Sunday, 25 March 2018

3 Essential Vastu-Friendly Colours to Bring Into Your Home

According to vastu, colours influence the energy and mood of a room to a large extent – while some hues help bring in positivity, some neutralise the effects of negative spaces. In this article, We recommend colours that can aid in bringing prosperity, luck and happiness at home.

1. Red
Bright red or Ferrari red
It is universally used in various warning signs because of its ability to attract immediate attention. The universal law is that ‘wherever attention goes, energy flows’.

Where to use it?
It is a very powerful colour and one not to be played with carelessly. Hence, we always suggest using this colour only in the positive sector of the house, either on the wall or by adding splashes of it with various elements like paintings, cushions, candles and accessories. This exponentially enhances the energy of that particular positive sector. You can intuitively know which part of your house has more positive energy; it is a space where you feel most at peace, sleep well or enjoy spending quality time. Infuse these spots with bright red.

2. Orange
Bright orange or the colour of an orange fruit
It is a healing colour, one that combines the fiery energy of red and the warmth and happiness of yellow. It has great energy and balancing properties. It is a good shade that alludes to positivity; it sees us through tough times.

Where to use it
We suggest this colour for the negative areas of the house. Areas that you feel tend to collect a lot of clutter or no matter what you do, always look dirty and dull. Infuse these areas with bright-orange elements or wall paint.

3. Yellow
Bright yellow or taxi yellow
This colour, although refreshing, has dual properties. It is associated with clarity, freshness, cheerfulness, positivity and energy, as well as deceit and malice. Because of its dual nature, it has a neutralising effect.

Where to use it
We only recommend this colour in the negative sectors of your house, as whichever area it is in, it will reduce the effect of its energy. Any area of your house that suffers from constant leakage and seepage problems or faces constant breakdown of electronics and maintenance work can be infused with bright yellow to neutralise the effects.

These are the three colours that play an important role in enhancing and balancing the energy of the house. Although, as per vastu, there aren’t any specific colour recommendations for each room, here are general rules that you can follow when deciding the colour scheme of your house.

Living room
The living room is the introduction of your house. This space should always have soothing colours (neutrals or soft pastels) that give a sense of warmth.

Bedroom
Avoid using bold colours like dark blue, deep red and black in your bedroom, as they are generally associated with depression and despair.

Puja room/ meditation room
Use vibrant colours for your worship area. If you have a separate space for meditation, you can use shades of blue in that space for a deeper experience.

Kitchen
This area should have splashes of colour in it, but instead of painting the walls, introduce hues through jars and bottles.

El Canto is an ideal destination to experience green extravagance.Embedded with enchanting views of hills and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,your pleasure of a lifetime includes the conveniences at your doorstep. El canto is the meeting point of music & nature.

Today, 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 for a good lifestyle.

Thursday, 15 March 2018

7 Things You Must Check Off On Your Checklist Before Investing In A Home

Investing in a home is likely to be one of the biggest financial decisions that you will make in a long time, which is why it is important to proceed with caution.

Here are 7 things you should check off your list before choosing a home you would like to invest in.

1. Is the apartment located well?

When looking to invest in an apartment, always make sure that you pick a good location (well-connected) in a city with good commercial prospects and ideal living conditions. 

2. What are the amenities and conveniences being offered?

Always look out for the amenities (swimming pool, sports facilities, clubhouse, parking, etc.) and conveniences being offered at the project you have chosen.

3. What is the scope for returns on investment?

Evaluate the likely returns on investment based on the infrastructural development in the area. The location and the amenities will, of course, contribute in that direction.

4. Is the builder a reputed one?

It is important to ensure that you invest your money with a real estate developer who is reputed, trustworthy and has been in the business for a considerable period of time.

5. Does the property comply with the mandatory regulations?

It is now mandatory for real estate projects in India to be registered under the RERA Act. Always look out for the RERA number before investing.

6. Do you have a steady source of income?

A steady source of income for paying off the home loan as well as for the upkeep and maintenance of the apartment is an important requirement.

7. Are banks ready to approve the loan?

Banks will only approve home loans for reputed and trustworthy projects. Therefore, if a bank is willing to give you a home loan, you are in safe hand

El Canto is an ideal destination to experience green extravagance.Embedded with enchanting views of hills and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,your pleasure of a lifetime includes the conveniences at your doorstep. El canto is the meeting point of music & nature.

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.

Monday, 5 March 2018

Make creative use of mirror in your home décor

Use a clear mirror in an outdoor area, terrace or a big balcony to make the space look larger
A part from telling you that you look beautiful everyday , mirrors can be used creatively at strategic points in the house to enhance the décor. Here are some ways to use them in a creative manner.

Add Sparkle to your cooking
Mirrors in the kitchen can attract grease and grime, so use them in a smart way . One way of doing this is by using an antique mirror with a smoky effect. Place them in such a way that they don't attract unnecessary soot.

Mirrors for outdoor areas
If you have an outdoor area, terrace or a big balcony you can use a clear mirror to make the space look much larger. Use mirrors with appropriate frames as per the theme of the outdoor area.

Smart use of mirrors in the bedroom
According to vaastu and feng shui experts, mirrors placed in front of your sleeping area are a strict no, but with proper advice and creativity you can place them in areas other than these. Place them in such a way that they reflect light from the lampshade.

Make the bathroom elegant
Use lean mirrors instead of bulky ones for the bathroom area with shades like bronze, cinnamon and dark chocolate. You can also buy modern mirrors with chrome finish.

Try mirrored furniture
You can buy mirrored furniture like a chest of drawers or coffee table with mirrors on it. If you have a small room, you can place them next to a wall and it will give an illusion of the floor extending beyond the wall.

El Canto is an ideal destination to experience green extravagance.Embedded with enchanting views of hills and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,your pleasure of a lifetime includes the conveniences at your doorstep. El canto is the meeting point of music & nature.

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.

Sunday, 25 February 2018

Keep Your Home Safe From Holi Colours


Holi is a very colourful and vibrant festival. We all love to play with Holi colours on the streets and parks. However, the trouble begins when the Holi colours reach your house. We spend so much of our funds on the interiors and furnishing of our houses. That is why, safety of your home from Holi colours is very essential.
Keep the colours safely out of your home and you can still enjoy playing Holi. Yes, that is easily said than done. But a few smart home safety tips pre-Holi is all that you need protect your home against any damage from Holi colours.
Here are some easy ways to protect your home from Holi colours this year.

Door knob
The door knob is the first thing you will touch after you come back home from the Holi celebrations. You will invariably touch it and leave it stained. That is why, we suggest you to apply some turpentine oil on your door knob a day before Holi to keep it stain-free. Turpentine oil is an oil that is easily available in any hardware store. But if you don't find it, just apply some mustard oil on the door knob.

Hand prints on walls
Apply a coat of anti-stain varnish on your walls to ensure that you do not damage them. Or else, you can push all your furniture against the walls so that you are not in close proximity to the walls at all.

Bathroom tiles
The bathroom tiles get painted with Holi colours when you bathe. So keep a portable tub in your bathroom. You will be bathing inside this tub after playing Holi. It is almost impossible to remove colour stains from bathroom tiles later.

Garden Shower
To reduce the amount of mess in your home, you can take a pre-functionary shower with a hose pipe in the garden. This washes away the loose colours. And you don't end up leaving a colourful train behind you.

Cover Furniture
Use old bedsheets, curtains, dupattas and sarees to cover all your furniture. Wooden furniture can be cleaned, but your leather stuff must be covered to avoid damage.

Taps n showers
When you go into the bathroom to bathe, you have to touch the taps for the shower. So apply petroleum jelly on them beforehand. This will make sure that they do not get stained with colours.

Sink
Never use the bathroom basin or sink to wash your face. The porcelain or tiled basic will get stained. Go straight to the tub and start bathing.

These are some easy ways to keep your home safe from Holi colours.

El Canto is an ideal destination to experience green extravagance.Embedded with enchanting views of hills and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,your pleasure of a lifetime includes the conveniences at your doorstep. El canto is the meeting point of music & nature.

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.

Dedhia Group wishes you all a Happy Holi.


Thursday, 15 February 2018

How Plants Can Transform Your Bathroom

In modern apartment living, bathrooms are our most personal spaces, but not always oases of delight. That’s where we go to freshen up, start a new day or end a long, hectic one. Liven up your bathroom with greenery, and it can also be where you recharge. Adding plants indoors, including the bathroom, can make us feel more positive and even lower our stress levels. To make your bathroom come alive with the energy and calm of nature, consider bringing plants inside. Here are the points to keep in mind.

Finding the right place
While the washbasin platform is the first area that comes to mind to keep a small plant, consider any and all flat surfaces, including windowsills, alcoves, the tops of partition walls and floor.

Like any other plants, sunlight should be the main factor to decide placement of plants; but if, like most bathrooms, yours doesn’t receive too much sunlight, don’t worry. Read on to know which plants do well in the dark, humid conditions of a typical bathroom.

Go vertical
If your bathroom doesn’t have enough flat surfaces to place the pots, consider hanging them from the ceiling, mounting them on the walls, or even setting up a vertical garden on a dedicated wall. Since the air in the bathroom is already humid, you won’t have to worry about watering these plants often, so even if the pots are high up, it is still okay.

Consider cascading vines and ferns kept high up on partition walls or hanging from pots above head level. They will immediately lend the feeling of a tropical forest to your bathroom.

Best plants for your bathroom
The best bathroom plants have low light requirements and are able to thrive in high-humidity conditions.

One of the best plants for the bathroom is Sansevieria (snake plant). This plant is almost impossible to kill. It can tolerate any growing conditions – no light or low light or direct light. You almost never have to water them, specially if they are in a bathroom. What’s more, their structure adds modern lines to your bathroom scape.

Other plants include golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum), spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum), peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) and all types of bromeliads.

Insider tip
It might come as a surprise to you that some of the most temperamental plants can do very well in your bathrooms. Try it – your orchids and ferns might just thrive in your bathroom! They need less light, less water and the humid environs of a forest: bathrooms can recreate that.

Less is more
If you are really crunched on space, then even just one tall plant can do the trick. Don’t hesitate from using non-conventional spaces like the top of a flush tank, even. All flat real estate in the bathroom is precious.

More is very cool
A lot of plants that thrive in the bathroom freshen the air, such as the spider plant, golden pothos and peace lily. Not only do they release oxygen but also clean the air of toxins such as formaldehydes.

El Canto is an ideal destination to experience green extravagance.Embedded with enchanting views of hills and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,your pleasure of a lifetime includes the conveniences at your doorstep. El canto is the meeting point of music & nature.

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.

Monday, 5 February 2018

Make creative use of mirror in your home décor

Use a clear mirror in an outdoor area, terrace or a big balcony to make the space look larger
A part from telling you that you look beautiful everyday , mirrors can be used creatively at strategic points in the house to enhance the décor. Here are some ways to use them in a creative manner.

Add Sparkle to your cooking
Mirrors in the kitchen can attract grease and grime, so use them in a smart way . One way of doing this is by using an antique mirror with a smoky effect. Place them in such a way that they don't attract unnecessary soot.

Mirrors for outdoor areas
If you have an outdoor area, terrace or a big balcony you can use a clear mirror to make the space look much larger. Use mirrors with appropriate frames as per the theme of the outdoor area.

Smart use of mirrors in the bedroom
According to vaastu and feng shui experts, mirrors placed in front of your sleeping area are a strict no, but with proper advice and creativity you can place them in areas other than these. Place them in such a way that they reflect light from the lampshade.

Make the bathroom elegant
Use lean mirrors instead of bulky ones for the bathroom area with shades like bronze, cinnamon and dark chocolate. You can also buy modern mirrors with chrome finish.

Try mirrored furniture
You can buy mirrored furniture like a chest of drawers or coffee table with mirrors on it. If you have a small room, you can place them next to a wall and it will give an illusion of the floor extending beyond the wall.

El Canto is an ideal destination to experience green extravagance.Embedded with enchanting views of hills and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,your pleasure of a lifetime includes the conveniences at your doorstep. El canto is the meeting point of music & nature.

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.

Thursday, 25 January 2018

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.

El Canto is an ideal destination to experience green extravagance.Embedded with enchanting views of hills and Sanjay Gandhi National Park,your pleasure of a lifetime includes the conveniences at your doorstep. El canto is the meeting point of music & nature.

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.