Anveet Arts, a Merasha Group brand, has products such as doors, windows, railings, facades, room dividers, wall art, marble inlay work and more for various residential and commercial spaces, says Aditya Shah, Director, Merasha Shapers Pvt Ltd. As a company with over 18 years of experience, could you talk us about your solutions for interior and exterior […]
Ellementry allows local artisans to showcase their talent and flourish
We are providing full-time employment to more than 4,000 artisans. The beauty of their hands, combined with the knowledge passed down from the ages, makes our products soulful, says Ayush Baid, Founder, Ellementry. Can you talk about the inception of Ellementry and its journey so far? On analysing my family’s exports business while pursuing a […]
Interior design is about understanding people and how they live
The focus of an interior designer should be the client and the client’s lifestyle, not a formulaic, stereotypical design such as “Classic” or “Modern”, says Ajay Arya, Founder, Ochre at Home. What led to the inception of Ochre at Home? A handful of years ago, an idea of haute-on-style furniture and design studio germinated in […]
Marble is a highly durable and long-lasting flooring material
Marble can be used in high-temperature regions and also is resistant to fire. In addition, marble undergoes various processes to increase its durability, before it arrives in the shops, says Ramesh Bhandari, Director, A-Class Marble. What according to you are some of the timeless methods of flooring which continue till date? Marble in any form […]
Stone cladding on walls cools down the microclimate
It also adds a tropical and earthy aesthetic to any space. Stone cladding acts as a layer of insulation while also bringing elegance and a vintage charm to your home, says Natasha Aggarwal, Interior Designer & Founder, NACL – Natasha Aggarwal Creative Living. What kind of materials should one utilize for walling to offset the […]
Doors & windows must be structurally sound to maintain energy efficiency
To ensure a fruitful contribution to the energy performance of a building, it should use double glazing units with low-E coatings for better Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and Visible Light Transmittance (VLT), says Nitin Mehta, Executive Director, ALCOI. What kind of doors and windows do you propose for seamless indoor and outdoor transition without […]
Deceuninck offers a wide range of energy-efficient PVC windows
Highly insulating glass combined with the best profiles reduce your heating bill significantly, says Dev Chandwani, Business Development Director, Deceuninck India. What are some properties which make Deceuninck uPVC profiles energy efficient? Deceuninck has adopted sustainable practices and is committed to energy efficiency in your home in multiple ways. In order to ensure a safe […]
Furniture design should find a balance between aesthetics, ergonomics & functionality
In this era of compact living, versatility is critical, and one should invest in furniture that can serve multiple functions and multifunctional spaces, says Sharika Sharma, Business Lead, Mangrove Collective. How integral is furniture design for urban homes where minimalist interior design seems to be in vogue? Minimalism is about choosing a few quality pieces […]
Biophilic elements can be seamlessly adopted in the urban landscape
These days a compound wall has become a bio wall; terraces have become well landscaped terrace gardens. Even individual pocket terraces have become flower beds – which amplifies the green factor in exterior elevations, says Samir Dharurkar, Principal Architect, We Architects. When it comes to constructing and designing the exteriors for homes/offices/retail spaces, what are […]
Steel is a perfect choice for architects seeking sustainable solutions
Being quick and easy to erect, steel buildings save time as compared to conventional ones and offer built-in weather resistance, says Ajay Rattan, Chief – HSC & Lysaght Business, Tata BlueScope Steel. On what basis should one select the roofing sheets to be utilised for a particular project? The metal roofing or wall cladding is […]