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100+ tips and tricks to welcome festive cheer into your home

Yuletide Warmth

Best Buys44 Xmas-themed home goodies that you can gift yourself and loved ones

Do It yourself3 set-ups that celebrate the true

spirit of the seasonTips on how to let your table

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Architect Jignesh Doshi uses a wide variety of materials to weave a spatial narrative in this open-plan Mumbai apartment. The architect also employs several architectural elements to make impactful statements in the project.

Fashion designer Anshu Arora and architecture firm Hundredhands have pulled all stops to create LikeThatOnly, a brimming-with-quirk eatery in Bangalore.

Hertrich & AdnetTaking cues from the island’s treasure trove of art and craft, Hertrich & Adnet Studio give a fresh look to Club Med Bali by marrying the ethnic and the modern.

EditorialHello Goodbye

Welcome to the last issue of 2012… One more year gone by, way too fast. But let me not wallow in depression. I remember my friend’s words when I pulled a long face at the close of a holiday:

Come on, stop feeling sorry for yourself. We’ve got to head back home to plan our next trip! So on that philosophical thought, here goes once again: welcome to the last issue of 2012. Let’s see it off with a bang, and greet the new year in style, with a little help from Christmas and the year-end festivity. As part of Techniques, we present three celebratory ensembles. The first, created by Mandeep Nagi, Design Director of Shades of India, uses all that is buoyant and cheerful, to result in a brunch setting with a distinctly playful personality. The second, executed by Geetanjali Anand, Director, Andy Home, THE destination for bespoke home luxury, is fittingly soignée. The dark beauty of this living room set-up brings to mind cold winter evenings, warmed by hot chocolate, great company and intimate exchanges. The third, an in-house production carried out at Mumbai’s Abaca, is a simple, comfortable corner, a place to take a breather from opening all those exciting gifts! Bazaar hunts for gifting delights that carry motifs of this festive season. Colour consultant Latika Khosla, in her inimitable style, ruminates on the significance of food across cultures as a way of bonding, sharing and celebrating. One can never really underestimate the table as a symbol for coming together and enhancing the sense of belonging.

So here’s to togetherness… and a rocking new year!

editor’s pick

1BHK’s new line of furniture is simply irresistible. I fell in love with this chair that may use humble materials, but wears great attitude.

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Innovate napkin ties will add instant style to your festive table. This selection from Shades of India, really fit the bill.

Architects Chetan Shah and Ashok Mewada make space a priority in this three-bedroom Mumbai home.

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Roundabout New brands, flagship store outlets and exciting events

Q & AArchitect Navneet Malhotra lets you in on the secret of controlling water pressure and much more

Colour & Stylethe shared tableColour consultant Latika Khosla stresses on the need of the table as a place for love, food, warmth and celebration

TechniquesdeCK the hallsGo green with a natural fibre Christmas tree, up the luxury at a traditional fireplace and let vibrant spring colours loose at your dining table. Our three settings will pave the way

Swish ListFrom classy furniture to textured bed linen, we round up the latest home comforts for your interiors

Bazaar XMas bONaNZaEverything fun and joyful about the season comes together in this delicious selection of gifting products

Product DesignFINe FUrNItUreProduct designer Manasi Manjrekar creates furniture that draws inspiration from unlikely yet delightful places

81COVER STORYCelebrate the season of peace and goodwill with colour, luxury and warmth. We create three settings: an eclectic corner, a traditional hearth and a colour-drenched dining table laid for a mouthwatering feast.

Cover photograph: Atul Pratap Chauhan; Styled by: Geetanjali Anand, Director, Andy Home Location: Andy Home, Delhi

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habitatMaterIal MUsINgsFrom river-washed granite to black stone laminate, architect Jignesh Doshi brings a plethora of materials to this spacious open-plan home

OpeN WIdeHow does an ordinary Mumbai apartment turn into a swish, clean-lined home that boldly maximizes on space? Architects Chetan Shah and Ashok Mewada take on a challenging residential project in the city’s far-flung suburb and achieve an outstanding result

Unwind QUIrK bOXDesigned by HundredHands and fashion designer Anshu Arora, LikeThatOnly, a charming little eatery in Bangalore, is a study in delightful whimsy

Snapshot lUXe lIvINgAll velvet and shine, the Delhi showroom of Visionnaire from the house of Ipe Cavalli is certain to grab eyeballs at every turn

galleryTake your pick from essentials like customized modular kitchen units, tiles and window solutions.

DirectoryA comprehensive guide to the stores and people listed in this issue

Pick ApartThe Better interiors team chooses their favourites

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{DesignBytes} Techniques{DesignBytes} Techniques

1 Place this gold sequined, poly-silk cushion called Eclipse to add shine and shimmer; Rs 2,700 each; APARTMENT 9.

2 These clip-on fabric lotuses in champagne gold are the voice of understated-chic; Rs 850 each; FOYER.

3 Mirror and iron come together to create a bowl that is high on style and bling; Rs1,980; APARTMENT 9.

4 A handcrafted matte finish, sheet-brass top and an american walnut wooden body make this table a statement; Rs 140,000 (set of two); EXHIBIT D.

5 Made from brass, this vessel can be used both as a vase and a bowl; Rs 1,530; FABINDIA.

6 Feel the flower power of these lotus tea-light holders; Rs 250 (small), Rs 450 (big); CRAZY DAISY.

7 Borrow a a bit of sunshine with this metallic plate stand and platters with a bird motif; Rs 1,225 (platter), Rs 2,250 (stand); CRAZY DAISY.

8 Get creative while serving delicious treats by teaming them with interesting accessories. Featured here are papier mache fruits; Rs 75 each; CRAZY DAISY.

All that gleams and glitters truly is gold. Adding a touch of glamour and sparkle to any space, the king of colours flirts with a splash of white, shimmering lights

and tasty bites to make for an elegant and chic Diwali set-up.STYLED AND TEXT BY: RIDHI KALE; PHOTOGRAPHS: ATUL PRATAP CHAUHAN; LOCATION: COURTESY EXHIBIT D, NEW DELHI

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letter of the MonthYour November issue really sparked off the Diwali celebrations in our home. Year on year, we always try to do something different decor wise for our house, and this year Better Interiors was full of lovely tips and ideas to try out and a spread of sumptuous products to buy. I liked the Techniques set-up entitled On a Gilt Trip which put together a set-up splashed with opulent metallic shades. After all, what’s Diwali without a whole load of shine and shimmer? The other Techniques set-up, Regal Retreat gave us ideas on how to use strong colours and balance them out with luxurious yet subtle materials. I also rather enjoyed gawking at your Bazaar pages especially the products featured in the metal section. My picks from this spread would definitely be the Shri Diya from Episode and the gold wire votive-holders from Moon River. Please keep up the good work and I wish all of the team a very happy Diwali.BalkrIshna UnnI, new DelhI

aMazing CoverThe cover of your November 2012 issue truly amazed me. Thank goodness you stayed away from the tried and tested versions of Diwali and decided to create an eclectic set up that used traditional elements like the diya but also contemporary and practical pieces that can be used during the rest of the year. The products featured in this section were exemplary (loved the distressed finished metal vintage cars). The art mural on the wall behind the sofa really lend grandeur to the whole setting.sheela PatIl, PUne

Colour ConsCiousI loved the story Right and Shade by Mannu Mansheet, but I have to admit I missed your regular contributor Latika Khosla. Mansheet provided us with a simple step-by-step guide on how to plan the colour scheme of ones house — tips that came just in time for the revamp of our house at Diwali time. Thank you, and I wish all of you a Happy Diwali and a prosperous new year.JatIn DeDhIa, ChennaI

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fantastiC ProjeCtThe story Garden State featured in the Habitat Section took my breath away. First, I like how the designer made sure that the materials used were locally sourced and that the process of erecting the three structures on the property was an environmentally conscious one. I also loved how the landscape flowed and remained sensitive to the natural terrain. Thanks for featuring such a stunning project.ashok sen, kolkota

light wonderFor me, Regis Mathieu’s house in Delhi was truly the highlight of this issue. The high ceilings and the peacock-hued walls were the very definition of luxury. I count it as a lucky bonus that he has a variety of original Lustrerie chandeliers throwing light into the interiors. In fact, the balance struck between the space being a showroom and a house was worth reading about. MarIo alMeIDa, Goa

haPPy shoPPingDiwali immediately conjures up images of diyas and sweets, and that’s what I expected to see in Bazaar. However, I was pleasantly surprised. Categorizing gifts according to the materials used really helped me make quick shopping decisions. I would have loved to see more options in the eco-friendly category but I can safely say that shopping for the festive season was a quick and stress-free activity. My picks from this section would have to be the Paintbrush diary from Hitplay and the T-light holders from Elvy. I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on your next issue. aMI Vohra, MUMBaI

tribal treasuresI loved the Product Design section in your November 2012 issue. Tejas Soni’s dokra and brass creations were the perfect pieces to use in one’s home. First off, the story is very well written but what’s especially commendable is that you gave editorial space to a designer whose work relies heavily on traditional and tribal craftsmanship. PallaVI UBale, MUMBaI

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{DesignBytes} Roundabout

Put a sock on it

Sew shall you reap

If UK-based desIgner Jay Watson has the universal problem of mismatched and missing socks, he doesn’t whine and curse like the rest of us. He just takes his socks and makes them into lamps. The designer is well-known for using materials like socks and newspapers to create quirky yet functional products. Watson creates his sock lamps by treating

them with a sunflower-based eco-resin. This makes sure that the light from the source filters through the texture of the socks in a lovely, ethereal fashion. The lamps can then be suspended from the ceiling.http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/24635/recycled-newspaper-sock-furniture-by-jay-watson.html

What WoUldn’t We have to open a giant cabinet like we would an old-fashioned sewing box? Designer Kiki van Ejik designed this magnificent cabinet and presented it as part of the Dutch Design Week. What’s great about this cabinet is that design wise, it’s a lot more than meets the eye. The piece, which is made of elm and solid brass knobs, uses absolutely no motor or electronic components. It is supported by springs and you have to pull it from one side to open up the whole structure. It’s a one-person job, despite its weight and bulk. According to the designer, the entire project took four whole years to reach completion. http://www.dezeen.com/2012/10/24/sewing-box-by-kiki-van-eijk/

home Centre expandsHome Centre has recently launched its second stand-alone store in Chennai. Located at the Express Avenue mall, this boutique is spread over two storeys and across an impressive 42,500 sq ft.www.homecentrestores.com

maIshaa laUnChes prodUCtsHome furnishings brand Maishaa has just launched a new variation of their existing collection Thread Art. Look out for duvets, pillow covers and bed sheets in a variety of colours and designs. www.maishaa.com

WInner at eleCtrolUx desIgn labA floating air appliance designed by student Jan Ankiersztajn from Poland won first prize at the Electrolux Design Lab 2012. Called Aeroball, this device comprises of a collection of luminescent, hovering balls that filters and adds fragrance to a room. The helium-filled spheres drift down to the ground when they need to be changed.www.electrolux.co.uk

lUCarIs In IndIaLuxury crystal wineware brand Lucaris has just entered India. Indian consumers can avail of the brand’s limited edition Lucaris Crystal Charm collection, which comprises of elegant wine glasses and crystal charms made with Swarovski elements. The products will be available online. shopping.indiatimes.com

A round uP of whAt’S new in StoreS, ProductS, Art ShowS And much more.

QUICK taKe indian delegates visit tokyo last month Was an important one, design wise, for India and Japan. A delegation of design experts from India visited Japan on 18th November 2012 to attend a training program on the Operation of a Design Award for India (ENDA). They also attended the Good Design Exhibition 2012, hosted by the Japan Institute of Design Promotions. This development follows an MoU signed between The India Design Council and Japan Institute Of Design in April 2010. The award ceremony which was held on 23rd November 2012, aimed to honour great design in the fields of architecture, PC Applications, Project Design and Service Design. The winners were selected through a voting method. www.jidp.or.jp/en

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Bravat comes to india

IndIan ConsUmers Can noW avail of a new bathroom and sanitaryware brand, Bravat. The brand was launched by the IDD Group, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of bath fittings on November 3rd 2012. The 3,000-square-foot flagship store

has on display five major categories of bathware: faucets, ceramics, bathtubs, shower cubicles and furniture. Bravat’s claim to fame is its introduction of several kinds of innovative technology: Water Saver, Self Cleaning Aerator, High Flow

Cartridge, 3 Exit Diverter Bath Mixer, PVDF finishing... all of them are part of the Indian offering. What’s more, the products are designed keeping the needs and requirements of the discerning Indian consumer in mind. Tel: (0124) 4945050

experImental arChIteCt and theorist Lebbeus Woods, died on 30th October 2012 at the age of 72. Woods, an American national, was well known for his sketches of wildly futuristic buildings, many of which had a keen political bent. He studied architecture at the University of Illinois and engineering at Purdue University. Though he started work at Eero Saarinen in 1976, he turned his mind to theory and experimental projects. He can be called the father of experimental architecture, having co-

founded the Research Institute for Experimental Architecture, a non-profit institution devoted to the practice of experimental architecture. He was the recipient of American Institute of Architects Honors Award and the Chrysler Award for Innovation in Design. Woods had to his credit only one built project: The Light Pavilion of the Sliced Porosity Block. The project was a metropolitan public space, located in Chengdu, China. It is spread across three million sq ft and takes its shape from distribution of natural light. The pavilion was designed, in Woods’s own words, to expand the scope and depth of human experience. http://www.archdaily.com/288469/lebbeus-woods-experimental-architect-dies/

hastens beds, the brand which makes quality sleep their highest priority, has opened a 2,000-square-foot store at Raghuvanshi Mills, Mumbai. The new retail outlet has several exclusive products which include frame beds, strong and sturdy creations which are also soft and pliant; adjustable beds that are relaxing as well as opulent in appearance; and continental

beds, made with extreme attention to craftsmanship. The store is equipped to make the most of your shopping experience with ambient lighting and products that you can test for suitability. Apart from beds, you can also purchase mattress covers, head boards, blankets, bed spreads, comfort covers, fitted sheets and pillow cases.Tel: (022) 24912250/60

peoplelebbeUs Woods bravat, a new

bath fittings and sanitary

brand has now entered the

Indian market.

Visitors to the popular Mumbai shopping district, Raghuvanshi Mills, can now make a quick stop at the new Hastens showroom. The outlet has on offer a brand new collection of comfortable beds. The brand has long been associated with their commitment to hand-crafted beds, and the new store is designed to help shoppers make an informed purchase.

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cera relocates Kohler expands

hafele in BangaloreArtize applauds artistic talent in style

artIze shoWCased the creativity of Wendell Rodricks, Paresh Maity and Ustaad Shujaat Khan who were inspired by the brand to explore their talent in their respective fields. Titled Celebrating Craftsmanship, the event took place at Hotel Hyatt Regency in Delhi (5th October), The Leela Palace in Bangalore (19th October) and The Taj Mahal in Mumbai (27th October). The affair saw a fashion show by Wendell Rodricks that celebrated

Cera has foUnd Itself a new address in Bangalore. From a 2,000-square-foot space in Rajajinagar, it has now moved to 4,000-square-foot one in Indiranagar. The store was inaugurated by Cera’s Chairman and Managing Director Vikram

Somany. The area is splashed with a white hue so that products can stand out. Customers can browse through a range of sanitaryware, faucets, sinks, tiles, etc, and experience it before making a purchase. Tel: (080) 32917343

Kohler has a neW showroom called Casa Granda at Kavuri Hills, Hyderabad. Inaugurated by David Kohler (President and Chief Operating Officer, Kohler) the store spans 2,000 sq ft. The space showcases the brand’s line-up of faucets, toilets, showerheads and shower panels across different price ranges. The mock bathroom set-ups displayed at the centre help the consumer imagine the products as they would appear after installation. The outlet is the brand’s seventh in the city and the 155th in the country. The company plans to widen its reach in the future with the opening of other outlets.Tel: (040) 23373111/222

hafele has opened its doors to Bangalore with its first store in the city. The 1,300-square-foot outlet, dressed in a striking combination of red and white, is spread across two levels. The ground floor is home to an expansive training centre for the employees of the company. A level up, consumers can browse through products as well as check them for functionality and

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suitability. A technician is always on hand to demonstrate the use of certain items so that the clients can make an informed decision. They can then purchase the products of their choice through the nearest local dealer. Along with Hafele’s own trademark collections, the store also stocks the Bertazzoni range and Blum’s Tandembox line. Tel: (080) 41326116

the essence of water with Mugdha Godse as the show-stopper. Then there was a display of figurines and paintings by sculptor Paresh Maity. Lastly, came a soul-stirring sitar performance by musician Ustaad Shujaat Khan. At the grand finale in Mumbai, Rajesh Mehra (Director Marketing, Artize) released a coffee table book that acknowledged the contribution of these eminent personalities. www.artize.in

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CrUde area Is an onlIne artIst community that concentrates on curating graphic art prints to a discerning urban and cosmopolitan consumer. The first thing that struck us about the community’s website was how well-organized it was. In our experience, art-centric websites are always a little vague and difficult to manipulate. This one is none of these things. The home page features a clean, well-designed layout that showcases the latest prints from the artist’s portfolios. Thumbnail images of the prints for sale are arranged in a horizontal grid and you simply have to click on the image to view the details. If you should choose to click on a thumbnail of the artist instead, you’ll be

lead to a page that gives you adequate information about the creator and his background as well as more of his work. The homepage itself has three links near the top of the screen that can be used for navigation. The “Shop” link opens a page where you can browse an exhaustive list of graphic art wall prints. The “Artist” link leads you to a consolidated list of artist portfolios. The last one, “About Us”, links to a colour-blocked page with text kept to the barest minimum. The focus of the website is very well-defined. It’s here to educate and sell, plain and simple. However, just to soften this merchantile function, the viewer also gets treated to a display of breathtaking art. You cant get it any better than that!

Vistaar 1st december ‘12 to 3rd december ‘12art musings gallery, admirality bldg, Colaba Cross lane, mumbai 400005

In his solo exhibition Vistaar, artist SH Raza will display recent works as well as some of his early work. His paintings feature some cosmic motifs and symbols like the bija or seed, the bindu or focal source, and the kalpa vriksha or cosmic tree. At the exhibition, you can also pick up a coffee table book which will span the length and scope of Raza’s work.For further details, call (022) 22163339

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Story of Shiva19th december ‘12 to 25th december ‘12Coomaraswamy hall, prince of Wales museum, Kala ghoda, fort, mumbai 400023

Bharat Tripathi’s latest collection ‘The Story of Shiva’ presents his expression of the varied facets of Shiva, culled out from old mythological tales. What’s fascinating, is that Tripathi has focused on depicting Shiva in every form and circumstances. True to his style, the artist’s visual storytelling features strong colours and bold strokes.For further details, call (022) 22844484

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thInK parIs, thInK the eIffel Tower. No wonder that the monument was number one on my to-see list when I landed in the city. But I was in for a great shock: the lattice-structure closely resembled a broadcasting tower! I could see why the Parisians wanted to pull it down in the early 1900s. My aim now was to get on to the edifice, and get the best view of the city. But this, too, was a fiasco: after all, what’s a picture of Paris without the Eiffel Tower!

The Avenue des Champs Elysees is lined by beautiful sand-coloured apartments, monuments unto themselves. I had read that every building in the city enjoys the view of the Eiffel Tower, and it may be true; none of the structures rise above seven stories. Another observation of the cityscape: you can enjoy a view of the open sky minus the tangle of above-ground wiring that plagues Indian cities.

In Paris, cycling is a way of life. Pick a bicycle from one of the several stands, and when you’re done with it, park it at another stand. No stand is the same, and each one bursts with creativity. While some stands employ rods bent into different shapes to park the two-wheelers, others, more green-minded, have hedges trimmed to create slots. Behind some of them, a stretch of graffiti-decorated wall reflects the social and cultural ethos of the metropolis.

Come evening, we set out to party, Paris style. Go to a nightclub that stays firmly on the ground? Please! We can do that at home. It was the Busdiscotheque, a throbbing club on wheels, for us. Its ‘unbus-like’ interiors made you forget that you were hopping about on the dance floor, and moving forward at the same time! What’s more, it’s a Silent Disco… so to onlookers, you’re just a bunch of headset-wearing nuts dancing to silence on a bus!

The next morning our schedule included L’arc de Triomphe and Le Louvre. Unlike my ‘towering’ disappointment of the previous

day, I was completely captivated by the pristine white structure of the first. Each sculpture on the sides of the pillars, narrates an event in history. Inside Le Louvre, you instantly become a part of a tumultuous

swarm of visitors with only one thing on their mind: the Mona Lisa. Sadly, owing to this herd mentality, other works of art, perhaps more meritorious, go unappreciated. As for me, all the pushing and shoving came to a naught: I left without a glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous work.

Once home, I realized that what you see in glossy travel magazines are essentially idyllic panoramas of places. Visiting a city is a far greater experience. Your impressions and memories will form a personal panorama more real than you could have imagined.

Green Grower

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WIth the motto ‘groW all that yoU consume’, designers Katherine Parra and Alastair Boase came up with a unique landscape design. Mr McGregor’s Kitchen Garden, as it’s called, is crafted out of reclaimed material. It was designed for the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts 2011, an event that takes place in Pasadena, California. The space consists of walls, bench planters, a pergola and raised beds for growing vegetables and herbs. It has been further enhanced with quirky garden art, wine-bottles in various nooks and chandeliers. http://www.alastairboase.com/AlastairBoase/Photos/Pages/Showcase_House.html#6

KevIn hUnt has developed a serIes of garden furniture that blends with the luscious greens around. The products consist of salvaged tables, chairs and doors wrapped in grass. The greens adhere to the surface of the furniture with the help of a dirt compound that serves as the growing base. The materials are weather-resistant, ruling out possibilities of a fade out or damages due to atmospheric conditions. These pieces not only serve as decor but also add to the eco-quotient. http://www.designboom.com/art/garden-furniture

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But I was in for a great shock: the lattice-structure

closely resembled a broadcasting tower!

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oCtober saW the mUCh-awaited design products fair BIG+BIH October 2012, the 34th Bangkok International Gifts and Bangkok International Houseware Fair organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, jointly with 7 Thai Lifestyle Product Associations. Poom Sarapol, Deputy Minister of Commerce, who presided over the official opening ceremony, especially highlighted the fact that Thailand’s lifestyle products industry is bringing income into the country continuously, with higher rate of growth year on year, and major trading partners of the country now included the United States of America, Japan,

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Germany, and the United Kingdom. “…the Ministry of Commerce strongly emphasizes on the potential of Thailand as the design hub of gifts and lifestyle products of good quality and outstanding designs. This shows that we are now ready to be the leader of lifestyle product design at international level,” he said. Showcasing the unique design talent of ASEAN countries, particularly Thailand, the event witnessed the coming together of more than 600 leading operators displayed in 1,600 tastefully decorated booths, and covering an area of 40,000 sq mt. More than 1,00,000 visitors thronged its grounds. The product offering was neatly segregated into different halls: the Gift and Souvenir Zone offered gifts made of fabric; the House Decorations and Handicraft Zone showcased perfumery products, soaps, textiles, office stationery, decorations and household utensils; the International Pavilion displayed products from around the world reflecting the identity of each country, among others. Various exhibitions, such as the Design Forum, Top OTOP To World Markets, DEmark (Design

Excellence Award) which shows top design Thai products, and the Talent Thai Project, which gives an opportunity for new designers to introduce their works to the world, were highlights of the already brimming-with-aesthetics display. An important activity at this fair was the collaboration with the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP), and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), called the Daruma Project. Its aim is to jointly rehabilitate Thai and Japanese

businesses affected by floods in the past year. The Daruma Pavilion displayed works of more than 20 Thai operators that had been carefully selected for the Project and had participated in the Tokyo Gift Show 2012. It’s fitting that we conclude this report with Sarapol’s words: “The BIG+BIH is an important showcase for Thai companies… Those who want to update their design trends must visit this fair every year.”www.bigandbih.com

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Small ProjectSPublisher oro groupAuthor Kevin mark lowISBN 978-0-9819857-2-5Price rs 3,186Pages 398Available at (Flipkart) Reviewed by Varna Shashidhar

ThIS INTRoSPecTIve Book IS leSS A monograph, more a personal design journal. It’s a journey into architecture by author malaysian architect Kevin mark low. low terms the exploration within this book his ‘philosophy of practice’. the book is as much about the process of design as it is about the product. “Small Projects as an idea was never intended to reference physical dimensions,” writes the author, and through the book the reader observes that it is a reductive process that allows comprehension and inventive possibilities. context and designing within context is critical to the work of low and lies at the core of this book.

low’s works traverse landscape, environmental art, product design and architecture within the tropical malaysian genre. low’s architecture negotiates use, climate and appearance in novel ways. the graphical quality of the book remains understated yet elegant. It complements the tactile nature of low’s architecture. He mentions that Small Projects comprises of “concepts, narratives and details contextually bound and still evolving as a process.” the book brims with crisp diagrams, sketches, and design drawings which depicts this. the photographs in the book have an artistic quality and almost manage to capture the

intangibles of low’s architecture as well as the tropical context in which it is sited (the dampness and lushness of the moss-scapes that are as integral to the experience of certain spaces). the rich collection of detail sketches best highlight low’s approach to materiality in design. low explains in the book that “the detail sketch helps us understand how the mundane may become unique’.

the book is imbued with a rare honesty (based on the author’s experiences of practicing architecture in a large firm for a decade before going solo) that will appeal to architects, students of architecture and designers. the only drawback is that the text meanders (including image captions). However, this does not in any way dampen the many merits of the design narrative.

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MalaySian architect Kevin MarK low dwellS on hiS PhiloSoPhy of Practice.

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Micheal KUnZe BelieveS in the inveStiGation of MoveMentS and PeriodS.

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AS A youNg ARTIST BAck IN the 80s, michael Kunze found himself on the brink of two worlds. Back then, there was a sudden spike in interest for art on smarter media: digital photography and graphic arts. Paints and brushes were being replaced with mouse clicks, and it was in this state of chaos that michael found his artistic voice. “When something is forbidden, you find in the centre of this forbidden area a lot of confusing meanings and truths,” he says of that time. michael’s body of work features bleak landscapes and shadowy forms. His canvases are rooted in powerful art movements with imagery that is an “investigation” of the late romanticism age in continental europe right through to modernism. “the images in my paintings are full of allusions and quotations of this trans-historical field,” says the artist. a collection of michael’s work will be on display at the Galerie Isa in mumbai this month. “the task with this collection was to create an image that brings a visual memory of something the viewer has never experienced,” explains michael. ambitious, but given the artists calibre, not impossible.

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StUdio intUSSen’S BaMBoo PixeltaBle iS an interactive Piece of fUrnitUre.

The coNcePT BehINd PIxelTABle IS SheeR genius... it’s a coffee table, a shelf, a cupboard, a stool all rolled into one. created by Netherlands-based Studio Intussen (founded by tessa Kuyvenhoven), this mini wonder showcases the design studio’s ethos of creating simple but effective designs with care and attention to detail in natural raw materials. tessa tells us that Pixeltable was developed by her need for a coffee table that would also double up as storage. “the table should adjust to its contents and user, and be dynamic as an object,” she says. therefore, the Pixeltable is composed of about 400 eco-friendly bamboo slats that can be pushed or pulled to create spaces for storing objects and flat surfaces for shelving. the cube-shaped piece (with sides measuring 40 cm) can form a desk-like surface to accommodate small objects such as coffee mugs, candles and such. Push its central portion to create space for books and the other end can serve as a little table for a lamp. arrange all the sticks together into a cube... and you have a small pouffe or a mini coffee table! Priced at 895 euros, Pixeltable’s small frame makes it ideal for tiny apartments and apt for budget living as it can be manipulated to serve any function.

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architect annKUr KhoSla dwellS UPon her choice of career and the Project that haS chanGed her deSiGn attitUde, aMonGSt other thinGS.

What inspired you to take up design as a career?my options were medicine, biomedical engineering and architecture. medicine was the toughest call, since back then, I was unable to come to terms with death. I had almost enrolled myself into the engineering course when the architecture entrance test results revealed that I had stood first. the veering towards a design course was reinforced by my being born into a creative family.

The project that changed the course of your design career?there are some projects during which one can experience the wheel of design changing. It’s begun with a project I’m doing: a naturopathy centre cum ashram built on a 10-acre plot between Igatpuri and Nashik. as a firm, we are exploring the understanding of how nature contributes to health and how it translates to natural materials for the built environment.

Which is that one material, element or style that one can find in all your projects?I think the firm’s primary focus is to create a spatial experience which cannot be defined in words.

An architect you greatly admire and why?I admire Nari Gandhi for his brilliant tectonics and his ability to collaborate design with nature. I also salute women architects, especially Shimul javeri Kadri.

What irks you about the present state of design in India?I think we are all responsible for the state of design but change is also in our hands. I prefer an optimistic opinion that it is a transient phase and change is inevitable.AN

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A song you are humming right now?the song playing in my mind currently is from Pakistani singer Nayarra Noor’s album from an old Pakistani play called Dhoop Kinare.

The one thing you would save if your house was on fire?my butsudan, an object of devotion.

A book you keep going back to...Human Revolution by Dr Daisaku Ikeda. If you had a choice, which city would you live in and why?chalo milano! I think design is in the blood of the Italians. I would love to ‘live, breath and eat’ design and good quality. also, Italians have several behavioral habits in common with Indians: love for food, family and constant conversation!

how do you unwind?my husband and I enjoy time spent at the NcPa (National centre of Performing arts) watching a play or viewing a photography exhibition, and then strolling through the park to the cafe!

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Gear UP for elaBorate faMily dinnerS thiS feStive SeaSon with a little helP froM thiS ranGe of fantaStic ovenS.

FISheR & PAykel the 90-cm Built-in oven comes with a convenient pyrolytic self-cleaning function and a built-in, professional-grade rotisserie which is capable of roasting two chickens at the same time. It features non-tip shelves, a control panel keylock, a catalytic venting system and a cool touch quadruple glazed glass door with four panes of glass to ensure that the door remains cool to touch, even at very high temperatures. Rs 1,75,000

SIemeNSone of the unique features of this 60-cm stainless-steel oven is Hydro baking. Here, heat is emitted from top and bottom to ensure even baking. With this, bakery items look fresh and moist for a longer period of time. the 3D hot air cooking is ideal for all types of food especially roasting. Rs 1,35,000

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SAmSuNgthe Smart oven has a 2-dimensional barcode scanning system, pre-programmed recipes and cooks four times faster than a conventional oven. the steam clean feature is enhanced with a ceramic enamel interior and dual movable heaters. Rs 30,940

elecTRoluxPart of the eco range, this ‘ultrafan’ multi-function oven has an electronic timer and eight sets of cooking processes to meet the needs of Indian cuisine. It comes with fully programmable electronic timer and leD electronic display. Rs 55,000

mIelemicro-combi provides more than 100 automatic programs and reduces cooking time by one third. the 43-litre oven has bright halogen lighting, a scratch-resistant stainless-steel interior which is easy to clean, a system lock and a cool glass door. Rs. 1,94,990 onwards

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Kef’S Blade iS what haPPenS when cUttinG-edGe technoloGy and architectUre coMe toGether.

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“you goT To See ThIS oNe... it’s a stunner, an innovative product, and yes, it even stands taller than you!” these were the exact words of Swapnil raje, editor of aV max magazine… and when he talks highly of a sound product (barring the reference to height!), it undoubtedly has something going for it! and sure enough, Blade, the latest range of floor-standing speakers from KeF is an amazingly well-crafted product not just in terms of style,

but also when it comes to innovation and technology. KeF, a forerunner in loudspeaker design and technology for over 50 years, is well known for its superlative hi-fi systems all around the world. a perfect example of how simple concepts can do wonders, the Blade speakers are claimed to be the world’s first single apparent source loudspeaker. abiding to the very trivial principles of acoustics, it incorporates four advanced bass drivers,

configured in such a manner that their combined acoustic centre occupies exactly the same position in the system as that of KeF’s patented uni-Q HF/mF drivers which makes the mid and high-frequency unit the speaker. the result of this is that the sound appears to stream from a single, flawlessly coherent source, making your listening experience more intimate and personal. this new architecture is what all speakers aspire to be! Blade’s

sculptural and slender body adds to the sophistication of the technology, but it does not interfere with the purity of the sound output. this cutting-edge product is priced at rs 25,00,000 for its black and white versions, while colour variants are available at an extra charge of rs 25,000. these floor-standing speakers are available across India through ProFx and come with a three-year warranty.

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AmbAdi enterprisesAmbadi Enterprises, part of the Murugappa Group, brings to the Indian consumer a wide selection of high-quality European-style floor rugs at reasonable prices. Created in collaboration with Belgian carpet brand McThree Carpets, they boast of rich designs and beautiful colours like nougat, red, green, navy blue and chocolate. With prices starting at Rs 2,500, the rugs are low on maintenance with no shedding whatsoever, water repellant, anti-static, anti-bacterial and start at Rs 2,500.

HulstAHulsta has launched a collection of furniture and wardrobe options for the bedroom and living room that will give your home an instant and refreshing lift. On offer are three distinct ranges: the Hulta Tameta comprises of units and living room pieces that follow clean and simple lines and use fresh colours. For your bedroom, the Hulsta Mioletta line-up gives you the option of either a single or modular units. The wardrobes on offer have sliding doors and are available in a wide variety of designs and finishes.

‘tis the season to be jolly... and to treat yourself to fabulous furniture and home lovelies.

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Good eArtHIf pretty and fresh is what you’re looking for this season, then you can do no better than the Farah Baksh collection from Good Earth. On offer is a range of bed linen, cushions, dinner services, tea sets, glasses and home accessories, all sporting traditional Kashmiri butah and kairi patterns and designs. You can also choose from a range of products called Dashing Hero that celebrates popular culture as experienced by Kashmir. The latest offering from Good Earth is an ode to Shammi Kapoor, the king of romance.

mAison by internAtionAl Furniture brAndsYou can get a good old dose of style if you choose to meet your furniture needs at Maison by International Furniture Brands. The brand recently unveiled Armani/Casa in Mumbai which has a delectable spread of classy, high-end furniture for the discerning home-owner. Take your pick from the minialist furniture in the Golden Age line-up, which consists of golden-hued pieces that employ luxurious finishes, Renaissance-inspired iconography and high-quality micro cannete fabric.

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mAspArTake on the cold winter nights with Maspar’s Vintage Shagri-La collection of bed linen. On offer are a range of woolen and polyester bed spreads in a variety of styles and patterns. It’s not often that you see a winter collection that sports fresh, spring-like colour schemes (ice blues and grass greens), and offer enough warmth in texture and patterns. Brighten up your bedroom with this range that sports varied ethnic motifs and exuberant prints. Priced between Rs 335 and Rs 12,995, this collection has styles to suit any kind of home decor.

pAllAteAt lifestyle store Pallate, there’s good design at every corner. Sample some of its newest furniture collections. On offer are Wall E, Dice and Med ranges created by award-winning designer Shahid Datawala. Each line-up boasts of interesting never-seen-before forms and is inspired by great design influences. If you’re willing to go quirkier, there’s always the Sink collection by designer Lekha Washington. These futuristic seating options — Pink Sink, Square and Drop — use lines, shapes and materials unconventionally, so that the products are stylish and comfortable at the same time. The Bulo series, also available at Pallate, comprises of sleek minimalist office furniture pieces.

mArsHAlls WAllpAperMarshalls Wallpaper has just launched the Opus Range, creations by celebrated designers Karim Rashid, Zaha Hadid, Gloockler, Ulf Moritz, Luigi Colani and Dieter Langer. It features multi-level embossing, fabric stitched panels and Swarovski crystal-engraved designs. Choose from natural looking finishes like patterned mica to ones that are more opulent (like the one featured alongside designed by Karim Rashid).

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Home et tuShop for designer furniture and furnishings at Home Et Tu this season. Their new festive collection includes a particularly exquisite red velvet quilted one-seater sofa with a high back. The rich colour of the chair and its solid, old-world appearance make it a stunning piece to add to your home. Also on offer is a mirror and solid board console. Like with all Home Et Tu products, these creations can be customized for size and colour.

tHe riGHt AddressYou can shop for quality porcelain at The Right Address. The New Delhi boutique has opened its doors to Bernardaud, a leading manufacturer and exporter of porcelain in France. Almost a brand by itself, Bernardaud concentrates on designing porcelain artefacts, objets d’art and home essentials that lay the highest emphasis on good design. At present you can choose from a range of dinnerware that will make your table truly stand out.

mAtHieu lustrerie This season, you can choose from some clever contemporary creations and vintage pieces from Mathieu Lustrerie. A first name in luxury lighting, particularly chandeliers, the Lustrerie brand has come to represent unmatched quality and opulence. Some of the products available in this collection are the Love Macro (a piece that spells the word in strings of lights), the Grand Empereur, the Lustre Stella, the Vague Niagara, the Vase Pinto and the Visituer Inattendu Couluer. All products boast of finesse in form and overall appearance.

AsH And teAk You can lend just the right amount of sophistication to your bar this season with Ash and Teak’s new range of elegant bar stools. Crafted from teak and steel and featuring a variety of high-end veneers and finishes, these pieces have clean lines and simple shapes. The stools (which work just as well at a kitchen counter too) go from simple, understated designs to more elaborate pieces. Pictured here is the slatted back stool, which has a stainless-steel base, a wooden seat and slats of wood at the back. Also on offer is the Steel Square Back stool, the Back bar stool and the Motif Cut-out bar stool. Priced at Rs 15,000 onward, the height-adjustable stools can be tailored to individual requirements.

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roHit bAl For eGeDanish multi-national carpet company Ege has signed on ace designer Rohit Bal to create a collection under his label that will be sold in 65 countries. Titled The India Carpet Story, it captures the essence of India, representing its diversity and rich cultural design heritage. The story ranges from classic to the contemporary, and features beautiful colours and an arresting array of timeless designs (from floral blooms to abstract motifs) specially created by Bal for Ege. The collection comprises two categories of carpets. The first is a wall-to-wall line that can be used by institutions as a flooring or wall cladding material. The second category encompasses rugs with Bal’s signature on them.

Heirlooms From award-winning and bespoke luxury home furnishings designer and manufacturer Heirlooms comes a range of trendy, vibrant and high-quality cushion covers. Named Constellation, the collection features eye-catching shades, a variety of embroidery, laser-cut fabrics and digital prints. The cushion covers in embroidered polyester are tagged from Rs 1,250 onward, while those in silk cotton and pure silk (also embroidered) can be procured at Rs 1,800 onward.

mAkA mAkAVancouver-based luxury home textile brand Rajboori recently launched its first store Maka Maka in Kolkata. Its home decor collection includes cushions, coverlets, quilts, napkins, placemats, hand-woven natural fabric, etc, designed by founder Mitun Chakrabarti. Priced between Rs 650 to Rs 25,000, these eco-friendly products are made of hand-spun natural fibres such as ahimsa silk, linens, cotton and wool, and coloured using dyes extracted from natural raw materials. The silks are hand-woven in North-Eastern and Eastern part of India.

1 bHkKeeping its “less is more” design philosophy firmly in sight, 1 BHK has launched a new furniture line that celebrates the simplicity of good design while offering great value to create inspirational home designs for Indian homes. On offer are a slew of accent pieces: chairs, consoles, side and centre tables, books and wine shelves and other home accessories. The designs are stylish, in the moment, with attention to detail and finish. They bring together the unusual and the classic, with an unmistakable Indian connect. Prices begin at Rs 4,000.

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Christmas carols, snowflakes, that perfectly trimmed tree, ornaments and lots of delicious eats. The season is just bursting with lovely home

goodies, sweet nothings and enviable treats that you can enjoy. We played Santa and put together a selection that you can get for yourself

or wrap up to give away. So hang up those stockings and let the festivities begin.

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Frazer And HawsWant a piece that stands out and invokes Christmas cheer? A cherub on clouds has been stylized into a black granite-base candle-stand accented with sterling silver. Rs 30,300

Gifting Ideas So that you enjoy your cuppa more, Rudolf The Rimdeer balances a cookie on his antlers. Rs 449

FCMLThis one’s a cool Yule tool. The 25th Square Pate Platter has been decorated with Xmas motifs, and comes with a red knife. Rs 1,045

Address HomeServe yummy Christmas treats in the glass Estel Platters that are embellished using the silver foiling technique. Rs 2790 (white), Rs 2590 (silver)

Party HunterzBring good cheer indoors with these cinnamon-scented Christmas Tree Candles that have a ceramic outer body.Rs 599 (each)

EpisodeThe base of this silver candle-stand, inspired by the English alphabet, brings to mind visions of a roaring fire on a festive evening. Rs 1,680 onwards

MoonriverTime for divine intervention! Called the Marianne Angel, this handmade wood and metal showpiece makes the room feel calm and soothing. Rs 9,000

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Bougainvilla DesignDeck the halls (and the rest of the house) with cute Christmas accessories, such as this wrought-iron reindeer candle-holder. Rs 2,700

AA LivingInfuse nature into your bathroom by incorporating this accessory set that’s crafted by trapping organic elements such as pine and ferns in resin.Rs 4,500

Living in StyleAn amalgamation of white and gold, crowned by a cute and watchful cherub, creates a stunning centrepiece.Price on request

Indi StoreMount the Stag Large, part of the Moonlit Safari collection, on your walls for a stylish statement. It is made from high-grade stainless steel. Rs 37,675

CraftsvillaThe motif in the centre of these cushion covers is a mistletoe-snowflake crossover.Rs 330

House Proud Sprinkle these snowflakes made from thermocol all over your decorations to enhance their festive flavour.Rs 1,050 (for a box)

The Delhi Design StoreLight up your room with this festive metal candle-holder flanked by an adorable reindeer on either side.Rs 640

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House Proud Bring your little one’s favourite bed-time tale to life with the Ballerina Ornament crafted out of papier mache.Rs 1,290

House ProudA represention of purity, this angel figurine makes for a memorable gift for a loved one.Rs 6,450

FabindiaThe more, the merrier: get a festive makeover with a clutch of wooden Santas.Rs 490

RosenthalThis pensive porcelain beauty, titled Angel Sitting from the Rosenthal meets Versace collection, will watch over your festive proceedings. Rs 1,350 (small), Rs 2,300 (large)

LladroAnother limited edition stunner, this time the porcelain Great Christmas Tree, has been made by sculptor Virginia González. Price on request

Loose Ends Tic Tac Toe’s glasses can be used as votive-holders, to serve festive fare in or as shot glasses. It comes with a wooden tray and a choice of three colour combos: red and green; blue and pink; and yellow and purple. Rs 2,000

LladroCalled Santa I’ve Been Good, this beautiful porcelain creation, a limited edition piece, has been made by sculptor José Santaeulalia. Rs 1,65,000

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Turqoise Add a musical note to holiday season with this bell disguised as a demure angel. Rs 350.

@home This heartachingly sweet figurine embodies the spirit of goodness that is so closely associated with this season.Rs 395 onwards

Tranceforme The Blue Galaxy mug has graphical patterns akin to a galaxy of twinkling of stars around its circumference. Rs 620

D’mart ExclusifLiberally bedecked with Swarovski crystals, this sophisticated ornament will make your Christmas tree scintillate with style. Rs 1,170 (each)

LSI India Shaped like a mushroom, this interesting table lamp is made from mouth-blown glass and comes with a dimmer switch. It is CFL compatible and has a E-24 holder. Rs 7,000

Sanctum Wooden ornaments shaped like Santa Claus to deck your tree up. Rs 290 (each)

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FabindiaWant to jingle all the way? Then get hold of these wooden lacquered Xmas bells.Rs 630

SanctumCreate a nautical theme by incorporating this metal creation inspired by a star-fish. A glass housing for a candle is a practical touch. Rs 890

Sanctum Deck up the Christmas tree with these handpainted spheres, or bunch them together for a festive ambience.Rs 120 (each)

Gifting Ideas A white-hued reindeer motif contrasts well with the bright red of these coasters.Rs 449

@homeA pair of playful angels perched on the sea-saw speak of the cheerful Xmas spirit.Rs 450 onwards

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TurqoiseIlluminate your home with the metal Star T-light Holder that’s shaped like the icon of this festive season.Rs 750

The Purple TurtlesSuspend this wreath crafted from organza and rice lights on your door to welcome guests home.Rs 950

TurqoiseThe fluttering dove denotes peace. This creation has a room between its wings to accomodate a candle. Rs 1,175

RosenthalBring home the star-shaped Table Light Star Weiss made from lead crystal (from the Rosenthal meets Versace collection), to add a dash of glamour to your festivities. Rs 2,500

OmaDish out sweets in style in this very festive-looking handcrafted Star Tray with Snowflake that is nickle-plated and embossed. Rs 695

OmaA handcrafted, nickle-plated and embossed storage box with reindeer motif, perfect to keep celebratory candy.Rs 1,995

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TranceformeA pine tree motif graces the surface of the Neem platter.Price on request

MozaicThese felt laser-cut table-mats are sprinkled with icons of revelry.Rs 4,400 (set of six mats and coasters)

TranceformeWhen a t-light is placed into the ceramic Eva votive-holder, it throws shadows resembling the snowflake patterns.Rs 850

The Designery by Nikita Mehta ShahThe Bottle In The Box is an unusual lamp sporting Christmas Tree and star motifs.Rs 2,350

MozaicLight a candle or place a flower arrangement in this glass beauty called The Christmas Tree by Nachtmann.Price on Request

Tranceforme Get enveloped in sublime radiance with this ceramic table-lamp available in three sizes.Rs 2,400 onwards PR

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{ThingTank} Product Design

It’s not often that you hear of seventh graders opting product design as a career move and making tall claims about owning a furniture store one day. But for Manasi Manjrekar (now 24), what started as a mere intrigue into why and how products were designed a

certain way definitely got the ball rolling. Nobody said it better than The Beatles; all she needed was some love and there was nothing she couldn’t make… but, of course, with the added help of training and some dough. “It was natural for me to do it because it was my dream, but for people to invest not only their time and money but also their trust was a huge risk because it is a young/new venture. Their belief in me gave me the confidence that I could do it,” enthuses Manasi.

And boy, did she do it. A well-earned degree in Bachelors of Fine Arts in Industrial Design (from the Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, USA) and a specialized course in Scandinavian Furniture Design from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Denmark, gave her the know-how of building anything from sports equipment to robots to medical equipment. Armed with knowledge and brimming with ideas and designs, Manasi came back home to build her dream. A year and a half of toil and labour later, Confluence Elite — The Concept Store came to existence earlier this year in all its purple and grey colour-themed glory. It’s hard not to notice the careful

There’s a story behind each masterpiece created by young designer Manasi Manjrekar, who believes in giving a new twist to furniture design.

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Designed specifically for small spaces, the two-seater Art Deco Dinette Set is made of imported rubber wood.

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planning and extensive attention to detail in every aspect of the retail outlet, even in its choice of name. ‘Confluence’ comes from sangam in Hindi which is an amalgamation of how an idea goes through gestation to the final birthing. ‘Elite’ takes on a more philosophical stride where it reflects the value and motive of the products offered. “My primary purpose is to enhance lifestyles by providing customers the right tools. Secondly, I wanted to introduce products with an international appeal at a reasonable cost to the market here,” says the designer, who calls her designs Util-Art, an exquisite blend of art and utility furniture.

What makes it more special is the story or ‘concept’ behind each piece. The circular Hug chair, for instance, is inspired by how a puppy curls up in any space it occupies; while the Plectrum stool’s muse is the guitar plectrum and celebrates the spirit of music. Manasi takes pride in the fact that all her products are high on emotional quotient, taking cues from culture and anthropology by looking at simple or mundane things with a different perspective and transforming it into a physical form. One glance at the interesting light installation of inverted, hollow and translucent microphones in the lounge of the showroom rests the case.

Of course, this takes work and a detailed process ensues. Manasi takes care of designing and conceptualizing the product. For the parade of ideas running through her head constantly, a trusted pen under her pillow ensures that not a single one gets lost even in slumber. With a team of 21 that includes carpenters, draftsmen and artists, she gives life to the ‘ta-da’ concepts that pop in her head. Sketching and testing with life-sized mock-ups follow. Imported materials are sourced from local vendors and all the carpentry work is done in-house in the workshop adjacent to the showroom — which makes it convenient for Manasi to be hands-on with all her products.

clockwise, from ToP lefT The single–seater Hug sofa is perfect spot to curl up in for a lazy evening with your favourite book.

Manasi employs her favourite mortise and tenon joinery for the legs of this Charles R Mackintosh-inspired stool called Checker. The design creates an interesting illusion.

The showroom represents the energy and creativity of the designer. A walk around the store, and you’ll have plenty to say about the contemporary furniture.

Perspektiv, an acupressure bench, plays with the notion that one should not have a set opinion/attitude or have a way of regarding something as they are. It is a tailor-made symmetrical bench that has 24 modular panels and four stainless-steel threaded rods acting as the spines of the structure bound together by the nuts.

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clockwise, from ToP lefT Forget about space constraints, entertain your friends with this classy, collapsible Island Bar that features a cellar, storage for accessories, glassware racks, and a mixer and serving area.

This teak corner stool, called Plectrum, is inspired by and named after the part of a guitar. The style employed is the typical American arts and crafts style. The musical note carved on its left corner salutes the spirit of music.

The KBH (Kobenhaven) is a double-cantilevered seat with built-in magazine storage. It can transform into a coffee table when upturned.

In spite of the difficulty in learning the technical details in her college days, she’s grateful for her background in the laws and rules of engineering that come in handy to make tweaks in the structures. Her schooling reflects extensively in her work. She mainly employs the mortise and tenon joinery method which employs no hardware creating multi-utility and contemporary pieces.

The core objective of the store is customization. “A seat, table, cupboard or any other piece of furniture become conversational pieces when they’re more about the client than their creator, so we add a story to each piece, their story,” says Manasi. A mind-map is created based on the personality of the client and the utility/message the client wishes to communicate through the piece, be it in any environment, resulting in a personalized masterpiece. “The process is a 'give and take'. I, in turn, get to interact and learn from others ideas which give me new perspectives…,” she discloses.

Though the store is still relatively new, the response has been overwhelming. She has managed to clinch some good clients, exciting projects and tie-ups with Indian and non-Indian artists who feature their quirky and inspired works of art and artifacts at the store. Future plans include a foray into other line of work other than furniture. “But that’s another chapter, we’re still in our honeymoon phase with this project, we’re enjoying that for now,” says the 23 year old.

She’s a strong believer in the Shaker Design Philopsophy which states, ‘Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful, but if it is both necessary and useful, don’t hesitate to make it beautiful.’ Her designs definitely are a cut above the rest. Necessary. Check. Useful. Check. Beautiful. Double check.

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Q&ATips on water pressure, load-bearing walls...

Architect Navneet Malhotra is a perpetual student. He loves to break myths and unmask the true cause for bad work by constantly sharing experience... “Path to gaining knowledge is through sharing,” is his motto.

We have a two-storey house with an underground water tank and an overhead tank on the first floor. When we went to purchase a rain shower, the vendor said we wouldn’t have enough pressure for the shower to operate. He said that we would need at least 25 feet between the overhead water tank and the bathroom. Alternatively, we would need to install a pressure pump on the water supply line. Is this right?Amit Saha, via email The head of a rain shower is designed as a large plate with evenly-spaced perforations. Each of the holes often has a polymer nodule inserted in it to help focus the flow of water. Because of the large surface area, these showerheads require a greater rate-of-flow of water. Traditional bathroom plumbing pipes have inner diameters of 0.5 in or 13 mm. These pipes are not able to supply the requisite water quantity to such a large surface area, which is why we need pipes of a larger circumference or an increased water pressure. Increasing pressure through building height or mechanical pumps: Ideally, we need about 15 m to 20 m of head (height) or atleast 5 floors between the bottom of the water tank and the faucet in case the inner diameter of the pipe is less than 0.75 in or 20 mm. This height will give you water with froth in it. But for a rain shower, you will need 9 m to 10 m of head (height of three floors) or above to give you the best result. You can increase water pressure locally by installing an online hydro-pneumatic pump on the shower line. This pump has two chambers seperated by a flexible partition. One chamber is filled with compressed air, while the other one can take in and throw out water. The compressed air induces pressure into the adjoining chamber by pushing the flexible partition between them. It also has a pump and a level-controller that automatically regulates the quantum and pressure of water in the discharge line.

Unfortunately, increasing the pressure of water in old (probably rusted) pipes is never a

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good idea. It may lead to bursting of the pipe (rarely) or an annoying drip from the head even when the fixture is in an ‘off’ position.

Increasing pressure by changing the water-carrying capacity of the pipes: Water pressure can also be increased by replacing supply pipes of a smaller diameter with those having a larger cross-section. This is especially effective when the main supply pipe from the overhead tank to the bathroom in question is increased in size. Replacing this vertical supply pipe is easy; just disconnect the old one and attach the new one at the same location. In some cases, the old pipe may be buried in the wall, and may prove difficult to uproot. Though you have the choice of placing the new pipe at the same location on the exposed masonry surface, this looks untidy and even ugly. It may be better to look for an alternative route for the pipes. You could easily find an obscure corner in the rear elevation of an alternate plumbing shaft. Make sure you don’t add too many bends as this will defeat the purpose of the exercise. The exposed pipes can also be camouflaged if alternative location is not possible. A vertical supply pipe of diameter 4 in or 100 mm will be adequate even if your overhead water tank is placed just above the bathroom roof. All internal supply pipes should have diameters of equal to or more than 1 in or 25 mm. But remember, this exercise will bear fruit only if the number of bends in each circuit is less than or equal to 5. You will, most likely, have to redo most of tiling around the shower/geyser area if you take this option.

Our ancestral house in Kerala has load-bearing walls and slanting tiled roofs with a wood frame. I am keen on removing a 4.5-in-thick wall between two rooms. It is 8 feet long. Is this safe?

Do I have to remove the entire wall or can I retain the portion above 7 feet as it extends up to the bottom of the truss (15 ft to 18 ft in height)?Abhilash Kiran, New Delhi

Though most 4.5-in-thick walls are not designed to carry load, it is always safe to take precautions before commencing with such an exercise. Start by attaching temporary structural support members from the roof to the floor on either side of the wall. You can use metal pipes or wooden poles, whichever are easily available. Just make sure that this temporary scaffolding is adequately populated, safely connected to the roof and firmly placed on the ground. Having securely surrounded the wall in question, you can start by marking the level below which the wall has to be removed. I suggest you retain the masonry above the desired height of the opening. For an opening 2.4 m (8 ft) wide, you

could use two mild steel (MS) channels of 100-mm depth (ISMC-100). Make sure their length is equal to the size of the opening plus an additional 400 mm for adequate bearing of 200 mm on either side. These two channels, embedded back-to-back in the wall, will act as a ‘lintel’ and help transfer the load of the masonry onto the walls.

Mark the size of the opening on the wall. When you position the MS channels on the wall, you’ll notice that it extends by 200 mm on either side of the opening. We now need to cut holes (1 ft x 1 ft wide) in the wall to house concrete beds on either side of the opening so that the channels can sit on them when the masonry in between is removed.

Dip a piece of clean cloTh in The lefTover vinegar (afTer iT has Done iTs job on The shower) anD clean The fiTTings, fixTures anD Tiles in The baThroom.

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As soon as the concrete bed is firm (7 to 10 days), you can create a 100-mm-wide chase in the masonry wall along the defined length of the channel. Make sure that the depth of the chase is no greater than half the thickness of the wall. Place the C channel in this trough such that the top horizontal face of the channel is in contact with the masonry above along its entire length, while the vertical face is depressed in towards the rear masonry surface and is in plum. Secure this channel at this location using a high-strength wet mortar

into a store. This could be good negotiation tool while buying an apartment as you can force the builder to provide additional storage.

Natural light and ventilation: Most new apartments provide large openings with fixed glass that has no security mechanism or grills. Even the ones that open, don’t have fly screen shutters. This design saves the builders cost, but limits fresh air, security and visual privacy. In fact, pollution (both noise and dust) and the fact that the apartment may be centrally air

conditioned are reasons given by builders for providing very few openable windows. But do check for the number of openable and fixed windows, and the alterations that can be done.

Even badly designed and incorrectly-oriented windows are a problem. The amount of heat coming in will depend on the location and orientation of the window in a room. The ones opening towards the south will bring in the winter sun, while those facing the west will allow a lot of summer heat.

If an apartment needs lots of artificial lighting, electric outlets and extension cords, or a large investment in window coverings, the overall design could be a problem. Remember, you will also have to keep all these windows clean!

Designated gym, study or games’ room: Having specialized rooms is a great idea, provided you are inclined towards that particular activity. Keep it real about what works for you and what you already do, instead of what you could see yourself doing in a space. Many a time, these specific spaces become a dumping ground for boxes and bags. On the flip side, if there’s something you really want to do but aren’t doing currently, a new space and furniture may make it happen.

Disorganized kitchen space: An apartment may offer an open kitchen space, which may not be suitable for your way of life. Correcting cabinet positions and shelf divisions become additional expenses. Sometimes, the space allotted for the refrigerator/washing machine is insufficient for the model you already own. So breaking and redoing can be an expensive proposal. Kitchens are most often the first places to be termite-infested. So look out for signs of dampness near the washing areas.

(1 part of cement : 3 parts course sand). Let the channel be for a few days. Keep the mortar joints moist. Now chase the rear face of the wall immediately behind the first channel and repeat the process. When completed, the two channels will have their vertical faces touching each other. You can now remove the wall below this MS lintel. Wrap the rough masonry and metal surfaces with chicken wire mesh and apply wet mortar to embed and provide final shape. Apply plaster of paris wherever required and paint.

I have recently inherited an old house from my parents which I plan to sell and buy an apartment in South Delhi. I am looking for a 3,000-square-foot place. I am keen on vetting the new place for design flaws so that I don’t end up spending time and money on the apartment after we move in. Pradeep Shastry, Noida

Good design is a subjective term. What is good for you, may not work for someone else. Having said this, you can make sure that the apartment of your choice is simple and useful in its beauty, and makes use of natural elements. Below are some design pointers for buying an apartment.

Storage: In order to save space and money, most builders don’t provide adequate storage. Each bedroom will probably have 6 ft to 8 ft of cupboard space which is sufficient to store clothes, but then where do linen, shoes, travel bags, sports equipment, etc, go? Most new home-owners make additional cupboards in every room or convert a puja room or study

volTage sTabilizers Do DissipaTe heaT anD require air circulaTion. so if you choose To house Them insiDe a cupboarD or a closeD space, make sure iT is well-venTilaTeD.

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{DesignBytes} Colour & Style

photographs: courtesy Freedom Tree design

The Shared TableFood, pivotal to any family gathering, is on colour consultant Latika Khosla’s mind as she contemplates the forthcoming festivities.

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Good taste. Taste. To eat. One only has to look at our television programming to know of our obsession with food. Did we ever think it was entertaining to watch a kettle boil, or a soufflé rise? Against the advice of the adage, ‘a

watched pot never boils’, we have now become voyeurs of gustation. If one is at a family gathering, the discussion, regardless of community, steers towards what we are going to eat next, even while the current course is being consumed.

This really may not be an Indian phenomenon. Around the world, the dining table is central to most cultures. Its growing, sourcing, preparation and sharing is like a song; where the seasons set the rhythm, the kitchen and cooks,

above Left Like today’s modern family, which embraces more than close relatives, interior design, too, throws up unusual juxtapositions.

above right Restaurants from the same chain, need not be splitting images of each other. There might be a motif that differs from one to the next, or an idea that sets context, in this case a mismatched chandelier.

Latika Khosla is on the board of the color Marketing group usa and the founder-organizer of colors india. she is also the founder-director of freedom tree, a wholly-indian, colour-led lifestyle brand with retail presence in parel, part of Mumbai’s trendy mill district. Latika’s studio, freedom tree Design, undertakes colour consultancies and design assignments.

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the melody; the festivals are the crescendo and the shared table is an invocation and a humble thanksgiving. Every day.

We all travel and one location blurs into the next in our hectic lives. Even if we do not travel, images inundate our waking lives. Come end of the year, a few reflections and ideas stay strong.

With our eyes on a phenomenally successful food programme, coming from Down Under, I remembered a talented young designer from the same country. A Shared Table is a concept by forecasting studio New Black Global Trends, based in Australia. In an expressive installation, A Shared Table explores ideas of collaboration and connection, and the changes in how we interact professionally, socially and privately.

Genty Marshall, the concept creator, says, “The table is the silent witness to our conversations, the constant character in the theatre of our lives. As we focus on the table, it reveals to us not only how we dine but also how we work, celebrate and love.”

United by the need to connect, a shared table lays out underlying desires that are shaping the way we live. With our own increasing mobility and flexibility, the notion of family changes around festive times. Similarly, adaptability and modularity aren’t new to design. What is new, however, is the need for personal experiences.

As Genty explains, “A Shared Table is enough to explore how communities and personal relationships are challenging old conventions. It’s a fresh cultural perspective in design, but the origins are of olden times. Our daily routines and the allocation of tasks are open for

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discussion as traditional roles of gender, familial hierarchy and cultural rituals are negotiated in these open and shared spaces. Urbanism gurus and interior architects are now rising to the challenge to meet the personal, societal and environmental demands of these new collectives. More importantly, the demand reflects a fundamental desire of the human being: a sense of place and welcomed embrace.”

There is a new need to find more modern rituals that have a personal or familial resonance. A high-tea or a Sunday brunch with friends. Rituals that did not exist are made modern conveniences. “There is a sense of security that comes with personal ritual and personal place, from having your special things,” says the designer. A mug or plate we always use or which is marked as our own. A habit of always taking the same seat at the dining table at home, or a cafe or bar.

above Left Ethnocentric prints and comfort food take us into their warm embrace.

centre In Beijing’s Arts District, an ethnic larger-than-life shibori design in the form of wallpaper, is an unusual companion to the floor laid out in digital dot-matrix.

above right Signposts define a shopping district. Here, colour unfailingly helps you navigate the clusters of stores and dining places.

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above Today the Shared Table could define our role in the family. We also like to share our thoughts and experiences at the table and discuss our futures there.

right At Proef, a food designer’s restaurant, people share platters of food.

Like a modern family that is made up of a fusion and adherences of agglomerations, interior design is also throwing up unusual juxtapositions. Within India itself, we come across restaurants that do not have anything matched from one table setting to the next. This year, we at Freedom Tree have contributed mismatched plates and odd sets of glasses to a number of concept cafes.

Even within a chain of restaurants, one doesn’t need to look like the next. This is wonderful, because each has a motif or an idea that sets the context. A bistro opening in an old church has typical English eccentric overtures in the decor. Another place in Beijing uses an ethnic shibori design as an over-scaled wallpaper motif, while calling attention to the floor laid out in digital dot-matrix. The old and the new live together, much as a grandma dotes on the little one in a family.

When there is comfort in shared things, there is also comfort in things that share a likeness. With our innate

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sense of order as human beings we look for continuity and a commonality in all things when they need to be placed together. So we look for families of dinnerware, or drink ware that match and are harmonious with the tableware. We look for marked differences that will make an interior setting unique: Whether it is a stunning table or an amazing graphic in the room.

New concepts in food delight us. In Japan, I was taken to a special meal: traditional fare being served by farmers organized into a commune. A comfortable setting in the busiest part of Tokyo gave way to a garden-and-basement restaurant, where humble vegetables like brinjal, spinach and taro roots were served as robust farm fare. In a room plastered with farm mud, with lamps made out of wire mesh, were elegantly-clad women, enjoying simple flavourful food served in crafted earthen dishes. For me, the detail was epitomized by a dried lotus seed pod that had kimono fabric stuffed into the empty holes.

With the party season upon us, I have chosen to write about food and A Shared Table as the core of a gathering. This could be a home or a restaurant outside. Many have always expressed that central to the home is the hearth, the kitchen from which all sustenance comes forth. Today, the shared table gives us more than that. Where we sit defines our role in the family. We also like to share our thoughts and experiences at the table and plan our future there.

Timeless values apply to a seat at a shared table. A shared space never dates. New conversation, changed foods, travel and tasting, and always friends… keep these gatherings ageless. Relationships with close ones endure, and new ones are forged with unexpected friends whom we embrace. I’ll end with a summation from Genty, “In looking at the art of living, the role of food is paramount. In contemporary gastronomy, the absolute authenticity of source, preparation and presentation is valued over stylized dining. In design, the same trend applies. The creative process, sourcing of materials, manufacturing practices and the afterlife of a product is paramount. Objects that we connect with are considered, crafted and speak to us of time — time in conception, production and longevity.”

Left In Seoul, graffiti on the modern kitchen wall is like a ‘chalkboard reminder’ of ingredients.

beLow Farm produce as food craft is epitomized in this dried lotus seed pod which has kimono fabric stuffed into the empty holes.

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Three distinct set-ups that celebrate the true spirit of the season.

Deck the Halls

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> What’s celebration without a table loaded with delicious fare? This dining room set up gives bright colour and elegant tableware a free and easy reign

> A traditional hearth forms a striking backdrop for a setting that drips with luxury and style

> A cosy, eclectic Christmas corner that features delicious finger food, heady wine, bold accessories and, best of all, lots of presents under a rather original-looking tree

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1 Deep red glass t-lights, amusingly named Rolly Polly, are ideal accompaniments for an Xmas table setting; Rs 250 (each); apaRtment 9.

2 These small yet stylish crystal glass t-lights go well with the festive look; Rs 345 (each); Oma.

3 While Santa may jingle all the way on his sleigh, you can set the mood with these gold balls studded with small bells;

Inspired by hues of holly, Santa Claus and colour-infused winter gardens, enjoy this bright and breezy Christmas brunch with friends and family.anchORed by: Ridhi Kale; Styled by: Mandeep nagi; phOtOgRaphS: atul pRatap chauhan

lOcatiOn: cOURteSy ShadeS of india, MeheRchand MaRKet, new delhi

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Rs 450 (per 2.5-in piece), Rs 720 (per 4-in piece); apaRtment 9.

4 Bowl your guests over with this gold glass fruit bowl; Rs 2,495; Oma.

5 Wine red votives create a dramatic impact; Rs 130 (each); Fcml hOme.

6 Temper the luscious red with the gold and cream of this handmade ceramic votive; Rs 595 (each); Oma.

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7 Let family and friends savour the festive fare with this bronze-finished cutlery from the Lotus collection, comprising of dessert spoons, dinner knives, dinner forks and tablespoons; Rs 5,400 (set of six dessert spoons), Rs 6,000 (set of six knives), Rs 6,000 (set of six forks), Rs 6,000 (set of six tablespoons); gOOd eaRth.

8 No dining table setting is complete without napkins. Featured here are round silk and cotton ones, bunched together to look like a bouquet of flowers; Rs 1,950 (set of six); ShadeS OF india.

9 Pretty napkins need dramatic napkin rings like these linen and velvet ties that are evocative of mistletoe, a quintessential Christmas icon; Rs 2,200 (set of six); ShadeS OF india.

10 Plate up delicacies on these fine porcelain dinner plates; Rs 1,360 (per 25-cm piece), Rs 1,720 (per 28-cm piece); Fcml.

11 Infuse glamour into your festive ensemble with this gold linen runner; Rs 6,000; ShadeS OF india.

12 Resplendent red Flora cushion cover in mashru fabric is an interesting addition; Rs 4,000; ShadeS OF india.

13 The texture of the Bahdol cushion cover in cotton flex is perfect for a celebratory get-together; Rs 4,000; ShadeS OF india.

14 These artificial fruits (pear, lemon, orange and plum) will enhance the bountiful look of your Xmas repast; Rs 150 each; apaRtment 9.

15 Feel the flower power of these cotton ties; ShadeS OF india.

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16 This straw chandelier brings to mind snowflakes and a white Xmas; ShadeS OF india.

17 The chic amethyst Lila Wine Glasses (also available in leaf green), will help spirits soar; Rs 350 (each); gOOd eaRth.

18 Should you need to hydrate yourself, turn to these pretty glasses called Raindrop on the Rock; Rs 650 (each); gOOd eaRth.

19 Give your furniture a facelift by upholstering it in a rich fabric. Seen here is a printed tussar silk in gold; ShadeS OF india.

20 A union of mirrors and cotton rayon gave birth to this magical cushion cover called Moon Beam; Rs 2,750; ShadeS OF india.

21 Shaped like wine glasses, these Bageecha votives will make your dinner table sparkle; Rs 450 (each); gOOd eaRth.

22 & 23 Featuring a mix of silk, cotton, velvet and linen, these curtains in yellow and bright blue stand out; ShadeS OF india.

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1 Give convention an interesting spin by lighting a bevy of pretty beeswax candles in your fireplace; Rs 945 (each); ANDY HOME.

2 A nest of tables can add that extra something to your decor. Featured here is a graceful, clean-lined set made from teak wood; Rs 36,000 set of three; ANDY HOME.

3 Wrought-iron and iron come together in this ornate lamp, whose gold and red complement the festive ensemble; Rs 37,125; ANDY HOME.

4 Mirrors have been associated with magic and mystery, and this Venetian Mirror lives up to the reputation. Beautiful craftsmanship sets it apart; Rs 1,64,000; ANDY HOME.

Break away from tacky Yuletide decorations, for ’tis the season to be suave and stylish. In this classic-yet-chic living room set-up, rich tones of

red and green create a fancy, festive composition.

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5 Serve Xmas goodies in style with this antique gold-finish mango wood tray; Rs 6,290; ANDY HOME.

6 Sip on expensive champagnes in these gold-plated champagne flutes made from Italian glass; Rs 13,840 (each); ANDY HOME.

7 Looking for something that is simple yet elegant? Then this red wine glass carafe is just the thing for you; Rs 9,800; ANDY HOME.

8 Part of the Rosenthal meets Versace collection this exquisite porcelain gold and white bowl complements the look of the room; Rs 50,150; ROSENTHAL.

9 This porcelain Lithophane Votive lights up to reveal the nativity scene; Rs 1,728.79; LLADRO.

10 Whether you use it for storage or as a coffee table, the textures of this Italian leather trunk ensure the piece looks beautiful; Rs 1,65,100; ANDY HOME.

11 This warm red throw is actually a Belgian tapestry; Rs 17,000; ANDY HOME.

12 Made from brass with a silver finish, this four-armed candelabra makes the room look classy; Rs 20,250; ANDY HOME.

13 Add drama to any room by simply hanging this antique Venetian glass mirror in it; Rs 54,000; ANDY HOME.

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14 High on style quotient, this Occasional Wing Chair is made from teak wood with green velvet upholstery; Rs 66,600; ANDY HOME.

15 Christmas hues come together in this Etro upholstery fabric; ANDY HOME.

16 Contrasting well with the green of the chair is this red Belgian tapestry cushion; Rs 4,850; ANDY HOME.

17 Who needs a Christmas tree when there's an Italian lead crystal chandelier sparkling in Xmas hues; Rs 3,00,000; ANDY HOME.

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1 When it’s Christmas time, you pull out all the stops. These exquisite, tall-stemmed wine glasses will make sure your holiday tipple looks as stylish as it tastes; Rs 4,450 (each); Rosenthal.

2 The glass and wine motifs on this large yellow toned decoupage tray will ring in true Christmas spirit; Rs 4,500; aa living.

3 Set the mood with a set of pearl and silver pillar candles; Rs 2,300 (large), Rs 1,600 (small); aa living.

4 This Coffee table features clean, geometrical shapes. With its glass top

Gifts under a tree, good wine and food, some red and green — this cosy little corner features traditional Christmas elements and some unusual ones as well.Co-oRDinateD BY: Deepa Nair ; teXt: SheeNa D’Lima; stYleD BY: roShNi Thakker; PhotogRaPhs : mexy

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and hardwood frame, it's sure to lend a touch of class; Rs 26,000; aBaCa.

5 Forget reindeer! In India, good old fashioned deer do just as well. This artistic rubberwood trio feature’s some striking designs; Rs 3,500 (each); aBaCa.

6 This duo of embellished square-shaped pillar candles makes sure that things stay festive; Rs 2,300 (large); Rs 1,600 (small); aa living.

7 Place a treasured memory in this ornate gold-hued Taj photo-frame, made of brass; Rs 2,520; aPaRtment 9.

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8 This striking floor lamp has a frame made of thick red beads; Rs 20,400; aBaCa.

9 Sink into this comfy upholstered armchair made from brightly coloured patches of silk; Rs 75,000; aBaCa.

10 A ruffled metallic gold cushion brings a touch of glamour to; Rs 1,650; aa living.

11 Give wrapping paper a miss this year and go in for these charming cane gift boxes. You can re-use these pretty creations year round too; Rs 150 (each); eCo CoRneR.

12 These jute and rafia gift boxes feature lovely floral embellishments; Rs 275 (each); eCo CoRneR.

13 This lightweight Christmas tree is made from natural fibres. It's so pretty that it doesnt even need tree ornaments; Rs 14,750; the ChaRCoal PRoJeCt.

14 Hand-woven palm-leaf boxes make for perfect packages; Rs 330 (small); Rs 900 (large); eCo CoRneR.

15 Loop these candy cane-coloured heart-shaped light bulbs around the gifts for some Christmas cheer; Rs 650 (each); the BomBaY stoRe.

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16 This thick black rug that flaunts a motif that is evocative of a snowflake works as a wall hanging too; aBaCa.

17 A larger than life forest-green bottle will give a nice touch to your eclectic setting; Rs 850; gRisham.

18 This sleek wooden side table features stunning silver leafing as well as a handpainted black design on top. The elegant piece is made in Italy; Rs 17,000; aBaCa.

19 A cake plate need not always hold cake. Help yourself to some cheese and crackers from this lovely multi-coloured ceramic one; Rs 1,200; sanCtUm.

20 This light green pasta bowl holds delicious goodies; Rs 360; sanCtUm.

21 This oblong boat-shaped platter in off-white will make a great addition to your table; Rs 990; sanCtUm.

22 This elegant Mariposa Tray features an airy butterfly motif; Rs 750; aa living.

23 Bring a touch of spring to the table with this tiny tray that features a bird in flight; Rs 750; aa living.

24 Use this red PVC snowflake shape as a coaster or put a couple of them together

to form a runner or table cloth. Since they come in sets of twenty, the choice is entirely yours; Rs 1,350; aPaRtment 9.

25 A tall blood red vase in thick glass adds a luscious touch to the setting; Rs 599; gRisham.

26 Black may not be the Christmas colour of the season but with these Lurex balls, you may be tempted to change your mind; Rs 250 (each); aPaRtment 9.

27 A glittering silver ball made in a mosaic pattern lends a touch of bling; Rs 150 (each); aPaRtment 9

28 A large vase made from ceramic and recycled paper will lend a fun twist to a corner; Rs 4,000; eCo CoRneR.

29 What’s Christmas without boughs of holly and berries? These artificial berry sprays look like the real thing and give your home an instant lift; Rs 720 (each); aPaRtment 9.

30 These twisted cone gift bags are made from natural fibres and come in different sizes and colours. The artful tie that comes with the product is a nice touch; Rs 135 to Rs 150; eCo CoRneR.

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> Architect Jignesh Doshi plays with a wide palette of materials in this relatively open-plan home

> Architects Chetan Shah and Ashok Mewada maximize space in a swish Mumbai apartment

> Whimsy and fun go hand in hand in LikeThatOnly, a Bangalore eatery designed by architecture firm Hundredhands and fashion designer Anshu Arora

Urban ChicThree spaces celebrate the essence of sleek, contemporary living with a dash of originality.

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The living room sees an impactful and balanced use of materials. The chamfered river-washed granite tiles in muted grey provide the perfect backdrop for the seating, whose sedate wood-and-steel combination is enlivened with orange-toned upholstery. Note the single-seater cum side table cum magazine-holder designed by the architect.

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MusingsArchitect Jignesh Doshi brings in openness

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A sk architect Jignesh Doshi what makes the perfect project, and he has three answers: a great site, a great budget, and, most importantly, a great client. In my

interactions with him spanning more than half a decade, Jignesh has periodically mentioned that his quest for a kindred spirit in his clients has not met with resounding success. But when Vijay Nagrecha hired Jignesh Doshi Architects to design an apartment for his family of three, the architect not only found a client who gave him a free hand, but he also found it particularly gratifying to discover that the Nagrechas shared his interest in exploring and experimenting with materials.

On his recce, the architect found that the 1,500-square-foot site was sans walls and had a fantastic height of 11 feet (high enough for Mumbai-standards). The plan was simple: retain the spaciousness; maintain the height; capture as much usable square footage as possible; use materials which would create impact, age gracefully and depict the warmth of the inhabitants; and lastly, pursue optimal functionality and clarity in design. Now some aspects of this plan are inherent qualities of any Jignesh Doshi project… he is pragmatic, imaginative and elegant, all at the same time. You can witness that right at the entrance door, which has been custom-designed for the client. This security door, crafted in wood and donning a rugged stone laminate, can easily pass off as a heavy-duty stone-clad one if not for the little peep window that comes handy when someone rings the bell. If it is a courier or bill-service man and you need to sign a paper, out comes a little platform next to the window which you can use as a desk. Practical and safe, isn’t it?

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passageway and ushers you into the open living-dining and kitchen space. If you thought the black stone laminate would be overbearing, you are mistaken. Jignesh made sure that the moment one enters, the eye is drawn to a soothing yet sturdy material — river-washed granite — which forms the focus wall of the living area. If that is not enough, a wooden volume right opposite the living room resonates with warmth. To complete the tale of the first visual impact: spurts of orange, which infuse freshness into this material drama, demands a special mention. Only when you move towards the living space do you realize that the black stone laminate stops at the entrance of the open kitchen, after assuming the form of a tall cabinet. And the wooden volume with a cantilevered orange protrusion is actually a bench where one can sit comfortably to remove footwear.

The architect tells me that as openness was crucial to this house, a lot of elements have been cleverly secreted away from the casual glance. “All the services are hidden and so are most of the storage spaces,” he reveals. “The wooden volume, which has plywood strips put together, camouflages beams and services like air conditioning. I make sure that all the services are concealed in some way or the other in all my projects. It hurts the eye otherwise.” The wooden volume also embraces a cosy dining table for

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above A gamut of elements and materials meets the eye from the entrance: the black of the stone laminate in the passageway, the focus wall in the living room in river-washed granite and the wooden strips with the sparingly used orange hue.

LefT The entrance door has a peep-window and conceals a platform/desk for writing. The stone laminate adds more drama to the door, creating a fortified-feel.

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five. As there are only three people in the house, the Nagrechas didn’t demand a fancy dining table or a separate ambience for the area. But Jignesh made sure that the wooden table was extendable and designed a bench-seating on one side with sea green upholstery. Steel-chairs and sleek overhead lamps complete this traditional-modern setting.

The river-washed granite wall in the living area forms the perfect backdrop for an eclectic array of furniture and artefacts. An important furniture piece is a roomy single-seater with an attached side table and a built-in magazine rack. Designed by the architect, this piece has a traditional basket weave of cane wires on the backrest and a straight-lined wood frame for the body. There are hints of steel in the side table and the perky upholstery sports large floral motifs. This fabric spills over to the backrest of the grey-garbed contemporary sofa which stands next to the chair. The wooden coffee table on wheels is an interesting piece bought from Peacock Life. “Everyone who comes here should be comfortable. It was a conscious decision to employ materials that are not touch-me-nots. Materials are meant to be experienced and felt; an individual must interact with them at ease,” says the architect. As space was limited and potted plants in the balcony would have further nibbled at it, the architect decided to go vertical with the greens. Thus came into being a lush garden that scales a wall, a beneficiary of the abundant sunlight that this 14th floor apartment receives.

coNcePT: to design an open and spacious home using interesting, impactful materials that would age gracefully. Optimal functionality and clarity in design were key.

ToP The architect decided to keep it simple in the dining area for this small family of three who did not demand an elaborate setting. The sea-green upholstery of the cantilevered bench goes well with the customized (and extendable) wood-and-steel dining table. Unusual steel chairs and non-obtrusive overhead lamps complete the look.

above The kitchen is a rectangular space and contemporary in its look and feel. Jignesh has provided storage via a stone laminate-clad wall cupboard (which also makes space for an oven and microwave), wooden cabinets and white-laminate shelves below and above the quartz countertop. One wall is free of storage and displays a yellow handmade tile dado which brings in colour.

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above & LefT The entertainment room has an attached pooja room. The silver leafing on the ceiling accompanied by wallpaper with hints of silver make this space quite glamorous. Speakers and the projection screen are discreetly tucked away. Note the small boat in the balcony which now holds a mini-garden with flowering plants.

The placement of the two bedrooms, the master bedroom and the son’s bedroom, was the toughest space-planning decision in this project. “The apartment lies in the south east corner, and therefore does not enjoy natural ventilation. The room initially meant for the son was the only exception to this. But he uses air conditioning profusely, while his parents enjoy natural air. After a lot of debate, the bedrooms were swapped,” explains Jignesh. The air and light-filled master bedroom also showcases a vertical garden in its small balcony. Wooden flooring, pristine white walls, a comfortable lounge chair, a walk-in wardrobe, a flushed-in LCD corner with hidden shelves are

floor artificial marble, teak hardwood (bedroom) and teak decking (balconies) Walls paint, aluminium panels, stone look-alike laminates, plywood and wallpaper furnishings cotton, silk, cloths (from bharat Furnishing and Good earth) furniture teak, steel and plywood

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cLockWise, froM above LefT In the son’s bedroom, the bed sits on a raised wooden platform with storage underneath. The wall behind the headrest displays contemporary art, niches with artefacts and concealed electrical sockets.

The organized study table has shelves for books and other odds and ends… all, of course, hidden away. The teak wood employed for the raised platform is used here for continuity.

The bathroom has stone flooring, a wooden countertop and cabinets in white duco paint. The suspended votive holders give it a spa feel.

The highlight of this room is the grey-toned wall which has been created out of aluminium sheets. Jignesh has used the wrong side of the sheet to create a rugged look. The bathroom door, part of this wall, is camouflaged and sans handles.

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some of the highlights of this room. However, the wow-element here is a traditional piece of art that is fixed above the bed… it is actually a ceiling rescued from an old South Indian home. Intricately carved in wood, this beautiful creation is brought to life with vibrant vegetable-dyed colours.

The son’s bedroom is contemporary and has aluminium sheets that stretch along one wall. Jignesh used the non-glossy side (the wrong side of the sheet) on the wall as he predicts the material will achieve a distinct character with age. The bed rests on a raised wooden platform that occupies almost half the length of the room. This also makes room for storage underneath, plus a place to lounge around with friends. A compact but trendy study space in wood and laminate has innumerable hidden shelves. In fact, Jignesh reveals that he has even made provisions for hidden charging points in the house so that no hanging wires can make it look tacky!

The entertainment room has sink-in sofas; a shimmering ceiling with silver leafing; a wallpaper with silver hints to blend in with the ceiling; a home theatre system with hidden speakers and a projection screen that seems to appear out of thin air when summoned. The pooja space, a small niche in the wall next to the entertainment room, reveals a brass-work wall accent which takes inspiration from the form of a holy book kept open on a book stand!

If you ask me the USP of this house, it has to be the surprise value or the hint of mystery… panels that reveal

It’s an India-modern feel for the master bedroom with the warm wooden flooring, white walls, bedcovers and cushions with interesting Indian motifs, an easy chair for lounging and the vertical garden for added effect. The element of awe is the flushed-in work of art above the bed. A piece of carved ceiling from South India, it displays vibrant vegetable dyes.

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shelves; entertainment units tucked behind sleek boards that run on channels; a discreet washbasin next to the dining space with a sensor-operated faucet that appears from the ceiling; a custom-designed clock built into a wall; a board on the wall which unveils a bathroom; a bunch of wall-art which is actually intricate Indian embroidery techniques or a delicate pattachitra painting which draws inferences from the Kamasutra! In this house, what appears to be vanilla-plain at first glance, is generously sprinkled with details that heightens one's perception and appreciation of the almost tectonic design. Design elements pair with judiciously-selected materials to form dynamic relationships that flourish and thrive. A happily ever after, this one! \

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The Only Way is Up!So you live in a small apartment, you don't have a balcony space and you love plants! Potted greens around the house would eat into the leg space, and how many plants can you hang around the railing of your window? If it bothers you a whole lot, then go straight to a horticulturist and ask him to create a vertical garden in your house. Have one for each room if you want! For this house, Jignesh created two, which add dollops of freshness to the space.

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Open yet Shut!That glass is a much-used material in contemporary design is well-known, yet its usage can make or mar the design of a space. Here, it has been used judiciously to physically cut off the kitchen from the rest of the house, but maintain visual connectivity and openness. Also, every material used here — plywood strips, artificial marble floor, stone laminate and glass — has a distinct role to play.

Rest my CaseNothing can beat white bedrooms when it comes relaxing after a long day's work. Overcrowding such a space with artefacts and colour would defeat the purpose. Instead, opt for one focus design element or decor piece, like the stunning ceiling here, which has been rescued from an old South Indian house. The beautiful carvings and the vegetable-dyed hues stand out.

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In Striking FormWhen the space is tight and you want to create a big impact, go for a smashing design element. In the pooja area, the architect took inspiration from the form of a holy book kept open on a book stand. Brass was the material of choice to create a curtain of sorts above the platform where the deities rest. LEDs used along the top of this installation make it stand out. A stool also echoes this form.

The Flip SideWhy go with the usual set of materials? Think out of the box and create something that is sure to draw attention. Get inspired by the panels in the son's room which are actually aluminium sheets wrong-side-up. If that was not enough, he also custom-designed a clock such that its mechanism is hidden behind the panel and just the hands are visible.

Hide AwayUgly beams and columns pose a hurdle in many design projects. For Jignesh, it is a big no-no to let air-conditioning ducts or other services be visible. Here, he created a design element out of plywood strips to camouflage the services and beams. This volume got the architect thinking, and he inserted an interesting bench-like protrustion as a perch for wearing or removing footwear. A washroom, storage for footwear and a dining table setting is created in and around this wooden wonder.

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In the living room, an accent wall features an intricate handcrafted glass mosaic mural. The piece took two months to complete.

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Steered by architects Chetan Shah and Ashok Mewada,the design of this three-bedroom Mumbai apartment

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ost architects appreciate it when their clients display an open-hearted trust in them. Chetan Shah and Ashok Mewada, who together

head Mumbai-based firm Aakruti Designs, are definitely no exception, but they admit that trust brings with it a tremendous sense of responsibility. “It’s even more of a challenge when the client doesn’t tell you what he wants exactly,” Chetan tells me in his spacious suburban Mumbai office. “Then, you have to be doubly sure that you perceive his needs and translate them into your work.”

Chetan and Ashok found themselves in such a predicament when they signed on a residential project over a year ago. The client handed him the key to a newly-purchased Borivali (in suburban Mumbai) flat and left matters entirely to them. There were no specifications, no pre-conceived plans. Just a firm faith in the architects’ ability. “In fact, there were a total of two meetings with the client during the entire project,” Ashok laughs. That duration was one year, including a halt midway to clear some of the building’s regulations. The apartment, a 1,680-square-foot space, is located in one of Borivali’s prime areas. When you enter through the front door,

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Believer of the modular system of proportioning, architect Kathpalia displays a great control over the scale and massing of volumes.

coNcePT: to create an open-plan home that would use space and light to the optimum.

clockwise, from lefT The entrance door stands out because of the use of laminate inserts in zany shapes.

A view of the living area. The simple furniture and the minimal use of accessories only point to the dominant feature in the room: a mosaic wall. The rug on the floor adds texture to the otherwise smooth-surfaced space.

Another view of the living room. In the far left, is a tiny nook created from breaking down a balcony. It now accommodates a swing sourced from Hongkong.

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it’s the largeness of the apartment that strikes you first. It’s a seamless entity that you step into, functionally segregated without walls or partitions into the living room, the kitchen and the dining room. Maximizing space was really the priority while designing this house, admits Chetan. To this effect, anything that blocked off the flood of light was done away with. The kitchen lies to the left; to the right is the living room (sans a television), a study in elegance. Daylight bounces off gleaming white composite marble floors and highlights the simple, clean-lined furniture of the living and dining areas.

Everything in the house — furniture, furnishings and accessories — is brand new and has been sourced from showrooms in India and abroad. The dining table, made from clear acrylic, only aids the flow of light. In the living area, a rug adds texture to the otherwise glossy space. But what really grabs attention is an accent wall that features a stunning glass mosaic floral artwork in shades of ivory, black and grey, touched with shell pink. “This mural was painstakingly handcrafted and took a whole two months to complete.” To the far

right, a clear spherical swing sourced from Hongkong hangs from the ceiling of an erstwhile balcony. “The balconies have all been done away with and the walls pushed back to create more space,” says Chetan.

The kitchen, awash in natural light, has plenty of storage and quality gadgets. “The lady of the house was very particular about this area, since it was largely her domain. We concentrated on a simple design, lots of light and practical gadgetry,” reveals Ashok.

Practicality, as it turns out, is something the architects lay great emphasis on. “When people move into a house, there is usually some level of adjustment to a new lifestyle. If the jump from one lifestyle to another is too high, then the transition isn’t as smooth.” This is probably why you perceive a no-nonsense simplicity at the heart of this project. Accessories are kept at the bare minimum and architecturally, the lines are simple and clean.

The floors in the bedroom break off from the composite marble of the rest of the space and employ a dark vitrified tile. “We wanted to do

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lefT This open plan house has no walls to separate spaces. In this picture, you can get a glimpse of the living room from the kitchen.

Below, lefT A view of the kitchen, which lies directly to the left of the front door: simple cabinetry, practical gadgets and a wash of natural light mark this space.

Below, righT The dining area boasts of a clear acrylic table and chairs sourced from China. Like the kitchen, this space is not cordoned off from the living room by a wall or even a partition.

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aBove A view of the master bedroom. Unlike the living room, the floor here employs vitrified tiles. The wardrobe, flush with the walls, has an interesting motif.

righT One of the bathrooms uses a stark and classic white colour scheme and practical sanitaryware.

something different and the result was quite spectacular,” says Chetan. Indeed, it’s a pleasant break to step onto a somber, textured floor after the shining bright whiteness of the living room. The son’s bedroom, which has a striking colour scheme of brown and parrot green, is slightly zanier than the rest of the house, what with the panels of laminates placed at intervals along the wall and asymmetrical lines in the wardrobe. The study desk is placed on an elevated platform.

I admit I felt a twinge of apprehension when I heard that the older daughter wanted purple to dominate her room. I hoped fervently I wouldn’t walk into a space that looked like a grape exploded in it. I was pleasantly surprised, however, when I noticed that Chetan had been extremely judicious with the hue. The walls stayed white, with a little use of textured mauve wallpaper and the headboard made of back-painted glass in a darker shade of purple. The furnishings were delicate and feminine, and the wardrobe a stark smooth white. The master bedroom, just a step away from the daughter’s, is simple and austere, with pops of colour introduced through the furnishings. “I always try to keep the walls

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neutral, in this case white, so that the residents of the house can change the look of the space with furnishings,” says Chetan.

It is late afternoon by the time I am done with my tour of the apartment. The blinds (that cover floor-to-ceiling windows) are pulled up and bright beams of sunlight reflect off the polished floors and the faceted mirror in the living room. The room is literally ablaze, but not in a harsh, uncomfortable way. Just like the house itself, it’s not too much, not too little. Just right. \

ToP The son's bedroom, boasts of laminate panels on the walls, a study area set on a raised platform and a striking green and brown colour scheme.

aBove For the daughter of the house, purple was the colour of choice. It was introduced through soft furnishings, the back-painted glass headboard of the bed and wallpaper.

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Breathing SpaceThe residents of this Borivali home decided that they wanted a decidedly open-plan space and their architects really delivered the goods. The dining, kitchen and living room areas all flow seamlessly into the other. Walls and partitions were taken down, balconies were removed to increase floor space and the resultant outcome was fantastic. In this view of the living room, you can see the far end (where the swing hangs), an erstwhile balcony. You can also see a bit of the kitchen unobstructed by a wall or a partition.

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Hue HappyDifferent colours create different impacts on space. A deep purple can make it feminine, while a crisp blue gives it a restful and fresh look. Architect Chetan Shah suggests that you keep your 'base' — walls, ceilings and floors — neutral so that you can play around with colour through your furnishings. The images here are of the son's and the daughter's bedrooms. The former is a delightful combination of grass green and chocolate, while the latters blossoms in purple and mauve.

Pieces of StyleWhy not try a customized mosaic mural, like this one, instead of painting or papering an accent wall? This handcrafted panel, made of little pieces of glass and tile took two months to become the masterpiece it is today. Here, a muted floral pattern was created in glittering white, black, grey and pink. We advise that you look at several drawings to find out which pattern and sketch will suit you best.

Smart Picksa home by architects chetan shah and ashok mewada

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With a name like LikeThatOnly, this Bangalore restaurant chose to shun conventional design, and turned to architectural firm Hundredhands and fashion designer Anshu Arora to give shape to its whimsical personality.

text: reema moudgil; photographs: sanjay ramChandran, courtesy liKethatonly

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As always when a space speaks, the writer takes out the note-pad and writes obediently, as if taking a dictation from a source that has created something the eye was not expecting and the mind is slowly learning to interpret.

LikeThatOnly's signage befuddles me to start with. It is like a jaunty scooter developed butterfly wings that turned into a Japanese fan. A collaboration between veteran restaurateur AD Singh, award-winning chef Manu Chandra and F&B operations pro Chetan Rampal, this young, spirited restaurant in Bangalore's Whitefield, is all about whimsy, contained in an urban geometry that’s the hallmark of multi-disciplinary design firm Hundredhands: exposed concrete, smooth grey patinas, and balance between line and form, thought and spirit.

Bijoy Ramachandran of Hundredhands says, “The project began with a simple brief of having a large courtyard and ample seating, much of it in verandahs, under light roofs and canopies… best suited to Bangalore’s mild evenings. A chance trip to Venice introduced me to Carlo Scarpa’s work. I saw Querini Stampalia Foundation’s garden, easily the most beautiful one I have been in. Small, almost insignificant, it is filled with exquisite details articulating junctions, establishing hierarchies, and providing enclosures. After coming back, I immediately began imagining our little restaurant as a variegated plinth with a panoply of local materials and subtle level changes, all expressed in the Scarpa tradition. Just like in the Venetian garden, smooth materials (jaisalmer and honed sandstone) are juxtaposed with rough ones (exposed concrete, flamed

granite and exterior grade terrazzo). Shiny elements (copper water spouts, troughs and glass) sit astride dull ones (cement floors, kota stone and timber). The joints are achieved using grooves or sometimes a third material. The simple white and exposed concrete building sits on this rich surface gently, separated by water channels and light.

“The plinth is important here because it is continuous, given the early idea of sheltered verandahs around gardens. One could potentially encounter this plinth seamlessly from enclosed, sheltered spaces to semi-open verandahs to sun-lit patios. This sequence in plan is the generator of everything and dictates the quality (in terms of materials, scale and light) of one’s experience through the building.”

Then I meet Anshu Arora, designer of whimsical sartorial creations, who took on the challenge of transforming an empty box into an inviting space. Tousled yet strangely sorted, she is wearing something that belongs to this place. Asymmetrical yet coherent. Much like the restaurant, with its colour-washed sensibility and its congruent mix of incongruent elements. “The space has many influences and then I used inspiration,” she says, indicating the turtle-shaped graters that have been turned into shades for wall-mounted lights.

LikeThatOnly invites you to explore and find little surprises tucked away in nooks. You don't just feed your appetite here but also your eye, your curiosity. Look closely, and a door reveals distressed hues in the gentlest blues. In the

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right The entrance lobby has a bathtub! Yes, a bathtub as a curiosity feature where a watering can pours water endlessly to recreate a tropical waterfall...

below and bottom The carefully-landscaped greens are never more than a glance away... they reinforce the contrast between the clean-lined, grey shell and the softening elements that embrace it.

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middle of an outdoor dining space, there is the welcome intervention of a water body. A cage serves as a candle-holder. Says Anshu, “It is about connections, isn't it? There is landscaping and concrete. A tub and water. A cage where candles are lit. Nothing is this or that. It all just like that only!” Aah, the penny drops. The name fits the space too, like everything else.

Anshu continues,“The space was not meant to be one experience but many. It is meant to evoke memories, transport diners to another space and time.” So there are chairs that remind one of Mexican poolside loungers. Cushions that look like leaves. A wall installation with little windows that, when looked into carefully, reveal porcelain dolls and convex and concave mirrors. A yellow wall that echoes a yellow mirror frame. The colours could liven up a French patio or a courtyard in Kerala. There are deep oranges, citrus greens, yellows and pinks, but nothing screams. A lounge looks like a lived-in Mexican home with furniture you can sink into with a book. In the formal dining space, lights fashioned out of strainers are flecked with metallic flies, a praying mantis and dragonflies that seem to have strayed too close to the light source. A few dragonflies serve as chopstick holders too! The lush tropical paintings by Murali Nagapuzha echo the frangipani tree in the courtyard, the bamboos and the palms and the creepers around.

Accessories include laser-cut flowers, oil spoons that serve as candle-holders, cushions with wine-glass prints scattered around the distressed-wood bar, crafted birds, butterflies, Chennapatna salt and pepper shakers, a wall installation that evokes wild red berries and grass… the list goes on. Anshu recalls, “When invited to dress a large restaurant space by the best in the business, I was faced

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concept: to create a culinary destination that would be a celebration of fabulous food and drinks amidst a magical, wonderland setting.

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with both enthusiasm and trepidation. The latter, largely, because despite having explored the use of design in non-fashion formats like theatre, film, etc, dressing curvy bodies is really what I do. Yet, here was this large indoor-outdoor, concrete, straight line, urban space, with a single frangipani tree in the centre, which had me smitten.”

Then came the name LikeThatOnly, which provided her with the green signal she needed to be whimsical, playful and even slightly irreverent. So upturned funnels formed the base for a series of suspended foliage lights, giant strainers gently illuminated the metal dragonflies buzzing overhead and kept the grasshoppers from landing on your plate! “Designing lights to suit the ambience was truly my favourite part,” reveals the designer. Anshu is also all praise for the landscape artist Rashmi Attavar. “Rashmi is an artist indeed,” she exults. “She provided us with the perfect shade of green, invited real butterflies into the space, inspired me to make bar lights that look like crazy, curly juncus grass and quietly waved her wand to convert the space into a tropical garden. I wrapped all the seats up in some signature ‘small shop’ style to provide for a soft landing.

“A vintage, French-style chair does not in the strict sense belong in the same space as the ‘memory of a village in the heart of Kerala’ — Murali’s description of his magical painting — and yet, in this world, it does! The beauty of the

clockwise, from left A lemony wall, splashes of green and funky garden furniture make this setting perfect for alfresco dining.

The lounge, where the custom-designed lights, organic materials and finishes and bright colours create the illusion of a well-lived home.

Another glimpse of the lounge: a candle-lit cage, foliage, and earthy colours. International in appeal, but very much Indian. Just some of the many free-flowing ideas that animate the space.

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clockwise, from top In the dining room, an installation on a wall recreates wildly exotic foliage!

The formal dining space has nothing intimidating about it as it uses warm wood notes, pools of golden light and bright splashes of colour. Surrounded by handmade dragonflies and other bugs, the funky 'chandeliers' are made out of strainers.Some of the 'bugs' become napkin-holders!

The lounge has the warmth of bricks and aged wood. Though sourced from different places, the furniture yet belongs together. The cushions and upholstery are custom-designed.

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wall finishes exposed concrete, colour washes furnishings Cotton, custom-designed and sourced furniture antique pieces and others with distressed finish, custom-designed and sourced flooring jaisalmer, honed sandstone, exposed concrete, flamed granite, exterior-grade terrazzo, kota and timber lights sourced and designed by anshu arora

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space is that it allowed me to create different moods. And yet connect the dots with colour or form so your eye could travel seamlessly from a living plant to a print on a cushion, which picks up a colour from a painting remembered in a foliage light.”

She says, “The space came together because AD was brave enough to trust me, chef Manu brought in his love for all things old and beautiful (which perfectly offset all my whimsical ideas), and Chetan patiently introduced me to the practical nuances of running a restaurant. So, they brought me back to earth each time I was poised to fly away. Personally, when I make the effort to get out of my home and drive through the city, I would be delighted to find myself amidst lots of living green, under bits of open

sky, surrounded by things of beauty both old and new, some colour to uplift the soul, and a little something to amuse the mind. This is what I hope to bring to you.”

Surprisingly, it took her just a week to ideate it all! The excitement and the urge to meet a new challenge overrode the initial apprehesion of designing a 100-seater place and 7,500-square-foot restaurant . “As a fashion designer, I don't draw that much and work more with drapes. Here, I had to draw stuff and physically get things made. I was lucky to find people who recreated my ideas from scratch.” And soon a scattered dream came together to become a living fabric of happy serendipity and jovial inspiration. Yes, like that only. Because most magical things are like that. Effortlessly magical.

fact file: project likethatonly location Bangalore client uKn Properties Pvt ltd area 7,500 sq ft (restaurant), 5,000 sq ft (service area) architects Bijoy ramachandran (hundredhands) interior designer anshu arora landscape artist rashmi attavar artist murali nagapuzha budget (interior design) rs 40 lakh seating capacity 90 pax (restaurant), 24 pax (bar), 50 to 100 pax (conference room) audio consultant e & e systems graphics and creatives the republic, maia Katrak structural consultant Krishna hegde Consulting engineer phe consultant electro-mech, Bangalore electrical consultant riddhi Consultants, mumbai civil contractor arun Constructions, Bangalore

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Love it or hate it, but you certainly can’t ignore it. The product in question: the Bismarck Sofa. This comfortable

seater, wrapped in a luxurious fabric with armrests shaped like stunning fierce dogs, is known to grab eyeballs and make jaws drop. It also happens to be the show-stopper at the flagship store of Delhi’s latest import from Italy: Visionnaire, from the House of Ipe Cavalli, opened in collaboration with International Furniture Brands. Spread over 5,000 sq ft, it is centrally located at The Gallery on MG. On display are eight different settings that

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include a mix of bedrooms, living rooms and dining rooms. Together, the settings showcase a number of interesting products such as beautiful sofas, elegant upholstered high-back chairs, chic beds, classy single seaters, chaise longues detailed with sensuous fabrics, innovative center tables, bespoke dining tables, opulent bars, exquisite mirrors, stylish bookshelves, sophisticated lighting, mesmerizing chandeliers and tasteful decoratives. Created by Visionnaire’s in-house designers based in Italy, the store has four main design elements —

glass, mirror, chain and fabric. The walls have been clad with velvet curtains to give it a sophisticated, luxurious look, while chains and glass used on vertical surfaces add glamour and shine.

The furniture, lighting and upholstery have been crafted from crystal, marble, smoked glass, chrome, Italian leather, the finest woods and veneers, and rich fabrics. And to make each product stand out, the colour palette ranges from sparkling white to off whites; tones of fawns and browns; and dark hues of blacks and blues.

Not only will the collection at the store change every four months, it also has on display the same range that is on showcase in other stores worldwide. What’s more? Since Visionnaire allows product customization. “We also specialize in projects, both residential interiors and commercial spaces. Visionnaire has designed restaurants, interiors of luxury jets and palaces in cities across the world,” explains Samvit Tara, director, International Furniture Brands. So, if you want Italian furniture for statement-making interiors, go get a piece of this luxurious pie!

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Take a pick from juicers, wall cladding, flooring options and more.

Master ChefsFrom Cucine Lube come two modular kitchen variants titled Brava and Nilde. The first sports a handle-free design, incorporating hollow profiles in shutters for easy operation. In addition to veneered and lacquered MDF, one can also choose from lacquered glass and acrylic with gold and silver foil-work for shutters. The second, Nilde, has a ceramic base and is available in wood and lacquered finishes along with panels featuring abstract paintings done by Italian artisans. Both Brava and Nilde line-ups are fitted with Blum’s joinery systems that aid smooth functioning. Moreover, they can be customized according to an individual’s cooking needs and usage. Price on request

fluid graCeRefresh yourself in these busy times with a glass of health from Trisa’s new range of juicers. Facilitating easy squeezing of fruits, the juicers allow perfect pressing and help avoid splashes. With a capacity of 0.5 litres and equipped with a closable muzzle, the appliances are handy and the different parts can be easily removed for cleaning. The Fresh Juice model has a large opening for whole fruit and vegetables, which retains the nutritional value of the juice. There is an automatic separator for the juice and the pulp, a permanent filter and a hygienic alloy steel cutter. Classic Mix, with its robust steel alloy body, can turn into a bar accessory as it crushes ice and mixes cocktails. rs 6,299 (classic mix);rs 7,199 (Fresh juice)

woody wondersBring the earthy feel of wood to your walls with Denmark’s leading flooring brand Dalhoff Larsen & Horneman. This exquisite range of cladding options for walls includes corners and angles in wooden finish. It is light in weight, eco-friendly and facilitates wall insulation. With different finishes available for interior and exterior applications, the collection can be used even for garden walls and sheds. Options include woods varities such as ipe, cumaru, balau, keuring, larch and akoume.rs 300 Per sq Ft to rs 450 Per sq Ft

tile talesIf you are a lover of wood or marble, but have practical considerations on mind, check out Somany’s large-format (600 mm x 1,200 mm) Duragres glazed vitrified tiles that ape these two natural materials. The tiles create an illusion of seamlessness, which will make your home look luxurious and spacious. This easy-to-maintain product is also available in a strip size of 190 mm x 1,200 mm. rs 170 Per sq Ft to rs 180 Per sq Ft

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luxury underfootFrom Pergo comes a laminated flooring series called Natural Variation. While the TitanX™ surface makes it resistant to high impacts, a layer under the laminate aids in absorption of sound. The EIR (Embossed-In-Register) surface texture ensures that the embossing and the printed design are aligned. Offered in 1,288 mm x 195 mm, the bevel-edged products are available in four chalked colours: Blonde Oak, Coffee Oak, Grey Oak and Taupe Oak. rs 220 Per sq Ft

rest assuredTo ensure a good night’s sleep, Spring Air ushers in two mattress series. The first, the Europedic Combination Mattress range, features memory foam. The temperature-sensitive and pressure-relieving foam sandwiched between the Ultra Cell High Density Foam lends it therapeutic properties. It allows free movement, independent support and the ideal sleeping temperature. The second, Nature’s Rest, is crafted out of multiple layers of latex and gel, with the option of high-density memory foam or plant-based Surface Modified Technology foam.These layers interlock with the encased coil units and aid in reduction of pressure at the shoulders and hips, while providing lower back support. It incorporates Joma Wool and cotton-blend fabric woven with silver to make it resistant to dust mites.rs 100,000 (euroPedic mattress); rs 65,000 (nature’s rest)

fan Club Taking luxury to a new level quite literally is Westinghouse with its new range of high-end luxury ceiling fans. Befitting traditional, contemporary, indoor and outdoor set-ups, these fans are available in ornate and simple varieties. Featured alongside is a product geared towards children’s spaces. Adults can rejoice in the Solana ceiling fan which comes with a remote control. rs 11,490 (kids’ Fan); rs 29,990 (solana)

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deCk it up!Revamp your patio, pool, shower area and terrace with beautiful Wooden Deck Tiles from Notion. Made with ipe, a fine tropical wood, and assembled on a high-density engineered plastic base, these tiles can be laid out with staggered or aligned joints. Available in a variety of colours, designs and shapes, the decking tiles are provided with non-toxic chemical coatings that ensure resistance against termite and moisture. The presence of toeholds ensures safety and comfort by preventing slipping. What’s more, with a simple installation method, it takes no more than a few hours to lay the deck.rs 485 Per sq Ft (exclusive oF taxes)

glaM laMEgo Floorings has introduced the new Elite (from Kronotex, Germany) and Classen (Germany) ranges of laminate floorings in India. The former is available in 16 different shades and complies with the European standard floor (AC3 Grade). On the other hand, the Classen collection (AC4 grade material) is a focussed series of 12 shades (all variants from the oak family). Both ranges are resistant to flames, stains, scratches and abrasion, and can be used for residential as well as commercial purposes. elite: rs 140 Per sq Ft; classen: rs 235 Per sq Ft

Cooking up a storMGorenje, a leading European Home Appliances manufacturer, has launched its premium range of built-in, free-standing appliances and design lines in India. One of the initial offerings is the Gorenje Ora-Ïto Collection targeted at the young urban population looking for something new and special which is reasonably priced. This brainchild of young French designer Ora Ito combines the latest technology, excellent and distinctive design and superior quality. The original collection (available in three colour combinations: completely white and silver, completely black, and black and silver) has been augmented by the new white series. The latter includes a free-standing combi fridge/freezer; a built-in oven with electronic programming module; a built-in oven with push-pull knobs; a glass-ceramic induction hob; a gas-on-glass hob; a gas-on-glass ceramic kitchen hood and free-standing microwave ovens.Price on request

praCtiCal styleEbco has introduced a smart offering to the Indian market: the Libell Extendo pull-out shelf (winner of reddot Product Design 2012 and Kitchen Innovation of the year 2012) from Switzerland-based Peka. It combines direct access through the front with an excellent overview of shelf contents. The closed base and rim prevent objects or clothes from falling out or jamming. The material’s rigidity makes it especially suitable for use in widths of 600 mm to 1,200 mm. Discreetly-coloured non-slip mats with a magnetic anti-bacterial coating stick to the bottom of the shelves, but can be removed for cleaning. Price on request

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Industry Voice

Better Interiors (BI): Tell us a little about blum’s journey in India. How is the company perceived by the consumers now? Martin Herr (MH): We started our partnership with Häfele at the end of 2003, but we have been exporting our products to India since the mid-90s. In India, we have a strong presence especially in the south and west. The market feedback is that Blum stands for high quality. This means we are on the right track because delivering excellent quality and superior functionality is one of our main goals. Our aim is not to bow to low pricing since this would mean compromising on quality. Our strategy is to wait for the market to become ready for quality products, which is now happening.

BI: Which products from your portfolio are doing well in India? MH: In terms of sales, our Tandembox systems are the most successful group followed by Tandem runners, our concealed runner systems for wooden drawers. Orga-line, the inner dividing system, gets more and more acceptance. The Clip Top Blumotion hinges with integrated soft closing have started replacing regular Clip Top hinges with optional clip-on Blumotion. Our best-selling product from the Aventos lift systems is the Aventos HF system for bi-fold shutters.

BI: What are blum’s latest innovations? MH: We’ve just launched two new Tandembox product lines in India: Intivo and Antaro. Antaro is characterized by rectangular gallery rails. By using angular elements and harmonizing the colour of all components, Blum has created a system that is a clear alternative to pull-outs with round gallery rails. Antaro’s colour and material concept based on that of Intivo. With its various design elements and materials, Intivo pull-out system offers versatile design options. Intivo consists of a drawer side without a gallery rail which can be combined

with any material: glass, wood or stone, nylon or leather. Intivo has won a number of design awards, among them the “iF product design award” and the “red dot award”. This year, we also launched Servo-Drive Uno which is designed for waste pull-outs, the most frequently opened and closed system in kitchens. The set consists of a pre-assembled plug and play Servo-Drive unit.

BI: Have any of your products designed specially for the Indian market? MH: Blum is well aware that consumer requirements differ significantly from country to country. So, at a very early stage in the product development process, we take regional needs into account. In many countries, including India, a Blum film team shoots a typical work day in a kitchen, which is then systematically analyzed. We use this data to develop new products and improve existing products. For example, for this country, we developed specially coated runners to avoid corrosion, as wet kitchens are very common here. In Europe, the concept of wet kitchens hardly exists.

BI: What challenges have you faced in the Indian market, and how have you met them?MH: Blum products are designed to work under the toughest of conditions. However, even they have a hard time withstanding excessive abuse. We often find our products being exposed to high levels of moisture and dust in India because they are often installed before a construction site is finished. It should be clear to installers, therefore, that a dusty and sometimes wet environment will damage any hardware. To avoid such problems we conduct a great deal of product trainings. Of course, relevant information is also provided in the installation instructions and stated on the packaging itself. But real hands-on trainings can never be replaced.

martin herr, managing director, BLUm india, taLks aBoUt prodUct Lines, the edge enjoyed BecaUse of region-specific cUstomization and chaLLenges faced whiLe staying trUe to qUaLity.

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DESIGNBYTES

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Book ReviewAvailable at: www.flipkart.com

HigH Five!ElEctroluxToll-free: 1860 200 1212; Website: www.electrolux.in

FishEr and PaykElWebsite: www.fisherpaykel.com

MiElEGround Flr, Copia Corporate Suites, Commercial, Plot No 9, Jasola, New Delhi 25; Tel: 46900000

saMsungToll-free: 1800 266 8282; Website: www.samsung.com

siEMEns130, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai 18; Tel: 39677000; Website: www.siemens.com

navnEEt Malhotra Email: navneet@aadesign.in

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latika khoslaEmail: latika@freedomtreedesign.com

Techniques

aa livingRajul Apartments, Harkness Rd, opp Gold’s Gym, Nepean Sea Rd, Mumbai 6; Tel: 23683985

abacaIndo Italian Furniture Co Pvt Ltd, G9/G10A, Laxmi Woollen Mill Estate, off Dr E Moses Rd, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 11; Tel: 24933522/44/66

andy hoMEsGround Flr, F213/D, Old MB Rd, Lado Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi 30; Tel: 46524343; Website: www.andyhome.co.in

aPartMEnt 9N 9, N-Block Market, GK 1, New Delhi 48; Tel: 32438224/25; Website: www.apartment9.in

Eco cornEr 3rd Flr, Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai 13; Tel: 30042350

FcMl Sultanpur Chowk, MG Rd, New Delhi 30; Tel: 26800482/92; Website: www.fcmlindia.com

good Earth11-12, Raghuvanshi Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 13; Tel: 24951954. Also at, Select Citywalk Mall, New Delhi 17; Tel: 29565600

grishaMShop No 1, Radha Sadan, 18th Rd Corner, Khar-Danda Rd, Khar (W), Mumbai 52; Tel: 26000010

lladroG- 08 B, Select Citywalk Mall, Saket, New Delhi 17;

Tel: 41864400/11. Also at, Mumbai; Tel: 22823436/37; Website: www.lladro.cm

oMaSelect Citywalk, s-11 (A), 2nd Flr, Saket, New Delhi 17 ; Tel: 42658485; Website: www.omaliving.com

rosEnthalPalladium, Senapati Bapat Mg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 13; Tel: 40802390; Also available at, Versace Home, The Gallery At MG, MG 13, MG Rd, New Delhi 30, Tel: 40765597

sanctuMVasant House, 19th Rd, off Khar-Danda, Khar, Mumbai 52; Tel: 26495755/6; Website: www.sanctumstore.com

shadEs oF indiaA-74, Sector 57 Noida 201301; Tel: (0120) 4187400, 2585046; Website: www.shadesofindia.com

thE boMbay storEWestern India House, Sir PM Rd, Fort, Mumbai 1; Tel: 40669999; Website: www.thebombaystore.com

thE charcoal ProjEctUnit No 1, D-Mall, Veera Desai Rd, Andheri (W), Mumbai 58; Tel: 261936198; Website: www.thecharcoalproject.com

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1 bhk 28A, Ground Flr, TV Industrial Estate, SK Ahire Mg, Worli (Behind Glaxo), Mumbai 30; Tel: 24930004/8; Email: sulaxmi@1bhkonline.com

aMbadi EntErPrisE554, Udyog Vihar Phase 5 Gurgaon 122016; Tel: (0124)

2398037; Website: www.ambadi.in

ash and tEak202, Prathamesh Tower, A wing, Raghuvanshi Mill Compound, Tulsipipe road, Lower Parel, Mumbai 13; Tel: 66311617/8; Website: www.ashandteak.com

good Earth(See Techniques)

hEirlooMs15/2 Milestone, Old Palam Rd, Gurgaon 122015; Tel: 9811045703; Website: www.heirloomshome.net

hulstaA 248, Mahipalpur Extn, NH-8, New Delhi; Website: www.huelsta.com

Maison by intErnational FurniturE brandsThe Gallery on MG, 13 MG Rd, New Delhi 30 ; Tel: 41012161, 41044753 Marshalls WallPaPErShop Number 2, Vaibhav Apartment, Swami Vivekanand Road, Irla Road, Vile Parle (W), Irla 56; Tel: 26247888; Website: www.marshallswallpaper.com

PallatEGround Flr, Badamia Manor, 34, Clerk Rd, off Racecourse, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 34; Tel: 42206000; Website: www.pallate.com

hoME Et tu108-109, Grd Flr, The Gallery on MG, MG Rd, New Delhi 30; Tel: 46107250, 9717184747; Website: www.homeettu.com

MathiEu lustrEriETel: 9811707447; Website: www.mathieulustrerie.com

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