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Monsoon Decor Trends!

Our favourite time of the year is here, and while everyone is either talking about how mucky or dirty it is, we can’t help but enjoy the earthy scent in the air, those steaming cups of chai on rainy days, curling up in bed with our favourite book and all those other cosy, heart-warming moments associated with the monsoon! Of course, what’s most important is the setting in which we enjoy these experiences! It’s not necessary to revamp the entire house from scratch during this season, but adding some vibrant décor elements can really do a lot to make your space monsoon friendly. Here are some tips to glam up your decor while you enjoy the monsoons: A Floral Touch: What better way to enjoy the monsoons indoors than with some pretty planters to give you company! Lively and fragrant flowers in a plethora of colours juxtaposed against a dull wall, can uplift the mood and add some vibrancy to the interiors as you can see in this space ...

VIRTUOSO – A RANGE OF ARTISTIC DESIGNS!

Exploring different colour combinations and coming up with unique designs is what we love to do! This is where we seek to collaborate with like-minded individuals and leverage their talent to create collections that are a collective representation of creative freedom and great design sense – or what we call the BFT+ range. This time we turned to a platform that empowers artists by promoting limited edition and original works of art - Art&Found. It is a curated platform for upcoming Indian artists that caters to designers and art lovers alike. Comprising of a community of designers, illustrators, typographers, photographers, painters and doodlers who have come together to sustain and celebrate artistic excellence, Art&Found is a powerhouse of talent. We couldn’t think of a better alliance! When talented artists and designers come together to create visual compositions using a shared knowledge base, to give you a different perspective of art, the result is nothing short of exe...

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...

Paving the Way for the future!

Completing nearly a century since the beginning of our journey in 1922, there couldn’t have been a better time for us to dive deep into our vibrant past and chart out the various stages in our company’s growth journey. Thanks to our friends who are history lovers and archivists at Past Perfect who helped us in discovering rare archival materials with the guidance of our Chairperson Mrs. Dilnavaz Variava, that brought back a sense of nostalgia and pride in our achievements over the last 97 years. These were displayed at a thematic exhibition called Paving The Way that celebrated the Indian Tiling Industry. This exhibition threw attention to the untold story of Indian design, enterprise and the growth of the design world. The exhibition shed light on the city's architectural history, to showcase a story that was left untold, put together through original exhibits, images of the old flooring from the 30s, 3-D printed models, newspaper articles and advertisements related to the con...

Five ways to Style your Summery Floral Patterns

Yes, the heat is intense; however, you must agree that summer has a charm of its own! The trees come into bud and the flowers bloom! Bright, colourful flowers are synonymous with the season and can be incorporated in many ways to uplift your décor this season.  Traditional, modern, eclectic, contemporary: the words that best describe a great floral pattern. And much like the wide variety of flora and fauna surrounding us, there is no limit to the number of floral patterns you'll find at Bharat Floorings. Create an enthralling look in your house by using summery floral prints. Florals are a fast-track route to colourful, vibrant rooms. Floral patterns are an all-time favourite design preferred by everyone - a timeless print that can never go out of style! They make a natural fit for residential as well as commercial spaces. This pretty design can never go out of style and is a safe choice. These patterns can be used as highlights, borders for a statement look, or can be...