Archive for February, 2012
Storage ideas for kids rooms : Prachi Grover
Tiny tots come with tons of belongings. Kids may be pint-sized but their stuff takes up all the space we have. Yes, these tiny bundles of joy come with lots of worldly possessions. I am always amazed at how much we have accumulated in the last two years since Sara came into our lives. It started with [...]
Kids room decor : Wardrobe design
Managing a child’s closet depends partly on your requirements, and partly on the nature and sensibilities of your child. While catering for storage options try and get the space designed in a manner that would be practical for a child and allow a level of participation in keeping the wardrobe reasonably organised. The earlier you [...]
Theme based decor for your home : Vasudha Narasimhan
We often wonder how certain places are designed with all the right elements in place. A hotel in classical style with the ambience of a palace or a hospital with the look and feel of a resort—everything seems harmonious only when the right things are placed in the right setting. A theme or concept is [...]
Taj Vivanta : Yeshwantpur Bangalore
Taj adds yet another feather to its cap with the opening of Vivanta Yeshwantpur in Bangalore. A delight to any food connoisseur and lover of luxuriously elegant service, Vivanta Yeshwantpur is the accurate definition of a fashionable contemporary hotel. A 5-star hospitality brand positioned in the upscale segment, Vivanta by Taj has hotels in key metropolitan areas including popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Sri Lanka and foreign destinations such as the Maldives.
Treehouse resort : Jaipur : A green hideaway off the highway
An expanse of green that defies the picture in your mind when you think of the desert state of Rajasthan. The Treehouse resort, a stone’s throw from the pink city of Jaipur elevates you to a higher level—not just by lodgings in trees, but also by bringing you closer to nature and taking you far [...]
Rajee Sood Home : Blogging to online retail : A design journey
Interior designer and stylist Rajee Sood is a well-known name in the design blogging community. Late last year, she launched her collection of curated home decor accessories and furnishings that reflect her impeccable taste and style. Interior designer, homemaker, travel buff, photographer and gardening enthusiast, Rajee Sood wears many hats and effortlessly so. To most of us in décor [...]
Shenbaga Vilasam : A treasure chest of Indian heritage near Coimbatore
In this feature,Shankar Vanavarayar talks about the one thing that is the closest to his heart—his ancestral home. Tracing the history of Shenbaga Vilasam, Shankar takes us on a nostalgic trip back in time. My grandmother, Maruthapushpambal Amman – the last zamindarani of Samathur and Kottampatti was the patron. She built Shenbaga in the early [...]
Kanchi Designs : Kunal and Shobhna Mehta
Kunal and Shobhna Mehta have charted a path of innovation and excellence as Kanchi Designs explores the world of luxury furniture and furnishings. Kanchi Designs was born in the year 2000, when the mother-son duo, Shobhna and Kunal Mehta decided to converge their experience in the textile and design industry into one design house. Kunal’s grandfather started working in the [...]
Cherish those memories : Creative concepts for kids : Prachi Grover
It seems like yesterday when little Sara came into our lives, and I am already planning her 3rd birthday party. Sometimes, it all seems like a dream. Has she really been a part of our happy world for three years now? These three years have been full of such lovely moments. Sleepless nights, her first [...]
Stian Nybru’s atomic flat in Oslo,Norway
Stian’s atomic flat in Oslo,Norway has a 50s design theme and a bold use of colour.
Amerjit Ghag’s enchanted life in the tropical paradise of Hawaii
Amerjit Ghag lives in the tropical paradise of Honolulu,Hawaii. Her home is an expression of her love for colour and pattern. A space that reflects her Indian roots combined with western design sensibilities. As with every journey on Prismma, our interaction with Amerjit Ghag was quite serendipitous. Amerjit contacted us for a story on Diwali [...]
Hang that art : Displaying art in your home : Sonia Sumant
A lot of us pick up art and wall accessories from various places we visit during our travels or as and when we see something interesting. Once it is home, it is either lying around somewhere or we get stressed about placing it on the wall! How do I drill holes in the wall? How [...]
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