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THE MAXAMALIST SPACE – MORE IS MORE!

What is Maximalism? It is nothing but a reaction against ‘minimalism’. Bold colours, a mixture of patterns, textures, layers, repetition of design, detailed intricacies, luxurious materials, and more make the ‘maximalist’ space joyful, passionate and powerful.  ‘Maximalist’ being their inspiration, Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani, founders of MuseLAB design studio in 2012, recently designed a project, a 100-year old colonial bungalow using the play of patterns and colours in a way that was not only visually rich but also tactile in nature! Each space and/or product designed by them embodies integrity and is created with the same care, skill and attention to detail. 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. This beautiful two-acre property located in the heart of Pune is...

The Iconic ‘Blue’ Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue!

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...

SUMMER SPECIAL HOME DÉCOR TRENDS 2019!

Summer is finally here, and it’s bringing along some interior design trends that we’re very excited about! This is the perfect time to refresh your home for the season. Embrace the summers and uplift your home with trending patterns, bold prints and colours. Your home interiors should bring out the identity of who you are! Beautiful leafy and floral prints, statement designs, pastel colours and classic furniture help in up-lifting your décor. Here are a few tips as to how you can upgrade and create a relaxing summer vibe in your homes – Décor elements: Minimalistic décor is the way to go this summer to make your room feel airy and bright. Details are essential for acquiring a ‘wow factor’. For instance, the right furniture, wall frames, cushion covers together bring out the perfect look. Light and bright colour combinations reflect light throughout the space making the room chilled and cosy. Cement tile is a great flooring option as it is neutral to extreme climatic conditions for...

Designing a Grand Entryway!

Your entryway is one of the most important areas to welcome guests or customers, be it a residential or commercial space! No matter what the size of the space, when the front doors open it’s the first thing your customer in an office or a restaurant, or a guest who visits your home sees. You never get a second chance to make a great first impression! It’s therefore important that your entryway is welcoming to guests, makes them feel comfortable as soon as they walk through the door and, most importantly reflects your personal style. Create a space in a way that makes sure the entryway art, furniture, paint colour, and seating you choose to generate a positive reaction. Here are a few tips as to how to create such incredible and attractive entryways – 1) RESTAURANTS Photo-friendly area: Your restaurant is not just about how delicious the food is, it’s also about the interiors of the space and the vibe it generates! Nowadays, people...

How trendy office decor impacts business!

Office décor has never played as important a role in the success of a business in the past as it does today. With employees spending more and more time at the workplace, a well-designed office increases employee morale, productivity, efficiency and motivation. Today, good office design is vital to both employees and customers alike. For customers, good office design sets the tone for business and tells a story about the brand, professionalism, and success. And, so it is safe to say that your office décor plays a critical role in keeping your employees happy and customers interested in what you have to offer. Hence, you need to give it considerable thought at the beginning itself to ensure your design scheme is well aligned with the company’s philosophy. Here are some of the key trends that are likely to have the most immediate and significant influence on workspaces. 1) Lighting - When your office space acts as a storefront as well for potential customers, it is vital to design a ...

CEMENT IN ALL FORMS AND SHAPES!

“Innovation is the only way to win”, a very famous quote said by a well-known entrepreneur – Steve Jobs. Innovative and creative designs always excite us. We love to come up with different cement tiles in unique patterns that help in enhancing the look of your space and keeping it up-to-date as design trends keep changing. But a material that is so versatile and looks so good deserves to be utilized in every way possible besides just on your walls and floors! Yes, we’re talking about CEMENT. Our love for all things cement is no secret. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that we have an entire range of objects created using nothing but cement! We have a splendid range of cement objects lined up for you at Bharat floorings, each one having a unique character and story to it. A very inspiring product range to arrange your office stationary is the desk organiser – Akshara introduced recently at Bharat floorings. Akshar is a range of cement desk objects inspired by the Devanagari scr...