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Watch the pros shine a hard-water stained bathroom: cleaning secrets revealed

This post is sponsored by a deep cleaning company. A sparkling, shining bathroom is the mirror of a well-run home. It’s been a little over two years since we moved into the new home; the signs of wear and tear, ageing are beginning to show. The dirt accumulating along the grout lines, the stubborn build up of hard water stains or the faint water marks on the faucets narrate a story. They are what remains of the several evening soirees, casual tete-a-tetes over tea with the neighbors, and a house teeming with kids poring over board games in the summer. Yes, while memories are made, immovable objects do take a hit. While we like to believe, that the most well-kept homes have a secret or two for how they are so immaculate all the time, the truth is it is hard work. Sure, I do have a trick or two…

HOUSE TOURS

How Interior Designer Shivani Dogra Dresses Up Homes

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For all you home makeover connoisseurs who ogle at before-after pictures endlessly (like me!), the name Shivani Dogra should flash the famous pictures of her Delhi pad in your mind. The now-renowned Delhi-based interior designer gave a complete makeover to her rental home on a low budget. Ever since I read about her little renovation project on a budget in BBC GoodHomes, I’ve associated her style with simplicity, uniqueness, use of natural fabric, and the right dose of color. Shivani talks about her design mantra, where she finds her great finds, what projects she undertakes and more. Read on.. It’s been three years since she transitioned into the world of interiors after moving from Mumbai to Delhi. It’s a delight to take a glimpse at some of her new projects. Indian interiors are often associated with a liberal use of color so much so that at times it gets monotonous.…

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B&B: Amarya Haveli in Delhi

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Good morning! I didn’t imagine in my wildest dreams that a bed & breakfast will have some of the most valuable lessons in design and decorating! And, that’s exactly what I discovered on seeing the pictures of Amarya Haveli in Delhi.

It’s the clever choice of color, simple fabrics, alternating colors for walls and ideal positioning of period furniture that does the trick. What I liked best about their portfolio was some of the ideas are quite simple to adapt at our homes on a shoestring budget. For instance, this orange wall as a backdrop with hand painted figurines.

Tell me what is so out of the ordinary in this room that you can’t accomplish. But, then there lies the brilliance to make something look outstanding out of something ordinary. So, hats off to that! The rooms are named Jaipur room, Bodhgaya room , Cochin room, Gujarat room and so on to reflect the design elements.

Love the pink and the mirror above it. Would love to have a room a like this but don’t know if the boys in the house would tease me :)

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Store Tour : The Shop, New Delhi

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If you live in Delhi and haven’t been to The Shop, then you should check it out. The place has a rich history and story behind its creation.The Shop retails a complete range of clothing for men, women and kids, home furnishings such as table runners, place mats, bed linen, duvet covers, and fashion accessories such as totes and bags. All the products are designed and manufactured in-house by their skilled designers and craftsmen.

I found their products fresh in design, choice of color and nominally priced. Knowing my weakness for multi-color, my favorite pieces had to be this bouquet printed tablecloth and the Chelsea printed table runner. The pieces are quite contrast in nature. The table runner with its soothing colors and natural patterns appeared as if a story was unfolding. Do check out the Samarkhand printed placemats too. I find the grape color captivating and one that is not too common to find.

A few pictures of their home furnishings/decoration range:

What a cosy corner! With the stack of books on one end and flowers on the other, it makes the perfect setting for a lazy afternoon. The patchwork quilt provides the finishing touches.