Tiles that make a difference

Homes  are spaces where everything just fits right into its place and you feel safe and secure.
Each and every one of us has a specific requirement and desires for his dream home.Some may want a luxurious or a stylish home, others would prefer comfort and there are others for whom convenience is the major deciding factor.

No matter which room or corner of the house it is, tiling shall always remain the most prominent feature of any home. And needless to say, every kind of home owner would like to lay the best tiles available in the market. If your tiling is appropriate for the space, it completes the decor and gives every room its distinct personality. It is also not wrong to say that the kind of  tiles used in decor determines the overall look of the space to a large extent! Isn't that true?

One such name in the tiling industry is Oasis Tiles India and they have come up with an admirable range of tiles for floors, walls, staircases and the outdoors.With every collection you will note how the room comes to life!

When you implement tiles in your decor scheme, there are various factors to be considered.Apart from your lifestyle, budget, local climate, maintenance etc. other feature to be noted are glossiness, stain free surface, shine,strength, non-slippery,durability,scratch resistance and designs.

Oasis Tiles India has a wide range to choose from, that meets all the requirements. Today let us talk about the following three variety that has been recently introduced.

 Maxima

The Maxima range- Gives a luxurious feel to homes and commercial spaces

Oasis  Tiles  India recently launched its exclusive range of high value Double Charge Vitrified Tiles - MAXIMA. It is the largest range of Double Charge Vitrified Tiles in India. With a stylish and sophisticated look coupled with great strength, Maxima not only caters to domestic requirements but is also a perfect fit for commercial spaces. These are wall tiles and floor tiles available in the sizes of 1200x800mm and 800x800mm. Oassis is the pioneer of the 800x800mm type in India. Great Strength, More than 90% glossiness, nano coating and stain free are the major features of Maxima.

 High Gloss

Adds the 'oomph' factor to your decor with its classy appearance!

A thin layer of glaze gives superior brightness and shine to this range of tiles. Suitable for interior wall and floor in residential as well as commercial complexes. Due to its high gloss, durability and scratch resistance, this series can easily replace the Italian marble.  The available sizes are 1200X600mm, 800x800mm and 600x600mm.

 Mariposa

This is a series of ceramic wall tiles. Being ceramic tiles, they are heat resistant and can be cleaned easily. In various colours and patterns, these tiles are available in Glossy finish, Satin finish, Rustic and Matte finish.

The brand also offers tiles well suited for the outdoor space.A high-tech finish, perfect sizes, alluring design and texture on every piece makes the digital outdoor vitrified tiles and the digital parking vitrified tiles absolutely refined and inimitable.

perfect for the outdoor space !

Oasis Tiles India has versatility in design and size.These are tiles that can maintain their appearance over time, handle heavy traffic thus their area of usage is limitless indoors as well as outdoors.

Online marketplace for all your decor needs! - Myiconichome

An elegant home with amenities that makes your life easier is the need of the hour. If one can achieve this at the click of a mouse with an assurance that the product ordered is going to be genuine and the experience of buying online as satisfactory as that of buying in person, what can get better than that?

Presenting, Myiconichome, an online portal that is an answer to all your decor needs!

The items are well segregated into various fields or tabs like Decor, Kitchen, Dining, Electronics, Bed & Bath, Furniture, Housekeeping, Lamps & Lighting. You can find a variety of items under each category .Of course you can use filter selection and browse the items according to price range and brands. Once you select a product, all the info regarding the size, colour, material, availability etc are displayed so as to make your task of decision making easier.You can zoom the product selected for a bird's eye view.

They have all regular payment options in place and EMI's are also available for high value products.COD is operational for items up to Rs 5000/-

A couple of other features that I noticed and found appreciable are

1. Curtains can be customized to your needs.
2. Bespoke mattresses are also available

While we are talking about Mattresses, let me also tell you that myiconichome takes pride in maintaining that they are the best place to "buy a mattress online".

According to them ...

We have all the leading brands like Kurlon, Sleepwell, Centuary, Nilkamal, SpringAir listed on our platform. Apart from offering the best price we also offer the quickest delivery of these products across the country. Also, we have personalized the mattress selection based on the material used. We also have an option where the customer can call us and we provide an expert opinion on the best mattress that is suitable for the customers as per their needs. Also if a customer has a non standard size mattress requirement, they can contact us and we will get in touch with the company and get the mattress made according to their  requirement.

Isn't that wonderful?

I sincerely feel that comfort and convenience comes much before all fancy decoration in a home.The various types of mattress available are Spring matttress, foam, coir and therapeutic mattress.

They have  provided all necessary instructions and guidelines to be followed before you zero in on the kind of mattress you would want to purchase online, which I felt was really helpful.

Apart from mattresses, the furniture range and kitchen essentials are also something that  caught my eye! Check them out here and here

I know, many of you haven't got the chance to buy gifts for your loved ones.What with an impending vacation planned, arrival of guests during the festival times ahead and  loads of work to be finished before you can literally put your legs in the air and have a good time, so just pick your choicest stuff from Myiconichome and take it easy!

See you all real soon!

Resolutions for the coming year

Are you the type of person who makes resolutions every year and strictly follows them or you make them to break them or the one who doesn't believe in this at all?

Well, am somewhere in between. I don't make it every year but this year I have made a promise and am genuinely going to try and implement it too!

As a decor fanatic,often we tend to hoard stuff. A visit to a mall, an exhibition, gifts and the list is endless. Think of all those trips that we take every 4-5 months, yes, travel souvenirs... we do tend to be carried away and bring home some small decor knick-knack.The process of accumulation begins and before we realize we have so many elements and so limited space. Of course, we don't have a mansion to accommodate, store or display them all and I detest to have a cluttered home.So, keeping all of the above in mind, I have just made some resolution.

1. Not everything that you like or fall in love with, should be bought home. Resist as much as possible. Most men I know are good at window-shopping. Be like Men....
Difficult, I know...but am going to give this a try!

2 Don't get bored with your old stuff. Try to give them a makeover.Well, soon you will realize that am going to give you a sneak peak of a small makeover done some time back!

3.Keep rotating your decor accessories, that way you will not find them repetitive. I have mentioned this point in many of my earlier posts too.The importance of rotation can really be not overemphasized!

This is a lamp that I love but the shade is plain.Few months back I thought of buying a new one but then there was another thought to give the old one a new look

Before:

A few hours worth effort, white paint and a south Indian pulli-kolam ( Rangoli with dots), I managed to give this a new look.

After:

A close up shot...

How do you find this?

Let me see if am able to stick on to my resolution.Well, for all you folks, have a memorable Christmas and a Happy New year. Have great fun with your loved ones! 

Couple of posts for this year will follow soon.These posts are specially designed keeping in mind that as a decor blogger, I must also provide you with relevant information to help you make informed choices and keep you abreast with all home related products available in the market, because decor isn't only about luxury and elegance it is also about comfort and convenience!

So keep coming here for your regular dose of decor-mantra!

Tisva Lights

Hi folks, how are you gearing up to welcome a brand new year and bid adieu to the current one? Amidst festivities, merry making and all this frenzy, have you decorated your home which is the epicenter of jolly times, family gatherings and evening get- togethers.

There are various factors that lend appeal to a home and one of the features that ensures a warm cozy and a radiant decor is lighting!

Lighting plays an important role in the decor of a home and more so during festive occasions.You can convert a dull corner of your room, into a vibrant, warm and enchanting zone by implementation of wall lights, pendants or chandeliers!

Let me tell you today, about a lighting studio that will help you choose the best light fixtures for your home!

Tisva Lightings ,a premium home decorative lighting brand from Usha International Limited and having celebrity Gauri Khan as its brand ambassador, inaugurated its flagship studio in the capital on 16th December. Located in the shopping hub of interior designers and architects, this studio in Ghitorni, is spread over 2500 sqft over 2 floors is and is a tribute to the ‘art of illumination’.

Speaking on the occasion, Vikas Gandhi, Business Head and VP- Lighting, TISVA said, “Tisva’s range of artfully crafted luminaires is a signature of the latest lighting trends backed by international quality and service standards. We are delighted to open the flagship studio for the brand in the capital as the city offers huge business potential for us and is one of the biggest markets for designer lighting.”

Let me highlight the special features of this brand

The Tisva lighting studio has a customised experience zone which showcases automated lighting concepts like new age down lighters which work on bluetooth technology and elyisian lights featuring Japanese technology that creates light in a choice of color selection from warm white to cool daylight. The distinctive ambiance created by this zone will help customers choose the best lighting narrative for their home. Additionally, consumers can also avail lighting consultancy services from experts at the studio.

A living room enlivened with the presence of Tisva Lights

Mood lighting features from Tisva

Every Tisva light is combined with cutting edge technology like tunability (colour control) and dimmability (intensity control) .The wide range of products from Tisva include Ambient lighting concepts, LED designer range, Chandeliers, Table and Floor Lamps, Wall Lights, Pendants, Outdoor lighting  and Utility lighting products.

Spaces come alive with a various mix of lighting fixtures and there is no doubt that Tisva lighting has it all! Have a peek at their impressive range here

A DIY and a plant holder for adding the oomph to your green decor

If a small balcony or lack of enough space is a hindrance to no-green corner at your home,bother not! because I have an easy DIY for you which will help you hold your planters in style and since it is hanging and takes up only vertical space,you can incorporate it just about anywhere...even in the windows,between the grills yes practically anywhere.

and no the raw materials aern't many...some jute rope, S-hook, ring colour(optional) and that's about it ...

Step 1: Take 4 strings of jute each of about 2 metre lengths. Dip it in a basin of crimson colour for about 15 minutes and let it dry well. Pass it through the ring. Now you have 8 strings of jute. Tie it into a knot.

Step 2: Separate the 8 strings into 4 sets, such that we have 2 strings in each set. Leave a gap of about 15cm after the main knot.  Now, make a knot in each set.

Step 3: Leave a gap of about 15 cms again. This gap depends on the height of your planter... Now, pair a string from one set with a string from the other set and tie it into a knot.

Step 5: Combine all the 8 strings again into a knot. Now you have the base ready for inserting the first pot.

Step 6: Repeat the above steps to make base for the second tier. Your innovative vertical plant holder is ready. Hang it in your balcony or in your window sil with the help of an s-hook that you can easily get from a hardware shop and enjoy the presence of greens in your home.You can make many such holders and also have the option of making a 2 tier or a 3 tier plant holder.

All these knots may give you feel of a difficult DIY but believe me as you sit down with the ropes and keep following the instruction, it is a super simple project.For increasing the glam quotient, try inserting beads before you make a knot each time!

Do try and let me know how it turned out.