Bharat Floorings & Tiles

The mid-19th-century cultural monument that’s reopened to the public after a year of restoration - Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue! It is the oldest Sephardic Synagogue in Mumbai, constructed in 1884. The synagogue was designed by Bombay architects Gosling and Morris and was paid for by the Sassoon family, who were prominent philanthropists in Bombay. The synagogue’s decorative interiors featured Victorian stained-glass windows and rich Burmese teakwood furnishings and staircase. In 2010 the WMF funded the re-creation of the architectural structure of the Synagogue and the restoration was completed in January 2019. The Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue – also commonly known as Kala Ghoda’s Blue Synagogue – received a new lease of life after 20 months of restoration.  Abha Narain Lambah, the architect for the restoration project said, “The Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue was an extremely challenging and fulfilling restoration project. The entire structure, right from the ext...

“Luxury is in each detail”- a famous saying by Hubert De Givenchy, that we at Bharat Floorings and Tiles can relate to entirely! Attention to detail is necessary to create a flawless, luxurious look. At Bharat floorings, we put great emphasis on each and every detail to make your space look beautiful and to create an overall tone of opulence! Interior design is all about having fun and playing with different designs and patterns no doubt, but it’s also important to know which design works well with what colour combination. Sometimes it is okay to opt for simple elements - furniture or decor to make your space look classy. Or, if one part of the house or restaurant is highlighted with a bold colour or print, keep the rest of the space neutral and plain. It’s important to create a focal point that gives your room that “WOW” factor. Luxury is all about making a space stylish and timeless! Any space should reflect the grandeur, personal taste and aesthetics of the house itself. BFT b...

The journey of Bharat Tiles started in 1922 when the independence struggle was spreading like wildfire. Jamshed Mehta, a colleague of Mahatma Gandhi spoke about achieving economic freedom which inspired Pherozesha Sidhwa to start a tile manufacturing company, along with his nephew Rustom Sidhwa. They worked hard together and started the “SWADESHI MOVEMENT”. When the Bharat Flooring tile company first started in 1922, in Uran, there was no electricity, water or telephone service. The journey was not as easy as you think, there came hardships but with the strength and belief of developing Indian nationalism, the voyage continued. The Sidhwa family owned large sheds at Uran, to manufacture liquor from mogra and rose flowers, oranges and other fruits. Since the sheds lay idle after the British introduced prohibition, the tiles were produced in those sheds and travelled from there to all parts of India. 1923 - Our First Client – Sir Cowasji Jehangir: In 1923, Pherozesha was dis...

In 1922, Bharat Floorings and Tiles was founded on the belief to evolve the nation. When The Bharat Flooring tile company first started in 1922,  in Uran, there was no electricity, water or telephone service. The only links with Bombay (now Mumbai) were the fishing boats  which plied when the weather was fair. The Sidhwa family owned large sheds in Uran to manufacture liquor from mogra and rose flowers, oranges and other fruits. Since the sheds lay idle after the British introduced prohibition, the tiles were produced in those sheds and travelled from there to all parts of India. As part of the Swadeshi movement, our founders pioneered the cement tiles industry in the country, producing tiles of international quality to replace imports, and building the company on the principles of quality, integrity and service. The founder of The Bharat flooring tile company in 1922 travelled across Europe and USA and bought the finest elements of this art form to India. They modifi...

In 2012, partners Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani founded a design studio built upon their shared passion for design. Each space and/or product embodies integrity and is created with the same care, skill and attention to detail that they collectively share. MuseLAB is an end-to-end design studio; offering a bespoke and leading-edge approach to design with a precise focus on unique and highly customized environments, interiors and furniture.  MuseLAB used Bharat Floorings tiles in their project at Worli and recreated the space into something truly beautiful and playful. They used different combinations and patterns in this project which makes the space look distinct. At MuseLAB, every challenge is treated as an opportunity which is given careful thought and consideration.   The entire design approach of the interiors of this beautiful apartment was based on the Art déco style which was popular in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. The signature aesthetic still ev...

This is about our journey of bringing to life a 100-year old mansion in paradise land, Goa. Hotel Mateus is a restored Portuguese mansion, built in 1879, nestled within the boutique and restaurant-lined area of Fontainhas, Panjim. New York-based Architect, Jonathan along with Isla Van Damme, Belgium born interior designer has transformed this dilapidated mansion into a high-end boutique hotel. The original old world elegance has been retained and mixed with a splash of new and modern amenities to create a luxurious stay away from home, with stylish and contemporary interiors.  It is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel in Panjim! A Restaurateur, Fashion designer, Interior stylist, and Hotelier Isla Van Damme, who prefers to go by Loulou is the woman responsible for the beautiful interiors at this historic hotel. Her wealth of experience and creative approach has led her work to be featured in many magazines. Her designing style is very unique and highly innovative. S...