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The House of Things is a unique, curated online destination to discover and shop for luxury interior products. This holiday season, The House of Things and Art-chives, bring you a captivating table for your guests to swoon over. Beautifully handcrafted ‘Indian Rose bush’ cotton linen placemats and napkins and artisanal hand poured fragrant candles in Indian rose, marigold and night jasmine from Art-chives, unabashedly bring to life ‘The Wild Indian Garden’ on your tablescape. With a whole lot of whimsy, the table is complemented by The House of Things’ chic curation of dinnerware, cutlery, and candle stands. The ensemble, much…
An Innovative Collection for Those with Tiny Tots Presenting Hakuna Matata from Obeetee Carpets – a children’s collection tailor made to help you turn your child’s room into the fun zone you always dreamt of creating. These designs, crafted with love, are both creative and interactive, allowing for a unique playroom experience. This innovative new Kids Collection is multi-faceted and can turn even little moments during playtime into learning experiences – aka every parent’s dream. The collection includes Fun Brains, a range of interactive rugs that can help children develop problem solving skills, teach them about conflict resolution and how…
Bespoke decorative lighting, home decor and tableware specialist Emery Studio brings to India, an exquisite new series known as L’OBJET + Kelly Behun Collection by the eponymous brand— L’OBJET. The L’OBJET + Kelly Behun collection was born from the brand’s passion for the process of collaboration with brilliant rule breaking designers. A process that challenges and expands the brand’s design language. Kelly is known for her shape provoking interiors where her deep connection to the art world informs her line blurring approach. Art and design flow seamlessly within the living spaces she creates. The 14 piece collection of re-imagined decorative…
SPAN FLOORS, a leading brand of wooden flooring and wooden facades in India, introduces Coswick’s Spirit of Nature collection of hardwood floors. Span Floors’ Spirit of Nature design collection reflects the philosophy of unity with nature, taking design inspiration from the natural world. From the pastel color palette, intuitive names and a special emphasis on authenticity, everything calls back to it. The Spirit of Nature collection is available in various patterns like Tealeaf, Coffee Bean and Dovetail. The flowing lines of the tealeaf embodied are as natural and harmonious as anything created by nature itself. Coffee Bean is a unique…
How do you describe your journey in this male-dominated industry? Architecture is a profession which is sustained not just by design skills; It actually takes a huge group of people to make every space come together, which requires a lot of project management, team work and coordination. Even after 15 years of practice, being a female architect you still encounter the initial barriers with site supervisors & people working on site. It takes a little while for people on site to gain confidence on my skills and experience to take technical instructions. It has been imperative for me to be…
How do you describe your journey in this male-dominated industry? Given the universal nature of design, it’s surprising that gender disparities exist in such a creative and inclusive industry as ours. However, the numerous women I met and interacted with in this field have reaffirmed my belief that women can overcome stereotypes. As a result, I advise women not to be intimidated by numbers but to express themselves clearly and without fear of being firm in their assertions. While having a “woman’s perspective” is important in architecture and design, their specific knowledge and expertise are just as essential, if not…
Smita Tiwari, Founder, Articlad, is a leader par excellence who believes that entrepreneurship is way beyond a career journey or destination, it’s the most significant aspect of one’s purpose of life. During her formative years, she was fortunate to have begun her career in the construction industry and learn more about these works of art. As the years went on, she continued to witness wondrous architectural designs from across the world that sparked the realization of how a simple cladding element over a wall can completely transform the overall aura of one’s décor. Under Smita’s able leadership, she kicked off…
What do you have to say about the evolving trends and technologies in the modular kitchen space? Smart kitchen is the buzzword in terms of evolving technology. Smart kitchens are those kitchens that are carefully designed to save time and energy with the help of appropriate technology, i.e Wi-Fi, cameras, software, Bluetooth enabled appliances. What new shifts have you observed in the kitchen spaces off recently? There is a need for energy and water efficiency in kitchens spaces through connected products with sensors, entertainment and communication. New kitchen design is emerging from nature-inspired themes, Organic/ natural styles are prominent in Kitchens with increased natural light will be prominent features. How have things…
2020 will leave its mark in history as the year that altered lives and reshaped the business landscape across industries. The consumer durables industry has come a long way since the beginning of the pandemic. Companies have tapped into changing consumer sentiments by being more responsive and providing innovative solutions to address expectations. Over the last decade, the consumer durables sector has grown at a steady rate, marking the scope of future prospects. This provides the industry with a great opportunity to build sustainable markets and tap into both urban and rural markets in the country. Last year saw a…
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. Their newest offering to match the transitioning season is sustainable glassware that looks good and does good. These are pieces of functional art that are a true expression of indulgence and refinement. ellementry has come up with airtight storage jars, roti boxes with wooden lids and glass bottles composed of high-quality handblown glass that are completely food safe. Fluted glass roti box with wooden lid – These roti boxes are not just for storing rotis,…