TIHG MAKEOVER

Modern interiors are dynamic spaces. To give you ideas on what’s running hot in the home market, leading, prolific interior designers shares their insight on home improvement trends for this year

Inside an interior designer’s mind

This firm’s foundation lies in delivering a sustainable, eco-friendly end product, perfection of drawings and execution, promising excellence in their work by giving attention to details. Their design mantra is ‘minimalistic, yet bold’.

First on a home DYI project

list... One must look out for sustainable solutions while remodelling homes. Sustainable technologies are not only the need of the hour, but in the longer run prove to be beneficial for the home owners.

When redoing the kitchen

and bathroom spaces... For kitchen, one must look at a wide variety of materials - granite has been replaced by quartz and solid acrylic surface. Quartz is technically a stronger material than granite, less porous and comes in many colours. Solid acrylic surface adds aesthetic value to the kitchen. One must opt for modular fittings for kitchens. In bathrooms, latest plumbing fixtures with sanitary and C.P. fittings should be used. Due to high competition in the market, the homeowner has the liberty to select good quality fixtures at a very affordable price.

Trending home designs and

decor in 2017... Lighting is going to be the most trending element in home interior this year. OLED technology will take the markets by storm.

Spaces and Design, set up by Pooja Bihani and Sunil Tainwala, is an established interior and architecture firm that strives on the design mantra to constantly innovate. They have created around 1,60,000 sqft area in total and currently operate in Kolkata, Bengaluru and Pune.

First on a home DYI

project list... The main door as the main energy in the house flows through here - so keep it clean, beautiful and grand; the kitchen as it is the hub of prosperity in the house, and the study/den area.

Lively and expedient remodelling tasks when moving

home... For those staying homes with space constraints, a dash of nature brings life into the house. This can be done by laying a patch of artificial grass in a corner with pebbles, plants and flower pots.

When redoing the kitchen and

bathroom spaces... The choice of materials in the wet areas is important for longer sustainability and practicality. For a complete kitchen makeover, look at the work triangle - forming the sink, the refrigerator and the hob.

Trending home designs and

décor in 2017... The ‘E-trends’ I would love to use are ecofriendly, erogonomical and energy conscious. Use of sustainable materials will get stronger such as terracotta based bricks; innovative uses of cork; choice of a bamboo-based flooring over a laminate wood, and dark shades of green will be the new dark interiors colour.

This studio has successfully completed nearly 80–85 projects while Shantanu has a designer extension in Italy, which serves as route to explore international trends and put forth his design sensibilities.

First on a home DYI project list...

Indian homes are mostly filled with varied decor elements. In revamping such spaces, I would strongly recommend de-cluttering. Opt for well-planned furniture that not only acts as an element of design but also caters to the functional aspect.

Lively and expedient remodelling tasks when moving home...

Adding a low community table with a bench on one side and large floor cushions on the other is a great idea for an engaging entertainment room.

When redoing the kitchen and bathroom spaces... Go with decor elements. For both spaces, add natural elements through planters or wall mounted herb pots respectively, and allow ample sunshine to seep in.

Trending home designs and

décor in 2017... Print, art and craft will rake in all the attention. Application of printed fabric upholstered on furniture, minimal and elaborate wall art and print and craft combined with modern detailing would take centre stage.

This interior designer is a proud businessman running three companies with a strong reputation in the interior design industry. There are very few in this field to achieve as much as the talented designer has for his age. With 172 and still ongoing projects across India and abroad under his belt, Neelanjan chases his passions relentlessly.

First on a home DYI project list...

People are keen for about wooden flooring but this can be avoided. Instead, try to replace this style with practical solutions. Also, proper attention must be given to lighting.

Lively and expedient remodeling

tasks when moving home... Opt for good solution in wallpapers or wall textures wherein creative and nature-themed wallpapers make the home look pleasant and new.

When redoing the kitchen and

bathroom spaces... The open kitchen concept is really not in sync with Indian homes as it can be difficult to keep the interiors clean and tidy. I think kitchen designs should be a blend of open and enclosed. For bathrooms, it is very important to keep wet and dry areas as separate and secondly, one should use neutral colours and keep the decor simple.

Trending home designs and décor

in 2017... There will be more of retro style decor with high glossy finishes, polka dots decor and vintage elements.