OCTOBER 2017 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8
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32 COVER STORY 38 Outlook
Industry experts say that theRERA is
Style currently in its teething stage and with
meets time it would evolve.
luxury!
Central Park Resorts
in Gurugram wins the
hearts of many with its
unblemished beauty
16 26 Trending 64
Decorations
Globalscape This Diwali, let your festive heart be Selfie
reflected in a festive home and become
Knight Frank Global Currency Report saysthatIndi- the envy of your neighbours. Ami
an buyers find luxury homes in the London cheaper Sata
42 44
by over 14% With her brand
Expert View Skyline ‘Amouve’, she tried to
20 Cut to the Chase fill the vacuum of luxu-
RERA SPR rious, chemical-free,
Exclusive interview of Pankaj Bansal, director, M3M skin-safe bedding that is
Group, who shares his views on the unprecedented Venket Rao The sectors along the priced competitively.
bidding campaign ‘My Bid, My Home’. elaborates on how Southern Peripheral
under the newly Road have a plethora of 58
06 In implemented group housing projects
regulatory act on offer which are ideal Vastu
Spotlight ongoing projects for investment in the
are debatable. current scenario. How to place remedial
This section is all symbols in the proper
about new products 22 48 Spaces
PATIO: Decorating ideas and tips to make your vastu zone in your
and important an- Trending outdoor space more appealing. abode.
nouncements. POOJA ROOM: There are some of the specifica-
Bedding tions related to this divine space in your house. 60
12 STORAGE ROOM: Be smart about how you
How to go with home décor ideas organise the less square footage space. Market Place
Hues this Diwali by choosing organic
bedding and furnishing products. Decoration
Using colourgold in
your festive decor is the 63
perfect way to keep the
season both traditional Market Place
and modern. Design
4 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 5
IN SPOTLIGHT IN SPOTLIGHT
BPL LAUNCHES LATEST RANGE DAZZLE UP
OF TVS & REFRIGERATORS YOUR HOME WITH
JAQUAR LIGHTING
GAMLE Iconic electronics brand BPL has THIS DIWALI
APPLIANCES recently launched its newest 55”
BEGINS FESTIVE Full HD TV, 32” HDR Smart TV Jaquar Lighting cele-
CELEBRATIONS and 564* litresdouble door refrigerator brates the festive season
WITH FESTIVE exclusively on Amazon.in. Here with the launch of their
OFFERS are the features of the products and new collection, designed to
their prices. add style and panache to
To lure customers, Gamle Appli- Television - 55 inches FHD your interiors. A contempo-
ances, one of the most modern z 3D digital comb filter rary take on eclectic styles,
kitchen appliance brands in z 1908x1080 full HD Jaquar Lighting’s festive
India, has announced a host of z HDMI x2 |USB x 2|headphone out collection offers a range of
offers and benefits to add to the z 178 degree viewing angle table lamps, chandeliers and
festivities in India, this season. Price: Rs. 47,900 pendant lights.
So, this festive season will be Television - 32 inches Stellar HDR
extra special for all shopaholics z Micro SD slot The versatile designer
scouting for best deals in kitchen z App store lights have been chosen to
appliances. z Screen casting compliment the ethnic Indi-
an home décor and also go
Various offers will be available z Wifi enabled well with the modern and
on all products including design- z Inbuilt remote mouse contemporary styled homes.
er chimneys, hobs &cooktops. Price: Rs. 24,990 The lights are decorative yet
The company is offering cash Double-door Refrigerator functional ensuring freedom
discount offers of upto Rs.7000, z 564 litres gross capacity of placement.
3-day and 2-night family holiday z Fast cool & fast freeze function
vouchers, free product instal- z Intelligent control with LED Choose from an array of
lations and one-year extended touch button statement yet mesmerising
warranty on all products. z Water dispenser lights and more at
z Multi airflow system. super silent www.jaquarlighting.com.
In addition to this the operation Price: On request
company is also offering a few z Pull out drawers
fabulous mega combooffers with WONDERCHEF HOME APPLIANCES
the max discount being Rs.7500.
The company is providing these Being Celebrity Chef serve an innovative and
bumper offers from September Sanjeev Kapoor’s brand, healthy food to the food
25-October 31. Wonderchef Home Appli- lovers to double their happi-
ances always believes to ness during the festivals.
Zircon 5 brn hob This Diwali it has come out
with a campaign called healthier. “We are giving
Gamle cooktops ‘Gift Health in Diwali’ and Rs. 1 lakh kitchen make-
6 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 launched many healthier over to 1 lucky winner and
products like a slow juicer, other 10 winners will get
nutriblend, breadmakers, our multipurpose product
nutriblend which has a cost
pizza maker, air fryer of Rs 5000,” shares Ravi
and much more. Saxena, MD, Wonderchef
These appli- Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
ances are easy
to operate,
consume very
less time to
cook and
make dishes
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 7
IN SPOTLIGHT IN SPOTLIGHT
CELEBRATE DIWALI WITH FESTIVE
COLLECTION BY EPISODE
TAISLUEGSAWRITFIHNISH Episode has introduced a BERGER PAINTS
Constantly working to new collection especially AND NBCC
stay ahead of the market applied on the surface through a for Diwali. This collection INTRODUCE
trends, Orient Bell Limited brand new technology. has various options which in- ETICS TECHNO‐
has launched its first-of-a-kind cludes hand-crafted decorative LOGY IN INDIA
Lapatotiles which give a su- The Lapato tiles, besides pieces, diyas and Ganesha idols
garcoated finish to your walls giving a sugar finish, also glitter and other products. It presents Berger Paints India Ltd, one
or floors.The thought process when light falls on them. These innovative design and variety in of the largest paint majors,
behind this development was to sparkling tiles enhance the over- every product. showcased the External Thermal
market a new trend that hasn’t all look of a living space with Insulation and Composite
been tapped into by the industry. or without impressive décor. From candle stands and Systems (ETICS)and its ben-
Lapato tiles make for great ad- shimmering T lights to wine efits in the Indian context to a
In agreement with their ditions to entertaining spaces, holders and showpieces, this distinguished gathering of build-
motto that the best interiors are such as living rooms and party Diwali, choose from an array of ing industry professionals at a
a reflection of where one comes rooms as their sparkling varnish attractive options. Episode has prestigious conference in New
from and a signifier of where adds charm and festivity to any fashionably elegant range of Delhi recently.
one wants to go, these tiles are occasion. corporate and religious range
manufactured by going through which can be gifted during Di- Earlier this year, NBCC India
a hydraulic press, engobing and Ashish Mehta, president - wali. It has something for each Ltd, a state owned construc-
glazing. The special effects of sales & marketing of the tiles one of you, this Diwali – a col- tion firm and Bolix, S.A. Poland,
sugar are prepared by mixing company, said “Lapato tiles by lection designed to add just the had signed a memorandum of
two types of imported granules Orient Bell are a new favourite right touch of style and colour business exploration. It is a joint
mixed at a given ratio depending this festive season as they add a to the festival. initiative to bring to India the
on the surface requirement and sparkly finish to rooms, which ETICS, a proven solution for
works beautifully well with the Price: On request improving energy performance
mood of Diwali.” www.episodesilver.com of temperature controlled
buildings.
WIPRO LIGHTING AND PURELIFI TEAM
UP TO DRIVE LIFI ADOPTION IN ASIAipro Lighting, part of Wipro In this conference, Berger
Enterprises (P) Limited, has Paints & Bolix S.A. showcased the
benefits of the ETICS technology
Wconcluded an agreement and its applicability to the Indian
ARTIZE BY JAQUAR GROUP BAGS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN standard in lighting innovation. Our conditions. It highlighted how
partnership with pureLiFi will provide European countries like Germany
Artize, the luxury brand Group, said, “Not only does the technology that will ensure we are and Poland are the pioneers in
from Jaquar Group, won this recognition give us with pureLiFi - global leaders in LiFi at the cutting edge of the LiFi technol- this technology and explained
the honour for excellence in great joy, but it also reaf- technology and commercialisation, ogy revolution.” how ETICS is used in over 15
design for their innovative firms our faith in the to harness their LiFi technology to LiFi is high-speed bidirectional fully countries in Europe leading to
product, Linea at The Good innovation and quality develop applications for the wireless networked, wireless communications great benefits in reduction of
Design Awards held that the Jaquar Group communications and lighting market using visible light rather than radio energy consumption leading to
in Japan,recently. The represents.” in Asia. Wipro Lighting will now kick- frequencies. LiFi can offer signifi- lowering of green house gases
award acknowledges Jaquar start efforts to add a new revolution- cantly greater security, data rates and and environmental pollution.
Group’s innovation in the One of the world’s most ary LiFi lighting concepts to their densities to support more robust and
bathroom space for the respected design award, portfolio of innovative products with reliable wireless networks that com- Speaking on this occasion,
revolutionary product Linea Good Design - Japan has the help of pureLiFi. plement and enhance existing cellular Kuldip Singh Dhingra, chairman,
from brand Artize. Sandeep over more than 60 years Anuj Dhir, vice president & business and Wi-Fi networks. LiFi technology Berger Paints, said, “We look for-
Shukla, head - marketing of rich legacy of exemplary head, commercial lighting business, originates in Edinburgh, Scotland ward to experience the long term
communications, Jaquar design evaluation across Wipro, says “As a leader in LED lighting were pureLiFi has consistently driven benefits of this joint initiative.”
the globe. solutions, we need to ensure we are innovation and released world leading
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 9
providing our customers with the gold products to the market.
8 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
IN SPOTLIGHT IN SPOTLIGHT
PARRYWARE Talon sideboard in JK CEMENT HOSTS ARCHITECT GREENPLY
LAUNCHES NEW distress finish OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2017 INDUSTRIES
CAMPAIGN ACROSS PARTNERS WITH
PVR CINEMAS After the much-celebrated success encouraging outstanding talent in the ARISTECH SUR
IN INDIA of its silver jubilee edition, JK field of architecture at a global scale. FACES OF USA
Cement Ltd., one of India’s Continuing its successful run, this year
What comes to mind when you premier cement companies, hosted the JK Cement received 199 entries from This is the beginning of a new
have to cook something in two 26th edition of Architect of the Year India and the neighbouring countries chapter in the history of collabo-
minutes? Do you think of your Awards in Coimbatore, recently. like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mau- ration between the industries of
favourite beverage when you The award ceremony was graced by ritius, Nepal, Sri Lanka, among others. the USA and India withAristech
hear ‘open happiness’? Likewise, Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, advisor and for- The most prestigious category, the Surfaces LLC and Greenply
to own the space of loo breaksin mer chairman, Indian Space Research ‘Great Master’s Award’ was awarded Industries Limited, to distribute
India, Parryware, India’s con- Organisation. The winners who were to Ar. Shirish Beri for his outstanding and market the niche range
temporary bathroom solutions felicitated at the event were selected work over the years in the field of archi- of 100% acrylic solid surface
brand, launched a national cam- after much deliberation. tecture. The Architect of the Year was sheets manufactured by Aristech
paign ‘Parryware Loo Break’. AYA is JK Cement’s annual flagship bagged by Ar. Prasanna Desai for his Surfaces under the brand name
event that aims at recognising and slum rehabilitation project in Pune. of Avonite in the Indian sub-
A first of its kind campaign continent.
breaks the clutter of crowded ad- TALON COLLECTION BY
vertising space and is delivered BOHEMIANA FROM PEPPERFRY The US Commercial Service –
in the most receptive environ- Do you yearn for the simple joys official arm of the Department
ment of cinema, subtly seeding of life, far away from the cares of surface and metal legs. LLADRÓ GIVES A FESTIVE of Commerce, The United States
the brand amongst the audience. the world and just blissfully un- Give your space an unconventional, TOUCH TO PORCELAIN of America under Consulate Gen-
Going beyond conventional ad- wind with a classic hardcover in hand? eral of the United States, hosted
vertising, ‘Parryware Loo Break’ Exude the charm of the countryside and underground look with the eclectic de- the launch in Kolkata and New
marks the beginning of the add a tinge of an effortlessly grunge signs. Parade your precious porcelains Delhi, respectively. This was a
intermission ensuring complete ambience with the Talon collection by and lock away your pearls with the part of the unique partnership
attention of the audience at PVR Bohemiana from Pepperfry. signature coffee tables, entertainment between Aristech Surfaces LLC
Cinemas across the country. units, and cabinets. Think iridescent and Greenply Industries Lim-
The Talon collection by Bohemiana ceramic beauties in rose-gold, twin- ited which signifies the mutual
Commenting on the campaign draws inspiration from an inherent kling-tripod lamps and a medley of growth aspirations facilitated by
launch, KE Ranganathan, MD, beauty in raw, industrial, distressed mosaic tiles to embellish your address the growing trade ties and close
Roca Bathrooms Pvt Ltd. said, finish that only a touch can experience. voguishly rustic. cooperation between the govern-
“Innovation is a way of life at Hand-crafted in mango wood, this col- ments of the USA and India.
Parryware and reflects in every- lection revels in grunge with an uneven Bask in avant-garde glory of distinct
thing we do, be it our products, interior pieces with the Talon collection In a written message on the
processes, communication et by Bohemiana from Pepperfry. occasion, Rajesh Mittal, MD,
al. Given the highly fragmented Greenply Industries Limited,
market that we operate in, the REVAMP YOUR CHILD’S SPACE WITH To get your home festive ready, gloss porcelain collection. All sculptures said, “It is time to start exploring
bathroom space is yet to be CHAIRS FROM ITALICA FURNITURE Lladró, the world famous Spanish are an artistic, stylish and spiritual new avenues to create strong
claimed! All of us interact with Designed to brand known for its high quality statement, at crossroads between tradi- revenue streams with healthy
multiple bathroom brands during deliver ultimate chairs are moulded porcelain products, offers a splendid tion and modernity. Furthermore,the profitability for aggressive ex-
a day in different environments. durability and using cutting-edge range of porcelain and lighting cre- luxury brand is also offering an array of pansion in future. The organisa-
Our intent was to explore a technology and ad- ations for Indian consumers. decorative lights for gifting purpose. tion can reap further benefits
perfect opportunity to effortlessly style, Italica Furniture vanced manufacturing in form of sustainable revenue
yet effectively seed brand Par- provides a wide range techniques. The sturdy, Lladró’s new 17” limited edition Lord In lighting segment, Lladró’s lat- growth and improved profitabil-
ryware in a natural environment. of baby chairs to give enduring yet stylish Ganesha is a true gem in itself which est offering is an eye-pleasing range ity by exploring diversification
‘Parryware Loo Break’ creates an your child the comfort Italica chairs is sure to transmits universal values and each of Dome Lamps. The LED module is opportunities in areas such as
interaction with the audience in a they deserve. amp up the aesthetic sculpture captures Lladró’s unmistak- included with the lamp with a sticker acrylic solid surface where a la-
novel fashion, making Parryware To lift up the mood look of your home. able smooth and stylish approach to on the bottom, if one wishes to attach it tent but high potential demand
synonymous with loo breaks.” of your little ones, the Italica products are achieving perfection. In Lord Ganesha to the base, and a tactile dimmer switch is present.”
chairs are available in available across major collection, Lladró has 3 new re-decorat- to regulate the intensity of the light.
This campaign will be extend- an array of designs retail outlets and online ed variants in fine white matte porce- The aesthetic lamps have autonomy of Greenply and Aristech are
ed to other mediums and across and colourswhich will on Pepperfry.com lain and golden lustre - VeenaGanesha, between 4 and 7 hours and are charged planning to create a network of
touchpoints in the near future. win their hearts in just BansuriGanesha and MridangamGane- with a smartphone charger with USB fabrication partners across the
Delivering contemporary and one glance. sha. The sculpture of Goddess Lakshmi port. country and equip them with
youthful bathroom solutions The range of baby www.italicafurniture.com makes a perfect choice for classic and Price: Rs. 15,800 – Rs. 1,05,000 best-in-the-class machinery and
in India, brand Parryware is beautiful home décor during festivity www.lladro.com technology along with adequate
known for many industry firsts, and comes from Lladró’s well-known technical training and skilling
product innovations and for of work force to ensure that the
introducing global technology in end products are at par with
the Indian market. international standards when it
comes to fabrication.
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OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 11
HUES HUES
GO OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 13
GOfoLr D
Festivity is all about being traditional and
this glamourous colour in a way goes
with the aesthetics of tradition
T BY MANNAT MUNDI Colours that are festive without be-
he monsoon ebbs, the sky ing exclusive to one season are a great
brightens, the cupboards way to ensure your decorating accents
are cleared, the walls are remain transitional from month to
getting painted and the gifts month. Having said this, the biggest U.S.P
almost wrapped. You can smell the of the gold colour is its duality- be it in
whiff of a new season; it almost feels interiors, architecture, fashion or other-
like a new year. wise. Gold symbolises glamour, luxury,
timelessness and adding a touch of the
We Indians are firm believers of the precious metal to your home decor can
saying, “all that glitters is not gold”. In transform a room, warming up the space
our country, gold is more than just a and reflecting light. Whatever your pref-
colour- it is considered as auspicious erence, a metallic purchase will always
as it is considered fashionable. You can add a touch of interest to your home.
never go wrong in making a state-
ment with gold. And as we all dwell ‘Artisanal’ will be another key word
in the festive spirit, for us gold plays in interiors with a resurgence of natural
a dominant role in almost everything. fibres, organic shapes, hand-crafted
Using this colour in your festive decor is accessories and hand-woven textiles as
the perfect way to sprinkle your season the mood swings away from a throw-
with holiday sparkle while still keeping away culture and we see colour and tex-
the season sophisticated and modern! ture beginning to replace chrome and
the sleek neutral boutique hotel look.
12 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
HUES HUES
GOLD FURNITURE “Festivity is all about being traditional OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 15
IS HOT RIGHT NOW! and gold in a way goes with the aesthet-
ics of tradition. With an array of hand-
HINTS OF GOLD crafted lamps, lanterns and decorative
AND GLITZ PLACED accessories in hues of gold, you can make
THROUGHOUT THE your home a dreamy luminescence and
ROOM CAN TRANS- shimmering brilliance,” shares Priyank-
FORM YOUR SPACE Varshney, owner of Handikart.
INTO SHEER There is also an emerging trend
OPULENCE. towards brass and warm gold-tones gath-
ering pace and the popularity of copper,
bronze and rose-coloured hues continu- will instantly add an elegant feel to your
ing. Don’t be hesitant to use cream and space.”
beige in your decor. Accents of gold blend
perfectly with lighter coloured rooms. Candles are an essential part of home
decor, especially when it’s about festivity.
Gold furniture is hot right now! Hints Try adding a few over-the-top glittery
of gold and glitz placed strategically gold candles to the centre table or a side
throughout the room can transform your table in your living room and watch a
space into sheer opulence. little shine going a long way! You can also
accessorize your dinner table with a run-
“Try swapping out your curtains, ner in gold foiling or fabric, topped with a
linens, area rugs and other fabrics in glamorous centrepiece.
your home with the ones that have
accents of gold colours. Or switch one One of easiest way of adding gold ac-
neutral-coloured wall to an accent wall of cents to any wall, room or table in your
glimmering gold paint. If this seems too home is a picture frame.
daring, then consider painting an accent
paint like a coffee table in gold paint,” Just replace the frames you have with
shares Yati Sharma, a Delhi based textile intricate gold borders and watch your
and fashion designer. walls take on a new and glamorous life!
She adds, “A chandelier for example
is the best place to start infusing your
home with shine. Choose one which is
not heavy on metal but has more glass,
with a touch of gold on the arms. This
14 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
GLOBALSCAPE GLOBALSCAPE
16 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 BUYING A HOME
IN LONDON IS
AFFORDABLE NOW
According to the Knight Frank Global Currency
Report 2017, Indian buyers find luxury homes in
the capital city of England cheaper by over 14%
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 17
GLOBALSCAPE GLOBALSCAPE
L uxury homes bought by Indians THE PROPERTY PRICES
in London in the March ending OF LUXURY HOMES IN
quarter of 2017 were signifi- LONDON FROM JAN TO DEC
cantly cheaper as compared to 2016 WERE 20.4% CHEAP-
the same period last year ER FOR INR DENOMINATED
courtesy the strengthening value of the
Indian Rupee (INR) against the Great Brit- INVESTORS.
ain Pound (GBP) according to the Knight
Frank Global Currency Report 2017. to the same period last year. But when
compared to June 23 2016, the day of
The report gauged the impact of curren- the Brexit referendum, the Indian cur-
cy movements for international investors rency was stronger by 18.7% until Q1
purchasing luxury residential properties 2017. That explains why Indians now
in key cities across the globe. regard property purchases more attractive
in London.”
The weakening pound in the wake
of events such as Brexit made proper- A parallel analysis of property prices in
ties in London 14.1% cheaper for INR London between January 2016 and De-
denominated investors. As a result Indian cember 2016 showed that luxury homes
investors had the second highest purchas- in the British capital was 20.4% cheaper
ing power for properties in London only for INR denominated investors. This study
behind the Russian Ruble denominated accounted for the decline in property
investors. For the latter the difference in prices in addition to weakening of the GBP.
prices courtesy currency fluctuation was a
staggering 28.3%, the report shows. Similarly, the report identified key inter-
national buyers in six global cities and high-
In fact the currency value-induced lighted the extent to which currency shifts
discount for INR denominated investors over the last year (between Q1 2016 and Q1
was higher than Australia (11.7%), United 2017) have influenced purchasing power.
States (11.6%), China (5.8%) and Europe
(5.6%). In Hong Kong, for instance, the Austra-
lian Dollar and Russian Ruble denomi-
Dr.Samantak Das, chief economist and nated buyers found it cheaper by 0.4%
national director, Knight Frank India, said, and 19% respectively while those with
“Traditionally Indians have had a penchant Singaporean Dollar, Chinese Yuan and
for buying properties in London. Over the British Pound found it more expensive by
past couple of years the Indian currency 3.1%, 6.3% and 12.9% respectively.
has significantly strengthened against ma-
jor global currencies on the back of some OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 19
significant reforms. To top it up geopoliti-
cal developments in the UK starting from
the Brexit had its bearing on the property
market with decline in prices close to 6%.
Until the March-ending quarter of 2017
the Indian currency appreciated by 14.1%
against the Pound Sterling in comparison
THE WEAKENING POUND
IN THE WAKE OF BREXIT
MADE PROPERTIES
IN LONDON 14.1% CHEAP-
ER FOR INR DENOMINATED
INVESTORS.
18 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
CUT TO THE CHASE CUT TO THE CHASE
“WE HAVE ALWAYS M3M Golfestate
LOOKED AT NEWER WAYS
TO CONNECT WITH OUR
VALUED CUSTOMERS”
If your dream was ever to own
a luxury home, this might just
be the time for it to come true.
Gurugram-based realty developer
M3M is putting its prized residen-
tial properties up for first of its kind
bidding process. This if for the first
time in India that built up inventory is
being put up for bidding on an online
platform by a developer. The campaign
named ‘My Bid, My Home’ has been
launched in association with the coun-
try’s leading online real estate portal
Magicbricks.com. PANKAJ BANSAL,
director, M3M Group, shares his views
on the unprecedented drive.
PANKAJ BANSAL Why do you think the campaign ‘My In the bidding process, the consumer he is looking at. He has an option of apprehensive and were waiting for the delivered by the group and possession
DIRECTOR, M3M GROUP Bid, My Home’ is good for the market? is already aware at what he wants to having a virtual tour of the property. right price. phase is currently on in these. They
Till now, the real estate market in India purchase. He is not evaluating options. He has the freedom to make up his own Tell us something about the M3M include M3M Golfestate, M3M Merlin
has only been operating through the Through this bidding process he can mind, without being guided by any properties which are up for bidding? and M3M Woodshire.
conventional methods of selling. Channel have all the needed parameters at one external agencies or partners. We are The residential properties which are part
partners, IPCs and direct methods of sell- location, on the bidding website. putting up only the delivered properties of the bidding process are all world-class M3M Golfestate brings India’s first
ing have been the norms. Now is the time Location, price, features, different for sale. So there is zero risk involved properties and include M3M Golfestate in-city ‘Golf Resort’ themed living experi-
when we need to explore newer options evaluating parameters, everything is in this buying process. With this bid- (Fairway West), M3M Merlin, M3M ence to luxury lifestyle enthusiasts. The
to reach our target clients. With this pro- there on one single platform. The bid- ding opportunity, M3M has brought to Woodshire and M3M Marina. Three development features luxurious 3, 4 & 5
cess we are giving options to the clients der is also fully aware if there are op- the forefront an excellent option for of these developments were recently bedroom residences, duplex and pent-
to choose his own way, the way he wants tions available in the kind of property genuine buyers who till now had been houses, with best-in-class partners and
to purchase his property. With this we are matchless amenities.
bringing something new to the real estate
market. M3M as an innovative company M3M Merlin brings the unique
has always looked at newer ways to con- charm of Singapore style, world-class
nect with the valued customers and this residences to Gurugram. The project
is an ideal platform to do the same. is meters away from the Golf Course
How do you think the consumer will Road Extension. Strategically planned
gain through the bidding process? to meet all residential needs com-
prehensively, it offers 3 and 4 BHK
M3M Woodshire M3M Golfestate sample apartment M3M Golfestate sample lobby M3M Merlin residences to those looking for a styl-
20 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 ish and classy lifestyle. Located close
to the Delhi border, M3M Woodshire
brings one close to nature with nearly
70% open space. M3M Marina located
in sector 68, Gurugram, is a high-rise
residential development with large
central greens surrounded by water-
front paradise.
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 21
TRENDING | BEDDING TRENDING | BEDDING
22 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 YOUR BEDROOM MAKEOVER WITH
DIFFERENT
STYLES
How to go with home décor ideas
this Diwali by choosing organic
bedding and furnishing products
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 23
TRENDING | BEDDING TRENDING | BEDDING
D BYAMISATA THIS DIWALI,GIVE YOUR
écor, the quintessential word BEDROOM A MAKEOVER BY
that has us all asking for the GOING NATURAL.OPT FOR
swankiest homes. From tealight
candles to succulents, from bed- NATURAL FABRICS LIKE
ding to paint, there’s a ton that could be ORGANIC COTTON,HEMP
done to revamp the house.
OR KAPOK.
However, when it comes to your per-
sonal sanctuary – your bedroom, what hand-crafted organic cotton quilt like the
we often tend to miss in the rigmarole of Colourado quilt from Amouve that goes
finding something trendy and fashionable with the overall theme of your room. It
is the health aspect of it. could be red, rust, eggplant or even a rich
indigo. The Danish concept of Hygge is all
This festive season, choose to give your about cosiness and bonhomie. Think cosy
bedroom a makeover by going natural. quilts or duvets, lots of candles, dim light-
Opt for chemical-free natural fabrics like ing and a knit-throw. Cuddling up with
organic cotton, hemp or kapok. What your pet will add onto the vibe.
most of us don’t know is the gory fact that
conventional cotton and polyester sheets Farmhouse
among others are full of chemicals, right
from the farm where the cotton is sprayed A personal favourite, country is all
with pesticides to the finishing where the about being raw and natural. Distressed
fabric is coated with formaldehyde. Feel headboards, reclaimed wood, upcycled
good by changing your bedding to sump- furniture among others create a truly
tuous, toxin-free organic sheets that are rustic experience. Layer your bed with lots
luxurious, anti-pill, long-lasting and a boon of pillows, even quilted ones that give you
to your health and skin. a good sleep and look great too. Sheets
could be a mix of minimalist and maximal-
And while you give a boost to your ist – sand or mint coloured, or even classy
conscience, there’s no reason to give your Moroccan patterns coupled with embroi-
bedroom style a miss. dered linen cushion covers in neutrals.
Here are top décor ideas for your bed- Contemporary
room makeover with different styles:
Clean is the word here. Clean lines that
Lagom combine form and function, clean, elegant
bedding and just the right number of
Bring in refined sophistication Scandina- artistic pieces – wall art, candle stands,
vian minimalism. The Swedish concept sculpture or a lamp. Contemporary rooms
of Lagom resonates with this. Lagom spell class and command that the bedroom
translating to ‘just what is right’ implies looks spaced out, without a hotch-potch
a design aesthetic that says less is more. of accessories. Opt for voile or chenille
Opt for simple, solid bed sheets in soft curtains. Again, remember to keep them as
organic cotton and combine them with natural as possible with the material.
printed cushions and a waffle throw. You’d
be amazed with many compliments your Indian
room will receive because of this.
Lastly, an Indian bedroom that all of us at
Nautical What most of some point have identified with. An Indian
us don’t know is room is one that echoes the sentiment
Hail beachy vibes with white organic cot- the gory fact that of its folk and culture – from handblock
ton sheets and teal/sky-blue pillows. The conventional cotton prints in ajrakh to charpais and a shehnai
idea is to keep the room looking fresh as and polyester sheets as a piece of art. Opt for an elegant print
ever. You could opt for simple geometrical among others are like Haminast from Amouve, inspired by
designs or a lot of beachy starfishes as full of chemicals, the Mughal gardens of Kashmir. The idea
another. right from the farm here is to maintain what our country has
where the cotton bestowed us with – be it art and craft or
Bohemian is sprayed with quaint pieces from the hinterland.
pesticides to the
The easiest way to spur a Bohemian- finishing where the And now that you’ve made a wiser
looking room is to get some messimalist fabric is coated with choice by opting for organic sheets, you’ve
linen cushions. A natural fabric, linen has formaldehyde. madeit a truly happy Diwali for the organic
the property to keep you cool in summers cotton farmer who works relentlessly on
and warm in winters. Bohemian is all the fields. Not to forget a smarter choice
about pattern play. Hence, go wild with for yourself. When you change your
experimentation and throw in a kitsch sheets, you change lives.
quilt to complete the look.
(The author is the founder, Amouve)
Hygge
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 25
Come winters and it’s time to cosy
up. Wrap yourself up in a beautifully
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DIWALI OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 27
DÉCOR
This festive season, let
your festive heart be
reflected in a festive
home and become the
envy of your neighbours
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L BY PARUL MITTAL SINCE DIWALI IS ALL the colours, you can take the subtle and can be applied to various surfaces and
ights, colours, flowers, fragrance… ABOUT LIGHTS,SET simple road and go for some muted and practically transform the subject. You can
everyone’s favourite festival Di- THE STAGE FOR ALL earthy shades. A beautiful pastel palette go a step further and experiment with
wali is almost here! It’s that time THE FESTIVALS TO wall cladding. Clads are facades that amp
of the year again - the COME WITH SOME works perfectly. Or you can go down up the exteriors of one’s home. Compact
planning, the feel, the cheer NEW LIGHTING.YOU flamboyant and fabulous avenue laminate rightly placed in interiors also
and the warmth! But when you CAN PICK UP A BRAND and go for some bright shades. enhance the look of the house.
gear up to put your best face However, you need to be a
forward, shouldn’t you ensure that NEW CRYSTAL little cautious on that front.
your home does too? CHANDELIER. Or if you want the best of
both worlds, you can always
The festive season brings with it an try and marry the two and
explosion of colours, everywhere you take the middle path. Try pairing
look there are beautiful vibrant colours.
When the atmosphere is festive, it is only light wooden floors with bright walls, or
right that your abode reflects the same. throwing in some bright cushions to a
There are a lot of ways you can add that background of muted tones.
festive feel to your home. You can play WOOD OR LAMINATE WORK
with almost every possible element in Wooden features add class to any space.
your room. From the humble cushion to So why not implement this on the largest
the towering walls, all can be customised part of your room, your floor. If you’re
to get that perfect look. looking to add that festive feeling to
FIND THE RIGHT TONE your room while keeping the class, and
There is one thing you absolutely need if you’re looking for a proper overhaul,
to do before you start with the redecora- why not upgrade to engineered wood
tion. Find the right colour palette. As flooring? There are a lot of options in
mentioned earlier, the festive season terms of colours and shades of the wood
brings with it a myriad of colours, this in the market and you are bound to
gives us plenty of options to choose from. find something that fits perfectly well
There are two approaches to selecting with your décor. Veneers are also quite
popular in the industry these days as well
and give you a bit of flexibility. Veneers
LIGHT IT UP RUGS AND CARPETS
Lights are the first thing that come to ARE THE ULTIMATE
mind when we think festival and for DECORATIVE ACCESSORY,
good reason. What are festivals without IT GIVES WARMTH AND
lights? Lights can be used in a myriad PERSONALITY TO A SPACE.
of ways to help highlight and accentu-
ate the delicate features of your room. Lights can be used in a myriad of ways to help highlight and accentuate the
For example, if you are using a laminate delicate features of your room. The right kind of lights will add more depth.
with a synchro texture, the right kind of
lights will help highlight the texture and
add more depth.
Since this festival is all about lights
and decorations, set the stage for all the
festivals to come with some new lighting.
Pick up a brand new crystal chandelier
and let it be the show stopper of your
living room.
If this is too much of a glam for you,
there are plenty of eclectic lights and lan-
terns in the market to choose from that
go well with your home and personality.
Try to have several lighting elements in
every room. They draw the eye around,
giving the illusion of more space.
“People are going in for eco-friendly
lights these days which has emerged
as an interesting concept during this
season,” says Rambo Zhing, India Head,
Opple.
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FASHIONABLE FURNISHINGS
Dressing up your home for festivals does
not necessarily mean burning a hole in
one’s pocket and the quickest way to
change the look of any space is through
furnishings. Here, experts help you dress
up your home this Diwali with latest
styles, patterns, techniques and trends.
“Home decor, besides being a mode
of personal expression is also deeply
influenced by the time we live in. It
completely depends on the kind or
colours, textures and material one
uses up to redo the space,” explains
Parushni Aggarwal, founder & creative
director, StudioCreo.
INVEST IN A STATEMENT RUG
Be it a bright Chevron rollup or a Kash-
miri silk carpet, rugs and carpets are the
ultimate decorative accessory; it gives
warmth and personality to a space.
“Give yourself permission to go bold
with patterns. Mixing patterns within the
same colour group will add depth to your
décor. While selecting complementary
colours to pair with your rug just make
sure to select the non-dominate colour
within the design. A brightly coloured or
boldly patterned rug can just be the right
step if you want to lift up your space,” says
Aditya Gupta, founder, The Rug Republic.
FIND THE RIGHT COLOUR PALETTE.THERE ARE He adds, “If you are planning on deco- GO FOR SHEER
TWO APPROACHES TO SELECT THE COLOURS,YOU CAN rating any area, it is best to build a start CURTAINS THAT WILL
TAKE THE SUBTLE AND SIMPLE ROAD AND from the floor up. Set the ambience and COMPLEMENT YOUR
GO FOR SOME MUTED AND EARTHY SHADES. colour scheme by selecting the rug first.” EXISTING LOT AND
SLIDE THEM OVER
Reupholstering, or choosing chairs that When it comes to the festive season, THE FIRST SET.IT
also complement the rug can bring the nothing can beat silver gold and metal- MAKES YOUR ROOM
theme of room together. And since winter lic hues. This luxe hue is the colour of LOOK LAYERED,
is also not far behind, the rug will go sophistication, opulence success and STYLISH AND MUCH
perfectly well with the season. achievement so go ahead and use it MORE COHESIVE.
LAYER THE CURTAINS across your home.
This is the easiest and quickest makeover When it comes to fabrics; silks, bro-
for your space. “Go for sheer curtains “Replace the regular cushion covers cades and velvet rule the roost. You can
that will complement your existing lot with the metallic ones, get a gold or brass always add a base colour like beige or
and slide them over the first set. It makes vase or replace your wooden nesting grey to neutralise the effect, however,
your room look layered, stylish and much tables with a set of sleek glass and gold when it comes to Diwali, vibrant is the
more cohesive,” advises Yamini Yogya, a ones and pull out a gold textured table way to go! A little mixing and matching
Delhi-based designer. runner for your dining area,” suggests and a little experimentation is all it takes
Parushni Aggarwal. to find your perfect look. Try playing with
For a DIY (do it yourself), you can pick all the elements of your room and don’t
up some chiffon or georgette cloth and forget to throw in some colours.
transform it into pretty sheers!
METALLIC HUES (The author is the director - market-
In a barrage of colours there rises a need ing & design, Greenlam Industries Ltd.)
to add some texture. Introducing some
metallic hints help in breaking the monot-
ony and help in adding a bit of lustre to the
entire theme. Copper shades are perfect if
you’re not looking to go for something as
bold as gold. Copper also helps give that
ethnic flavour to your room.
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COVER STORY COVER STORY
STYLE MEETS With four levels of luxury luxe ltihvoinsge,wthheoSeknyjoVyillliavsinagreinlotchaeteirdoownntpoepr/s1o6nthalfilsoeodrwaanyd.
perfectly suited for
LUXURY!
Central Park Resorts in Gurugram wins the hearts SBY TRISHA MAHAJAN Park Resorts. amenities and most importantly the
of many with its unblemished beauty pread over a sprawl- A unique proposition of ‘live-in- overall ambience makes the sky
ing 47.50 acres of total villas a special pièce de résistance.
project area in Gurugram, a-resort’ makes everyone feel like
Central Park Resorts is being at home. Sky Villas, the most Beautiful inside as they are
spaced across 1, 445 units premium four storied abodes of lux- outside, each Beau Villa in Central
of apartments, studio apartments ury at The Resorts are penthouses Park Resorts comes in villa options
and service apartments that are located on the top floor. “Perfectly of 2, 3 and 4 BHK sizes and opens
available in sizes ranging 1 to 5 suited for all those who enjoy lead- up to a different surface of the
BHK and are strategically located ing a luxurious life but in their own extensive green resort life.
in 29 uniquely designed towers. personalised way, these villas come
Photography: Courtesy The Brand Master planned by one of the with a private lift within the sky
most innovative and influential villas, personal pool, party deck,
architectural and design services entertainment deck and
firm, Hellmuth, Obata & Kassa- more,” shares Bakshi.
baum (HOK) International Limited, The personalised detail-
Singapore, Central Park Resorts is ing, space, elegance,
spearheaded by Amarjit Bakshi,
founder and managing director of
Central Park.
Step into Central Park Resorts
and you will feel that you have
entered an oasis of luxury. Stun-
ning, expanse of undulating greens
strewn by water bodies and foun-
tains, a rich landscape of amenities
to indulge in leisure and recre-
ational activities for both the young
and young at heart, truly defines the
spellbinding experience at Central
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COVER STORY COVER STORY
Step into Central Park
Resorts and you will feel
that you have entered
an oasis of luxury.
24-HOUR CAFETERIAS AND DINE-IN
RESTAURANT FACILITY WILL SURELY MAKE YOU
ENJOY EVERY MEAL WHEN YOU ARE
ACCOMPANIED WITH FAMILY OR FRIENDS.EXOTIC
GAZEBOS DISHING OUT GOURMET DELIGHTS,ACT
LIKE A CHERRY ON THE CAKE.
Fully furnished at the ground level FROM PLAYING BADMINTON,CYCLING,TO SKATING OR JOGGING,
and customised as per your refined THERE ARE SO MANY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT YOU WILL
taste, the Beau Villas offer the resi- FEEL SPOILT OF CHOICES AVAILABLE AT THE CENTRAL PARK RESORTS.
dents one-of-a-kind picturesque view
from the private gazebos. These ready- OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 35
to-move houses come with options of
2, 3 and 4 BHK villas.
For the ones who are health conscious,
there is a gymnasium equipped with
all the state-of-the-art machinery. A
golf course court and a multipurpose
court are added on areas that the sport
lovers can explore. From playing
badminton, cycling, to skating or jogging,
there are so many recreational activities
that you will feel spoilt of choices
available. A dedicated 18, 000 sq. ft.
of play area offers you a space meant
especially for your kids when you enjoy
a dive in the swimming pool or be at your
own in the club house. 24-hour cafeterias
and dine-in restaurant facility will surely
make you enjoy every meal when you are
accompanied with family or friends.
34 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
COVER STORY COVER STORY
THE MAN WITH THE VISION A dedicated 18,000 sq.ft. of play area meant especially for your kids. The large balconies and sit out area offer spectacular views.
Amarjit Bakshi, founder & MD, Central Park
Exotic gazebos dishing out gourmet across levels, it is a mix of formal and and intelligent execution thereby making
An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, delights, act like a cherry on the cake. In informal pieces that is classy, elegant and it one of the most desirable properties.
Amarjit Bakshi has over four decades of professional order to make things convenient for its with unique lines and designing makes
experience in civil, mechanical and metallurgical residents, 5 Star resort services like con- each piece stand out from the rest. Central Park’s focus on concept life-
engineering. Heading Central Park, a billion dollar plus cierge, housekeeping, laundry, business style for GenY can be seen at yet another
conglomerate, his interests span across segments like real centre, guest house for resident’s guests, Not to forget the quintessential role of asset class properties - The Room. With
estate, hospitality, auto components and infrastructure. pet grooming and doctor on call are of- the large balconies and sit out area that the burgeoning numbers of GenY rising,
fered to inhabitants as well. offer spectacular views under the sun and these fully-maintained studio apartments
The brand is committed to offering world class amenities, also under the star spangled sky as The have become a runaway success due to
a customer first approach, concept-based premium living “Residents have the convenience of Resorts illuminates for its evening action. its superior club and recreation facilities
spaces, delightful and quality living among others. This driving to their apartment through a Because the balcony should be cautiously with a fitness centre, spa, multi-purpose
expertise of the visionary led to him winning some of the stunning tunnel experience which is treated, it is done with non-slippery ce- room, unisex salon, bar & restaurant,
prestigious awards like Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award as Best international in every sense,” add Bakshi. ramic tiles. Coming to the ceilings, they are business centre and a swimming pool.
Corporate in Realty Sector, World’s Greatest Brand Asia & GCC Get off at ‘drop-off’ points that are akin painted with Oil Bound Distemper (OBD). Besides, The Room has been a favourite
by URS, Best Luxury Project of the Year (North) by Realty Plus to luxury hotel lobbies and come home Anodised aluminum glazing adorns the with expats, and has yielded high ap-
Excellence Awards and Asia’s Best & Fastest Growing Real to warmth exuding homes designed with windows throughout the area. preciation on capital for its owners as its
Estate Brand by WRCS Leaders etc. keeping customers in mind. rentals have set a new benchmark in NCR
Overall, Central Park Resorts wins for and more!
WE UNDERSTAND THAT GOOD LIVABILITY NEEDS Talking about the furniture that is laid its sound planning, creative designing
TO GO BEYOND BASIC CONVENIENCE AND
THEREFORE HAVE INTRODUCED THE THEME OF
CONCEPT LIVING WHEREIN EVEN THE MOST BASIC
NEED OF THE RESIDENTS ARE TAKEN CARE OF.
36 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 37
OUTLOOK OUTLOOK
OBSCURITIES ARE Here are few ambiguities
THERE BUT... which need to be revisited in
the current reform to strengthen
Industry experts UBY CHROMOHOMES BUREAU tuted. “This has left developers high and RERA’s implementation. will they not fall under RERA.
say that theRERA ndoubtedly, the Real Estate (Regula- dry because they cannot launch a project, Many times projects get delayed because of
is currently in its tion and Development) Bill, popularly without getting it approved and they still do Even after the July 31 deadline, 13 states are delay in approvals. Authorities responsible for
teething stage known as RERA, has been envisaged not know who to go to. It is not clear who yet to notify their RERA guidelines. project approvals should also come under the
and with time as a landmark reform for the real would be held liable for a developer’s loss Developers are supposed to put 70 per cent purview of RERA.
it would evolve estate sector. But as of now owing to being in of revenue on account of absence of such an of the project funds in a separate account and
and result its teething stage, industry experts believe that authority,” adds Sandhir. these funds can only be used for the specific Source: Ganesh Vasudevan, CEO, India Property.com
in a mature and it would evolve with time. However, there are project. It applies well to new projects, but
transparent real some ambiguities under RERA which many Experts are of the view that public authori- what about projects which are already under
estate sector in feel should be revisited in order to protect the ties such as development authorities, housing construction and developers have already used
our country interest of the industry which is the second boards etc. are within the ambit of this law since funds elsewhere?
largest contributor to GDP and supports mil- the term ‘promoter’ includes such authorities as As per RERA, developers are prohibited from
lions of jobs. “While RERA is a key reform to well. But, according to them, there is no indica- marketing or selling unregistered projects.
regulate the real estate sector, it does have its tion that these public authorities – which also There is no clarity on sold out projects which are
set of ambiguities, which has resulted in the develop real estate – have come up with a new yet to receive a completion certificate and grant
dilution of the Act by different state govern- compliance framework under this law. possession to home owners. Do such projects
ments,” says Sachin Sandhir, global managing need to be registered and would the builder be
director - emerging business, RICS South Asia. The RERA has been diluted by many states responsible for structural flaws and other forms
regarding the inclusion of ongoing projects. of maintenance for next few years?
In many states, as he looks at, the formal Several states have notified RERA rules RERA mostly focuses on the way forward but
authority (Real Estate Regulatory but kept many ongoing projects out of the doesn’t cater to existing buyers of ongoing
Authority), which will implement projects. It is not clear if existing allottees will
the rules and regulations of ambit of the Act even though the have to sign new contracts with developers or
the Act, has not been consti- occupancy certificate had
not been received
for those proj-
ects.
38 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 39
OUTLOOK OUTLOOK
FROM PLAYING
BADMINTON,
TO SKATING OR
JOGGING, THERE
ARE SO MANY REC-
REATIONAL ACTIVI-
TIES THAT YOU WILL
FEEL SPOILT OF
CHOICES AVAILABLE
AT THE CENTRAL
PARK RESORTS.
FROM PLAYING BADMINTON,CYCLING,TO SKATING According to Venket Rao, RERA expert such as Uttar Pradesh has set forth cer- proval should also be contained within developer fills his registration and hence,
OR JOGGING,THERE ARE SO MANY RECREATIONAL & chief executive, Intygrat Business Advi- tain exemptions to the applicability of the RERA to ensure unbiasedness and most of the developers waited till the end
sory, the legislative intent behind making law to ongoing projects, some of which transparency which is the prime objec- moment to ensure that all the specifics
ACTIVITIES THAT YOU WILL FEEL SPOILT OF RERA happen has been to bring in a large are legally questionable, such as the use tive of RERA.” are met as per RERA. Also RERA’s restric-
number of stuck projects in the ambit of a ‘partial completion certificate’ issued tion on sale of any project without regis-
40 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 of the reform. “If one tracks the course under the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh The developers were supposed to get tration will adversely affect the business
of RERA there has been much activism Apartment Ownership Act, 2013. This is a clear 90-day window for registrations cycle and can cripple the entire industry
from the customers in regard to this ‘dilution’ of the spirit of the law, some- commencing May 1, 2017 and ending July which is concerning.
law. Sometime, during the course, RERA thing that other states are also trying to 31, 2017. Unfortunately, the state govern-
was contemplated to be introduced for do to protect the interests of developers,” ments were not ready with the registra- RERA is also not clear on how it plans
new projects, however, ongoing projects further adds Sandhir. tion machinery on May 1, 2017. “Haryana to regulate real estate agents. “While the
were introduced with the primary aim notified the rules for the act only on July Act asks real estate agents to register
to protect the interest of buyers even in Furthermore, in perspective of Jaxay 28, leaving developers with only three with the state real estate authority after
the current stuck projects,” informs Rao. Shah, president, CREDAI National, on- days to register. UP asked developers to paying a certain fee, it does not really
His study further reveals that almost going projects coming under the ambit register online but could operationalise regulate the agents. It does not bring
all states have excluded projects which of RERA are more likely to get further the website on July 26. Thankfully, UP has professional standards into the real
have obtained ‘occupancy certificate’ delayed which will cause despair now given a 15-day extension without estate brokerage industry,” further points
apart from those which have completion amongst the homebuyers who have any penalty. Many states like Haryana and out Sandhir.
certificate from the definition of ongoing already paid for their dream homes. “A Punjab are not releasing the final regis-
projects. constructive and concrete definition of tration certificates yet because perhaps To make the Act successful, industry
ongoing projects accounting the stakes they want to vet the individual applica- stakeholders think that all states should
Most of the states have even excluded should be re-evaluated by states,” puts tions,” informs Pankaj Bajaj, president, maintain uniformity in implementation of
project which have part completion or forward Shah, adding “the authorities CREDAI NCR. the rules that will bring in much needed
part occupancy or even applied for cases, which are responsible for seamlessly transparency and pave the way for imple-
from being an ongoing project. “States conducting the process and giving ap- It’s also been noticed that there is mentation of standard practices across
absolutely no scope for correction once a the sector.
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 41
EXPERT VIEW | RERA EXPERT VIEW | RERA
While developers feel that they are double
changed despite giving possessions they
are brought into regulatory ambit,
customers are able to highlight cases where
the completion or occupancy is managed
and the project may not be habitable.
ONGOING
PROJECTS
OR ONGOING
DEBATE?
BY land status including any outstanding of ongoing projects. Most of the states each of the said certificates. While the Invariably, procuring the part comple- takes the blame.
VENKET payments towards land, encumbrances have even excluded projects which have completion certificate refers to comple- tion /occupancy is usually the course in There is strong argument from both
RAO on land / project, current status of the part completion or part occupancy or tion of entire real estate project, the occu- the industry. A completion certificate of
project, proposed original time schedule even applied for cases from being an pancy certificate is more specific and may the entire real estate project, especially sides, while developers feel that they are
The much-awaited Real Estate of completion, delay if any, new time ongoing project. Certainly, Telanganahas pertain to a building within the project. in case of large real estate developments, double changed in spite of giving pos-
(Regulation & Development) lines, etc. Apart from this there is a strin- gone little too far in interpretation. is a long drawn process and therefore sessions they are bought into regulatory
Act, popularly known as RERA, gent mechanism on the utilisation of cus- Apart from the above part completion developers fulfilling the obligation along ambit, customers are able to highlight
has become much deliberated tomer receipts, promoter has to set aside In short, if one tries to understand and part occupancy is further breaking the development of the project procure cases where the completion/occupancy
and debated law as well. The 70 percent of customer collections in a what primarily is the difference between down of the project into smaller pieces part completion/occupancy and offer is managed and the project may not be
success of the RERA depends as much on separate account and can only withdraw a ‘completion certificate’ and ‘occu- in respect of completion or occupancy or possession to the buyers. Irrespective of habitable. The need is to draw a line and
state governments as on various stake- therefrom in proportion to the percent- pancy certificate’, completion certificate issued in respect of part of the project, by position of law, the reality is that there bring in such projects which have been
holders, while one may debate on many age of completion of the project. Though, contemplates that the real estateproject competent authority subject to fulfilment are large number of projects, may be even stuck and buyers are suffering across the
aspects of the RERA, one pricking and key land and construction costs could be has been developed according to the of various conditions by the developer/ completed years ago, across the country country under the ambit rather than leav-
issues that has become a bone of conten- considered for assessing the percent- sanctioned plan, layout plan and speci- promoter within a certain timeline. The is- wherein completion has not been issued ing it to thestates to create an utter confu-
tion is the definition that various states age of completion of the projects, it is no fications, as approved by the competent suance of such part completion /occupan- or obtained. One may debate over it, but sion. It may be an exercise of an expert
have been assigning to ‘ongoing projects’. small task for currently cash strapped authority under the local laws., while cy only concludes part conclusion of devel- developer would stand to say that he panel involving all stakeholders within
developer to manage the cash flows. anoccupancy certificate’ contemplates oper obligations in respect of real estate has fulfilled his obligation long and the a defined time frame to come up with a
In terms of proviso to Section 3(1) of permitting occupation of any building, project. Whereas ‘completion certificate’ completion certificate is stuck in red tape formula, for implementation across the
RERA, such projects wherein the comple- Legislative intent has been to bring as provided under local laws, which has of real estate project entails conclusion of or buyer may complain that developer country.
tion certificate has not been issued till in large number of stuck projects in the provision for civic infrastructure such entire set of obligations of the developer/ has not fully concluded on his obligations
the date of commencement of the Act (i.e ambit of RERA. If one tracks the course as water, sanitation and electricity. Each promoter in respect of the project includ- or authorities stay oblivious. The system (The author, besides the founder &
May1, 2017), would be requiring registra- of RERA, there has been much activism state may have procedures which could ing in respect of complete infrastructure, which has been in place over the years chief executive of Intygrat Business
tion with the Real Estate Regulatory from the customers in regard to this be unique to each such state in issuing facilities, community sites, etc. Advisory (P) Ltd., is a RERA expert)
Authority of the concerned state. Once law. Sometime, during the course, RERA
a project falls within the ambit, the pro- was contemplated to be introduced for [email protected]
moter of the project was duty bound to new projects, however, ongoing projects
apply for registration of the project with were introduced with the primary aim to
the State Regulatory Authority within protect the interest of buyers even in the
three months of the above referred date. current stuck projects. In order to under-
This would compel him to host a whole stand the debate one has to principally
gamut of information about the project look at the definition of ongoing projects
such as track record of the promoter, vscentral law, in few key markets.
Almost all the states have excluded
projects which have obtained ‘Occupancy
Certificate’ apart from those which have
completion certificate from the definition
42 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 43
SKYLINE | SPR SKYLINE | SPR
THE NEWEST REALTY A BYPARVEENJAIN Southern Peripheral Road joins the most important
s the Southern Peripheral roads of Gurgaon like Golf Course Road, Sohna Road,
DESTINATION Road (SPR) is on the verge NH-8 and Dwarka Expressway.
OF GURGAON of completion, the real estate
around it is going to witness a and developments which are spreading take for example that Southern Peripheral
The sectors along the Southern Peripheral Road have a plethora of group housing tremendous boost. The areas out from these roads are engulfing the ar- Road overlaps Golf Course Extension Road
projects on offer which are ideal for buying and investment in the current scenario around the SPR have become a realty eas around the Southern Peripheral Road which itself is an extension of Golf Course
hotspot because of its important route as for the betterment. Road as the name suggest, coming from
it intersects SohnaRoad at Badshahpur the above direction. Golf Course Road
coming from Faridabad Gurgaon road, Golf As far as good connectivity is concerned, itself is one of the most important roads
Course Extension Road, meets NH-8 and of Gurgaon as the most prestigious office,
then merges with Northern Peripheral commercial and residential spaces lie on
Road or Dwarka Expressway. Southern Pe- both sides of the Golf Course Road. Now
ripheral Road coupled with the Northern as these developments have already taken
Peripheral Road shall act like a ring road place on both sides of the Golf Course
on the outer periphery of Gurgaon easing Road, so the further developments of the
out the prevailing traffic snarls in the city. office, commercial and residential areas of
the most important brand values are tak-
The most important gist of the matter ing place along the Golf Course Extension
is that Southern Peripheral Road joins the Road or Southern Peripheral Road as it is
most important roads of Gurgaon like Golf known now. Therefore, Southern Periph-
Course Road, Sohna Road, NH-8 and Dwar- eral Road is proving to be an easy access to
ka Expressway. So the most important of- the very important Golf Course Road and
fices, commercial, residential areas which its surrounding areas as it is linked to it.
lie along these roads become automati-
cally easily accessible from the Southern The surrounding areas in the vicinity
Peripheral Road. Also the further growth of the whole Southern Peripheral Road in
Gurgaon have become the major hub for
buyers and investors because of proper
developed infrastructure and all the major
residential and commercial developments
taking place in these areas. This high in
demand realty hub along the SPR is easily
accessible from all directions, connecting
important locations with less travel time
and with proper infrastructure and all
amenities available.
44 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 45
SKYLINE | SPR SKYLINE | SPR
Tulip Violet
PROJECTS FROM MAJOR
DEVELOPERS LIE ALONG
THE SPR,THE VICINITY OF
WHICH MAKES IT
AN IDEAL CHOICE FOR
INVESTMENT.
Tata Primanti
The buyers should invest here due to the future. The important sectors which lie an ideal choice for buying and investment. like the residential, office and commercial
the availability of multifarious options in the vicinity of the Southern Peripheral Another project is the Tulip Lemon which hubs from far off places like Faridabad
both in ready to move in as well as under Road where fast growth and development is an affordable housing project and which as it is an excellent link with Gurgaon
construction housing & in commercial, is taking place can be considered to be is using the latest mivan construction SohnaRoad, NH-8 and DwarkaExpressway.
office spaces. The sectors along the sectors 69, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75. technology. SPR inter-connects Faridabad, Gurgaon
Southern Peripheral Road have a plethora and Delhi quite comfortably. The Southern
of group housing projects on offer which As far as Sectors 69 and 70 are con- A few more infrastructure projects are Peripheral Road is all the more important
are ideal for buying and investment in the cerned, Tulip Infratechhas many group coming up along the SPR, the major being as it can be considered as the major server
current scenario. housing projects which are located adja- the extension of Delhi metro line which road which is well connected to all the
cent to each other along Southern Periph- shall be a big boon to the users and shall residential, commercial office hubs of the
Projects from major developers lie along eral Road in these sectors and which give a further increase the importance of SPR. whole of Gurgaon through the subsidiary
the SPR, the vicinity of which makes it an resemblance of a Tulip mini city. To name a Also NH-8 shall be well connected to Golf roads which join it. If one wants to reach
ideal choice for buying and investment. few, Tulip Orange, Tulip Ivory, Tulip White, Course Extension Road through SPR. Be- any place in Gurgaon in less travel time
Major residential and commercial projects Tulip Purple, Tulip Violet,Tulip Lemon sides residential, commercial, office hubs, without traffic jams, one can come on to
are coming up along the Southern Periph- are the ones wherein some residents have SPR provides easy access to educational the Southern Peripheral Road and from
eral Road. A number of residential projects been cherishing their stay over the years institutes as well. there reach the destination.
are under construction in sectors along and some are on the verge of completion.
the SPR. Investment in projects along the Tulip Violet is one of the most prestigious Succintly, it can be said that the route (The author is CMD, Tulip
region are going to bring good returns in massive group housing projects which is along SPR provides easy accessibility to Infratech Pvt. Ltd.)
all the important locations of Gurgaon
46 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 47
SPACES | PATIO 1 Garden SPACES | PATIO
fountain
48 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 HOW TO MAKE YOUR
Add life to your outdoor by
owning a fountain. Well, OUTDOOR SPACE
they not only bring life, but MORE APPEALING?
they also appear to be very
much trendy. Fountains Here are 10 beautiful patio decorating ideas and tips which will
come in different shapes add an elegant touch to the gorgeous home look
and sizes. So choose a
unique shape to give your BY RHEA SACHDEVA
garden a refreshing look
and add character to your 2 Glass
outdoor space. fence
Instead of a wooden or
metal fence, consider
having glass panels. They
provide both for safety
and to shield from wind
blowing off. What’s more?
Glass panels are easier to
maintain and it becomes the
best spot to watch sunset.
The reason being they do
not obstruct the view or
interfere with any décor.
3Breakfast
spot
Turn a corner of your patio into
a cosy breakfast spot. Now it is
one of the coolest trends taking
over, the reason being, they take
up less space but add a lot of
character to the outdoor space.
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 49
SPACES | PATIO SPACES | PATIO
4 Flexible chandelierChandeliers are a great way to add a sophisticated look to your outdoor space. Without even changing 5 Fire 8 Organise levelsMulti-level decks provide more options for creating Modern lighting 7Creative use of lighting can do wonders! Therefore,
the entire décor, it will bring an elegance to the space. An adjustable chandelier can do just that in an bowl separate areas to entertain, dine and relax. There
easy way. are many ideas to make them look pleasant. Change this concept should be taken into consideration while
Stone fireplace is one of the up the deck board colour. You can also create an decorating the outdoor area of your home. A modern
perfect addition to any outdoor. entertainment area on one level and an outdoor
But if the space or funds to buy kitchen on another. lighting will enhance the space and bring the feel of
it are limited, try using fire an amusing and refreshing atmosphere.
bowl instead! They create the 10 Versatile tableWho said that the tables need to be of the same size
same feeling as fireplace, the to create a seating area? Try using tables of different Stone fireplace 9Afireplacetoyouroutdoorspace
advantage being, they are less size, colour and style to give the decor a sense of is a wonderful way to create a
costly as well as movable. They versatility. Pairing them with each other will not only seamless feeling between the
allow you to keep warm even be more functional, but will also increase the space vacation house and a patio. A variety
in cooler weather. for accommodation. of seating options are - a dining table, bar stools and
6 Serene chairs for cosying
bench up next to the fireplace.
Give the outdoor space OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 51
a larger appearance by
placing the benches in
a corner. Cosy benches,
as a part of your
decor, create a sense of
comfortable seating. It
will give you the cosy
feeling you seek.
50 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
SPACES | POOJA ROOM SPACES | POOJA ROOM
The space to WBY CHROMOHOMES BUREAU URBAN DWELLERS PREFER A NO-FUSS SPACE
hen it was not possible for a sepa- WITH CLEAN LINES AND MINIMAL FURNITURE,
SEEK SOLACE rate abode of gods in apartments AND THE SAME PHILOSOPHY CAN BE APPLIED
due to paucity of space, it was
There are a lot of things to be kept in mind while designing usually a niche in a wall, a shelf TO POOJA ROOM AS WELL.
a pooja room in the house. Let’s take a look on some of the in the kitchen or perhaps a little mandapathat
would accommodate all the icons and the
specifications related to this divine space paraphernalia. But, with an increasing interest
in spirituality, a space dedicated to the gods is
52 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017 making a comeback in many homes across the
country. The new avatar trend becomes so very
special when Diwali is around the corner.
Not only builders these days accommodate
spaces for bedrooms, kitchen, store room, bal-
conies, toilets and bathroom, but they dedicate
a special space for pooja room in their basic
architecture plan as well. Even the particularity
of pooja room in the house is not confined to
old or elderly people, but young residents also
like to have pooja room in their house.
There are a lot of things to be kept in mind
while designing this special room in the house.
Let’s take a look on some of the specifications
related to this divine space.
LOCATION
According to vastushastra, the pooja room
should preferably be in the north-east corner
of the house with idols and deities not facing
south and the person offering prayers facing
either east or west. It may not always possible
in apartment complexes to have north-east cor-
ner, people have to go for the east or north as
the second choice for pooja room. In any case,
pooja room in north quadrant provides good
results. Avoid other directions if possible.
DESIGN ELEMENTS the space.
Wooden furniture and shelves can be
Many urban dwellers, especially the treated with rich dark brown polish to
younger generation prefer a no-fuss enhance the natural texture; while chat-
space with clean lines and minimal fur- taisand mats of cane contrast well with
niture, and the same philosophy can be bright borders.
applied to pooja rooms as well.
A low shelf or counter can provide ACCESSORIES
adequate space for the object to be
venerated. In case of a picture, it can be Diyas are available in a variety of hold-
accommodated in a custom sized niche in ers – from clay ones to those with sleek
the wall. metal finishes. A long row of diyascan
For the worshippers, mats on the floor highlight the space, as can those that are
are the best option. In case of an elderly contained in metal holders, suspended
family member, a low counter can be from the ceiling.
built along one wall, which provides for While not going overboard with the
seating on the top, and storage below. floral decorations, consider a chain of a
Instead of curtains, consider using single type of flower, highlighted by a
paper screens or roll down blinds. few flowers of a contrasting shape, size
and colour.
DESIGN PALETTE Water elements in pooja rooms, in the
form of a long shallow tray, dotted with
In most cases, an ethnic palette is a way floating diyas and flower petals radiate a
to go. While keeping the walls white or soothing effect.
pastel, use splashes of colour to liven up
OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 53
SPACES | POOJA ROOM SPACES | POOJA ROOM
Some prefer the pooja room to be tion in which the idols may have to
positioned as the metaphorical face, try to position them in a way
guardian of the house, while others that they are not directly visible from
prefer to locate it in the more private outside. A slight bend or turn upon
areas of the house. The prayer space entering the pooja room ensures a
should never be inside your bedroom. little time lag between the pressures of
It should not be either made above, daily life and the space to seek solace.
below or next to toilet or kitchen. It While it may seem trivial, it helps in
should be on ground floor, not on first calming the mind before praying or
floor or in basement. Avoid pooja meditating.
room under the stairs. Special prayers DESIGN PRINCIPLE
or holy rituals can be performed in The fundamental principle that
‘Brahmasthana’ (centre of the house). would drive the design of a pooja
room would be your outlook to reli-
STRUCTURING gion and spirituality. There are some
Ensure adequate windows in the who follow the traditional system of
pooja room to allow bright sunshine ghar-devtasthat are handed down
to filter in. It’s necessary to provide from generation to generation; while
for a door, or at least a screen, in others prefer a simple icon or idol
order to block off the space when that would represent the entire con-
needed. Doors and windows of the tingent of devis and devtas. There
pooja room should either be in north are yet others who follow spiritual
or east. Doors of this special room gurus, and thus require a space that
should have two shutters and they is customised to their form of wor-
should not have any door closer. ship.
While keeping in mind the direc- OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 55
54 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
SPACES | STORAGE ROOM SPACES | STORAGE ROOM
BE A STORAGE GENIUS Put your creative bend at work and be smart about how you organise
the less square footage space at your disposal
TIP 1: ADD A STORAGE BED
TIP 2: ADD A
More often than not, the bedroom is often the room with the most need for maximum STORAGE BED
storage but the least amount of space for putting the things away. A storage bed solves this
problem at an instance, as it is already equipped with pull out drawers, which uses the hol- More often than
low space of the bed to provide with a place to put the stuff away. This does not require any not, the bedroom
additional piece of furniture, and at the same time makes the room look tidier. is often the room
with the most need
TIP 3: INSTALL A DESK WITH TIP 7: REVAMPING for maximum stor- TIP 5:
STORAGE CUBBIES THE STAIRCASE age but the least ADJUST-
amount of space for ABLE WALL
If you lack a distinct place to stash The stairs are that part putting the things MOUNTED
away loose stuff, a good desk with of a house which has away. A storage bed SHELVES
multiple compartments is a must. been used in the most solves this problem
It will solve the dual purpose of clichéd way. The space at an instance, as it There is no easier
providing storage for papers and inside the staircase is is already equipped way to add abun-
at the same time can be used a one of the most unused with pull out draw- dant, accessible
workspace within the house. spaces, so why not ers, which uses the storage than with
put it to some use by hollow space of wall mounted
TIP4: USE THE MULTI- turning your stairs into the bed to provide shelving, made
FUNCTIONAL OTTOMAN hidden storage? with a place to put with adjustable
the stuff away. This brackets. This
The ottoman has many uses, serv- does not require any type of easy-to-
ing as extra seating, a footrest, or additional piece of install system
even as a bar stool. Versions of ot- furniture, and at the is ideal for any
tomans with under lid storage are same time makes room in the
the perfect place to stash blankets the room look tidier. house.
or store books.
TIP 8: STORAGE UNDER THE STAIRS
56 CHROMOHOMES OCTOBER 2017
The space under the staircase is the most isolated place in any
house. Using the quirky side of your personality, you can easily put it
to use. Why use just the stairs as a hidden storage, when the whole
space under the staircase can be put to use? There is more than just
adding drawers to it, asit can be used as a small desk space, seating
space or can even be converted into a small toilet or a store room.
TIP 9: ADD A FOLD-UP TABLE TIP 10 Having less square footage at your disposal doesn’t mean TIP 6: NESTING TABLES
INCLUDE that you necessarily have to make do with less. All you need
A folding table is the most convenient piece of REFLECTION to do is, put your creative bend at work and be smart about There is nothing stoic or boring
furniture, ideal for a small house. While it can how you organise the available space. By going into the “stor- about the nesting tables. Designed
come handy while facing a dearth of space, it - If you have age genius” mode, many tiny homes can have as much usable with mobility in mind, they can be
can also be easily folded as per convenience. absolutely no storage area as places with larger space. arranged in an endless variety of
way to put the functional and stylish configura-
above mentioned tions. They are the multi tasking
tips to your use, tables that can the living room or
then creating the family room clutter in style.
illusion of storage
is the key for you. OCTOBER 2017 CHROMOHOMES 57
Full length mirrors
and reflections
give the impres-
sion of larger areas
and your house
looks bigger than
it actually is.
VASTU VASTU
WHAT’S Vastu remedies are made according to CENTRE OF THE
APPROPRIATE the ancient knowledge of sculptures and HUMAN EXISTENCE
symbols. It has been used for generat- IS THE SUBCONSCIOUS
FOR YOU? ing prosperity, growth, love, money and MIND,AND SYMBOLS
success. These activate the natural earth ARE THE FORMULA-
There are powerful remedies available in the powers to generate special processes, TORS OR SUTRADHAR
form of symbols. You only need to place them in which lead towards the achievement of OF THE CONSCIOUS
your desires. Vastu symbols are unique AND THE SUB-
the proper vastu zone as they have the power to directly convey CONSCIOUS MIND.
your wishes to the universe. There are
T BY DR KHUSHDEEP BANSAL powerful remedies available in the form
he symbols are the formula- of symbols, the latest advancement in
tors or sutradhars of the con- vastu solutions. These remedies possess
scious and the subconscious their own language and generate effects.
mind. The mind picks up your These have been tried and tested thou-
desires from the symbols inside your sands of time and are very easy to apply.
building, and thus fulfils your desires
and shapes your life. Some of these remedies are Kuberji,
sun, Indra Dev, Kamdhenu cow, lion, rab-
Symbols have almost as ancient a bit, red horses, white horses, owl, eagle,
history as man. Sculpture and paint- Nandi bull, red elephant, deer, sword,
ings/pictures are more elaborate Ashoka Pillar, village scene, lushgreen
forms of basic symbols. The centre of scenery, and pyramids.
the human existence is the subcon-
scious mind, and these symbols are These activate the mind when placed
the formulators or sutradhar of the inside a building, by programming the
conscious and the subconscious space there, which guides the mind in a
mind. The mind picks up and builds particular direction. These products have
on symbols inside the house, and been crafted by trained professionals,
thus shapes life. and are made of the highest quality of
porcelain, wood or brass and infused with
other special materials to ensure total sat-
isfaction when applied. Now let your all
wishes come true. Just place an appropri-
ate symbol in the proper vastu zone.
For example, a loving relationship with
your spouse can be sparked off by putting
a statue of a pair of love birds in the vastu
zone of relationships, the south-west.
Kuberji increases wealth when placed in
the north zone on a table of shelf, facing
south. A village scene within a black
frame will increase capital gains when
hung on the west-south-west zone wall.
For a promotion or shift to a new career/
job, try hanging a picture of lush green
scenery on the north zone wall. Money,
recognition and progress will follow.
Simply put, your house or bhavan has
16 zones. Each zone is a bhavana or emo-
tion, allied with one or more element.
Ancient knowledge prescribes that if the
right emotions and the consequent inten-
tions are generated, the person will have
a healthy, happy and prosperous life. You
can do this programming in your space
by using the appropriate remedy in the
appropriate zone of your building.
(The author is a renowned vastu
expert & founder of MahaVastu)
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WZ 29, Mansarover Garden, WOODTECH INSIGNIA J2 Green Park (Main) 21/13, Naraina Industrial Area, RAT[LAB] INTERIORS New Delhi-110024
New Delhi-15 BY ASIAN PAINTS New Delhi-110016 Phase II, New Delhi-110028 A-94B, Floor-III, Lajpat Nagar-II, ZUFOLO DESIGNS
STROIKA 6A, Shantinagar, Santa cruz (E), LIMON PIXELTEK New Delhi-110024 42-DDA Local Shopping,
12/1 WHS, Block-2, Kirti Nagar, Mumbai-400055 1/29C Shanti Niketan, Pixeltek Gaming Solutions Pvt Ltd, SECOND FLOOR STUDIO Centre E-Block, Vikaspuri,
New Delhi-15 ZYNNA New Delhi-110021 2nd Floor, Aban House, 25/31, Rope- BY PUNEET JASUJA New Delhi-110018
SUNIL SETHI DESIGN ALLIANCE S 56/20, DLF Phase 3, Gurgaon, MOTHER GONE MAD walk Lane, Behind Ryhthm House, 417-418 Shahpur Jat,
209, Okhla Industrial Estate, Haryana 122002 DESIGN STUDIO Kala Ghoda, Mumbai-400023 New Delhi-110049
Phase 3, Near Modi Flour Mill, #7, N 118 Panchsheel Park,
Okhla, New Delhi-110020 New Delhi-110017
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SELFIE | AMI SATA
WE WANTED TO CHALLENGE CONVENTION AND
TRACE THE COTTON RIGHT TO THE FARM
Hi, this is AMI SATA As far as the design aesthetic
is concerned, much of it draws
STATUS from classic Scandinavian
Manifesting dreams for consum- minimalism and travel-inspired
ers in the form of luxurious, hand-block prints.
toxin-free, organic sleep prod-
ucts, for farmers by providing WHAT I KEEP IN MIND
an ethical livelihood and the To create calm and relaxed
biodiversity through sustainable personal sanctuaries by exceed-
practices. ing consumer expectations. It is
important to provide significant
MINDSET value through your brand. For us
Luxury with a conscience. being healthy and toxin-free was
one aspect while the other was to
BACKGROUND create a hassle-free and remark-
Brands’ communication and able shopping and shipping expe-
value prop intrigue me. The rience – be it through meticulous
move towards healthier products craftsmanship, product quality,
and my previous stint in the website navigation or shipping.
bedding sector gave me the right
impetus to start Amouve. WHAT KEEPS ME GOING
The desire to make a change by
ESTABLISHMENT introducing what has hitherto nev-
A visit to Scandinavia introduced er been given adequate impetus.
me sumptuous sheets. Trying to
find the same quality in India, I LIVING SPACES FOR ME Being true
was taken aback with the dearth to the nature and form of a place
of options. The bedding industry and making informed, conscious
is redundant with polyester and decisions when it comes to each
conventional cotton products full element in the house.
of heavy toxins that feel like sand-
paper. A healthy alternative being I LOOK FORWARD TO…
nearly non-existent, Amouve is Positively impacting all audi-
the first-of-its-kind to fill the vacu- ences associated with Amouve.
um of luxurious, chemical-free,
skin-safe bedding that is priced While
competitively. designing the space,
its functionality is
Transparency in the textile at the centre of my
supply chain is a huge issue since thoughts.I believe in
most manufacturers can’t trace the concept of‘less
their product back to the cotton is more’,in any space,
used. We wanted to challenge
convention and trace the cotton we don’t like to
right to the farm. clutter objects.
Amouve’s sensibility is to
provide the Indian consumer
with global trends, meanwhile
maintaining the highest and most
rigorous organic standards. Also,
products are sold directly to
consumers by cutting out middle-
men and passing on the savings to
consumers.
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