Category: INSPIRATION

Custom Teak Wood Beds from Temple Town

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…

GARDEN

Garden Pest Control without Chemicals: Tips for Vegetable Gardeners

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…

FURNISHING

Where to Buy Upholstery Fabric in Bangalore & Online?

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…

INSPIRATION

How to cover up that old wallpaper without taking it down

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…

2 BHK

An Ahmedabad Apartment in Perfect Harmony With Nature

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…

1 BHK

A Gurgaon House Gets a Moody & Modern Extension

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…

HOUSE TOURS

T House: A Timeless, Minimalist Bungalow Celebrating Natural Materials

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…

3 BHK

This Mumbai Architect’s Home is a Celebration of Indian Design & Craft Forms

This 3 bedroom Mumbai apartment has been renovated by architect Sahiba Madan of Insitu / Kalakaari Haath for a young working couple (the designer herself and her husband). Originally bought as additional space for the couple’s parents who lived on a lower floor, the apartment has remained untouched for over 7 years. The house is infused with layers of functional furniture, rich textiles, handcrafted rafters, thoughtfully placed plants, artwork, and locally sourced treasures. “It’s like a balance between the oldest t-shirt you’ve been sleeping in since school and the new outfit you bought and aspire to be seen in. ” says Sahiba. This sentence captures the essence of striking that balance in function and aesthetics when renovating an old Mumbai home with limited square footage. About…

HOUSE TOURS

This Mumbai Apartment Is Your Handbook to Hygge

This plush home in Worli with a famous address has been designed by We Design Studio for a family of four. That it cannot be boxed into a certain style is what best describes this deceptively simple home. The flawlessly designed home will floor you for getting all the aspects that define a warm home: wooden charm, ample storage, flooding the dark corners with natural light, well lit, soothing furnishings, and most importantly comfort. But, the sheer brilliance of this home is its not over-the-top design. The house is timeless; it doesn’t play second fiddle to trending colors, wallpapers, and lights. It’s one where you can home to and feel at home. Defined by neutral colors, wooden furniture, and pastel furnishings, this home is like…

INSPIRATION

A Luxe Home With Tons of Storage & Jaw-dropping Artwork!

Would you ever imagine that there is a wall-to-wall storage hidden behind the image of a street in Europe (ref: image above)? I didn’t. So don’t take it to heart if you didn’t. It’s so brilliantly concealed and there are many such surprises around every corner of this 4-bedroom luxury Mumbai apartment designed by Anushka Contractor for a family of three. It’s a whole package that is tough to be boxed into one particular style: it has touches of contemporary elements, a dash of ethnicity, a stroke of modernism when it comes to furniture, an evolved taste for art, and a brilliant balance of soft + bold color palette. About the project: Who lives here: A family of three comprising the son and his elderly…