Smitten by White

White is generally such a frowned upon colour for interiors and decor in India - what with all the dust and heat and a civilization of careless snackers, noisy messy babies....it wouldn't last a day right? Moreover, we are a colourful country!!! Who wants boring white....?

Well, I think not. Sure it needs a bit more effort maintaining it but certainly doesnt need to be boring. While suddenly feeling the white urges recently, here are some pictures that provided instant gratification :-)

source: Claridges hotel

 

source: Sunrise Furniture, Ebay India

White Fabric Coasters

Source: Elle Decor

Amazing Bathrooms

Bathrooms are generally the most neglected part of the home in India - and what a shame honestly. The time spent in the bathroom can be so relaxing and rejuvenating!

Here are some simple yet amazing bathrooms found in Elle Decor and shootfactory.co.uk!

Enjoy...

 

A small bathroom space get enhanced with mirrors and bright purple fitting!

  

This bathtub makes turns the spartan bathroom into an experiential art piece.

This small landing space is turned into a gorgeous and relaxing bath-space complete with a sunroof.

5 things we would love to see more of in 2008

 

1. More contemporary decor shopping options:

Whatever your style may be, if you like contemporary decor, there are very few large chain retailers to cater to your taste today. It would be lovely to have more options to shop like GoodEarth (a new one opened in Juhu in Mumbai), Pallate (Mahalaxmi, Mumbai) , Turquois (Bandra, Mumbai), all the lovely decor stores dotting the Mehrouli Gurgaon road.

Source: GoodEarth & MoonRiver

2. More Decorative Wall options:

Dressing up walls is the interiors new style mantra. Textured paints, graffiti, murals, mosaics, your creativity need know no bounds.

Source: Asian Paints Source: ICIDulux

Source: Blik

3. More Yachts to add luxury to our weekends:

Privada's  luxury yacht timeshares in Mumbai has everyone talking. Gorgeous Italian yachts; exotic meals on board and major bragging rights:-)

www.clubprivada.com

4. More Terrace Gardens: 

This is one concept that is a huge hit in both the open expanse cities in India as well as the crammed matchbox type 'flats are luxury' cities in India. Terraces are just as cool, soothing and freeing either place. Remember the lovely terrace space in 'Cheeni Kum' or the lovely balcony area in Abhishek Bacchan's character's house in 'Bluffmaster'? You might have also loved the terrace garden in the San Francisco apartment that Reese Witherspoon lives in the movie 'Just Like Heaven'. Simply amazing!

See some of our favourite terrace gardens from around the world:

 

 

5. More Travel & Living Shows on Beautiful Homes

Come late morning on a Sunday, we just want to sink into the couch and take in the visual feast of beautiful homes, interiors and vacation homes around the world. But somehow, we are seeing less and less of the beautiful homes and far more of cooking and beauty...We want the homes and decor back!!

Xmas Time - Bring out the Rum, Vodka & Wine

Christmas is always associated with fun drinks - Port wine, mulled wine, fruit punch, cocktails and the works. This holiday season, we want to share some fun ideas to dress up your drink. A few drops of Vodka and a whole lot of design & style is the perfect recipe to add cheer this week or so we think :-)

Check out some fun & fancy cocktails -

 

Margarita

 

Kalua

 

Punch

 

Daiquiri

Portico's Urban Monk

We noticed Portico India's spectacular collection called the Urban Monk that launched in Lakme Fashion Week a couple of months ago.

For the first time, a brand did so much more than a superficial sponsorship. They actually designed a wonderfully exciting fashion meets home linen collection full of colour, asian influences and rich design. Here are some of the images we gathered. Tell us what you thought.

Soak up the sun, design and luxury as you travel

Maldives, with its glorious sunshine, white sand beaches and coral reefs , is a very popular destination with Indians. This piece of heaven on earth has a truly delicious resort that surrounds you with world class design and luxury. This year, Travel and Leisure Magazine's winner of design awards was the 'W Retreat & Spa' Maldives.

The lovely water bungalows, the infinity pool and the lobby design are spectacular. A lot of attention to detail makes this resort, designed by People Associates of Singapore

Here are some 'come fall in love with me' photographs and a video-

photos courtesy http://spg.com

Diwali is here ... Time for some contemporary lighting ideas

Diwali has turned out to be delightful. This year was quite the turnaround for Diwali with more people than ever celebrating, lighting lights and lighting fireworks. Every sea-face in Mumbai was dotted with gorgeous rockets in the sky with rich colours and a lovely showery after effect.

Here are some funky and contemporary lighting ideas for the festive season.
1) Glass oil lamps with coloured oils of different density mixed together add a chic splash of colour and light to the home.

Image courtesy: Elle Decor
2) In a real innovation in lighting and candle-making, rocklite candle company makes oil lamps out of real rocks. Oil is poured into holes mde in real rocks and a fiber glass wick is inserted and sealed. No need to fill or change wicks....and yet, what a gorgeous natural look to add to the home.


Image courtesy: Rocklite candle company

3) These wooden tubular candles are to die for......what a unique shape and idea.

images courtesy: www.pimplighting.com