosing a wall paint color was overwhelming, think again. It took me two years to settle on a wallpaper that was within budget and in line with my aesthetics. In this post, I’ll go over how I picked a wallpaper for my bedroom and some curated picks from Nilaya by Asian Paints. This is NOT a sponsored post. (Do watch out for tips throughout the article for what dealers don’t tell you.) #1 Decide on texture or pattern If it’s an accent wall like one behind the sofa in the living room or behind the bed in the bedroom, a patterned wallpaper will look good; it has the potential to lift the look of the room without being garish. The pattern itself…
Do you have an old and dated wallpaper in your home that you’d like to cover up but don’t know how? No problem! There are actually creative ways to cover up that old wallpaper without taking it down. This way, you can still enjoy the look of the rest of your home without needing to replace all the wallpaper in it (which would be quite costly). Best of luck! #1 Painting over the paper Painting over wallpaper is a great way to cover it up without having to remove it. Begin by cleaning the surface with a damp cloth to remove any dust, or grime. Then smoothen the surface by sanding it with a sandpaper. Apply a primer and then paint over it. Add an…
The concept for this apartment in Ahmedabad designed by The Grid architects emerged from the current era influences and from narratives that guide new ways of living, inspired by contemporary and minimalist perspectives. About the project: Location: Gandhinagar – Ahmedabad Area: 1420 sq ft Type: apartment Design Firm: tHE gRID Architects Principals: Bhadri Suthar and Snehal Suthar Photo & Video credits: Inclined studio Snehal says The bespoke Interior of a home is the result of a beautiful collaboration with the owners while taking into consideration every single object, their lifestyle and preserving the philosophy of the studio. The main conceptual approach for this apartment focused on adaptability and functionality.” Carefully curated art and artefacts are complemented by neutral interiors. The furniture around the house is…
An urban jungle dining room with foliage wallpaper. If you had notions about how much you can pack in a compact 1,000 sq.ft apartment, this one will defy all that. Designed by Patil Design Studio, the hand painted wall with foliage in this 3 BHK apartment is the star attraction of this house that will rivet you. About the project Location: Four Bungalows , Andheri West Year built: 2020 Size: 3 BHK,1000 sq.ft apartment Designed by: Kahan Patil (Patil Design Studio) Photograph courtesy for the images: Phxindia Budget: 25 lakhs Foyer and entryway with enough storage Living The living room has contrasting furniture to its surrounding warm palette of wood and tiles. a modern minimal living room A modern living room Dining The star attraction…
A modern living room: a solid navy blue couch is paired with a patterned upholstered bench. The focal point however is the geometrical pattern in the flooring. Villa 900 is a recent canvas that 39 Design Studio painted recently, spread on an area of about 2500 sq ft in Gurugram, Haryana. The overarching scheme for the villa was to merge the exterior and the interiors from the existing house to the new construction, it is a perfect balance of modern and accessible Indian home. About the project: Who lives here:This space is built for a couple in their 40’s Location: Gurugram Years lived: 1.5 years Size: 2500 sq. ft Type: House with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom Designed by: 39 Design Studio Principal Architect : Keshav Ahuja Design Architect : Insha Soni Photograph courtesy for the images: Prateek Sharma The open shelving metal rack subtly…
Kalpak Shah of Pune-based Studio Course has designed this minimalist bungalow with a timeless appeal. The choice of natural materials like teak wood, black granite, kota flooring, and wicker in modern forms gives the home a rugged yet sophisticated look. Clean lines for the furniture, unusual skirting length, walls and surfaces devoid of unnecessary artefacts lets the space take the center stage. If the intent of design was to achieve a calm and serene space, the architect has nailed the brief. It’s a modern take on mid-century design for a home whose interiors are beautifully wrapped by the exteriors. About the project: Project Name; T House Location: South Gujarat, India Completion Year: 2020 Gross Built Area: 500 Sq.m. Principal Architect: Kalpak Shah of Studio Course…