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Harlequin by F&F
regular 38 LEATHER HUNT!
18NEWS Studio Leatherette introduces
What’s red hot in the market you to artificial leather, a look-
alike of natural leather and a
28 MAKING SENSE solution to animal cruelty
OUT OF SPACE
Architect and Interior 40 THE WRITING ON THE WALL...
Designer Anish Motwani's Artist - Calligrapher Payal
designs exude his passion Bhattacharya uses her dual talents
for conceptualising spaces to create personalised pieces of art
32 WHEN WALLS SPEAK... 44 THE PERFECT MOVE

Marshalls' new store in Mumbai's Tips that will ensure thorough
central suburbs plays host to all organisation while you go
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48 THE SPIN DOCTOR... Expert ideas on how to mix and
Ideas to accommodate a match prints and colours to
laundry area in your house give your décor an eclectic feel
52 THE BAR(E) ESSENTIALS!

The basic must-haves
for a home bar real home 60
118 Store Map 74 BUILDING
BONDS!
A home which
printS' special works its design
60 IM-PRINTS keeping in mind
Your shopping guide to the individual
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112 COCKTAIL HOUR!
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94 SANDS OF TIME...
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Garden
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home
It’s bloom time, folks! Literally. Floral prints are strewing their
fragrance everywhere, from the ramp to your rooms. It is evident on
wall papers, upholstery, curtains and accessories worldwide this
turf!
season and has found its way to our shores as well. Our Prints’
Special taps how big, bright and beautiful, floral motifs have a way of
lending cheer and positivity to the interiors of any space. And similar
patterned accessories just up the glam quotient...
While on the glamour factor, the understated charm of designer
Bubble Batra’s redesigned parental home reaffirms my faith in
family bonds and the power of a subtle palette contrasted with bold
strokes of leather. With wood and mosaic tiles lending a warm vibe,
the interiors of this seven-bedroom home smartly juxtapose opulence
with a rough and masculine ambience, specially in the living area. As
Vanita Arora discovered, it is a home designed with love and passion
that seamlessly blends individual tastes into a homogeneous whole...
Passion seems to be the buzzword, and that’s amply evident in
upcoming artist and calligrapher Payal Bhattacharya’s canvases,
which are bursting with creativity and are a singular combination
of calligraphy and contemporary art. The 26-year-old blithe spirit
has ingeniously transformed her love for the written word into a
profession that satisfies her creative urges and results in canvases
which are style statements in their own right.
From prints to calligraphy, you have a lot to choose from to put your
summer style quotient on an upward swing this season!
Cheers!
Image: Ravi Dhingra Location: Fresc co

Abha Srivastava
Editor
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May 2012 The Ideal Home and Garden 15

House Warming
Our readers write in
CRUISE CONTROL
I loved the April 2012 cover! Bright and colourful!
I was pleasantly surprised with the Home Away
from Home section as this is the first time in
five years that TIHG has featured a cruise liner! EASTER FARE
My family and I enjoyed the beautiful pictures Easter Sunday was made
featured in the magazine as always, and of course, sweeter by the two articles –
it was a pleasure to read the excellent writing. Colour Coded and Treasure
Ramya Nagesh, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu Hunt. The food pages were
delectable as well! It was a
good idea to include pages
on fans and air conditioners
as summer is here. While the
article on air conditioners was
THE RIGHT SMALLER AND BETTER very informative, the one on
PROFILE Large and spacious homes are fans left me wishing there
I am a regular TIHG always a big draw and TIHG features was more reading material.
reader since the last them on a regular basis. However, Amit Bhandadare,
one year and I love small is cute too! I am sure there are Latur, Maharashtra
the manner in which plenty of houses which are modestly-
articles are presented sized but high on décor... It would
in the magazine. be a pleasure to read about and see
Crisp, neat, simple these type of homes in the magazine
and thoroughly as most of us can relate to them.
enjoyable! As a Sagar Acharya, Coorg, Karnataka
young architect by
profession, I wonder if
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it is possible for TIHG
to feature profiles
and interviews with FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
architects and interior From wooden and wrought iron to cane and steel, furniture
designers. This will these days is a style statement. The market is flooded. Name it
be informative and and the market is full with furnishings that can totally change
interesting as well... the way your home looks. However, what’s worrying is that not
Aarti Dewan, many people bother about the impact their fancy furniture has
Allahabad, UP on the environment. And that’s why I was happy to read the
article on eco-friendly furniture which had very useful tips and
information. Look forward to more such articles in the magazine!
Kartik Iyer, Mumbai

Home
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For Your WALLS Only!
Walls are said to have ears, but with Haute Couture, the new
range of wall coverings from Ego Wall Décor (a part of the Ego
group), your walls will acquire a new personality! Whether a soft
shaded style or a trendy angular pattern, a panelled design or
an elevated motif arrangement, this collection is sure to take
your walls to lofty heights. The styles range from plains, stripes,
floral, geometric and original designs, while the colours cover a
spectrum of shades.
Ego Concept Store, K - 55, Lajpat Nagar - 2, New Delhi
Raghuvanshi Mills Showroom, Percept Picture Building - P2,
Ground Floor, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
FAN Following!
International Furniture Brands has
introduced the Mademoiselle collection
from renowned designer, Christopher Guy.
The collection comprises furniture and
decorative accent pieces and one of the
hallmarks of the Mademoiselle collection
design elements is the fan motif.
International Furniture Brands,
The Gallery On MG, 13 Mehrauli Gurgaon
Road, New Delhi
ROCK On!
Johnson has launched the
unique Stonex wall tile collection
in India. This collection is
inspired by the beauty of
natural rocks and stone and
proves its variety with over 35
unique designs! It is available
at all House of Johnson stores
across India in sizes of 450mm x
300mm and 600mm x 300mm.
The collection is priced at
` 75 onwards.
For details, log on to
www.hrjindia.com
The FRENCH Connection!

This summer, introduce yourself to a whole new range of fabrics from
Sarita Handa, who is back with a fabric line that complements the weather.
For your bed, the crisp whites with bright celtic knots and bold patterns
inspired from Moulin Rouge, are a good bet. Interestingly, the cushions in
the new collection will introduce documented patterns inspired by antique
water colours of the 1850s from the French textile museum!
Sarita Handa, 16 Khan Market 1st Floor, Back Entrance, New Delhi.

HOME NOTES
The Big BANG!
Bang and Olufsen, the global leader in luxury, custom-made
audio and video products has appointed Shreyans Group as
its master dealer for India. The group will retail and distribute
some of the world’s most prestigious brands in India, including
Bombardier Recreational products, Ducati, Ferrari, Maserati,
Porsche, Van Cleef and Arpels among many others. The brand
march begins...
For details, log on to www.shreyansgroup.com
On the SURFACE!
Kajaria World, a showroom from A Look at the CRYSTAL Wall!
the largest chain of imported To create innovative designs and wall
tiles in India, has introduced an tattoos, Shellys’ Walls is introducing
exclusive and imported wood tiles crystallized wall tattoos in India. Using
collection called ‘Hard Wood’ in the Swarovski crystals, Shellys’ Walls creates
vitrified glazed tiles segment. Made an elegant masterpiece for one’s home.
from superior digital technology, These tattoos are affordable, can be
this enhances the beauty of the customised and are quick and easy to
tiles and also provides real wood install. With over 1,00,000 designs,
finish on the surface. Shelly’s walls is set to glam up your home!
For details, log on to For more details, log on to
www.kajariaworld.com www.shellyswalls.com
The HOT New Thing... The Right ADDRESS...

Welcome the summer with Nitco’s new beige natural marble, which The affordable luxury décor brand, Address
could be perfect for your bedroom or living area. Available in Home, has recently opened its exclusive
8’ x 4’; 9’ x 5 inches, and priced at ` 350 - ` 375 per slab, this boutique at an upmarket shopping
could be just what your summer makeover needs... destination in Mumbai. The swanky new
For details, log on to www.nitcotiles.com store displays everything from luxe bed linen
and cushions to accent furniture that can be
coordinated with home accessories.
Address Home, Laxmi Plaza, Building No
9, Unit No 6-7, Laxmi Industrial Estate,
Andheri West, Link Road, Mumbai

HOME NOTES
Take the FLOOR...
Pergo, the global leaders in laminate flooring, has introduced a new
patented design feature — Natural Variation. It is available in a
classic plank format with four bevelled edges and displays natural
rustic character. The planks are available in 1288x195x9mm and
are priced at ` 195 per sqft.
For details, log on to www.pergo.com
STEEL’S In! WOODED Bliss!

Arttd’inox, the premium Your floors can reveal your style quotient. To add
brand of tableware and character to the interiors of your home, opt for Castro
home décor products in and Filhos, a premium hardwood flooring brand from
stainless steel, presents Portugal, that has recently partnered with NLDK
its latest collection of Timbers Private Limited, a leading company in timber
beverage sets, which trade. The flooring range offered not only promises to
comprises classy tea accentuate the beauty of your home with its unique
sets, stylish cup and look and style, but is also safe, shock proof and scratch
saucers, trendy coffee resistant. Plus they are natural and solid wood products!
mugs and out of the box For details, log on to www.nldk.in
soup bowls. Each set is
designed keeping in mind
Making A
STATEMENT...
the utility of the product.
The tea sets are priced at
Striving to strike the The ARTY
` 4,500 per piece; wood
mugs ` 1,200 per piece;
chords of creativity and Set...
perfection each time, Delhi’s art deco
nut bowls ` 1,400 per
Versace Home has yet home furnishing
piece and vase ` 650
again launched a new store — The
per piece.
collection of statement Living Tree —
chairs. Polished to has introduced
www.arttdinox.com
attain that sparkling a superlative
finish, these chairs are range of Borneo
available in hues of sofa sets. Created
pearly white, mauve, from solid teak
blue, pink, yellow and wood, the sofas
silver. are available in
The Gallery Mall, Blues an option of four
Home MG - 13, Mehrauli seater and eight
Gurgaon Road, New Delhi seater settings.
The price starts
from ` 100,000.
The Living Tree is
also all set to add
fervour to your
home through
its exotic dining
table collection,
which starts
from ` 60,000.
For details, log
on to www.
thelivingtree.in

HOME NOTES
Well COCOONED! When PRIDE Comes Calling...
Cocoon Fine Rugs is a premier Welcome to Casa Pride Design Studio, Pride Furnishings latest venture.
carpet gallery recognised for its Pride Furnishings, a brand that has grown to become one of India’s
original, modern creations that are leading furnishing retail stores, now offers a broad range of products
unique interpretations of Persian including luxurious furnishing fabrics from around the world, wall-to-wall
designs. The awe-inspiring 4,000 sqft carpets, rugs, blinds, wall-
carpet boutique houses exclusive overings and laminate flooring.
contemporary rugs as well as oriental Time to refurbish your home!
carpets and is produced from superior Casa Pride Gallery at Pride,
quality materials. Vijayraj Building, 229, SV Road,
Cocoon Fine Rugs, A Block basement, Bandra West, Mumbai
Shiv Sagar Estate, Dr AB Road, Mumbai
SHADY Times!
Zansaar.com, India’s first online retailer for home and living,
unveils a collection of contemporary designs in table lamps.
Subtle, elegant and attractive, the lamps are styled in clean
lines and bold colours, with a touch of the offbeat, be it in
the form of a bicycle base or a bollywood kitsch shade! Priced
between ` 699 and ` 2,499.
For details, log on to www.zansaar.com
As GREEN as it Gets...
Today, the world is going ‘green’ to save the Earth. To
put the point across more clearly, interior designers
Sapna and Ankush Aggarwal from Ansa Interiors, the
designer and consultancy firm from Delhi, present the
exclusive range of Organic Interior Concept to bring
that earthy and clean look to your home. The duo offers
various design ideas that will give your home a complete
green makeover.
For details, log on to www.ansainteriors.com
The ‘X’ Factor...

Keeping in mind the ever-present space-crunch, Xtra from
BoConcept brings you the footstool cum-bed, a revolution that
works as a beautiful pouffe during the day and turns into a
spacious bed at night. In ten seconds flat, the stylish footstool
can be converted into a sturdy single bed. The concept is perfect
for both small living spaces and large rooms as well. Available
in different fabrics like light petrol Molino fabric, Xtra is priced
upwards of ` 29,750.
For details log on to www.boconcept.in

HOME NOTES
A Matter of
MATTRESSES!
Super SONNET... Arihant Mattresses,
Oaktree showcases its latest design
manufacturers of new
concept where utility meets style, to
age mattresses and
create kitchens that are large, functional
pillows, has introduced
and elegant. The Sonnet, from Oaktree
memory foam mattresses,
Kitchens, is a fine balance of natural
which has an ergonomic
wood and granite or marble. The kitchen
design, sensitive to body
is creatively organised to maximise space
temperature and counter
with different zones for cooking, cleaning,
pressure to provide
preparation and storage. All Oaktree
extra support which
kitchens are made of high-quality raw
materials and long lasting hardware.
helps reduce fatigue and
improve blood circulation.
FLOOR Flair...
Oaktree Kitchens, No 13, 32nd Cross, Dalhoff Larsen and
It is priced at ` 10,000
7th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore 560082 Horneman A/S (DLH),
onwards.
Call on 09008400400 Denmark’s leading flooring
For more details, log on to
brand has launched an
www.arihantmattress.com
exquisite flooring range
called i-Floor in India. It is
a specially designed flooring
The SMALLER, solution, versatile for home
the Better! applications. Priced in India
The world’s number one producer between ` 340 per sqft to
of ceramic wall and floor tiles, ` 700 per sqft, depending
vitrified tiles and sanitary ware upon the category you
brand RAK ceramics, has choose, this one’s a must for
launched its latest digital printing the style conscious!
technology based tiles — the For details, log on to
NANOPIX tiles range, available www.dlh-group.com
in 40 different shades. With
these tiles, you can express
your creativity and vision, and
assemble the results on the floor
and walls. They are available in
The DESIGN Theory...
With Superior craftsmanship,
three surface finishes — natural
state-of-the-art technology
finish, lapato finish and high
and personalised service,
gloss polished finish.
the House of Design offers
For details, mail to
texture, colour, form and
mktg@rakindia.com
design in seamless harmony
to achieve a stylish and
eclectic look for your home.
The store has a diverse mix of
furniture, be it straight line
modern, or curvy classical
with carved detailing of
patterns, upholstery, lacquer
finishing and much more.
A one-stop-shop for your
interiors!
CRC 2, First Floor, KH No 337,
Metro Pillar No 28 B, Sultanpur,
MG Road, New Delhi
HOME NOTES
Call of the WILD!
Living In Style, Mumbai, unveils its latest range of
exuberant and rich panther-shaped accessories.
Aesthetic and decorative, these ceramic accessories
also boast of 24 kt gold, platinum and original
Swarovski crystals, making them unique and
inimitable. Go ahead and own a piece of style!
Living in Style, Opposite Bangur Nagar, Near Inorbit
Mall, New Link Road, Goregaon West, Mumbai
MAGIC Spells...
MKC, the designer label of interior designer
Monica Kamal has launched an exclusive and
exquisite range of bed accessories. The
PEACE Calls...
Frazer and Haws has recently
collection includes cushions, bedspread,
unveiled its Buddha collection, which
throws, runners, bolsters, pillows as well
includes the spiritual saint in different
as headboards. Inspired by floral patterns,
meditative stances. Priced at ` 60,000
the collection is smooth to touch and spells
onwards, this addition to your home or
comfort to the T!
office is sure to bring in peace
Frazer and Haws, Shop No 11, Main
www.monicakamalcollection.com
Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
FLOWER Power! WALL to Wall...

Ushering in the flavours of the season,
Somany Ceramics has launched their new range
Veaura — the home décor brand
of wall tiles, specially designed for summer. A
for high-end home furnishings and
blend of pastels and prints, the tiles add an
textiles — brings an exciting palette of
instant refreshing vibe to your interiors. The
spring inspired hues in wall coverings
range of tiles include pastel shades, floral prints
and fabrics. With more than 122
and vibrant textures. The brand is also offering
diverse designs to choose from, at the
a variety of patterns, colours and prints to
heart of the collection are fabulous
perk up the season. The tiles are available in
floral prints including Paradiso,
300 x 450 mm at Somany stores across India,
produced using digital techniques;
and are priced at ` 490 per sq mtr.
and Daisy Chain – quality cotton with
For details, log on to www.somanyceramics.com
a small scale that renders the fabric
ideal for use in homes. The collection
is priced at ` 3,000 onwards.
Veaura, Raghuvanshi Mills,
Lower Parel, Mumbai
The Real ONE!
One & Only’s summer collection
is replete with soothing colours
and rich fabrics. Whether it’s
the contemporary, classic or
modern look, the brand creates
furniture that can be passed on
to generations! It includes great
furniture for bedrooms, dining
areas, home offices, and kids’
rooms as well.
For details, log on to www.
oneandonly.co.in
HOME NOTES
The VASE Side Story!
To enhance the beauty of your
lovely bouquet, Magppie offers
a unique and chic collection of
ceramic vases that are available
in various shapes and sizes
including ellipse, cylindrical,
abstract, etc. They are also
available in delicate and bold
LUXE Living! tones, which augment the touch

of sophistication to the interiors!
Luxury takes a step forward as Fendi
Magppie Retail Limited, 1, N
Casa and Streamlined by Ipe Cavalli come
Block Market, Greater Kailash 1,
to India with an exclusive collaboration
New Delhi
with Terra Sans, India’s leading interior
expert. An accomplished presence in
CHILL Zone... design, Fendi Casa is known for designing
This summer, Electrolux the world’s most luxurious homes,
brings cheers in your life yachts, private jets and exclusive hotels.
by launching an all-new Ipe Cavalli is renowned in the realm of
side by side refrigerator. interior design and has furnished the
This high performance wealthiest homes in the world. The style
refrigerator, designed stalwarts are set to dazzle you in Terra
with quality Sans boutique, which is an uncluttered,
craftsmanship in a architecturally neutral setting with more
remarkable European than 15,000 sqft of presentation space,
style is quite capable of housing the finest creations from the
handling the extreme two establishments. A Girl’s BEST Friend...
Indian climate. The Terra Sans International Private Limited, Obsessions Xclusif has launched its
product is part of the Ground Floor, Paras Twin Tower, Tower B, Diamond Collection, which includes
Electrolux Eco range Sector - 54, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon carpets created uniquely from 100%
programme and has wool. The floor covers are intricately
been designed to meet designed to complement your
highest standards of interiors. An enchanting collection
energy efficiency. The with classic and innovative designs,
refrigerator is priced at the carpets are available in shades
` 1,50,000. Cooler days of black and white as well as dashes
are here again! of blue, black, red and gold. Priced
For details, log on to between ` 22,000 and ` 67,000.
www.electrolux.in/ Obsessions Xclusif, Shop No 10 -
builtin 11, The Gallery On MG -13,
MG Road, New Delhi
SOFA , So Good!
Italsofa, a modern and contemporary brand from
the Natuzzi Group, the world’s largest furniture
manufacturer, introduces VEGA-I351sofa. The
sofa features a modern and practical design that
offers superior comfort. Available as a single as
well as a double seater, the sofa comes with a
warranty of 10 years for the frame and two years
for the suspension, cushions and coverings.
For details, log on to www.italsofa.com
Event
notes
The Power of EBONY!
Ebony Gautier recently launched their
A NATURAL INTERNATIONAL Appeal... first store in Faridabad. The store provides
Canvas! Zolijns, the furniture boutique that a complete range of furniture for living
World Wide Fund for offers globally acclaimed contemporary rooms, dining areas, bedrooms, junior
Nature (WWF) India, and European furniture, recently launched bedrooms, bedrooms and wardrobe
Religare Arts is unveiling the collection from their partner solutions. The lavish store is spread over
a group exhibition brands — Riva 1920 and Ronald 5,600 sqft. So head there for furniture
titled ‘Conservation Schmitt, which was exhibited by that will change the way you live!
on Canvas’ that the European power brands at the Crown Plaza Mall, 29th Milestone, Sector
captures the critical IMM Cologne Fair’12 held recently 15 A, Faridabad. For details, log on to
issues of environment in Cologne International Expocentre, www.ebonygautier.com
conservation. The Germany. The Riva collection includes
Food
exhibition opens on stools and tables finely crafted in
April 18, 2012 at Masala Walnut and worn-out Briccola. The
Art, Taj Palace Hotel, Ronald Schmitt collection features
Mumbai. a wide range of highly functional
Later the exhibition will hydraulic tables.
notes
shift to Religare Art Products available at Zolijns, C - 19
Gallery D3, P3B, District Nizamuddin West, New Delhi
Center, Saket, New Delhi
and will be held till May
11, 2012
The
Well KETTLE
ACCLAIMED ... Calls!
Nya Nordiska, one INDIA Calling Westinghouse
of the worlds leading The English edition of a book Appliances,
textile manufacturer’s on India, originally published India, has
recently won three in Italy with Bocconi University, recently
design awards — the has now been published in launched a
jury judgments of the India by Har Anand, titled, If the new modern
red dot award and the Elephant Flies - India Confronts classic kettle,
double wallpaper design the XXI Century. The book will which is retro in style and promises superior
awards. The awards be released and simultaneously quality and materials used. Its features
have confirmed the launched on May 5, 2012 at 6 pm include a capacity of 1.7 litres; a stainless
appeal and acceptance of at the Italian Cultural Centre. steel body; an automatic shut off and it can
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ARCHITECT PROFILE
Name: Anish K Motwani

Profession: Architect and Interior Designer
DESIGN HAPPENED BY CHANCE...
Firm’s Name: Anish Motwani Associates
When I was in college, I assisted my father
Established in: 2004
(KH Motwani, a renowned RCC consultant)
Website: www.anishkmotwani.in
in his drawings. I steered my way through
Email: info@anishkmotwani.in
the AUTOCAD (Designing Software)
Making
designs that he had and mastered it. After
college, I started working with architects
and interior designers and slowly
designing spaces became my passion.
SENSE OUT
OF
SPACE
For retro architect Anish Motwani, creativity
means getting out of his comfort zone...
IMPRESSIONS BENOY SEBASTIAN
I LIKE...
My passion for designing is not
restricted to residential or office
spaces. My designs should create
social awareness. Designing spaces
such as public lavatories, gardens,
pathways, etc always interests me.
DESIGN IS MUCH
MORE THAN WHAT
WE THINK...
It’s a state of mind. It’s an approach to a
problem. Its how you feel. It’s something
that is meaningful and deliberate. For me,
design is peace of mind as it is satisfying
and relaxing. When I started my own
practice, I realised that if we love what we
do, our productivity, creativity and financial
output only follows an upward trend! In
today’s ever changing dynamic market, its
not just about ideas or concepts; it’s about
making them happen and the motto of our
firm is making sense out of space.
ARCHITECT PROFILE
INTERIOR HOME DESIGN IS... THE MEDIUMS... GOING GREEN...

Designing a home is always very For me, wood is the most Going green is what we
challenging and motivating as important element in hear everywhere and
each individual’s requirements any space, especially in people speak about it
are different and peculiar. Every a house. Wood creates without much knowledge.
person has his/her own taste to style. It can be moulded, The idea of green
add to the design. Often a husband cut and used in many technology is to conserve
and wife can’t reach a common different patterns and what we are loosing and
consensus at the planning stage designs. It has no to save the environment.
and we, as architects, have to find limitations and can be My idea of going green is
a mutually agreeable way out! finished with various saving mother earth from
This is motivating as it pushes us elements such as polish, exploitation by using eco-
harder to create something new in veneer, laminate, paints, friendly materials.
each of our projects. etc. Instead of making
furniture on site, we
WORLD ARCHITECTURE are moving to modular/ CREATIVITY IS...
IS... machine made furniture, There is nothing like a different
Countries like the UK, Italy, modular kitchens, ready design, essentially it’s the
Germany, Singapore, the made sofas, dinning, etc. same thing done in a different
UAE and others are emerging It helps us in meeting manner. It’s just that we need
as design destinations. New our project deadlines to think differently. The best
designers are making their and at times turns out creative thinking occurs outside
mark by revolutionising the to be cheaper as well. of the usual systems at work.
whole business. Compared Furniture, tiles, kitchen The problem is, most of us live
to other countries, Indians accessories are available and work inside the system.
are very restricted when it and the designs are So you have to purposely jam
comes to design. The Indian altered and chosen as the controls. Create blips in
clientèle is more influenced per choice. the patterns. Get out of your
by Westernised designs, comfort zone. Put yourself in
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However, this trend is
changing gradually, and we
hope to see better work with
great finishing in the near
future.
MY FAVOURITE...
Zaha Hadid (Iraqi-British architect)
is one of my favourites. Her designs
are revolutionary and inspiring.
She creates spaces which speak in
their own way. Another designer
whose work I admire the most is
Karim Rashid (Industrial Designer).
He designs products and designs
spaces in a very vibrant style. His
choice of colours and patterns are
very unusual and ever appealing.

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STORE PROFILE
Studio Leatherette is a store ‘Beauty Without Cruelty’ is the brand’s

with a difference, with its range motto and Studio Leatherette certainly
of artificial leather that comes lives up to that! With a showroom that
houses about 400 different kinds of
very close to the real thing!
leather — faux, though with a vast
Impressions Benoy Sebastian range — the brand promises impeccable
Images Gireesh Sharma quality and durability. According to
the owner, Saurabh Shah, the leather
patches are certified by the FTDI
(Footwear Testing Design Institute) and
Leather
can be used as upholstery, headboard
covers, gift articles, etc.
“We have the widest range of artificial
leather products under one roof,”
Hunt!
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customers think this is genuine leather
till we tell them the difference. Usually,
natural leather may exhibit signs of
wear and tear after six months or so.
However, our products retain their
quality even after a year! Plus, we offer
a six-month warranty, which most
other stores demur from doing. And
of course, we are happy about the fact
that we don’t have to kill animals for
their hides to sell our product.”

STORE PROFILE
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product. “What’s largely available in the
market is PU-coated,” he says, “Plus, at
our store you don’t have to rely on just a
catalogue to decide which kind of leather
you’d like to pick as here you can actually
feel the different samples.” With a price
range of Rs 800 to Rs 3,500, it suits every
budget. Studio Leatherette also undertakes
orders for custom printing. You can get
your name or picture embossed on the
patch of your choice.
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ARTIST PROFILE
Upcoming
Artist and Calligrapher
Payal Bhattacharya’s
canvases are a unique
fusion of calligraphy and
contemporary art….
IMPRESSIONS
CHeNelle roDriGUes
IMAGES
GireesH sHArMA
the young artist

is full of ideas
for paintings,
designs,
installations, etc.
THE the art of calligraphy
WRITING
maybe fading with the
advent of computers,
but the beauty of the
original hand-written
form is irreplaceable
ON THE
Wall...
Artist Profile
F
or a 26-year-old, “My clients range from
Payal Bhattacharya architects to interior
possesses a designers to students
maturity beyond her years. and home makers. I
Simultaneously, there’s design fabrics, curtains,
that impish spark in her clothes, shoes, coasters,
eyes that foretells mischief, accessories, fonts, greeting
even if she is trying her cards, visiting cards,
best to be demure. The scrolls, book covers, CDs,
restlessness is evident and tattoos.... Actually, just
Payal corroborates this about anything! I’ll paint
with, “I’ve gone through five your walls, make a mural
career shifts!” Fortunately, on your cupboard, hand-
she seems to have zeroed in paint a skirt, design a
on the current one and the calligraphic tattoo, paint
creatively-inclined have a you a piece of art that’s
reason to rejoice. Showing perfect to adorn your office
her work under the banner or home wall, design your
of Calligraphers Ink, the next CD or book cover,
artist can stun you with make your wedding invites
her creativity and she also look royal, write your
conducts calligraphy classes certificates so they look
where she introduces those printed.. The list goes on!”
enrolled to the basic course. says an excited Payal.

Artist Profile
Payal’s studio-at-home (in Mumbai’s Madh Island)

overlooks beautiful and vast green stretches to which
she owes her inspiration. Her desk is strewn with
acrylic paints, texture knives and other texturing
mediums. She experiments with various techniques
and sometimes uses 3D materials like fabric and
sequins in her paintings.

Artist Profile
“In my first year as an artist, assist an artist, receive an invitation

which was 2010, I refused to from a private gallery, etc... The break
look at anybody else’s work. through is difficult,” confesses Payal,
My mind was so blank and who as a child was once told that
impressionable then that I was she was a messy painter! “I stopped
apprehensive about crossing painting then... Till my new-found
the dividing line between passion for it! And as for calligraphy,
inspiration and plagiarism. I was forced into it, discovered I was
Now, I can look at another good at it and then fell in love with the
artist’s work and appreciate concept of drawing fancy text. This
it; take what I can gain from it explains my fondness for teaching
and yet treat it as an entity in the art. I feel I need to introduce it
itself,” says the Economics and to others, to generate interest in this
Psychology graduate. According art that is otherwise redundant. I
to her, the aforementioned conduct classes all over Mumbai. The
subjects influence her art, a oldest student I’ve taught was
field she had never imagined to 80. That’s the spirit the art
be her ultimate career choice! evokes!” says the happy
When she found herself drawn artist.
to an art form she had been
practicing for nearly a decade For Payal, formal
it made her “leave everything training in art was
and pursue calligraphy as a never given a thought
profession”. as it was not a career
option for her. “But when
“There is no structured or I started painting, there was
easy way of making it as an no stopping me! I would paint
artist. What makes it trickier night and day. I attended a week-long
for me is the fact that I am workshop where I was introduced to
not an art student. Of course, the concept of calligraphy in art,” she
one can get a sponsor, work explains, adding, “Of course, having no
at an art gallery, freelance, formal art training has it’s advantages.
There might exist a better

technique of doing what I do
on my canvas, I don’t know.
I paint without rules; it
gives me the liberty to come
up with my own designs
and creations.”
Payal Bhattacharya’s
paintings are displayed
at Hotel Sea Princess,
Juhu, Mumbai. She
can be contacted
on 9930144828

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THE PERFECT
MOVE
Shifting house and confused about
where to begin? We’ve got a check
list for you to make the move as
painless and hassle-free as possible!
IMPRESSIONS
VANITA ARORA
THE RIGHT MOVERS

AND PACKERS
• Zeroing in on a good
moving and packing service
provider can be a daunting
task. Get a list of the most
reputed, and quiz them
about their experience
(in terms of number of
years) and contacts of
a few former clients. If
need be and possible,
get in touch with former
customers who can give you
valuable feedback about
the company’s services.
• Check if the services include
unpacking and rearranging
your kitchenware, bedroom
and other furniture. Ask
if there is an additional
cost for the same.
• Companies have their
own costing for the same
services rendered. Usually,
the cost factor will depend
on the volume of goods
to be transported and
the distance. Bargain.

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A
ll right, so you’ve taken the GETTING STARTED drawers of any wardrobes if
plunge and decided to move • Be ruthless and dispose off at all you are transporting
to a new house. Whether anything you haven’t used them to the new home.
this involves relocating to another in the last two years as you
city or just going from one locality don’t need additional baggage • Invest in metres and metres
to another within the city, chances in your new space. Either of bubble wrap to protect
are that the sheer magnitude of the hand them out to friends or your fragile items. Wrap
task is overwhelming you. However, just put them online and if breakable separately and
just staring at your acquired-over- you are lucky, you may just then secure each package
the-years-stuff and wishing that make some money out of the with brown tape. It would
they somehow pack themselves entire enterprise! help if you put layered each
won’t really get you anywhere. It’s row with wads of paper
time to grab a cuppa and start • Always tackle one room at a or better still, bedsheets,
jotting down — step by step — all time. A structured approach curtains etc, to cushion all
that you need to do. definitely helps. the shoving and throwing
And as Shefali Aggarwal, CEO and that’s bound to happen.
Founder, Easyfix.in, puts it, “If • Get sorted with the packing
you’re packing yourself, and then materials. No, garbage bags, • A worthwhile option is to
hiring a transporter, you need to be old and fraying cartons and hire or buy special packing
very careful with every move that plastic boxes are NOT what cases and materials from
the transporter makes as he will you need. Yes, you CAN start your mover. Be careful
not assure quality control and will packing your clothes, books about recycling old
often refuse liability for damages. and unbreakable goods in cardboard boxes as they
Insurance is very important as suitcases, travel bags, and the don’t age well and could
well and necessitates hiring a just disintegrate at the
professional mover, so that in case least convenient moment,
of any damage, accident claim is strewing your belongings
not a gargantuan task. It may be all over the place.
advisable to transport high-value
items yourself though.”

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• There are special cargo trucks

to move your goods, so hire a
reputed transporter. This is of
course if your entire move is
not being organised by a mover
and packer. Don’t forget to
negotiate the final cost with your
transporter. For longer distances,
you can plan to load a truck a
few days prior to your departure,
so that you can receive it on
• Create a ‘moving book’. Every a change of clothes, night-clothes, arrival.
time you pack a box or container, toiletries, light-bulbs, drinks, a
write the room it comes from kettle, tea/coffee, cups, a torch,
and where should it go in the mobile charger, medicines... GET INSURED
new house, in capital letters on No matter how carefully
the top. Don’t forget to mark ‘up’ • You will need a plumber, electrician your goods are loaded,
and ‘down’ arrows as you don’t and carpenter to un-install your transported and unloaded,
want to open them bottom first. AC, geyser, RO system and other there might be a mishap or
Give each box a number. Write appliances. Contact an agency a natural disaster where
the number in your moving book for the same, well in advance. Or your valuable goods might
and a brief description of the you can also rely on your regular get damaged. So make
contents. This will make it much neighbourhood service providers, the extra effort and get
easier for you to unpack in your who should be happy to help for a everything insured!
new home. few extra bucks.
• It’s important to mark boxes • Unless you’ve hired the services of

that contain fragile items with a a mover and packer, you will need
clearly visible and large FRAGILE help in loading and unloading your
boxes. Unless your friends are doing
• The first box you should prepare this back-breaking work, engage
is your ‘Essentials’ box which professional labourers. And do keep
should contain all you need an eye on them to ensure damage
to get through the move and control.
possibly even a night after you
shift, without unpacking as you
are sure to be bone tired. Include

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have cooled down and then UNPACK THE

pack them individually. RIGHT WAY
• Once you’ve packed your iron, • Before unpacking,
ensure that you don’t pack decide what needs to
it in with any fabric as the be placed where.
point can damage the latter. • Unpacking one box at a
Additionally, avoid placing it time is a good idea. This
on top of any other product as is when your ‘moving
the weight can break/squish book’ will be useful.
whatever lies beneath. • Arrange for a plumber,
• Refrain from using old news electrician and carpenter
print while packing glass or to install your geyser,
PACKING TRICKS mirrors as the newspaper ink beds, dining tables,
• You don’t want to can stain/damage the surface. lights, LCD, fans, AC,
painstakingly unpack a box • For packing FRAGILE goods, RO systems and other
in the bedroom only to find it cushion the bottom of the box appliances the same day.
contains cutlery. So be smart with bubble wrap or paper. • Unpack the essentials’ box
and label each box according Then wrap individual item first as this would contain
to which room it should in at least one layer of your everything you need for
be unpacked in/contains chosen packing material. a couple of nights. If you
material for which area of the Place them in the container have properly labelled
house, while packing. in a systematic manner as the boxes, you should
• Pack light. Don’t stuff too they need to be snug but not be able to locate what
much in any container as it cramped in a small space as you need fairly easily.
becomes difficult to cart heavy that will lead to damage. You
boxes and move them around. can use packing material to
• Wooden furniture and glass fill gaps. Finally put another
tops are delicate. Even though layer of bubble wrap or paper
wood will not shatter like on top. Inputs By:
Shaifali Aggarwal
glass but it can be exposed to • For transporting plants from CEO & Founder,
Easyfix.in
scratches and chipping during one city to another, put the
the moving process. Proper entire plant in a garbage
bubble wrap with focus on the bag. Always ensure that the
sides can help you save your opening is at the top, not
favourite piece. the bottom. You can also
• Packing lamps and bottles use a box for moving plants.
can be quite a task. Bubble In transit, do remember to
wrap them neatly. Wrap sun them at times as plants,
each individual cord (for specially tropical plants, need
lamps or any other electrical a certain amount of heat to
equipment) and secure them thrive. When you reach your
with a rubber band before destination, treat your plants
packing. This will make your with sufficient water. The best
job easier while unpacking way to hydrate a plant is to
and ensure that cords will drench it with water and leave
not be tangled. Remember to it in your sink for at least half
remove light bulbs after they an hour.

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L
et’s face it: Doing Obviously, the washing pile washed clothes.
the laundry is a machine needs to be Mounting the machine
chore. The mind placed in accordance on a raised platform
numbing monotony is with the drainage area, with a pull-out drawer
only exacerbated by the unless you either want under it makes for
shortage of washing/ to trudge all over the a neat bin to empty
drying/ironing/storage house with a pile of washed clothes, or
space. Whether a freshly washed clothes could serve as a laundry
designated area or one or have a minor flood basket to stash dirty
that can be converted situation. A front- garments out of sight. It
into the laundry zone, loading washer allows makes for easy access
A sink is a
basically you need to for counter space to dispose off soiled
must for those
make space in your over it, which can be clothes, especially if you
delicate li’l
house for this all- extended and used to have kids.
garments,
important job. From
socks, hand
the space below the
towels and your
staircase, a balcony or
baby’s clothes.
part of it to a side or
The faucet can
extended counter in
also serve as a
the kitchen, bathroom
water source
or store room, any of
for the washing
these surfaces can be
machine by
conveniently converted
connecting it
into a laundry area.
with a hose
pipe, in case
there is no
provision for a
separate water
connection.

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A waste paper basket to dispose off empty

detergent packets, soap boxes and spray bottles
is a handy addition to your laundry room
An effective spaces as closed

storage cabinets alone
optimises space. can make the
A mix of closed space look boxed
cabinets and and open shelves the wall or the
open shelves are leave the clutter washer creates
a safe option for in view. Place a connection
small laundry a few brightly that unites the
coloured ceramic space and gives
containers and it a definition.
vases in the A single cabinet
open shelves below the sink
to brighten can be used for
up the space; storing extra
these containers buckets.
can also be
used to store A counter-top is
detergents and required for pre-
other supplies. washing as well
Wicker baskets as post-washing
are a great tasks; to sort
storage option as unwashed clothes
well, especially and fold clean
to separate ones. A platform
spaces within with ample space
big shelves. A can hold fancy
laundry basket, detergent holders
whether a plastic, and spray cans
fabric, cane or which add to
wicker one, could the aesthetics
be slotted in a of the work-
square opening at area. A simple
the base. Colour potted plant on
coordinating the counter can
these with brighten up the
each other, space.

Illustration: Ajay Paradkar
Feature
Use a pull-out
or fold-out Inputs by
Susanna Murzello,
ironing board Interior Designer,
Solid Rock Design
to save space.
Meera Tank,
Interior Designer,
MT Design Studio
Apart from running

a clothes line in a
balcony or passage,
you an also use
the space above
the tub if you have
one; it provides
a ready drain for
the dripping water.
A set of attached which can be
steel rods which conveniently
can be pulled out converted into a
from under a wall laundry room as
shelf or cabinet, well.
just above the
sink can serve the Lighting is an
same purpose. You important aspect.
can always opt for Try and build
blinds in a balcony your laundry
that’s converted area around a
into a laundry room space with a
to maintain your natural source
privacy as well as and flow of light;
keep the interiors near a window,
well-ventilated. balcony, terrace,
Of course, porch, as it helps
many current in keeping the
developments are space ventilated
equipped with and prevents
a drying-area humidity.

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The become the talking point with your friends!
BAR(E)
Impressions
Benoy Sebastian
Essentials!
T
he next time
you have a
bunch of friends
trickling in, no need
to go dashing into the
kitchen cabinet to haul
out the alcohol bottles.
With a bit of help and
ingenuity, you can
create your own li’l bar,
which will complement
your décor as well as
be of functional value.
Though not mandatory
in every home, a
good bar can be a big
asset, conducive to
conversations as well as
an element that adds
value to your interiors.
Some chic designs,
casual furniture and
a cluster of friends
enjoying their time in
your home... Great
memories are made of
these!
Ab
n
ed

image: amit bhandare
interior designer: afzal ansari
Feature
a balcony
space, cleverly
planned, can
easily host a bar
ACCESSORIES
* ice bucket and
ice tongs
* Mixing glass
or shaker
* Can and bottle
openers
* Corkscrew
* Set of measuring
spoons
*Glass stirring rod
or long spoon
* a good blender

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Sandeep soparkar’s house
image: natasha Hemrajani
pLannIng Your spacE the space as well as the layout

According to the space is not too much of an issue,
available, opt for a custom- except where you place it. If
designed bar. If you pick your bar is a more elaborate
up a lounge bar straight affair, then remember that you
from a catalogue and try to would need — apart from a
accommodate it at home, you bar counter and cabinet — bar
may be in for a few unpleasant stools, storage area, a niche for
surprises, read, not too glasses etc as well.
accurate measurements,
clashing with the colour
scheme and totally
at odds with the rest
of your décor. It is a
good idea to integrate
the home bar with the
existing theme of your
interiors. However,
it isn’t necessary to
stick with the same
theme. You can easily
use different designs,
but perhaps the same
colours, or you could
also use variations of
the same theme. If your
bar is just a dispensing
counter, rather than
a sit-down area, then
e
eastern Hom
the Great
High counter
bar stools
lend a dash of
style to your
home bar!

Feature
Don’t Forget the Let Your Hobbies Speak

Pocket! Are you a sports fan? A music lover?
While you wouldn’t want A movie buff? Or a book worm? Your
to burn a hole in your interest should be reflected in the home
pocket, you also don’t want bar that you assemble. A theme is always
to make a bad investment, helpful while designing an added element
and a home bar is really an to your home. A well-appointed stereo
investment towards giving with fabulous speakers is a great way
your living space a certain to assemble your friends near your bar.
look. For instance, the cost An LCD is also a good idea as there’s no
of designing a standalone bigger joy than quaffing down the pints
wooden home bar unit (a while a cricket match is on! Of course,
simple one) can work out if your bar is in the living room, then
to approximately around you may just want to opt for a more
Rs 2,00,000 upwards. The sober look, which doesn’t shout out for
cost of the glasses and attention. Go with customised mirrors,
accessories (not to mention for an illusion of space.
the liquor!) are of course
additional. Research as
much as possible.
Visit old stores,
stores that have
second hand goods
etc for bargains.
That quirky stool or
kitschy hookah that
you admired at the
flea market could
be just the thing
to accessorise your
home bar with, and
without costing
the earth too! Living in style
It’s All Material...

Your bar will be incomplete without a cooler or a specialised bar
refrigerator. Depending on your budget, a bar sink is a convenient
idea as it eliminates the need to run back and forth with the
glassware! And remember to factor in ample space for your the latter!
Traditionally, wooden home bars rule, however, with experimenting
being the current buzzword, metal and steel are making big
inroads here as well. Depending on your taste and budget, some
other interesting options include marble, stone and leather which
contribute in making a classy and artistic home bar.

Feature
Living in style
MUST-HAVES!
Alcoholic drinks
* Vodka
* Gin
* Rum
* Tequila
* Scotch
* Beer
* Wine
Non-alcoholic drinks
* Juices: orange, grapefruit,
lemonade, lemon, lime,
cranberry, tomato, etc.
* Soft drinks: Cola,
decaffeinated sodas,
ginger ale. Keep the
diet version of these
drinks as well.

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the Great eastern Home
ThE coLour ThaT counTs... conversations. A single wooden or LET ThErE bE LIghT!
As your bar is a place where you wrought iron bench with colourful The appropriate mood and
want to just put your feet up and rugs in warm colours thrown on task lighting fixtures are
relax, you might want to pick them is also a good idea if you essential to enhance the
soothing colours such as blues want a cottage-like feel to your bar. ambience. Track-lighting and
and greens. For bar stools, a recess lighting can be used
standard wooden one is much counTEr IT! for a sombre feel, though
recommended as it is practical and Granite and marble are the recess lighting seems to be
complements nearly any design trendiest, though they can very popular. Adjustable
style. Of course, there are fancier cost a bit. Using a glass top is lighting, is of course, a
stools, upholstered in various a good option, but make sure necessity, as you wouldn’t
colours as well as leather, which you’ve found a solution for want a harsh glare for an
lend a fancier look to your décor. the rough wood or stone intimate drink or subtle
Swivel stools are a better option underneath. Synthetic lighting when entertaining
as they are more conducive to materials are also available. the office crowd at home!
abned
Inputs:
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(interior Designer)
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outdoors, indoors. Also, team it with this
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prints’ special
There’s something
intrinsically
appealing about
using prints. It
requires a vision
and a strong
sense of style to
use opulent and
glamorous patterns
successfully. Our
experts explain it all! According to her, as the
Impressions bedroom should reflect
Vanita Arora intimacy and peace, it
should be done in pastels
and florals, stripes or
While patterns can
even abstract patterns on
add to an ambience,
the lines of self design or
it is very important
tonal variations. “If the
that they are used in
house has a ‘Sunny Room’
right combinations and
one of the walls, could be
proportions, without
floral combined with solid
making the space look
colours. In play areas or
very busy or cluttered, Images – Bianca, The Great Eastern
kids’ rooms, brightly printed Home, Casadeco by Zynna
feels Punam Kalra,
wardrobe shutters or a bed
Creative Director,
headboard can turn out to
I’m, The Centre For
be striking,” she explains.
Applied Arts. “In a
formal drawing room, a
Prints
prominent wall can be
done in stripes with a
floral carpet, furnishing
and upholstery in
solid colours. For a
Charming!
classical décor where
you have walls panelled
in decorative mirrors
or wood, a floral ceiling
with a crystal chandelier
can look very elegant,”
she adds.

prints’ special
“The eye takes pleasure in difference and here there is plenty to

feast on with a bouquet of prints flourishing in the space. Mixing
and matching strong vibrant hues gives your small niches an individual detailing and style.
For a striking effect, use motives and colours inspired from natural flora that includes
bloom of flowers,” suggests Nakul Khandelwal, Director, Floor & Furnishings.
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prints’ special
“Prints add
excitement
and can
quickly
change the
mood of
the room.
For summer,
add some bright
floral prints to
your décor to
bring the feel
of the outdoor
gardens into
your home,”
suggests Sarita
Handa, Founder and
Creative Head, Sarita
Handa.
Image:
Sarita Handa

prints’ special
“You can capture the heady essence of summer

days with elegant and beautiful herbaceous prints, and floral
motifs,” adds Nakul Khandelwal, Director, Floor & Furnishings.
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“Prints look best in isolation. Avoid mixing two strong prints

together and pick any solid textured fabric to coordinate a print.
When combining two or more prints, it is necessary to match colours exactly. And if the
room is full with curtains, avoid using very large and bold prints. Nature inspired prints
are easy to live with, and suit any type of décor. They look good when clubbed with neutral
colours and timeless pieces of furniture,” suggests Retesh Sharma, Owner and Design Head of Zynna.
prints’ special
“Putting
right things
in the right
place is the
key. Large
scale prints
have more
presence and
are best used in
subtle colours,
particularly if
repeated around
the room,” says
Retesh Sharma,
Owner and Design
Head of Zynna.
Image: Rioma by Zynna

prints’ special
“Prints
can spell
luxury and
sophisticated
elegance with
a touch of
class. Mixed
with a vibrant
colour palette
ranging from
striking browns
and sensuous
reds to rustic
golds, they can
evoke a sense of
celebration,” says
Sachin Gupta, Interior
Designer, Beyond Designs.
Image: Ravi Dhingra

Location: Beyond Designs

prints’ special
“If you have large rooms with high ceilings, you can get away
with pretty much anything, but if your house has low-ceilings, be careful about
the scale. Large-scaled classic patterns can be very dominant in small space. For a fresh
modern look choose nature-inspired prints with a pale, open background,” adds Retesh Sharma.
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Real Home
“As an interior designer,

Owner’s Pride
this was my first project
The owners:
and I wanted to gift it
The Bammis
to my father before my
Their home: A
marriage,” confesses
combination
interior designer Bubble
of Period and
Batra, who is also the
Ranch style
owner of the furniture
Location: New
store One and Only, in
Friends Colony,
New Delhi. Spread across
New Delhi
14,000 sqft, the house,
Rooms: Seven Interior designer Bubble which belongs to her
Bedrooms, Living
Batra redesigns her parents parents, was initially
Room, Kitchen,
seven-bedroom home and built in 1982 and then
Dining Room
Décor: An eclectic transforms it into a space that reconstructed in 2000
exudes warmth, style and by her and interior
mix of individual
designer Suman Saith. Of
interests family ties...
course the challenge was
Designers:
Impressions Vanita Arora magnified by the fact that
Suman Saith and
Images Ravi Dhingra Bubble wanted to create
Bubble Batra
a style that reflected a
Building
timeless quality along with
understated elegance, yet
showcased each family
BONDS!
member’s individual taste.

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ReAL home

ReAL home
“Everything was pulled down except a few areas

we were emotionally attached with, like my
grandmother’s room. We also retained the spiral
staircase as it reminds my brother and I of our
childhood! Not only does it connect adjoining rooms,
it is fascinating in its own right as clever lighting
helps it emphasise the height of the structure,”
Bubble explains.
For starters, Bubble and Suman divided the

house into three floors and a basement as they
wanted to create a strong, lasting impression of an
environment where the entire family could enjoy
living in and entertaining people as well. For easy
accessibility to each floor, they introduced a lift
within the structure and the formal living area,
Bubble’s grandmother’s room, the kitchen and
dining area were planned at the ground level.

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Real Home
“Designing a home is
not just about creating
separate rooms or
appointing a pretty
work-living space. It is all
about planning a space according
to the client’s requirement, keeping
in mind that it ultimately has to
lead to a better quality of life.
We have designed each area as
a separate entity inspired by
individual interests,” adds Suman.

ReAL home
individual
tastes and a sensible
and creative design
style is evident in each
and every room of this
three-storey family
home

ReAL home
The ranch-style
living room exudes
warmth and intimacy,
not surprisingly as it
was designed to be a
space where the family
could meet and enjoy
their time together

ReAL home
Leather
upholstery, wooden
beams and intricate
carving seamlessly
blend to lend a regal
touch to the
interiors

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Real Home
Bubble’s parent’s bedroom of the house and create an

projects a very royal area where the family could
theme with accents of just relax. The flooring is a
gold and green, a huge combination of wood, red
washroom and a four poster marble and mosaic tiles. A
bed. Her own bedroom sports a false ceiling has been created
dark green polish, with a black with wooden batons. The
marble — basically granite materials were chosen for their
black pearl — flooring. For her warm colours and texture,
brother, who is a nature lover, including wood, fabrics
they created a contemporary and the wall coverings. The
space which opens to a challenge to do this room was
small terrace garden. finding the right pieces of
furniture and accessories to
We loved the family room on achieve the ranch effect. We
the first level, which exudes customised everything and
a warm and intimate vibe, gave it a personal touch by
reminiscent of being in a arranging a gallery of family
ranch! “Our family room is a pictures on one wall as well as
very personal space. While embossing the name of each
designing it, the idea was family member on individual
to separate it from the rest dining chairs!” reveals Bubble.

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Real Home
For Bubble Batra,

designing a home is a
matter of cool logic, and an
amalgamation of individual
tastes and a creative
sensibility that transforms
bricks and motar to an
elegant, warm and happy
home

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PROJECT WATCH
Oberoi Realty presents Splendor Grande, where

residential apartments give your resort-like luxuries
and a stunning view of Mumbai as well!
FACT FILE
Name of the Builder: Oberoi Realty Impressions Benoy Sebastian
Number of towers: One tower Images Gireesh Sharma
with three wings
Number of floors: Twenty-seven
in each wing
Rooms Specification: 3 BHK, 1,820 sqft
Project Location: JVLR Road,
Goregaon East, Mumbai
Worth a VIEW!

PROJECT WATCH
N
ature, serenity,
accessibility and
fabulous designs are at
your disposal at Oberoi Splendor
Grande, in suburban Mumbai.
Located adjoining the Jogeshwari-
Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) on the
south, and the vast expanse of
the Aarey greens on the north, the
views from this development are
nothing short of spectacular. Its
location gives it good accessibility
to the Western Express Highway
and the commercial area of SEEPZ
(Andheri). At the same time, the
green belt of Aarey and the planned
landscaping around it gives it a
buffer from the monotonous city
life, and nestles the buildings in a
serene environment.

PROJECT WATCH
The Lay of the

Land
Splendor Grande
has a single tower,
which consists of
three wings and 27
storeys each. Each
three BHK flat (1,820
sqft) will comprise
an open kitchen,
making good use of
the space available.
The development will
also boast of a three
level podium and
single basement for
car parking where
about 300 cars will be
accommodated.
The project is spread
across the Aarey
colony and offers a
scenic view to the elite
Mumbaikar. Spaces
have been created
around existing trees
and the landscape
design creates a
mystery in
every corner!
PROJECT WATCH
Each wing is a living testament to style, quality

and technological adeptness. As you step into
your private domain, you are embraced by an
expanse of muted drama. Whether it is the
living room, dining room, the master bedroom
or the kitchen, each area complements the
other and is akin to a cocoon of peace
MAIN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Spa (Gents
and ladies)
• Changing room
/ showers /
grooming station
• Steam room
• Massage room
• Gym ( approx
2600 sqft area)
with a pool view
• Two squash courts
with viewing gallery
(air conditioned)
• Jogging track
• Kid’s play area with
equipment (two
designated spaces)
• Skating rink
• Seating alcoves
• Resting plaza
• Tree courts
PROJECT WATCH
KEY FEATURES
• Three magnificent
residential towers
• Spacious 3 BHK
apartments
• High ceiling entrance
lobby presenting
design at its finest
• Landscaped
podium, club
house, gymnasium,
swimming pool,
skating rink, tennis
and squash court
• Children’s play area
• 2.5 km from
Chhatrapati Shivaji
International Airport
The Builders
For nearly three decades, Oberoi Realty has focused on
innovative ideas. They have taken ordinary spaces and
transformed them into something spectacular, building
worlds beyond the grasp of the mundane. The group is
dedicated in its endeavour to give you your perfect dream
house, with an eye catching landscape and meticulous
planning so that your home makes a grand statement.

Contact
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SandsOF
TIME...
Sun kissed beaches, delectable
cuisine and a holiday worth
remembering, always! The Royal
Orchid Beach Resort and Spa
offers all this, and a lot more...
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IMAGES GIREESH SHARMA

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A
sunny surrounding the
march resort.
afternoon saw Two tiny water
us at the Royal Orchid channels, on either side
Beach Resort, in Goa. As of the main pathway, play
the balmy breeze wafted host to a school of fish,
across and the sun kissed who gleam and glisten as
golden sand tried its best they scuttle about in an
to entice us to the beach, apparent hurry!
we just took in the vast As we looked about us
façade of the hotel for a (and tried in vain to count
bit... Reminiscent of Goan the fish), we were ushered
cottages of yore, the Royal in, anointed with the
Orchid is a vision in beige traditional Indian welcome
and brown, to neatly of a red tilak and offered
offset the vibrancy of the a much-needed glass of
flowers in the landscape refreshing coconut water.

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We noted that the impressive reception

area — all brown and wood, much like the
rest of the Resort — also had a mid-sized
bar, the perfect place to head to in the
quiet evenings...

HOME AWAY FROM HOME
LET’S EXPLORE! yet grand presence. Our

As we then walked up to rooms were compact and
our rooms on the first very pretty, with French
floor of a cottage (the windows framed by subtle
resort is a cluster of sheers, comfortable
cottages), we noticed the wooden furniture — all
swimming pool, brimming made by local craftsmen
with kids frolicking about. — and soothing colours
Beyond the pool lay the that didn’t clash with
vast blue ocean, a gentle, each other.
After we refreshed proximity to Uttorda beach,
ourselves, we decided to famous for its clear white
set out. By that time the sands and far removed from
sun was beating down on the clamour of the north
us with a vengeance, so Goa beaches. As we walked
we hotfooted to the grassy ahead, we saw the mini golf
lawns and walked under the course, empty at that time
shade of the trees on the as the temperature was
side. Despite the heat, there not at all conducive for a
was a sense of serenity, not serious game! We continued
least due to the Resort’s our way...

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AN EXOTIC EXPERIENCE
As we pottered about and spoke to the ever-
friendly staff, we gleaned some facts about
the Resort. With 73 rooms and five acres of
lush beach front gardens, the Royal Orchid is
truly a paradise, where either you can just relax
or, you can actually rejuvenate your senses.

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WORTH A VISIT BECAUSE...

• Extremely courteous and friendly staff
• Well designed cosmic themed villa accommodation
with a large pool in the centre of the property
• A rooftop pool with a breathtaking view
• Business centre, executive lounge, boardroom, secretarial
services, Wi-Fi connectivity, banquet halls and conference
rooms for those who like to mix business with pleasure
• A sprawling lawn for parties and weddings
• Recreational amenities including a jacuzzi, a swimming
pool for children, an ayurveda massage facility
and adventure water sports for enthusiasts
• The Resort is very close to Margao railway station, the church of
the Holy Spirit, ancient temples, Colva and Benaulim beaches

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FACT FILE
Resort Name Royal
Orchid Resort
Location Uttorda, South Goa
Distance from the Airport 14
kms from Dabolim Airport
Distance from the Nearest
Railway Station 16 kms from
Madgaon railway
station

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And how can one not talk about out excellent fresh sea food and
the bar, when one talks of sumptous buffet spreads. We
refreshing one’s frayed nerves? loved the youthful ambience here
The sunken bar (one of its and spent many happy hours
kind in resorts in the area) is there, not least because the food
a perfect meeting place after was delectable!
a day spent tramping on the Then there is the resorts Boat
beaches. Well stocked with an Quay Grill (a beach side shack),
array of appetizing beverages, which serves mouth-watering
it is indeed heaven on earth tropical cuisine (a must-visit). We
to just grab a drink of your were told it has been the recipient
choice here and enjoy it by the of prestigious culinary awards for
poolside, which also boasts of an the Best Grill in South Goa! The
amazing barbeque that dishes place sure lives up to the hype...

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After a lazy afternoon nap, Of course, do remember that

we went to the multi-cuisine it can get uncomfortably hot
restaurant, Cosmos. Here, in the daytime if you do decide
you can either sit inside and to step out. We ventured out
enjoy the comforts of the air and revelled in the view as we
conditioned restaurant or boldly spoke to the Cosmos General
venture out onto the deck Manager who told us that the
with your plate to bask in the restaurant is the only genuine
spellbinding vision of the beach. exotic restaurant in Goa!

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Before we could venture into a lawn, due to the unusually high

debate on the same, he went on number of guests. That was a
to explain that whether Indian, blessing in disguise as the buffet
Chinese, continental or Mughlai, was scrumptious and the live
Cosmos is a foodies delight... orchestra added to the experience.
Happily informed, we were all Konkani songs, sitting in an open
set to start with dinner, when we grassy lawn, eating under the
were told that dinner that night moonlight... Memories are made Contact:
Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa
would be served in the sprawling of these! Uttorda Beach, Salcette, Goa
Email: galaxy@royalorchidhotels.com

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food
A A This summer, beat the heat with

some delectable salads...
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W
ith the summer heat playing havoc
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with some delectable salads that not
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Roasted
Beet,
Orange
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Arugula
Salad –
Chef Nachiket
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1
Spicy
Vegetable
Salad -
Chef Aloysius Caesar’s
D’silva, The Salad
Tasty Tangles, - Chef Tanai
Mumbai Shirali, Out
of the Blue,
Mumbai

3 2
food
1 Roasted Beet,
mustard to the orange
juice; season with salt
paneer/tofu, 20 gms bell
peppers, 30 gms carrots
Orange and Arugula and pepper and whisk to (julienned), 30 gms
Salad combine cucumbers (julienned), 1
Serves: 4 • Add arugula and toss to pinch spring onion leaves
YOU NEED coat with dressing (2 cms length), 1 pinch red
1 large beet, 1 sheet • Divide arugula among chillies (seeds removed,
parchment paper-lined four plates julienned), 1 pinch green
aluminum foil, 2 malta • Top with beet wedges, chillies (seeds removed,
oranges,1 tbsp olive oil, 1 orange segments and goat julienned), 5 coriander
tbsp white-wine vinegar, 1 cheese leaves (picked), 100 gms
tsp mustard, ½ tsp coarse • Serve immediately. hoisin sauce, 120 gms
salt, ½ tsp pepper (freshly • peanut butter, 40 gms
•
ground), 2 bunches arugula
(washed well and dried), ½ 2 Caesar’s Salad
brown sugar (soft brown),
100 gms sambal oelek, 100
cup goat cheese (crumbled) Serves: 2 gms ginger (grated), 30 ml
METHOD YOU NEED white vinegar, 20 ml lime
• Preheat oven to 450 125 gms ice berg lettuce, juice (freshly squeezed),
degrees 60 gms Parmesan 15 ml sesame oil, 25 gms
• Wrap beet tightly in cheese (grated), 100 gms lollo rosso lettuce (2 whole
parchment paper-lined mayonnaise, 20 ml fresh leaves), 8 gms romaine
aluminum foil cream, 3 gms black pepper, lettuce (2 whole leaves), 7
• Place on a rimmed baking 15 ml olive oil, salt to taste, gms wanton wrappers (thin
sheet 10 gms croutons strips, deep fried)
• Cook for 45 to 50 METHOD METHOD
minutes, until tender • Tear lettuce and soak in • Mix broccoli, paneer,
• When cool, rub off skins ice water for 30 minutes; bell peppers, carrots,
using paper towels drain well and refrigerate cucumbers, spring
• Cut into wedges • In a separate bowl mix onions, red chillies, green
• Meanwhile, slice off the Parmesan cheese (35 chillies and coriander
ends of both the oranges gms), mayonnaise, fresh leaves in a bowl
with a paring knife cream, black pepper, • For the dressing, mix
• Cut away the peel and olive oil and salt hoisin sauce, peanut
white pith, following the • Add the dressing to the butter, brown sugar,
curve of the fruit lettuce and toss well sambal oelek, ginger,
• Holding the fruit over • Garnish with croutons white vinegar, lime juice
a bowl, cut along and Parmesan cheese (25 and sesame oil
membranes to release gms) • Drizzle over the salad
whole segments • and toss
•
• Squeeze juice from
membranes into another 3 Spicy Vegetable
• Place the lollo rosso and
romaine lettuce leaves on
bowl and add any Salad a cold dinner plate
accumulated juice from Serves: 1 • Lay the salad over it
the segments YOU NEED • Garnish with crispy
• Add oil, vinegar and 20 gms broccoli, 20 gms wanton wrappers.

4
food
Cilantro Mixed Five

Chicken Taco Field Green’s
Basket Salad Salad - Chef
- Chef Vikas Seth, Vicky Ratnani,
5
Sancho’s, Mumbai Aurus, Mumbai

food
• •
4 Mixed Five Field 5 Cilantro Chicken
that resembles an
empty basket and has
Green’s Salad Taco Basket Salad a straight handle from
Serves: 1 Serves: 4 the top)
YOU NEED YOU NEED • The tortilla will form
50 gms mixed lettuce For tortilla basket around the bottom
leaves, 5 gms alfalfa Oil for frying, 4 pcs flour of the basket into an
sprouts, 2 – 3 nos tortillas attention-grabbing bowl
mushrooms, 10 gms For Cilantro salad shape taco basket.
hearts of palm, 2 nos water 400 gms iceberg lettuce For Cilantro salad
chestnuts, 1 tbsp young (shredded), 100 gms lollo • Combine all salad
corn, 30 gms beets, 1 tsp rosso lettuce, 40 gms ingredients, except
champagne vinaigrette or boiled corn kernel, 40 gms wedged tomatoes in a
white vinegar, ½ tsp chives cucumbers (sliced), 20 large bowl.
(chopped), ½ tsp parsley gms green olives, 20 gms For Cilantro dressing
(chopped), 3 tsp olive oil, jalapeños (sliced), 3 gms • Blend all the
salt and pepper to taste green chillies (chopped), ingredients in a mixer
METHOD 15 gms white onion till smooth.
• Wash and pat dry all (chopped), 3 gms coriander For Cilantro grilled
vegetables (chopped), 80 gms chicken
• Pick lettuce leaves and tomatoes (seeds and pulp • Mix coriander leaves,
alfalfa sprouts removed, diced), 200 gms garlic, oil and salt in a
• Slice mushrooms, heart tomatoes (wedged), 80 gms bowl
of palm and water Monterrey Jack cheese, 2 • Marinate the chicken
chestnuts ml lemon juice with the mix
• Blanch corn in boiling For Cilantro dressing • Keep aside in a fridge
salted water for a 30 gms jalapenos, 30 gms for two hours
minute, soak in ice water coriander leaves, 40 ml oil, • Grill the chicken on
and drain salt to taste a hot plate/griller till
• Season beets with olive For Cilantro grilled done
oil (1 tps), salt and chicken • Cut into thick strips
pepper; roast for over 20 400 gms chicken breast, • Keep aside warm.
minutes; cool and use as 100 gms coriander leaves To serve
desired (finely chopped), 30 gms • Drizzle dressing over
• Toss all the vegetables garlic (finely chopped), 30 salad; toss gently to
for the salad ml oil, salt to taste coat
• For the dressing, blend METHOD • Place the prepared
champagne vinaigrette For tortilla basket salad in the taco basket
/ white vinegar, olive oil, • Pour oil in a fryer • Arrange tomato wedges
chives, parsley, salt and • Float a tortilla on the oil, on the sides
pepper then push it under with • Top it up with the
• Drizzle dressing over a taco salad fry basket warm sliced chicken
salad and toss gently. (special piece of metal • Serve immediately.
For details, refer to Store Map

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these concoctions are sure to make the heat more bearable...
• Decant the pineapple and orange gm sugar, 50 gm fresh watermelon

1 Agave Kiss juice chunks, 60 ml cachaca, 90 ml
YOU NEED • Float soda on the top (it’s a built up watermelon juice, 15 ml strawberry
60 ml tequila, 30 ml brandy, 20 ml drink) liqueur
coco syrup, 30 ml rich cream, 15 ml • Garnish with fresh malt orange twist METHOD
rose syrup for garnish and serve. • Muddle strawberries and
METHOD watermelon chunks with sugar
• Mix tequila, brandy, coco syrup and
3 Watermelon Shirley Temple • Mix cachaca, watermelon juice and
rich cream YOU NEED strawberry liqueur
• Pour in a Martini glass 3 - 4 ice cubes, 90 ml fresh water • Pour in an old-fashioned glass and
• Drizzle rose syrup and serve. melon juice, 30 ml grenadine syrup, serve.
60 ml sprite
2 Rainbow Punch METHOD
5 Ever After
YOU NEED • Start with ice in a hurricane glass YOU NEED
15 ml grenadine syrup, 3 - 4 ice • Pour water melon juice with 15 ml white rum, 15 ml grenadine
cubes, 90 ml pineapple juice, 90 ml grenadine syrup over it syrup, 3 ml bitters, 120 ml sparkling
orange juice, 60ml soda, 50 gm fresh • Top with sprite and serve. wine
malt orange twist METHOD
METHOD
4 Berry Melon Caiprihnia • Mix white rum, grenadine syrup and
• In a glass, pour grenadine syrup and YOU NEED bitters in a champagne flute
top it with lots of ice 50 gm fresh strawberry chunks, 30 • Top with sparkling wine and serve.

Cocktails
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garden
Healing Patch
Let your garden aid you to better
health with a host of easy-to-
grow medicinal plants, which are
commonly found in nurseries too
Impressions Chenelle Rodrigues
The

garden
Y
our garden isn’t just a green lung for your home,
it can be your veritable pharmacy! Apart from
looking pretty and providing you with space to
indulge your summer and winter evenings in, under the
green cover are numerous healing secrets. The stems,
roots, leaves, flowers, etc of various garden plants har-
bour properties that could cure different diseases. Here
are a few of the most common plants that have medicinal
properties. So, the next time you drop by the nursery,
you’ll know exactly which plants to pick!
Ashwagandha
Also known as Winter Cherry, Ashwagandha is an
herb that has anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory
qualities that help in preventing cartilage damage
in osteoarthritis. The herb contains iron and yields
vitality and vigour when consumed and is also
considered an immune system booster. It treats
leprosy, arthritis, general debility, stress induced
disorders, infertility and memory loss.
Lantana Camara
Commonly known as ‘ham ‘n’ eggs’ (or even an
ornamental plant) due to its adjacent pink and yellow
inflorescence, this is a fast spreading weed. When
planted in a pot, it looks lush and full and in India, it
bears fruit throughout the year. The plant is used to
treat flu, cold, cough, fever, yellow fever, dysentery,
jaundice, etc. Its leaves are specially beneficial in
tackling itching and the roots for treating gonorrhea.
Extracts of the Lantana Camara plant are used
as medicines in the treatment of wounds, leprosy,
scabies, cancers, chicken pox, measles, asthma,
ulcers, swellings, eczema, tumors, high blood
pressure, bilious fevers, catarrhal infections, tetanus,
rheumatism, malaria, etc.

garden
Plumbago
Plumbago promotes appetite and stimulates
perspiration. Its powdered root, when inhaled,
relieves headaches. As a paste, the root can be
applied to treat skin abscesses and ulcers. The
plant also aids in the cure of dyspepsia, piles,
diarrhoea and indigestion. The powdered root,
bark or leaves are often used to treat rheumatic
pain, tuberculosis, gonorrhoea and syphilis.
Black Pepper
The dried and unripe fruits of black pepper
serve as a seasoning agent worldwide. In
addition, they also possess medical properties
that can be used to cure coughs, sore throats,
asthma, anaemia, ear ache, gangrene,
gastric troubles, constipation, piles, worms,
diarrhoea, heart diseases, hernia, hoarseness,
indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, joint pain,
liver problems, lung diseases, oral abscesses,
sunburns, tooth decay and tooth aches.
Periwinkle
In many gardens, the periwinkle — an evergreen
plant — makes for a beautiful ground cover with
its dainty pink or white blooms. It has astringent
and sedative qualities and is used internally for
hypertension, gastritis and enteritis, diarrhoea,
loss of memory and high blood sugar levels. In
addition, it also has tranquillising properties
and helps in relieving muscle pain, depression
of the central nervous system and wasps stings.
Periwinkle can also be used in case of nosebleed,
bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, sore throats and is
known to have anti-cancerous properties.

garden
Rose
The rose needs no introduction; it’s the obvious
choice when choosing flowering varieties for your
garden! The flower is anti-inflammatory and an
expectorant and has digestive, rejuvenating and
tonic properties. The root of the plant aids in the
cure of intestinal ulcers, rickets, haemorrhages and
diarrhoea and the leaves are used for wounds, eye
inflammations, liver disorders, etc. The plant also
helps in the cure of asthma, high blood pressure,
bronchitis, slow circulation, dysmenorrhea (painful
menstruation), fluid retention, palpitation, stress,
urinary tract infections, insomnia and fever.
Thyme
Thyme makes for an excellent tonic and can
be used to treat dry coughs, whooping cough,
bronchitis, asthma, laryngitis, indigestion,
gastritis and diarrhoea and enuresis in children.
The flowering tops form strong antiseptics,
disinfectants, expectorants, sedatives and tonics.
Thyme is also advantageous in the healing
of wounds, fungal infections, inflammations,
tonsillitis, gum diseases, rheumatism, arthritis,
digestive disorders and fevers.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus is a natural diuretic and contains
vitamin C and minerals. According to Ayurveda,
the root of the plant is used to cure cough and
hair fall and the flower is used in making oils
that promote hair growth and prevent hair
fall. Hibiscus tea (without sugar) is highly
recommended for patients with a kidney problem;
it is believed to lower blood pressure too.
Inputs by
Shaan Lawani, Owner, Vriksha Nursery
Bharat Soni, Managing Director, Go
Green Nursery Private Limited

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