DezignDiaries: Focus on Home Makeovers

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One of the biggest investments we will make in our lifetimes is in our homes—the sacred

space where we spend most of our time, which holds all of the things and people

dearest to us. We invest in purchasing our homes, so why cut corners when it comes to

furnishing it?

We at DezignGenie believe in inspiring people with beautiful designs—real life profes-

sionals, real life homes to give you an authentic sense of what you can and cannot do

with your homes, of course with your personal touch. Discover designs, connect with

pros, keep a tab on trends and purchase products directly from the vendor—all under

one roof! We are here to create a design community, filled with trusted reviews and a

real user connect that will make DezignGenie the first place you visit before making any

home related decision. It’s almost like your personlized home directory!

DezignGenie is an online inspiration and discovery platform for home décor and design

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digital portal with inspiring designs, products and expert advice, all just one click closer.

Keep watching this space for more, as we strive to provide you with the best quality

content, thought leadership and trend forecasts in the home design sector—we guaran-

tee that you’ll be begging for more!

Pg 2 A toZ Guide to Home Make-

overs

All that you need to know

before you embark on your

home renovation.

Pg 5 Trends: Beautiful Basics

Legendary Trendcaster Lidewij

Edelkoort predicts the future for

your home.

Pg 6 Expert Advice

Interior designer, Annkur Khosla

helps you get the perfect look

for your home this season

Pg 7 Vibrant Vibes

Celebrity host Tara Sharma

shares quick tips for a cheery

home makeover

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by Pragnya Rao /

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A painting or a

sculpture, a

piece of art will

always add

character to

your space.

A

ART

Don’t hesitate

to get yourhands dirty.

It’s fun, cost

effective and

extremely

satisfying.DDIY

Get rid of things

you don’t need.

Declutter,

organize, put

things in order.Doing away

with junk is the

first step to

making room

for new.EELIMINATE

Pick up pieces

that call out to

you when on your

trip to someplace.

It not only gives

you a story tonarrate but

also serves as

a memoir of good

times to adorn

your homes.CCOLLECT

Always fix

a cost before

you embark

on a renovation

project. Fix an

amount that you

want to spend

on all aspects of

your makeover.

BBUDGET

Try and create

a focal point

while putting

together a

room. It will

help you chooseelements,

whether

complementing

or contrasting,

with ease.FFOCUS

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A TO Z GUIDE

HOMEMAKEOVERSThe design vocabulary just like it’s erstwhile cousin, is meantto help you learn the alphabets. But how you choose to string

your sentences together is completely up to you. It is a handy guide to get you started with your home makeover or renova-tion of your project. We know doing up your home is no easytask. Those are crazy times: Tubs of paint, swatches of fabrics,rolls of wallpaper, and the seemingly unending number of

people who are walking in and out of your house. But trust us,it only gets better. So hang in there, make your own rules if you must, and don’t forget to follow your heart. After all, thehome is where the heart is.

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Plants can

add an

instant

touch of

freshness to

your space.

You can also

create green

walls forthat added

panache.

GGREENERY

Treat antiques with care. Or the

silks and the unique metal

serveware that your mum has

passed on to you. They tell theworld who you are, and where

you are from.

HHEIRLOOM

Create a moodboard of how you

want your space to look like

before you head out shopping.

This way, you won’t be(unpleasantly) surprised with

the results.

IINSPIRATION

JJUXTAPOSE

Carry out

regular

maintenancefor all aspects

of your home,

like painting,

plumbing,

wiring, etc.MMAINTAIN

Make a list of haves and must-haves for your space, things

you absolutely need. Build your

home around those so that

you don’t end up compromising

on the most essential elements.

NNEEDS

It can make or

break the mood.

Make sure you

provide for

ample day and

ambient light.

Invest in power

saving fittings.LLIGHTING

K KID ALERT

Allow your

home to growwith you.

Spaces evolve

with time, so

avoid rigid

layouts.OORGANIC

Team an art

deco chairwith a modern

settee, bright

colours with

bold prints.

There are no

rules. If it

appeals to

you, it works.

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Make sure

you have

kid-proofed

your home.

No sharpedges, no

cantilevers.

And oh, fun

colours too.

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Your home is an extension of your

personality, so allow it to be

relfected. Whether it’s your lovefor art, gizmos, books, prints,

feel free to showcase what is

inherently you.

PPERSONALIZE

This can be tricky.

As alluring as

trends are, you

needn’t follow it.

Pick and choose

what you like and

make it your own.

Choose quality over quantity.

Invest in a good armchair overfive different assorted chair-

bean bag options.

QQUALITY

A textured wall, gold leafing or a

limited edition piece, include one

accent to adds a wow-factor

to your space.

XX-FACTORPlan your spatial layout based on

your requirements. Whether you

prefer a living cum dining or an

open kitchen plan; a den cum

study.This will help you allocate

floor space accurately.

ZZONE

Work towards a balanced look.

Harmony in colour and palette

will help create a soothing

environment.

Y YIN & YANG

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I m a g e c o u r t e s y : w w w . a s i a n p a i n t s . c o m

Rotate your

furniture and

art. It’s an

instant pick

-me-up for

your space.R REARRANGE

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www.dezigngenie.com Decide on what

you want your

space to exude.

Opt for warm

colours if you

want a cheerful

feel, soft

greys for a

zen-like

feel, or subtle

gold for a

luxurious look. V VIBE

SSTORAGE

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Even if you

crave a

minimalist

space, there

will always

be everyday

essentials that

will need to be

packed away.

TTRENDSUpdate your existing pieces into

something new. For eg. mason

jars can be upcycled to create

mini terrariums, wooden pallets

from your old bed can be made

into a coffee table, etc.

Plan with the climatic conditions

in mind. For eg. North light is the

best light, so opt for windows in

that direction. Leather may not

work too well in hot and humid

weather, so avoid it.

UUPCYLE

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W WEATHER

Do you feel like revamping your home without spending too much on it? Jazz it up a little bit?

That’s where you need a stylist! Often, all you need is a fresh coat of paint, change in uphol-

stery or a key piece of furniture to change the look of your room entirely. This can be done by

a DG Stylist! We’ll match you one from our network and help you get your home renovated

at a fraction of a complete interior design job! For more details, get in touch here.

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TREND ALERT

BEAUTIFUL

BASICS

To layer, weave, stitch, pleat, crinkle, tarnish, flower,embroider, paint and ribbon. These are some of themajor themes that form the gathering concept.Edelkoort predicts a return to the rural; farming andgardening with a hint of romanticism.

Our homes will reflect a need for cocooning, andtranslate into spaces that nurture our relationshipwith ourselves and others. A soothing colour andmaterial palette with an arrangement thatencourages a sense of community will dictatethe look of this trend.

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I m a g e c o u r t e s y : w w w . b e b i t a l i a . c o m

Work with natural materials, add a cashemere throw forwarmth, bring out your grandmom’s china, and put up your

photoframes. Think neutral colours, or even translucent oneslike ceramics, linens, potted plants (if a garden is a luxury

you can ill afford), plush sofas (for those long catch upsessions with friends) and soft rugs. The trend, “Gathering”,explains Edelkoort, “is meant to restore trust and faith in thecapacity of humans to work and play together.” So surround

yourself with things that make you happy. Because it’s timeto focus on the beauty of belonging.

“IT IS TIME FOR MENDING AND

GATHERING, RESTORING THE FABRIC

OF SOCIETY, PICKING UP THE PIECES

AND BRINGING THEM TOGETHER IN

A MULTITUDE OF POSSIBILITIES, A

QUILT OF SUBSTANCE, ABLE TO

ABSORB SHOCK”

- Lidewij Edelkoort, Trend Union, opening her presentationon “Gathering” at Design Indaba

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EXPERT ADVICEWe got interior designer, Annkur Khosla, tointepret Lidewij Edelkoort’s trend and sharewith us tips and tricks to use in our homes.

When using a neutral palette, it’s a good idea to

incorporate different materials that create interest-

ing textures. It helps in keeping monotony at bay.

Wood is one of the easiest materials to work thistrend. It adds warmth and character.

Focus on alternating upholstery and linens; it’s the

easiest way to update a room.

Layer your sofa with a set of cushions. Add a

throw, make it inviting. The idea is to give a lived in

feel to your space.

Bring out those books you read, photographs from

that trip years ago. Your home should be about

you; it should tell a story about your journey.

WHO SAID NEUTRALS WERE DULL? WE THINK THEY ARE

EVOCATIVE, OF NATURE AND CALMNESS. CHOOSE FROM

OUR LIST OF HOT PRODUCTS FROM ICASA FURNITURE

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LOVES

Fabric floor lampby Calligaris fromICasa Furniture

Baku Table Lampby Calligaris from

ICasa Furniture

Chaise Loungeby Calia Italia from

ICasa Furniture

Babette Opal glassvase by Calligaris from

ICasa Furniture

Flavours Ceramic vaseby Calligaris fromICasa Furniture

Andrea Elliptic GlossLacquered Bronzed MetalTable from ICasa Furniture

Round Mirror Glass TopGloss Brass Plated Metal

Table from ICasa Furniture

T weet coffee tableby Calligaris fromICasa Furniture

Skip Aluminum andwood folding chair by Calligaris fromICasa Furniture

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YOUR INTERIOR STYLE

As a family we like happy, warm, cheerful spaces; so

our home is a reflection of that. Think bright coloured

cushion covers, art that we have collected from around

the world. We travel quite a lot so we pick up a lot of

stuff but try consciously to keep it uncluttered.

KIDS/PET PROOF SPACES

Keep breakable stuff at bay, away from their reach.

Use rounded edges where possible. Work with bright

cheerful colours in the kids’ spaces. Warm yellow

lighting will help create a wonderful ambience. Cliched

as it sounds, a home filled with love gives and gets

love! So don’t forget to fill it with lots of love!

QUICK-FIXTry new upholstery and cushions, they will do wonders.

Moving furniture around will also help and of course if

you are willing to go a bit further then experiment with

new paint colours or flooring options.

DOs AND DON’Ts

Focus on enjoying the process of doing up your home,

however if you are stressing about it, try and find

someone you trust to help you make decorating

decisions. But make sure you create a space you love

because eventually you have to live in it!

OUR NEXT ISSUE FOCUSES ON HOME INTERIOR

TRENDS FOR 2016. PLUS A SNEAK PEEK INTO

A BEAUTIFUL HOME, HOT NEW PRODUCTS,

MAKEOVER TIPS AND EXPERT ADVICE FROMTHE LEADERS IN DESIGN. THIS ONE IS A

KEEPSAKE. OUT IN JANUARY 2016. FOR MORE

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IN SEASON

VIBRANTVIBES

HOTPICKS

It’s the perfect time to pep up your home.We got celebrity host Tara Sharma to tell usa few of her favourite home design thoughtsand things.

Clockwise from Top 1. Rubix Cube by Square Barrel from www.dezigngenie.com.com 2. Muddahfrom www.no-mad.in 3. CP Range Frames by WorkshopQ from www.dezigngenie.com.com

4. Charm Circular Side Table by Lekiaan from www.dezigngenie.com 5. Orange Velvet and RawSilk Vibrant Cushion Cover by The Big Door from www.dezigngenie.com 6. Lacquer Box, set of 3by The Home of the Traveler from www.dezigngenie.com

HERE’S A ROUND UP OF THE

CHEERIEST PRODUCTS ON

THE SHELVES THIS SEASON.

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SHINE TO YOUR SPACE. L O V

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