Revamp your home this season with our decor wishlist that embodies the brutalism trend. This trend features products crafted with raw, unfinished and durable materials. These products are perfect to add a rustic vibe to your home. 1. “Antipode” coffee table from Imperfetto Lab2. “Giorgio” skated and silver aluminium sanded chair from Francesco Balzano3. “Bronzo” lamp from Iqrup + Ritz4. “Solid” wire chair with concrete base from Oliver Gustov 5. “Ecomix” papier mache fruit bowl from Ellementry 6. “Barometro” floor lamo 3.3 in gallo siena marble by Giacomo Ravagli from Carpenters Workshop Gallery
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Five ways to add colours to your gifts this Holi
A sense of joy comes rushing to us as we celebrate Holi! The festival brings fond childhood memories and joyful expression and warmth. While the holiday joy may be everywhere this time of year, but there’s still plenty to stress about, especially if you’ve got to buy a last minute gift purchase on your to-do list! Here are five gifting options that will keep your confusion at bay…
Gold accents: Contemporary flower pot to revamp your indoors. Sleek design with peppered gold accents to mix with any colourful backdrop.Website: http://hermosastudio.in
Symmetrical Lines: Keep it real and elementary to gift your friends. Find back to school accessories and perk up at this store. Website: https://www.paperdesignco.com/
Soothing Pastels: Wooden packaging in funky hues to brighten up the recipient. Everyday use boxes to add an aesthetic value in your space.Website: https://www.lejahaan.com/
Electric Hues: Vintage baby blue crockery set. Explore hues from traditional whites, to more dramatic shades like tones of blues and greens this Holi. Website: https://www.spaces.in/tresorie
Pop: A fusion of elegance and edgy accessories to the enjoyment of fine beverages. The wall art is ideal for formal entertaining and for any setting. Website: www.decorkart.com
4 quirky Indian accents to brighten up any living space
Keeping in line with the theme of our February-March issue Focus on Crafts, we are heading back to our artisanal roots. If you are looking for quick decor fix to add a dose of glamour to your humble abode, opt from our picks of traditional accents which is a motley of all things India.
Metal Musings: A mix of metallics adds interest to any bookcase and shelving space. Copper and brass accessories, one of the hottest finishes in home decor, can be impactful when paired against a neutral whitewashed background. These copper candle holders by Vilaasita is sure to brighten up any gloomy space. www.vilaasita.com
Cork Up: Eco-warriors, raise a special cheer, corkwood redefined sustainability with functional and durable designs. Outlin’d Studio addresses this need with a wide range of striking collection of homeware focusing on Indian heritage and architecture, serving fresh accessories such as coasters, placemats, bookshelves and even laptop sleeves. www.outlind.studio
Earthen Elements: Welcome spring in full bloom with natural elements fused with raw textures. Opt for a clean, minimal and modern interior design style. Think these urban functional pieces from terracotta. The Clayheads from the Dysfunctional collection is inspired by the common man and his dilemmas. www.claymen.in
Woven Stories: Taking cues from our hot trend from our latest issue, we have our eyes on the play of traditional warp and weft in textural elements of weave that create an aura of multilayered aesthetics. If blogger Justina Blakeney’s gorgeous boho-chic Instagram feed has you inspired, you may love our curated weaves that is sure to amp up any boring space!
5 eccentric accessories to enliven your home this spring
We are loving all things quirky and eccentric this spring. From illusionary rugs to bold contemporary silhouettes, we pick five modern accessories that will be on your wish-list this season!
1. Wool with zari “Flatter” hand-tufted rug by Maarten Baas for Nodus Rug
2. Glass and marble and metal with fringes “Souk “ mirror from Dooq
3. Lacquered wood with handcrafted melting ball polyurethane and glass tiles “Dico” cabinet by Rotganzen from Gufram
4. Painted zinc alloy with brass-plated steel “Bon” table lamp fromNormann Copenhagen
5. Metal with steel frame “Bistro” table by JF Smith for Alma Design
Six earthy accents to warm up your home this season
From delicate porcelain to rustic and raw concrete accents, highlight table tops and forgotten spaces with these charming additions in earthy hues.
1. Porcelain Rust “Pebbles” Plate by Kim Wallace for KW Ceramics
2. Faux Concrete “Folio Domical” Mesh Pendant Lamp from Oorja
3. Handblown Glass “Ripple” Bowl from Klove Studio
4. White Porous Ceramic Vase with Stone from Martin Azua
5. Iron With Wooden Base “Leroy” candle stand From Fabuliv
6. Brass “Palm And Hatthi” Tumbler from Nicobar
11 accessories to give your home a monsoon makeover
Is the monsoon keeping you cooped up at home? The sky may be dreary but your home needn’t be. If you’ve been spending hours scrolling for looks and moodboards to give your interiors a facelift, it’s time to bring your Pinterest board to life with a warm and cosy makeover. Think contemporary furniture in bold silhouettes and earthy hues—an ideal palette for the rainy season. Alternatively, if you don’t want to spend too much time redecorating, you can also opt for vibrant crockery, delicious fragrances and cosy chairs in vibrant prints.
1. Bent Ply on Steel Frame “Diwan” and cabinet by Aziz Kachwala: Besides being the epitome of comfort during the monsoons, these diwans add a refined and sophisticated feel to your living space. The warm and woody cabinet fits comfortably in your bedroom and forms the perfect addition to your space. Website: www.studioaltin.com
2. Coronium sofa with sheepskin upholstery: Unwind with your comfiest quilt and a favourite movie while you sip a hot cuppa on this sofa with sheepskin upholstery. Website: www.artefatto.co.uk
3. Embellished Side Table by The Charcoal Project: Introduce a chevron colour pop element to your home with this side table embellished with semi-precious stones. Website: www.thecharcoalproject.com; www.facebook.com/bespokehomejewels
4. Upholstery by Address Home: Beat the monsoon blues with warm and bright shades courtesy the Tanzanian archipelago. Website: www.addresshome.com
5. Ceramic vases by Tresorie: Bring the refreshing greens of outdoors into your apartment with this botanical-inspired ceramic vase. Website: www.facebook.com/TresorieIndia
6. Take me back to Greece dinnerware by The Crockery Hut: Let your guests enjoy the rains along with a cup of hot tea accompanied by exquisite cups and saucers made of intricate Greece-inspired designs. You can accentuate your wooden dining table with jute mats and this crockery set to give your dining room a jazzy pop of cool. Website: www.thecrockeryhut.com
7. Oriental Seater by Wisma Atria: With the monsoon, comes the lush foliage we were longing for. The plush seater promises a burst of colour to any muted setup. Website: www.wismaatria.in
8. Silo coffee table by Marcel Wanders: Uplift any barren corner with a wooden infusion with this padded structure upholstered in vintage leather and a walnut veneered tray top. Ideal to stack your favourite monsoon reads. Website: www.natuzzi.com
9 Textured Rugs by Jaipur Rugs: Add texture, colour and pattern into a room with distressed rugs that echo the spirit of monsoons. Website: www.jaipurrugsco.com
10. Modular Sofa by Andreu World: A splash of colour in your living space with bright shades of the sunset is sure to lift your spirits. We’re feeling better just looking at it. Website: www.andreuworld.com
11. Reggio from Cire Trudon’s Les Belles: This candle set in a beautiful tinted glass jar and scented with mandarin will add a luxurious touch your home and also smells divine—two things you absolutely can’t do without this monsoon. Website: www.trudon.com
Turn your bathroom into a spa retreat with these luxury accessories
Treat yourself to a spa day everyday with this complete ‘bath to finish’ range of accessories, surprisingly found at luxury fabrics label Sarita Handa. While finely embroidered pillow covers and delicate tableware have always remained trademark favourites, the brand’s latest collaboration with bath label Hamam and Vya Naturals is a welcome ‘add to our shelf’. Sift through fantastical shades of Mineral and Mist in a pillowy mix of ultra soft Turkish Cotton towels and bath mats along with delicious Ayurvedic turmeric scrubs and rose body butters. Find them at any of their three stores. Address: Delhi: Sultanpur, MG Road, New Delhi 30, Mumbai: Laxmi Woollen Mill Estate, Shakti Mill Lane, Mumbai 11, Opposite Citi bank and Bombay Store, Linking Road, Khar West, Mumbai 52 Website: www.saritahanda.com
Our top 8 picks for your last-minute Diwali gifts
If you’ve forgotten to pick up a gift this festive season, browse through our picks of trinkets and accessories:
1. Incan Sun wall hangingCelebrate the festival of lights with this wall hanging that memorializes the Solar God. The sculpture features steel rods dripped in bronze, created by The Lohasmith.Website: www.thelohasmith.com 2. Crest Diamond tea light holderThis pretty tea light holder has a metallic finish, and is a great alternative to traditional diyas. Website: www.thepurpleturtles.com 3. Nandi figurineBring home this decorative metal Dhokra figurine to add a subtle touch of colour to any dull corner.Website: www.curocarte.com 4. Intricate wall hangingPallavi Jaikishan’s Home collection features several exquisite objects perfectfor gifting. Website: www.facebook.com/joyaluxuryexhibitions 5. Ornate oval tray Italian brand Sezzatini presents this ornate oval shaped serving tray that iscrafted entirely by hand. Website: www.tresorie.co.in
6. Antique silver lotusAdarsh Gill’s new Diwali home collection could match some of his opulent sarees for the festive season.Website: www.adarshgill.com 7. Westside festive collectionAmp up the celebratory cheer with colourful cushions,glistening metallic accents and candle bowls from the Westside festive home collection.
8. Lotus lightCrafted from hand-blown glass by lighting designers Prateek Jain andGautam Seth, this lotus light is a part of their upcoming festive range. Website: www.klovestudio.comWebsite: www.mywestside.com
Also read: 10 decorative lights to celebrate Diwali with
Spot the latest trend: Moving in circles
Mind your dots – we’ve spotted the latest trend: Moving in Circles. Embrace the polka to create wholesome interiors with these accessories.
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10 luxury buys we discovered at India’s new Ralph Lauren Home store
Stand in line at the new Ralph Lauren Home store in Delhi with a complete list on what to buy. We’ve curated pieces from colonial beds and bar cabinets to chic accessories and opulent chandeliers.
1. One Fifth Drinks Trolley
Dark wood and silver accents complement the bottles of golden liquid in this Art Deco-inspired bar trolley. This is definitely first on our list for its sleek design, minimal embellishment (and of course, it makes happy juice).
2. Heiress Bed
Inspired by Louis XV, this bed would do well with Ralph Lauren Home’s 800 thread count sheets. Sleep like Paris Hilton would, with beige and gold highlights and baroque-esque shelter curves.
3. Kipton Mixologist Box
This is the ultimate mixology collector’s piece, filled with iconic products from the Polo Bar – Ralph Lauren’s first restaurant in New York City. Look inside to find hand-cut crystal decanters, Old Fashioned glasses, silver plated brass jigger and more – wrapped up in an elegant leather case.
4. Mayfair Tufted Chair
This contemporary chair is as luxurious to look at as it is comfortable to sink into. The tufted detailing arches into the angled back, making it easy to put down a book halfway.
5. Duke Bar
Rosewood with a polished stainless steel trim makes this 1930s inspired bar cabinet the perfect drinking buddy.
6. Sutton Chess Set
If you weren’t a gamer before… this chic chess set is crafted from walnut wood and carbon-fiber leather , accompanied by polished nickel and carbon game pieces.
7. Art Deco Athena Clock
It’s time to make the switch from digital numbers to printed black Arabic numerals and a swiveling case with this vintage clock.
8. Chapman Frame
The Polaroid trend is as good as done – it’s overdone. This photo frame is crafted from supple alligator embossed leather, making any drunken memory, classier.
9. Adrianna Chandelier
Watch your guests stare in awe at this chandelier, with precision-cut crystal pendants and modern shades. Jay Gatsby would be proud.
10. Daniela 3-Light Candlestick
Prism-cut and hand-polished, the stunning crystal candlestick is a classy accessory that will make any meal look better.
Website: www.ralphlaurenhome.com
Also read: Ralph Lauren Home has arrived in India