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What do you have the say about the current scenario of the air-conditioning industry in India? The demand-supply ratio statistics? While the second wave of the pandemic interrupted recovery during the last summer season, it had a lesser impact on the supply side. The industry was saddled with inventory since the second wave happened in the high summer season, for second year in a row. Post which, consumer demand continued to gradually recover as the lockdowns imposed were only state-wide as against national lockdowns that happened during the first wave. As the situation improved, the summer season was already over,…
Beyond Designs Home has launched a collection of charming and functional accessories that help you bring a bit of colour and artistic flair to your bathrooms. Accessorise your bathroom using beautiful functional pieces that also introduce a sense of design and style. The collection comprises of soap dispensers, tissue holders, cotton boxes, trash bins and trays of various sizes and shapes. Made of metal, they have pretty vintage imagery of florals, vines and birds painted on them. A touch of dull gold brings a quaint luxe element to your bathrooms. When used as a set, the accessories help you create…
Ottimo launches in India a new collection of wardrobes – Belt – by the Italian luxury brand CPRN Homood. A horizontal belt-like detail in a contrasting shade is the defining feature of this imposing collection of wardrobes. A sleek and clean metal profile sports horizontal strips in various materials allowing multiple aesthetic variations with the Belt wardrobes. The belt-like feature adds dynamism and movement to the elegant structure. The two- and three-door wardrobes come with sliding options, while the six- and eight-door wardrobes feature hinged mechanism. Sliding three-door wardrobe: Metal doors finished in Moka feature glossy detail of back-lacquered glass.…
How do you describe your journey in this male-dominated industry? I’d say it’s been smooth. I’ve always experienced respect from my male counterparts. Even though there are fewer women in the industry, this has always been a balanced platform, where opinions have been respected and responsibilities are equal. Who has been your inspiration in the process of your entire career? There’s no single inspiration for my entire career. While studying architecture, I was always inspired by architects like Eero Saarinen and Santiago Calatrava who have always challenged the normal and have created their own distinct style. A woman who comes…
How do you describe your journey in Vanbros? Your thoughts about Vanbros inception and being a part of a company like Vanbros? It’s a family business that has been passed down through numerous generations, and we as children have grown up seeing this and learning the value of ethics from our fathers and grandfathers. Now our learnings are starting to come into play, and it’s magnificent to be a part of it. I have been a witness to the work being done at the factory and the sites all my life and making my understanding very in-depth realising what I…
IKEA (part of Ingka Group), the world’s leading Swedish home furnishings retailer, today announced the appointment of Susanne Pulverer as its new and first woman Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), for its India business. Susanne, an experienced IKEA leader takes over from the outgoing India CEO Peter Betzel, who will move on to his next assignment within the IKEA Group. Prior to her role as IKEA India CEO and CSO, Susanne Pulverer held the position of Group Business Risk and Compliance Manager at the Ingka group. Susanne joined IKEA in 1997 and has worked across different…
Ottimo offers homemakers thoughtfully designed kitchens that combine the divergent demands of functionality and aesthetics. With Aster Cucine’s Brera Academy Collection, homemakers can now choose from a range of features and finishes that make their kitchens as luxurious as the rest of their home. The brand’s collection exhibits one-of-a kind craftsmanship, high-end materials, attention-to-detail, functional design and utmost comfort. The Brera Academy collection by Aster Cucine is inspired by the renowned Accademia di Brera’s exhibitions, famed for their art, culture and beauty. In this collection, strong geometric lines combine with resilient materials to pay homage to the highest traditions of…
Ellementry, a lifestyle brand of handcrafted products, has always given an artistic vision to incorporate natural materials, traditional skills, and narratives into beautiful & functional products. With its new range of Arra brass cookware collection, Ellementry is trying to revive the traditional Indian kitchen by contextualizing it to the contemporary world. According to the adage, we are what we eat. This establishes the age-old connection between culture, kitchen, and people. If you look carefully, the essential tools in Indian cooking are traditional. After all, it is only in the kitchen that elements, as varied as the five senses, combine with…
Machines are known for their precision and speed, but the human touch brings an aspect of quality, sophistication and attentiveness to any task. It is this extra consideration that comes through in Häfele’s Range of Handmade ARGENTO Kitchen Sinks. Every sink from this range is a product of meticulous guidance, crafted through the process of manual welding.The sinks within the ARGENTO range come in various sizes and configurations to meet individual requirements and design preferences of every user. All ARGENTO sinks are made of Stainless Steel Grade 304 which by virtue grants them extraordinary durability and unbeatable performance, and lowers…
Kolkata-based designer Ajay Arya’s A Square Designs is one of the most sought-after among the city’s elite for its richly detailed, art-filled luxe interiors. They have unveiled an exquisitely designed high-end dining room brimming with elegance and refinement. Part of an uber luxury duplex penthouse, the dining room is a finely balanced composition of enchanting design features, superior materials, iconic brands and thoughtful final touches. With a sculptural staircase in the background, the dining space showcases a beautifully coffered ceiling from where hangs a graceful chandelier from Barovier and Toso. The sophisticated furniture, including the cabinet, is from Turri. The…