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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5 bathroom linen labels that are on our radar this summer
Pamper yourselves with our collection of plush bath linen — tactile, organic and crafted for comfort as summer greets you with long, enjoyable days by the pool, refreshing baths and spa indulgences.
GOOD EARTH
Art aficionados, rejoice! Celebrating art in forms, Good Earth brings a range of hand block printed towels with motifs inspired by ornate Mughal Paintings. Made in the cotton waffle for enhanced absorption, pause and admire these quaint hand towels, which are a canvas to slender cypress motifs, delicate poppies and geometric patterns.Website: www.goodearth.in
SNAAN LUXURY
This botanical inspired collection from Snaan Luxury adorned with intricate embroideries of cheerful pansy motifs in hues of purple and green — a beautiful addition to your list of summer bath linen. Website: www.instagram.com/snaantowels
GIBIE
Gibie introduces a line of luxury bath linens crafted with Ayurvedic herbs to infuse healing into your bathing. These exceptionally soft Terry towels, in a rich burnt-grey shade, are dyed in natural ayurvedic colours — a process which helps in increasing body metabolism and removing impurities off your skin. Score! Website: www.kickstarter.com/gibie
ELVY LIFESTYLE
Dive into a fine bathing experience with premium towels by Elvy’s Lifestyle. An adaption of oriental designs across a classic white-grey palette, these imported towels from Turkey are an upgrade to your bathing space. Website: www.elvy.com
MAISHAA
Towels across earthy tones and refreshing greens from Maishaa raise the benchmark for fabric quality in the world of bath linen and bring diversity with their subtle overall geometric textures, making for an interesting tactile element. Website: www.maishaa.com
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
Give your home a summer quick-fix with fabrics from Vaya
Summertime and the living is easy…. this lyric finds perfect expression in Vaya’s breezy, statement fabrics. Sometimes, a home makeover could be as requisite as a wardrobe modification. Bring home Vaya’s Luxvara and Fantasia collections to relish summers in vibrant colours and punchy patterns that is sure to give your upholstery that much needed seasonal makeover!
Luxvara collection balances consistency with variation, which stands quintessential for a practical and minimalist aesthetic. Metallic accents and graceful patterns set against a colourful backdrop — using unique fabric effects and textures lends a luxurious touch.
Find dramatic prints in complex weaves to soothing hues in tranquil patterns. The fabrics in Luxvara embodies timeless sophistication. The Fantasia range exudes flamboyant patterns from different parts of the world — reflecting major cultural influences in its products. It has emerged its inspirations from gardens of Italy, ink art of in Japan, Native American heritage and Greek myth, marking a substantial collection of exploration.
The collection of fabrics also takes its users on a traditional journey of ikats, joyful embroidery stripes, variegated silk paisleys, and floral prints.
Website: www.vayahome.com
We picked five chic tables that will fit perfectly in small spaces
Are you planning to give your abode a spring makeover? Transform your space with these sleek, dramatic and sophisticated tables in traditional intricate detailing and modish hues. Whether it’s to spruce up your workspace or required as a functional unit in a home, we’ve rounded up a list of tables for your visual inspiration.
Saturn’s hexagon cocktail table by Viya Home www.viyahome.com
Flower shaped brass exposed table tops with wooden legs by Dtale www.dtaledecor.com
Banyan offcut by Koy www.koy.store
Table with mixed materials from Iota www.iotafurniture.com
Outdoor-Inspired Turkey-Tail- Brackets designed by Ariane Thakore Ginwala www.thisandthat.in
Smart Living with Smart Lights by Svarochi Lighting
Pamper yourself to unique accessories and lighting by Svarochi to enliven your abode this season. Accentuate corners and dull spaces with unique lamps by Svarochi lighting.
Tech-savvy individuals are everywhere in this era, with countless of them imagining technologies in the near future that would unravel our day to day lives. With every breath with our smart devices, we are in proximity to that vision of comfort, convenience, and ease. The new digital is equipped with innovation such as smart watches, intelligent lighting systems, and even smarter home systems. From keeping up the healthy mantra to ensuring safety for our kin, our lives are somehow ruled by the innovative technology.
These light fixtures come to your rescue with innovative lighting solutions on daily basis. Perfect ambient lighting for every room and every occasion, in a very simple and convenient way, can be achieved with just a click on your smartphones! How about a statement lighting fixture that can become the cynosure of all eyes at your next party? Turn your living room from a cozy hangout space into a party zone, with the quick reach of an app. There is an immense scope of flexibility in setting the mood and ambience of your private corner by the help of using these light fixtures.
A switch of a button increases the brightness level and you can convert your dining area into a study area. The Bluetooth Mesh technology allows connectivity between different smart LED bulbs and lets you adjust the brightness and colour levels to match your decor. If you are looking to welcome a sense of wellness and calm in your home, Svarochi’s latest offerings include lights provide the option to change the light settings in Bright & Dim, Warm & Cool, Color & Daylight and Color & Daylight such that they perfectly reflect your current mood and help you relax in the surroundings.
Svarochi also provides their valued consumers with premium Downlights (available in Aspire, Round & Square), Spotlights (Available in its Prima & Elite range), Cove lights/ Strip lights (Available under its Prima range). Website: https://svarochi.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
Bringing a maximalist dream to life are these fabrics from Vaya
Give your upholstery a complete makeover with trendy fabrics from Vaya. Launching their new collection with Jamewar and Meraki collections –avail big, bold, beautiful, inspired fabrics with an impressive array of simplified design. You will find intricately detailed patterns are exploding with passion and creativity.
Meraki joins the forces of raw creativity fused with inspirations of the tropical jungle. What makes a charming and statement collection of fabrics are the large shadows of palms trees, hybrid with eccentric elephant parades and dash strokes of metallic light.
From evenly flowing hombres to tantalizing shines, Meraki invokes vivid imagination respite with beautiful bold outlines to the soft sheen of hand painted brushstrokes. Their natural collection is matched by the supple opulence of the Jamewar collection.
Jamewar melds the style of the intricate weave – popular with the royals aristocrats of the yore. Dim greys and blazing florals, arches to palace landscapes, satin to rustic linen – each fabric in the collection reveals extravagance of Jamewar in the complex and sophisticated detail. The palette stretches from more earthy, delicate colours to striking metallic overlays on more vibrant shades.
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