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by Aman Sharma

Mirror won’t be the same.

Decorating the mirror is not a new concept but obviously it’s a loved concept. From ages people especially women love to re-decor the small household items, especially the mirrors. With time to time there have been ever changing designs to re-decor your simple home mirror. From Retro to modern looks they have sorted it all to design the mirror. Earlier mirror was seen only in the dressing room or where you usually get dressed up and in your bathrooms, but now it also works as a style label for your home. If you are also having a mirror which you want to re-decor than this article will fit all of your needs. I have picked the best yet the easy designs for a perfect mirror that you and everyone who visit your place will love.

1-Mirror with flowers- This has always been the favorite when it comes to design a mirror for the home. The mirror and flowers on its border create a harmonious and positive atmosphere indoors. To make this just paste the dry leaves or flowers on the border of the mirror, fabric flowers will also work. To paste properly paste a layer of thin cloth on the mirror and then paste your flowers and leaves. This type of mirrors can be used in your living/lobby area and also on dressing table.

2-Rope- This is one of the classical designs which were used very much few years back. This is the perfect way if you want a hanging mirror. To do this simply roll a rope around the mirror and create a small loop at the mirror head to hang it. Use a thick rope instead of using a thin rope because if we use thin rope we have to create a number of turns around it and thus it will lose its original look. If you a home based on classical design then this will add a glitter to your home. But even they work very well with any type of homes. This can be used next to your stairs, as this design is used for small mirrors generally so use them in way where it creates a style statement than a proper looking mirror.

3-Pom-Pom – Children absolutely love this type of mirrors as they are more colorful and playful too. These type of mirrors can be used in children’s room as it looks more colorful and create a joyful vibe. Wrap a layer of pom-pom around the mirror, we can use pom-pom of various colors or can match them with the color of theme you have done in your home.

4-Stones & Shell- This type of mirrors come under modern concept of art and are excessively used in homes, Hotels, café and offices. To make this simply cut a cardboard piece according to the shape and size of the mirror. Place the mirror in the center of the cardboard cutting and apply a layer of the glue or whatever solution you are using and then start applying the stones and shells on cardboard. This may take some time but the end product is so much beautiful and you will thank yourself later for making this. This types of mirror can be either used on entrance consoles or bathrooms.

5-Beads- Cut slightly a large piece of cardboard then the mirror and start pasting your favorite beads on it. You can use sort of beads which you like or can pick a theme color to make it. This type of mirrors can be used anywhere especially if you have a plain wall hang this mirror on it. It will become a focus of that wall and will also work as a form of abstract art.

6-Lace- It is used if we want to have a luxury or the royal look on the mirror. As lace comes in so much designs you will access a lot of options in this. To make it just use a wider lace around the mirror and paste it. This mirrors can be used in your bedrooms or at the entrance consoles.

I hope this was beneficiary if you were looking to re-decor your mirrors. Have your own idea? Please be kind to share it in the comment box below. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you for reading. Follow us to become a part of this new reading family.

by Aman Sharma

Home Mandir designs

It doesn’t matter how big or small is your Pooja room, it can be a small shelf or a big room. Whatever the size is but it must look attractive and also be positive at the same time, so that when you worship there you should feel peace and joyful. Your Pooja room is most holy part of your house, so it must be taken care of. In some houses they built a separate space for Pooja rooms but it is not possible to do this in every house, so if you don’t have a large space for Pooja room you can still built one that is attractive and spiritual too.

1- Converting a table into Pooja room- Usually in small homes, they worship the lord by placing their idols on a wooden table or hang a wooden box on the wall. By making a few changes you can convert your table into your new Pooja room. You can also use your old table for this. For this keep your table in front of the wall you want to use. Try that the color of the table matches the interior color, don’t use too vibrant or dull colors. For the wall backdrop you can use a textured wall paper or paint it. If you want more- Try hanging the temple bells on the walls. This will do it.

2- Dividing the room- This works best when you have a slider in between the balcony and the room. If you have the same situation than use a divider to divide the room in two parts. Keep a passage enough for the walkway. Hang curtains on the passage side to stop the unwanted light to come in.  You can keep the Pooja area open so it gets light most of the time.

3- Converting the closet- Have a closet that you know don’t use? You can convert that into your next Worship space. If your almirah is big and have shelves in it, you can use the upper shelves as a Pooja space and use the lower shelves as a storage space for the mandir. It also works in small closets too.

4- Mdf cuttings for Pooja room- If you already have a Pooja room but want to re-décor it, you can go for mdf cutting in the mandir. These are also cost friendly and provides an elegant look to the Pooja space. To make it more Attractive, you can apply wallpaper at the background wall. Try to choose some royal texture or pattern wallpapers.

5- Use partition walls or sliders- If you want to have a mandir in the particular room than you can go for it by using partition wall or sliders. There are various designs trending in partition wall these days. These will not only provide you the space for Pooja room, but the room will also stand out with this design. You can also re-décor the ceiling and floor.  

by Aman Sharma

Kitchen- A happy place

A one’s home is always special to them. Be it a large suburbs mansion, a penthouse or a single room apartment. We all do various efforts to outshine every single corner of the house. Talking about the house, everyone has a special corner in that particular space. For some it might be their bedrooms, Washrooms, terrace, a balcony with a view or their own little private working space. This always varies from people to people. One thing remain constant even after the different lifestyles adapted by the People- that is Love for the kitchen. No matter what you do, where you go. Kitchen will always hold a special place in your Heart and mainly for the women or the solo one’s who cook on their own. Even in a big close knit family when everyone is busy own their own, the kitchen helps them to come together at least one time in a day. Tomato sauce simmering, masala being mixed, tadka (tempering) is getting ready over the hob, the melodic sound of the chop board caused by the chopping of veggies are enough to attract one’s soul to the dining table. Your stomach catches the sound before your ears do. So it becomes our duty to take care of probably the best part of a house. In this article I am going to tell you or give you some ideas on what things you need to consider on designing your new kitchen or renovating the existing one. Below are the some tips to make your work ease in the kitchen.

The renovation or building a new kitchen completely depends on the space available. The kitchen may vary in design and forms due to varies space available, but the thing to keep in mind is to provide ease to the one who’s going to work there. Smart accessories has been introduced in the market to keep your work as simple as possible and at the same time organizing the things on it’s place. There are different kitchens like U-shape kitchen, galley kitchen, island kitchen, single shelf kitchen, L-shape and so on. The kitchen shapes totally depends on your requirements. Below are some images of different types of kitchen.

Things to keep in mind while the construction of your kitchen-

  • Work triangle- It simply means that the placement of the Sink, Hob and the Fridge must be in such a manner that it should form a triangle when dots joined.
Working triangle of a kitchen.
  • Washing area- The washing area is sometimes a mess, so it’s better that this area is hidden in the kitchen.  Even in the open kitchens washing area can be hide, so consider this before finalizing the plan.
  • Cooking area- This is the main station or attraction area of the kitchen. So try to keep it as untidy as you can. Don’t go for open storage options here, just make upper and lower cabinets, fit a chimney and hob and that’s it. No more drama here.
  • Lights- I mean lights play an important part in the kitchen. Most of us don’t pay close attentions to the kitchen lights and leave it to electricians to give points according to their suitability, but try to figure it out with the help of your interior designer to provide you the best options. With this you will also have ample light in kitchen for working and if you are building a big kitchen, you can go for mood lighting which will create a warmth feeling when you are having guests at home for a dinner.
  • Ease of access- Try going for the furniture or the cabinets that you feel are suitable and creates ease of work for you, don’t simply be tied to a trend or design that doesn’t benefits you.
  • Electrical appliances- Microwave, oven, juices, blenders, mixers are the common equipment that can be found in one’s kitchen, so try to devote a little area to these products so in the future you don’t have to worry about their storage. Once they are put to their places, it becomes easy to use them and the chances of their Wear and tear are reduced. Try putting oven and microwave cabinet next to the working slab, so when you are using them you will have a work space for the preparations of the meal.
  • Storage- While building the kitchen create storage space in such a manner that your day to day usable items are close to the working station while the infrequently used items can be store in a different place. Use most of the space in the kitchen but at the same time don’t create a mess in acquiring every inch of space. For a systematic planning, hire a professional. (You can also leave your comment below for any suggestions apart from this, and for those who don’t know I am also a interior designer)
  • Island cum Breakfast counter- This one is only for the big kitchens that have a island counter in them. Island counter are used variously across kitchens. Some use them as type of breakfast counter with a vegetable/fruit washing sink, while others place the hob on it. Below are some examples of it-
Kitchen island with a Hob and sink placed over it.
Kitchen island with a sink and space provided for eating or chopping.
A plain island counter that can be used as a extra work-space.

The bottom line of the topic is there are numerous designs of kitchen but it gets it’s worth when the design works best for you. Basically Kitchen designs can be best understand by dividing them into three categories below-

Modular kitchen- These are the most commonly used kitchen in the houses. These are made in the factories and are assembled at the site, moreover it also fits in everyone’s budget.

Classical kitchen- Classic kitchens are designed to be timeless, simple and fresh, not dark, complicated and traditional. White cabinetry, creamy stone countertops, and elegant marble flooring help to accentuate the white and bright colors that help a classic kitchen design pop.

Retro kitchen design-The use of “retro” style generally implies a vintage of at least fifteen or twenty years. For example, furniture from the 1980s or 1990s could be retro today. Retro kitchen designs are represented by simply cozy cabinets with elegant or vintage chairs, or modern kitchen cabinets with touches of the retro style.

Thank you for reading it all the way down here and I hope this might had helped you or at least provided you some basic idea on what things to look at before building or renovating your existing kitchen.