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A Sliver of Green in a Concrete Jungle

Big-city folks! There’s a kind of pride in belonging to this clan of individuals that presumably seem to have it all - better infrastructure, job opportunities, quality of life, ease-of-doing-business, good quality housing and education. These are amongst many reasons why many move away from their family and childhood homes for a chance at an upgraded lifestyle! There’s a consistent mindset that “making it big” in some way or another means moving to the big city. The link between success, opportunity and the city are tightly bound, and therefore, we are always eager to pack our suitcases and make the big move to explore better opportunities! For all you city dwellers out there, while you would never give up the comforts of the big city life, we have all come to realize, especially in the current situation how withdrawn we are from nature. Moving from smaller towns to the metros automatically means distancing yourself from natural surroundings, losing access to fresh, clean air ...

A Beginner's Guide to Tile Selection

Re-designing a house is a delightful experience that not only brings joy but also the promise of something new and exciting! However, it requires a lot of patience and hours of planning. Right from ideation to execution, it is a lengthy process involving putting our imagination on a piece of paper and then into actual design. While there are experts to assist you, it’s never easy to make decisions when it comes to designing your home, especially when it comes to making the right choice for the one part of your house that you set your feet on every single day, and that endures with utmost resilience every single activity that you perform day in, day out; your Floors! No doubt that your floors are an integral aspect of your home and careful and weighted decisions need to be made when choosing the right kind. The type of flooring you select lays the ground work for the rest of your home. Here are some key guidelines to help you make the right decision: Nature of your Space A...

Interior Design in a Post Covid-19 World

As we isolate in our homes, we become increasingly aware of how our interior spaces affect our moods, our ability to work and our physical comfort.   Coronavirus   has confined us to our homes for three months now. While the pandemic has affected us all in different ways, it has also taught us how to adapt to a challenging situation and make the best of it. Spending more time at home has allowed us to bond with our families, explore new skills, take on more household responsibilities, and truly appreciate nature. There’s absolutely no doubt that for the foreseeable future work from home will be the new norm and interior design trends, as we know them, are about to change to adapt to this ‘new normal’.  As we look to redecorate our homes, in the current scenario, our priorities are going to be quite different than they were in a Pre-COVID world. Practicality, ease of maintenance, sustainability, utilizing every square footage effectively – these are only some of...

Walls that Stand Out!

There are few décor elements as fun and versatile as wallpapers. Many top designers will agree that wallpapers are the ultimate décor solution for a quick, affordable and visually transformational home makeover. When done right and with delightful patterns, wallpapers can be just the respite you need from plain, boring walls! The confusion, however is, how to find the right wallpaper to compliment your décor scheme. The origins of wallpapers can be traced back to the 16 th century where it had very limited use. But by the 20 th century, it was widely applied in kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and other areas, and became increasingly popular in households of varying income levels. These early wallpapers had very simple designs, most of them being floral motifs and pictorial scenes that depicted everyday life or so. Block printing was a very popular method of printing wallpapers. The design was drawn on a wooden base and then the base was inked with paint and placed face down on...