Design palette Goenka- Project: Luharuka House

Design Palette Goenka is a first-of-its-kind material library and interior design studio based in Bangalore. Ameeshi Goenka founded DPG after gaining extensive experience in space design and material specifications, having worked with renowned retail design firm FRDC in Bangalore and residential design firm StudioWB in Kolkata.

Today, let us take a look at project Luharuka designed by them in Kolkata. It is a 3 BHK home designed in boutique style.

Client's brief: To have a simple yet stylish 3BHK home in Alipore Park Place, Kolkata

Duration: The renovation process from designing to execution took a period of five months from April to August in 2021. 

Budget: Their budget of 20lakhs was justified with the materials used and the service provided.

Design Elements: The design language follows that of a boutique hotel wherein the mood setting is neutral, shapes and forms are linear and a splash of colours to highlight certain elements in each space. The lighting is simple and a warm white tone allows the residents to feel relaxed but not lazy. The interior décor of the space is bold and vibrant but kept to a minimum.

Let us visit each portion of the home and take a look at how it has been executed.

Foyer : This home welcomes us with a full length application of bevelled square silver mirrors with comfortable furniture for sitting with a colourful patterned upholstery. A combination of natural and artificial planters gives a warm feeling and is easy to maintain.

Fabric rafters and lighting that suitably enhances it

Living room: The living room directly invites the guests to its cozy seating arrangement and a small decorative coffee table in the center. The bright shades on the cushions and canvas paintings highlight the space, giving it a chic touch. Every member of the Luharuka family is a staunch believer of Sri Sri Ravishankar which made the feature element in their living area as opposed to the TV unit in most households. Along with fabric rafter panels and elegant drop lighting on either side the celebration of The Guruji has come to life! 

Minimalistic pooja corner

Pooja: An open small wall mounted unit is created which is simple, blends with the background and extremely functional in day to day usage. With a glass surface on top, it makes it very easy to clean.

Daughter’s Bedroom: The colour white dominates this bedroom with a splash of beige shade on the bed heard-board and wardrobes. A small corner is perfectly utilized to create a productive study area too. The TV unit is quite simple and convenient and is accented by black rafters next to it.  The full height mirror in the bedroom is perfect for a lady who enjoys dressing up, additionally helps the bedroom look even more spacious than usual. The quiet dead corner between the doors is specially treated with an indoor planter and a decorative hanging light which increases the aesthetic value of the space and adds a sense of freshness and life.

Master Bedroom: The drawing factor of this room is the vintage wallpaper in a modern setting bedroom. The wallpaper is used as a back-splash of the bed with textured glass rafters on either side of the headboard. The full height laminated wardrobes and the full height mirror exaggerates the height of the bedroom. The bedroom lighting in the step false ceiling adds drama to the space while maintaining high luminescence.

Features of this project that impressed me is how well the aesthetic value is maintained while keeping the functional side intact. A no -fuss, easy to maintain space keeping the clients requirement in mind is the strength of this project designed by Design Plaette Goenka.

Certain other elements that I particularly liked is the usage of full length mirror in the foyer that gives a spacious look to the area and the pooja unit. This helps the residents to offer their prayers  but keep it simple and aesthetic at the same time.

Do tell me how you like this home and what are the features you find worth implementing. There is always some take away for all of us from beautiful homes like these!

You can have a look at their website https://dpginteriors.com/ for more details.

You can also contact them on Instagram ,  Facebook & Pinterest 

 Shall come up with yet another design space soon. So, stay tuned.

One vase, two looks...

Hi everyone, I know its been long that I appeared on this page but today I have something interesting for all of you. Recently, I got a hammered vase from this shop based in Bangalore, Tesor,  which is originally derived from the word tesoro, means treasure in Italian.

Now, coming back to the vase, it has been given a hammered effect and you will find little flowers etched on it. I felt it looks good on the floor as well on a side table.

I created two looks with it, which is what I want to share with you all. One on the floor with faux flowers in it and another on a sidetable with real tube roses and carnations in it. You have a look and tell me which arrangement you like better!

Hammered vase from Tesor

Vase with faux flowers

Now for the second look...

A perfect moment created with real flowers

Love such oversized vases

To tell you a little more about the store 'Tesor', is a home decor and design store established in 2017, specialising in distinctive products sourced from artisans across India and abroad. Whatever your style of decor – contemporary, eclectic, traditional or a little bit of everything – Tesor, will always have a treasure in store for you.

With flagship store & interior design studio located at HSR Layout, they also have a store in the Infosys campus, Electronic city, and a third studio in Bangalore opening soon.  

But people in other cities need not be disappointed, you can always order online.

Check them out here...

https://shoptesor.com/

https://instagram.com/tesorworld

They have beautiful stuff that you can gift your loved ones during Christmas and New year.

On that note, wishing my dear readers a peaceful, healthy and happy year ahead! 

Anuradha Singh's living room tour

We have Anuradha with us today, showing off her warm and cosy living room. She is  from Noida and works with a NGO. Anuradha shares this beautiful home with her husband, son (who is currently  studying in London) and her adorable dog Busty.

 A neutral palette, furniture that supports comfortable living with clean, simple lines and accessories that lend a very earthy feel is the USP of her living room.

Fine detailing often enhances any space. The cushions, runner, floor rugs, throws and the wall covering takes the decor to the next level.

Lighting plays a very important role to make a home look warm and cosy and Anuradha sure has got them covered in her space. Floor lamps, table lamp and the lights on the wall gives a lived in feel to the whole set up.

Anuradha says, 'I love Indian design, colors & patterns. My home reflects my passion for traditional Indian style. I love changing the arrangement of my house based on occasions and I believe my home is ever-evolving in terms of  decor.'

 This book shelf is ultimate goal for book lovers and decor aficionados alike! The key to a great bookshelf is arranging the books according to its dimension, colour and genre. Always make sure to add interesting decor elements to go with the books. Small, quirky pieces, your travel souvenirs are great accompaniments to your book shelf. This zone can be further accentuated by including plants and floor lighting. The entire ambience then conspires you to pick up a book and atleast leaf thru it! That's the power of a good reading corner.

Corner space utilised effectively...

That's our friendly dog Busty.

Console styling at its best: A runner is the most essential piece while styling your console. Then you can place decor accents that are meaningful and close to your heart. Grouping together elements helps to think of it as a composition, created to draw your attention through the area. Seeing the same colors, design patterns and shapes on the console gives it a cohesive design.The rule of three is used in interior design to create interest, rhythm and depth.

I hope you love this tour of Anuradha's space. Keep styling and decorating your homes. 

As we step into a brand new year I thank you all for your continued support and am being selfish here to expect more love from all you towards my blog sajavat. 

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Wishing all you out there, a  new year that unfolds  many possibilities and fulfils all your dreams! Have a fantastic 2020!

Home tour: Shalini Jain of Creative kalakari

We have Shalini Jain today with us and we are going to take a tour of her home.  She is a digital marketer expert by profession in a reputed real estate company in Gurugram for the last 11 years.

Shalini and her family reside in Faridabad, in what she calls her ‘Dream Home’ You will soon notice that she is very creative and hosts a hashtag by the name  #creativekalakari on instagram. She attributes her creative skills to her mother who practiced sewing and embroidery. The painting and sketching classes that she took up as a hobby in her childhood and the creative genes passed on to her by her mom  has shaped her into the person that she is today!

Her house is a riot of colours. In her words…

“My home is my canvas and I am obsessed with colors so you shall notice that I have incorporated all colours in my home!   I love to take up DIY’s.  So much passion, warmth & love go into each piece I create, and that gives me extreme satisfaction! I love the fact that many of my artworks are part of my décor.”

I am fond of vibrant cushions & I think one can easily give new look in their space simply by inclusion of beautiful cushions covers & beautiful bedspreads. I really check cushions online & try to select the unique & vibrant cushions for my home.

This wired seater is from her mom in law’s collection. Shalini is only too happy that she didn’t give it off but has used it well in her guest room.

Shalini has used stenciling on her walls in the living room and is happy with her choice of colours. Bright pink walls with pretty motifs and another wall in a lighter shade has these paisley motif that is real eye catchy!

Time to catch a glimpse of all her DIY’s. I really loved the way she has transformed old bottles and given them a new look. ‘Trash to treasure’ is what I would like to call it ideally!

Another noticeable art are these wall art in her kitchen. 

Some images from her bedroom…

Shalini says, “Go Green to Breathe Clean” Have a look at her indoor plants collection.

To sum it all up she says,

“My career is not from art field, but crafting, decorating, reading about art, designing & decorating gives me inner happiness. For me art is a real stress buster. So recently, I have launched my own website.” 

Have a look … 

Blog: http://www.creativekalakari.in/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/creativekalakari

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_kalakari/

Blogger: https://creativekalakarii.blogspot.com/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/creativekalakari/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativkalakari

It was wonderful collaborating with you Shalini. Thanks for being a part of sajavat. Simultaneously, Shalini also has covered my home in her blog. Do take out  time, to check that on her site as well!

Colours of a room - mood infuencers too!

Social Samosa, Asian Paints, #IDIA and #IDIAwards


Colours have the ability to infuence our mood and enhance them too!They play a crucial role in the decor of a home.Have you ever wondered when you bring a little green into your decor,how you feel energized? Similarly, place a bouquet of red roses and voila you feel like doing a little jingle ! Yes, the presence of  Earthy greens, warm reds and sunny yellows perk up our mood.

Along with these colours I also use a lot of bronze colours. Fabrics too lend their colours and patterns and make a home cosy and inviting.Well Let me give you a little glimpse of my living room.I feel happy in my space with all the colours that surround me.Do the images make you happy too? Let me know.

Earthy colours such as natural wood and the golden hue of the brass pots...lined in my foyer

A portion of my living cum dining space

Some knick-knacks...

Colours through art...

It's a little misty and cloudy in Bangalore today!

This  is my favourite...I love the yellow,green and bronze combo which undoubtedly enlivens the space!

A closer look...

Implement colours in your home liberally.This year I want to experiment with turquoise blue.Married with yellow it can work wonder in your interiors.The only tip that one should adhere to, is to strike the right balance.So, Happy Decorating Folks!

This post is also a part of the Asian Paints and Social Samosa  Decor Influencer Awards (IDIA)
I  have been nominated in three categories.If you like what you read here Do Vote for me people.