5 Ways Wallpaper Can Fix Design Quirks

Wallpaper has been around for centuries and for good reason. Though often thought of as purely decorative, it actually has several practical functions. Wallpaper can hide small wall irregularities or defects, enhance or disguise architectural elements and create separate zones or moods within a room. Here are ways to use this pragmatic and beautiful material, as well as examples of creative wall coverings you may not have considered.

1.Enlarge a Small Room

Bathroom wallpaper can make the smallest rooms in our homes look great and considerably more spacious.The verticality of the wallpaper design helps make the ceiling look taller, visually increasing the room size and adding depth.

2.Hide a Bumpy Wall

Glass fiber wall covering is actually a textile made of glass fibers, with different textures and weaves. It is much stronger than typical wallpaper and can work quite well to disguise wall defects.

It comes unpainted but can generally be painted up to 10 times, meaning longevity and flexibility. Some versions can withstand the moisture of wet areas, such as a bathroom or kitchen backsplash, as long as they’re painted with suitable paint. In kitchens, it’s advised to use a hard backsplash behind the stove and the glass fiber wall covering next to it.

3.Create a Separate Zone

Wallpaper is an easy way to visually separate a room into different functional areas.It sometimes defines a small work zone in a bedroom.

4.Dress Up an Outdoor Space

We often think of using wallpaper indoors, but it can also work in outdoor spaces. These days, more companies are coming up with techniques to create wallcoverings that are resistant to rain, yellowing and smog. Consider using them on your porch or facade for a different look.

5.Make a Personal Statement

Custom wallpaper printing is a great way to achieve a personalized look, and many companies offer temporary stick-on options. If you want to move your personalized wallpaper, you can just peel it off and stick it up somewhere else. You can try out different patterns for different rooms, or draw on your own designs.

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5 Tricks to Make Your Living Room Look More Expensive

Our living rooms are the places we retreat to at the end of the day, where we tend to entertain and often where we feel most ourselves – so naturally we want them to look as good as possible. If your budget is on the small side don’t settle for cheap or boring, take inspiration from these ideas to achieve a more extravagant result

1. Arrange your room around a great rug
A stylish geometric rug doesn’t have to cost a fortune, but it can be the piece that pulls your room together and makes your interiors scheme feel finished. Arrange key furniture pieces around it for maximum impact, as they’ve done here with the sofa, pouffe and coffee table. Don’t forget to add a line of plumped up cushions, which is an easy trick that never fails to make living rooms seem more expensive and chic.

When choosing a rug, think about the dimensions of your room. If the floor covering is too small, it will look like it’s floating in space; too big, and it may not work if you want it to sit along the lines of your sofa or still show off your wooden floor.

2. Build a gallery corner
Artworks don’t have to cost much, but arranging prints and paintings into groups can help give a living room an upmarket gallery vibe. Two adjacent walls of artworks here create an artistic corner that detracts from the simple furnishings.

Pick up frames cheaply at chain stores, boot fairs or charity shops. Build up a collection of postcards and pictures you love that you can frame. And try combining clusters of smaller works with one or two larger oil paintings or watercolours for a burst of uplifting colour.

3. Delight in different textures
Combine a variety of materials for a subtle, more sophisticated effect, especially if you are following a neutral palette. Leather, metal, wool, tweed, velvet, woven cotton rugs and sheepskin throws are all good. And don’t forget to style up your coffee table – it doesn’t need to be fancy, a couple of nice earthenware vases with garden cuttings or potted plants can make all the difference.

4. Inject some colour
Adding some bright colours is perhaps the easiest way to make a neutral living room scheme feel less bland, more designed and thus more expensive. This bright green sofa really brings this room to life, but if you don’t want to splash out or already have a perfectly good sofa, you can still add colour in smaller ways for similar impact – lamps, cushions, vases, blinds and rugs are all ways to add a touch of colour.

5. Introduce some velvet
Velvet never really goes out of fashion, and has a luxurious sheen that makes a room feel more high end and special. If you can’t afford a sofa or armchair (the ultimate in luscious velvet style), then go for a pile of tactile velvet cushions. These can be picked up cheaply in many high street chains and will add a dose of shimmery charm to any room. Choose a variety of jewel-like shades to perk up a plain sofa.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.
El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.

5 Steps: How to Arrange Your Living Room Furniture

Our living rooms come in many shapes and sizes, and we all yearn for a welcoming, social space where we can unwind alone or gather with friends and family. Creating that sense of warmth and welcome, however, can sometimes elude us. The living room can even be the ‘problem’ room: The one that’s rarely used for reasons on which nobody can quite put their finger…

Furniture position plays an important part in the feel of a living room, so check out these ways to get the right arrangement for you.

1. Use existing elements as a guide

Think in terms of placing, rather than putting, the furniture in the room. This means taking time to think about where exactly each piece should go and how it relates to the other elements in the space.

Using existing features, such as a fireplace or window, as organising tools or starting points will create a sense of order and calm. At a window, for instance, two chairs will block the light less than a sofa. A large rug and sofa placed symmetrically in front of a fireplace, meanwhile, will create a strong and inviting focal point.

2. Create conversation

Place the furniture in such a way that the pieces appear to ‘talk’ to one another, as seen in this arrangement of chairs and sofa, which point towards each other. In this way, they will invite you to join in the conversation.

3. Find a room’s ‘centre of gravity’

Think of the centre of gravity in a room as the place where the largest item of furniture wants to be. In the case of a living room, this piece will usually be the main sofa. Frequently, this will be happiest opposite or adjacent to a fireplace or stove, if there is one, or perhaps the window if not.

4. Employ a coffee table as an anchor

A low table placed in the middle of a seating space will both define the conversation area and provide a useful surface for books and nibbles. In terms of size, err on the larger side; just like a small rug, a small table will be lost and contribute nothing to the arrangement.

5. Place art strategically

Art can give scale and intimacy to a space, and can provide a striking focal point in a room that would otherwise lack one. If you’re struggling with how to place your furniture, try hanging a striking piece of art on the wall and using it as a guide for your furniture.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.

El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.  

Points To Consider While Looking For A Luxury Home

Buying a home is an emotional experience. While you are busy finalizing the financial details; at the base lies the emotional connect you have a house. This is all the more applicable in the case of luxury house. When it comes to luxury house, there are several parameters that need to be checked and worked upon. This article takes you through some of these parameters that need to be looked into before taking the plunge of buying a luxury flat.

Furnishing/Amenities Offered – While a luxury home will have an escalated cost, it is essential to do due diligence of the furnishings (if any) offered. Also a buyer many a times expects some extra set of amenities to be available for the extra price that he/she is paying. Hence, it is crucial to find out the amenities that the house will/will not have and the same goes for furnishing.

Rate Offered v/s Resale Value – While a luxury home comes at a higher cost, one has to also keep in mind the resale value the house will get in the future. A buyer may not have decided to sell the house in the future, however it is always better to understand the options available to a buyer before shelling out the steep cost of a luxury flat.

Financing Options – A luxury home buyer has the required amount for purchasing the long cherished luxury dream home, however, he should still consider the finance options available to him to avoid going overboard. There could be sudden expenditures which can put a dent on the budget of a luxury homebuyer. In such a scenario, its best to get an additional amount of home loan sanctioned to have some cash handy in case of any exigencies.

Know Your Neighbourhood – It is better to get to know the locality a luxury home is situated in along with the connectivity options. Most of the time a luxury house is in a prominent location with good connectivity, however, without generalizing it is best to do ones homework to understand better what the neighbourhood has to offer.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.

El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.  

7 Sophisticated Paint Colours to Try

Ready for a shade that doesn’t rhyme with beige? Try one of these rich hues for your next room makeover

1. Navy - You can’t get much more classic than navy. This hue is getting more play on kitchen cabinetry, a welcome departure from the all-white kitchens that have dominated in recent years. Try navy on lower cabinets in the kitchen, on built-in bookcases, as an accent wall or as an allover wall colour in a compact space like the study, bath or laundry room.

2. Milk chocolate - A light brown that’s warm but not too warm, this hue looks especially sophisticated on woodwork. Milk chocolate pairs well with ivory, plum, taupe and deeper shades of brown. Try it in the living room or bedroom.

3. Smoky blue - Like a moody sky or turbulent sea, this colour is rich and dramatic. And because it’s strong without being overpowering, it works equally well as an accent or main colour. Try smoky blue in the dining room, mudroom, bath or kitchen alongside crisp white, black and shades of grey.

4. Buttermilk - Warmer than off-white but not as cloying as full-on yellow, buttermilk is a friendly, uplifting hue. Try it in the kitchen, breakfast nook, living room or anywhere you’d like a warm, cozy atmosphere. Buttermilk looks especially at home among natural wood tones, and including some black in the design for contrast keeps the look fresh.

5. Taupe - Looking for a baby step away from grey? Try taupe, which sits squarely in the middle of the neutral spectrum. It’s not too warm or too cool, making it easy to coordinate with just about any other colours or wood tones in your home.

6. Neutral green - With both grey (cool) and brown (warm) undertones, a green like this has a timeless, historic feel that works especially well with rich woods and warm whites. Try it in the living or dining room paired with wood floors and natural wood finishes.

7. Purple-grey - Purples can be tricky, but a shade with a lot of grey in it is far easier to work with than others. Violet Verbena is a purple-grey with a soothing, not too sweet feel. Try it in the bedroom or bath paired with grey, cream, oatmeal and natural fibres.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.

El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.

El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.  

How to Plan a Japanese-Style Kitchen

Pure, clean, uncluttered and balanced are all words that can be used to describe Japanese-style interiors. And what better place in your home to apply these looks and feelings than in the kitchen – a place in everyone’s home that can be busy, untidy, hot and cluttered on a daily basis.

There are several Japanese interior styling concepts and principles that we can apply when designing our own kitchens, to create a space that not only looks great but is a pleasure to work in.

1. Careful planning

Japanese houses tend to be small and compact, which means their kitchens, too, are smaller than what we may be used to. Occupants of any small Japanese homes have learned how to live in these spaces comfortably while still ensuring they have everything they need at hand.

The key is being organised. Carefully plan your space so everything you need within your kitchen has a place, to ensure you always find what you’re looking for, and that all of your cupboards and drawers are uncluttered and easy to navigate.

Write a list of everything you need to store in your new kitchen so you don’t forget anything and use this to help with the planning process. You might find you need more shallow drawers than you first thought for the likes of tea towels and utensils. Also measure your small appliances so you can plan wide and deep enough to store them off your bench top.

2. Wabi-sabi aesthetic

The aesthetics of any kitchen are important. Wabi and sabi are two of the key Japanese aesthetic concepts.

Wabi-sabi alludes to the Japanese art of appreciating things that are imperfect and transient. Characteristics of the wabi-sabi aesthetic include simplicity, economy, modesty, asymmetry, austerity and appreciation of natural objects and materials.

Simple, clean lines play a big part in the planning of a Japanese-style kitchen. This doesn’t mean boring, though! Instead, think streamlined and simple.

3.Shoji screens 

Shoji screens play a huge part in Japanese interiors. They are generally used as room dividers and are usually sliding as opposed to hinged, so they don’t take up valuable floor space. An authentic Japanese screen is usually made of fine translucent paper inside a wooden frame.

You can incorporate a similar look into your kitchen design using wooden frames or even painted frames with glass inserts to make entry doors, pantry doors or even small overhead cabinet doors.

4. Embrace nature with natural tones

The Japanese culture embraces the beauty of nature and that is reflected in the natural colours that they use to decorate their homes.

When you are planning your Japanese-style kitchen, select natural and earthy colours and materials such as timber, organic green and brown colours and natural stone. Complement these with soft whites and calming creams to create a soothing, Zen-inspired feeling.

5. Shibui principle 

Modesty is the best policy! If you are drawn towards photographs of pared back, minimalist kitchens when you flick through magazines, then a Japanese style kitchen is prefect for you – and you will love this principle.

Shibui is a wonderful Japanese Zen principle that basically means something is beautiful by being understated. In other words, the object or space being described is exactly what it is supposed to be, and no more.

Think pure and simple, elegant, minimalist, functional and beautiful without being flashy or unnecessarily elaborate.

6. Embrace the outdoor world

Japanese culture embraces nature. They respect it and live in harmony with it.

Add some plants to your kitchen space to bring the outdoors in – maybe in the form of some potted herb plants.If your kitchen is positioned in an area of your home that allows you to have large, fully opening windows and doors that break the division between inside and out, then go for it. 

7. Ditch the clutter

The aesthetic principle of Kanso refers to the elimination of clutter and omitting non-essentials.

Keep your kitchen design fresh, clean, neat and tidy by keeping unnecessary items off your bench tops

Strip back the contents of your kitchen cabinets to their bare essentials and you will have mastered this principle. You’ll be surprised how much space you can free up, and how much clearer your mind will feel if you get rid of all those appliances and gadgets you have never used or have retired to the back of your cupboard for the day you ‘might’ need them.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.

El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.

El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.  

Which Interior Finish to Choose: Wood Veneer or Laminate?

Two popular surfacing materials are on the frontlines. Know about their pros and cons and pick your winner

Wood veneers and laminates are among the most commonly used decorative materials for surfacing cabinetry, furniture, walls, ceilings and much else. Wood veneers are thin layers of wood precisely cut from a thicker log while laminates are multi-layered sheets of paper and plastic resins glued together into one. Both veneers and laminates are pasted on a sub-base of solid wood or wood composite plywood board or MDF (medium-density fibre board) that is usually the original surface (of cabinetry, tables, etc.).

Are you unsure about which one to choose – wood veneers or laminates? Read on for some clarity. In this blog, both will be judged on the basis of durability, aesthetics, affordability and ease of maintenance.

Wood veneer

Pro: Looks great.

 As veneer is derived from actual timber, each sheet is different from the other. Embedded natural patterns offer a more organic and high-end look, one that only a solid wood surface possesses. Wood veneers can accentuate any space; see how the caramel-toned veneer adds elegance and high style to the whole space!

Pro: Can be stained and textured as required.

Just like solid wood, veneer sheets can be coloured and polished to achieve the intended hue and grain that goes with the design theme.

Pro: Lasts long.

Though strength and overall appeal of the veneer application is largely dependent on workmanship, quality installations last long … and longer. Veneers are likely to stay intact for a minimum of 15 years if installed and maintained properly.

Pro: Is eco-friendly.

Veneers are a renewable resource and they go a long way in economically replacing solid wood applications. One log of timber produces a number of veneered wood slices, boosting its cost-effectiveness. Not only that, pricey veneer sheets can be backed by an inexpensive wood board or plywood board to achieve the desired rich look within a budget.

Con: Not resistant to stains and scratches.

Veneer sheets are softer than laminate sheets. Once the polish layer wears off over time, the veneer becomes susceptible to abrasions. The veneer sheet may bubble or warp if moisture seeps into the core material or if the top layer is exposed to heat. So they are not great options for kitchens, bathrooms and other wet areas.

Con: Requires timely polishing.

To keep up the lustre, veneers need to be repeatedly polished (a process of spraying or painting the polish material in order to regain any lost colour or texture). Depending upon the thickness of polish applied, the surface can be sanded and repainted to cover warps or tears.

Con: Some can be high-priced.

Slicing of veneer and installation of the sheets over any surface requires skilled craftsmanship. This extra effort makes them expensive in comparison to laminates. Furthermore, some premium veneer sheets can cost a bundle.

Laminates

Pro: Is affordable.

Laminates are machine-made products and are, therefore, easy to produce. Their cost of production is low and they are widely available.

Pro: Available in a variety of colours and designs.

Since laminates are pre-printed, one cannot find natural variations in the sheet like one does in wood veneers. However, other endless designs can be manufactured to choose from.

Due to availability of both glossy and rough textures, laminates can replicate almost all surface finishes including wood, stone, marble, leather and more.. Some digital printers produce personalised prints on the sheet too.

Pro: Is strong and easy to maintain.

Laminates are produced by compressing two or more layers under high pressure, resulting in highly durable and impervious sheets. Laminates tend to fight heat, moisture, stains and scratches better than veneers, making them easier to clean and take care of. Therefore, they are great for high traffic and damp areas like kitchens and tabletops. Most laminate manufacturers provide a minimum warranty of 10 years on their products.

Con: Looks cannot be altered.

Most laminates are coated with a thin transparent plastic protective sheet above the printed decorative layer. Unlike veneers, they cannot be sanded, stained or textured according to demands of the design.

Con: Is non-renewable and sometimes toxic.

A laminate sheet contains plastics and resins. Some resins give off harmful gases.

Con: Is prone to clipping at edges.

In most veneer installations, the corners and seams are sealed by the polishing material. On the other hand, the edges of laminate applications remain open and sharp. Inferior workmanship often leads to clipping and breaking of hard laminate sheets which can only be solved by replacing the worn sheet by a new one.

The above tips will give enhance & brighten your kitchen area.  

Elita is located in Thane's prime spot Ghodbunder Road, a location with natural expanse. Elita has 22 storeyed tower and 7 storeyed eco-houses with 1, 2and 3 BHK fully air conditioned apartments.

El canto is Thane’s 1st musical themed living. We are building an aspirational and emotional connect with a surprise. El Canto is also located at Ghodbunder Road, Thane’s hotspot.

Today, the Dedhia Group is a family of 2500 happy home owners pushing us farther into the path of excellence and dedication. Our source of inspiration and service satisfaction- our customers have always been the sole reason we dream every day for creating skylines that dot the cityscape of tomorrow. Book your dream home in El canto & Elita for a good lifestyle.