5 Ways Your Home Can Help With Your Resolutions

Some New Year’s resolutions, such as climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro or learning to fly a plane, definitely require you leaving your house. But for many common resolutions that focus on your body, spirit and mind, there’s no reason to leave the comfort of home. Here are 5 New Year’s resolutions and ideas for accomplishing them in your house.

1. Eat healthier. Eating healthier should start right at home. Not only is cooking at home generally less expensive than eating at a restaurant, but it also allows you to monitor the type and quality of food you’re consuming. So stock up on those pots and pans and get cooking.

Tip: If you’re running low on storage space for your cooking supplies, consider adding pegboard to a wall so you can hang items

2. Get in shape. Among the most common New Year’s resolutions is to get in better shape. But that doesn’t mean you have to join an expensive gym. Finding a space in your home to use as a gym or yoga studio will allow you to get the job done under your own roof.

Tip: Any room in your house with enough floor space for a yoga mat can be transformed into a studio.

3. Get more sleep. Many studies have shown that getting a full eight hours of sleep is a key factor in good health. Whether it’s buying a new mattress or installing blackout shades, there are many ways to promote better sleep.

Tip: Make your bedroom a television-free zone to avoid late-night binge watching.

4. Read more. Whether you prefer e-readers or traditional paper books, finding more time to read can be good for your mind and spirit. Creating a cozy spot in your home with good lighting will make you want to stay in and read all the more, especially in the winter months.

Tip: Create a reading nook that can be used all day long by setting up a comfy chair next to a window for natural light and adding a lamp or sconce for reading at night.

5. Find a creative outlet. Life can be busy and filled with many practical pursuits, from going to work to washing the dog, but that’s no reason to not tend to your creative interests. Whether it’s painting, pottery or papier-mâché, find something that gets your juices flowing.

Tip: If you’re having trouble finding subject matter for your art, try reproducing a classic work until you find your voice.

What it needs:
The Bengal clock vine is a low-maintenance, evergreen plant. It grows best in moderate conditions – partly sunny, warm, gently moist weather.

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5 Climbing Plants Great for Indian Balconies & Gardens

In simple words, climbers here refer to the plants that grow upwards using a support (bigger plants, trees, poles or other artificial means). Climbers develop tendrils (thin extensions from the stem) or suckers (stem sprouts) for anchorage or twine themselves around their props. Although they spread naturally, their stems can be tied to lead them to extend towards a particular direction. In landscaped gardens, climbers can not only blur hard lines and soften hardscape walls, but they can also boost the colour and beauty of the space.

Ready to bring some vine goodness to your garden? If you are wondering which plants to opt for, here is a list of climbers that are just right for Indian homes like yours.

1. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea)
Talking about climbers, the bougainvillea are the first plant genus that comes to my mind. It is a low-care vine, commonly recognised by its flamboyant clusters of vividly hued flower-like bracts (specialised leaves). The actual tiny white flowers nestle within. On closer contact one notices its liberally thorny branches. A healthy bougainvillea’s bracts (of magenta, pink, red, orange, yellow or white) create a wonderful splash of colour. Among other types of bougainvillea, B. glabra (also known as paper flower) is widely prevalent in India.

What it needs:
This ornamental plant requires full sun and well-drained soil. Water it regularly initially for steady growth, but after that make it a good, deep watering occasionally; do not over-water. It is tolerant to drought and salt, making it suitable for raising in hot, dry and coastal climates too.

2. Blue morning glory (Ipomoea indica)
Also known as blue dawn flower or koali awa, this evergreen vine features striking blue-purple trumpet-shaped flowers, dark-green velvety heart-shaped leaves and a slender twining stem. It produces fragile new flowers every day during late spring, summer and autumn.

What it needs:
Blue morning glory needs exposure to full sun, well-drained soil and regular watering when in growth. Feed it fertiliser at that time, too. It is best to shelter the plant from strong winds.

3. Devil’s ivy (Epipremnum aureum)
Devil’s ivy is commonly known as the money plant or golden pothos in India. Heart-shaped leaves with yellow or white speckles are the main characteristics of this evergreen climber vine. It is a low-care, fast-growing plant.

What it needs:
Bright, direct sunlight and low humidity do not suit this vine; a shaded or semi-shaded zone of the garden would suit it just right. Regular watering is needed in the summer months and infrequently during winter.

4. Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
The fragrance-laden star jasmine or confederate jasmine is an evergreen climber, but is not a true jasmine. It wears shiny green foliage and white flowers on woody stems. The five-petalled flowers blossom abundantly during the late spring and summer.

True jasmines, almost identical to the star jasmine, are juhi (Jasminum auriculatum), Arabian jasmine (J. sambac) and angelwing jasmine (J. nitidum). They are twining vines with fragrant little white flowers, commonly grown in India.

What it needs:
Although star jasmine is a hardy, winter-tolerant plant, it favours medium watering and well-drained soil. It can do well in full to partial sun conditions.

5. Bengal clock vine (Thunbergia grandiflora)
The Bengal clock vine has lovely trumpet-shaped blue flowers borne in long clusters, dense foliage and perennial growth. This native Indian plant, also known as Bengal trumpet or blue skyflower, has rope-like stems which twine only clockwise, giving it its unusual name.

What it needs:
The Bengal clock vine is a low-maintenance, evergreen plant. It grows best in moderate conditions – partly sunny, warm, gently moist weather.

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5 Everyday Steps to an Environmentally Friendly Home

Follow these easy, everyday ideas to lower your household’s environmental footprint.

1. Recycle soft plastics
Although minimising use of soft plastics is the ultimate goal, plastic wraps are all around us. They appear on all manner of pre-packaged goods and are difficult to avoid altogether. Plastic bags may take at least 500 years to decompose, so instead of throwing them out collect them up in a sturdy paper bag and take them along to your local recycling point. The soft plastics can then be reused to make park benches and garden furniture. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than the alternative.

2. That’s a wrap
It’s time to rethink the way we pack our lunch boxes. Plastic food wrap is convenient but unnecessary. Invest in waste-free bento boxes for your kids’ lunches, or try beeswax paper wraps. Not only will you be helping the environment, your lunches will look super cute.

3. Grow your own greens
Grow your own veggies and say goodbye to plastic packaging for good. Spring is a great time to get started. If you have the room, raised planters such as the ones seen here are a good option. But if you’re renting or space is tight, planting veggies and herbs in pots is a good solution. In some ways pots win out – place them in a sunny spot on a deck or patio near the kitchen and you’ll always have herbs on hand to take your meals from simple to sensational. Pots are also an easy and fun way to inject colour and style, and they can easily be moved around so that they’re always getting optimal sun exposure.

4. Compost your green waste
We might not think twice about throwing away unused fruit and veggies, assuming they will harmlessly decompose in landfill, but this is simply not the case. Waste lies stagnant in landfill sites as the oxygen required for the decaying process is not available. The landfill material then releases greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. All this can be avoided by simply composting rather than disposing of our food waste. Invest in a compost bin and your garden and the environment will soon see the benefits.

5. Be energy efficient
Although it’s tempting to throw all your clothes in the dryer after a long day at work, hanging clothes to dry outside is a far more energy-efficient option. Consider installing a hanging clothes rack in your laundry (as seen here) for days when the weather isn’t on your side.

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.

4 Must-Haves in a Modern Master Bedroom

The bedroom is no longer just a room for retiring to at night to go to sleep; it can now be an escape haven. Our hectic, contemporary lives are such that we are time-poor, forever running around, attending to the needs of others and acting as taxi drivers on weekends, ferrying kids from one sport to the other. There is no ‘me’ time or downtime, and sometimes you just need somewhere to retreat to and experience the small luxuries in life when all is quiet in the house … or not so quiet. So rather than term these adult spaces as master bedrooms, a more appropriate name should be the ‘main bedroom suite’, because just like hotel suites, you want these spaces to transport you to another world; a world that reflects the individual personality of the occupants. Therefore, there is no right or wrong layout for the main bedroom suite but rather core ingredients that allow you to experience your own private oasis. So what are these core ingredients and how have they evolved?

1. A room with a view
There are times when a master bedroom layout is dictated by one key attribute, and in the case of this master bedroom (within the same house as above), that key attribute is a panoramic view of the water beyond, which spans two entire walls. With limited wall space, the inclusion of furniture beyond the bed itself is not possible. However, the designers have been creative in incorporating a pop-up TV at the end of the bed that stores away when not in use and can act as both a seat and storage unit without inhibiting the view.

2. A private bath
The introduction of a private bath or ensuite as opposed to sharing one with the rest of the house is now a common appendix to all master bedrooms. They are for the private use of the room’s occupants only, and can be lavish or simple, large or small. They can also be hidden or transparent within the room. The bedroom reflects the individual personality of the homeowners and provides an idyllic, stress-free environment away from the chaos beyond the bedroom door.

3. Wardrobe
A key component in the design of any master bedroom layout is the inclusion of a cupboard for your clothing. Once freestanding pieces of furniture that could be moved anywhere within the room, they now form part of the built-in joinery. Generally located against one wall, they incorporate storage space usually reserved for the dresser and other pieces of furniture, and allow for vertical hanging and even a compartment for the TV unit. Almost anything can be stored and purpose designed. It fundamentally eliminates an array of furniture pieces and de-clutters a room.

4. Work space
If you’re a night owl an you work at ungodly hours when the whole house is asleep, sometimes comfort can be gained by working in an area annexed to your master bedroom and not far removed on the other side of your home. Lights can be dimmed in the main bedroom suite while you are busy at work and not disturbing anyone else.

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.

Beautify your Home with Beautiful Memories

Some memories are simply etched in your mind, though they become past, their essence remain with us forever. Whether they are great old family memories, memorable travel tales or sweet love stories, all are just unforgettable experiences of our life. Though these moments are remembered every now and then, if you show up it in your surroundings, you might feel as if you are reliving those memories. We human-beings also have memories attached with things like first watch gifted to you by your father or dining table purchased from your first salary. Years have passed, you have totally renovated your home, but feeling sad there is no space for your memorable dining table? Well memories will always find a room to survive. We have a found a way to keep your memories alive.

Well if memories can be relived, then certainly it won’t be called as memories. However if you can’t experience it again, you can probably make it part of your home décor and cherish it. Home is a place where you spend most of your time and when you see memories in front of your eyes, the living space becomes more refreshing and lively.

Display your star studded family:
When it comes to memories, family and loved ones are first recalled. Memories are incomplete without them. Displaying family photos is common home adornment idea but instead of using the typical photo frames, you can think something out of the box.
Why don’t you flaunt your star studded family in a star patterned theme? You can think creative and prepare a beautiful wall art by placing the photos with deigned papers on spokes and create star shape theme. You can place this on entryway. This will make you feel delighted and blessed whenever you enter your home.

Collected pieces of memories:
The shells collected from the sea-shore, the collection of coins when you first visited some foreign country, the stamps or marbles which you gathered during your childhood, are these memories locked in box or lying on the loft packed in some trunk. Is this the right place to keep your valuable memories? Certainly not. These memories can be splashed in a much charming and creative way. Instead of locking it, you can use these small memories to decorate your living space. The seashells collected can be placed in a glass container with some sand. This will look classy home décor piece. You can hang the sand dollar or shell with a thin rope, outside the jar and write on it the travel location from where you collected to make it look more memorable. You can also create beautiful coin craft by sticking it around vase or beautifully frame it on wall.

The lyrical décor:
Do you remember the first song dedicated to you by your wife or the first romantic poem written to you by your husband? How romantic were those days!! Most of the couples complain that after years of marriage, the romance gets somewhere lost, however you can still keep the love blossoming by etching these lyrical love. Handwritten songs or poems framed beautifully as wall art or table piece will evoke the romance again among the couple and take them back to the good old days.

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.

Want to Make Your Small Kitchen Feel Bigger?

We be willing to bet that when you think about your dream kitchen, it doesn’t include the word “tiny.” Yet that’s the reality that many of us live with: Skimpy counter space, a cramped work triangle and precious little space for appliances. If you’re not ready – or willing – to knock out a kitchen wall, you can at least do the next best thing –create the impression of a bigger space with a few strategic decorating tricks.

1. Replace solid cabinet doors with glass ones

Glass fronts lighten the look of cabinetry and allow the eye to travel through to the back, which helps the kitchen seem more expansive. Just don’t clutter the interiors with bric-a-brac – you’ll defeat the purpose.

2. Paint cabinets the same colour as the walls

Limiting the cabinetry and the wall colour to a single hue erases visual boundaries that might stop the eye. The conventional school of thought is that pale colours will reflect light and make the space feel bigger, and that’s certainly a safe approach. But don’t be afraid to go dark, either. Deep tones such as black, navy, charcoal and chocolate recede visually and create the impression that the walls are farther back than they really are.

3. Choose furnishings with a small footprint

Select petite islands, slim chairs, streamlined stools and narrow tables that don’t eat up valuable floor space. Avoid chunky furniture legs or thick bases, which add visual bulk.

4. Recess storage

Tuck a pantry, shelving or cabinets flush with the wall to keep from obstructing the kitchen’s flow. It’s fairly easy to retrofit a recessed niche, especially if you orient it between wall studs.

5. Design with clean lines

Big corbels, ornate cabinetry and fussy details can make a kitchen feel chopped up. Instead, keep the elements tailored and sleek to smooth out the look and create a roomier feel.

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.

4 Ways to Maximise Under-Bed Storage

When was the last time you delved under the beds in your home to see what was lurking under there? Could there be a monster hiding under your child’s bed? Or are you more likely to find some dust bunnies and half a dozen pairs of lost socks? Whether you have a bedroom with heaps of storage, or not a wardrobe in sight, maximising under-bed storage is a great way to increase functionality in your bedrooms, and keep the space tidy.

1. Clear it out
You may dread it, but the first step to maximising the hidden space under your bed is to clear out anything that has become hidden underneath the bed by accident. Pull the bed out form the wall and grab a garbage bag, because in my experience 90 percent of what you find under a bed is rubbish that has slipped under there and never been picked up. You may find the odd piece of clothing too, so pop them straight in the wash.

What you’ll also find, regardless of how much clutter is under there, is that beneath your bed is very dusty. This is normal and is the case in every home, so grab the vacuum and give it a good clean before putting the bed back into position.

2. Decide what’s going back in
Now that you have a clear and clean space under the bed, let’s talk about what you might actually want to store in this space.

The ideal is to store things under the bed that you don’t need to access every day. You also want to store things under there that are easy to pull in and out as needed.

3. Buy suitable containers
Once you’ve decided what you’ll keep under the bed, you can then invest in some suitable storage. There are some great under-bed storage solutions on the market that are the full width of a single bed, and therefore maximise your storage space. You want to focus on using containers that are lightweight and easy to grab and pull out when you need them, especially if they’re being used under children’s beds.

If you’re tempted to skip the containers and just store things loosely under the bed, we’ll just remind you of the amount of dust you vacuumed up when you started this job. You’ll also find that without containers, the mess under the bed will be impossible to control. Containers give you limits and also create a way to easily access what you are storing under there.

4. Use it well
When you come across items that now belong in your under-bed storage, the temptation when you’re in a rush will be to put items on top of the container rather than take 30 seconds and put it inside. Make a decision to do the job well and it will ensure items avoid getting dusty; you’ll also keep the space organised rather than letting it return to clutter.

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.