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    Adding A Dishwasher To My Kitchen

    Adding A Dishwasher To My Kitchen

    During the lockdown, the most yearned for gadget (if you didn’t have one) and the most treasured gadget (if you did), has been the dishwasher. Our home fell into the first category. When we originally made our kitchen, I was

    Rittika November 10, 2020November 6, 2020 A Little Bit of Me, Kitchens, Project Comeback, Projects 15 Comments Read more

    Design Inspiration: Our Most Pinned Images From Oct 2020

    Design Inspiration - Our Most Pinned Images From Oct 2020

    Hi, and welcome back to another edition of our Pinterest chart toppers, our most pinned images from Oct 2020.

    Rittika November 3, 2020June 7, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    21 Stylish Ways To Lay Subway Tiles

    21 Stylish Ways To Lay Subway Tiles

    Subway tiles were originally white, rectangular, ceramic tiles first used in New York City’s subways. For this post today, though, I am not sticking to that description. You can use the ideas and tips listed below for any rectangular tile,

    Rittika October 27, 2020October 26, 2020 Bathrooms, Home Interiors, Kitchens, Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more

    13 Exciting Ways To Use Wallpaper

    13 Exciting Ways To Use Wallpaper

    This week, we installed all the wallpapers in a residential project we’ve almost completed. It was SO exciting, especially because in just a few hours the home was transformed so beautifully and all the spaces started coming to life. You

    Rittika October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    Rug Roundup – Our Favourites From Last Year

    Rug Roundup 2020

    By now you know how much I love my rugs. And I get so, so many questions from so many of you asking me where I source all those pretty rugs from. So I was a little surprised at myself

    Rittika October 13, 2020May 28, 2021 Accessories, Home Interiors, Shopping Hotspots 6 Comments Read more

    9 Basic Steps To Starting Your Interior Design Business

    9 Basic Steps To Start Your Interior Design Business

    The most common DMs I get on my social media channels go something like this. “I am a banker / dentist / work in an MNC, but interior design is my passion. How do I get started?” Or, “I have

    Rittika October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 A Little Bit of Me, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 7 Comments Read more

    How I Choose Curtains

    How I Choose Curtains

    The maximum number of requests I have ever got for a post on any topic is this one. How to choose curtains. Usually I might have list down a set of rules to follow. But I’ve realised that I don’t

    Rittika September 29, 2020May 28, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 16 Comments Read more

    How To Decorate Your Rental On A Budget

    How To Decorate A Rental On A Budget

    I’m back with another request post today, ‘How To Decorate Your Rental On A Budget’. Having a beautiful home has always been important. Yet, for many people, (think single people or young couples who work 16 hour days) home has

    Rittika September 22, 2020May 28, 2021 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 4 Comments Read more

    Moroccan Bedroom – 3 Ways

    Moroccan Bedroom - 3 Ways

    I’m back with another mood-board-cum-shopping post, and this time we’re designing a Moroccan bedroom.

    Rittika September 8, 2020September 7, 2020 Accessories, Affordable Art, Bedrooms, Furniture, Home Interiors, Shopping Hotspots 4 Comments Read more

    15 Wonderful Wicker Decor Ideas

    15 Wonderful Wicker Decor Ideas

    I am going to start this post on wicker decor ideas right at the beginning, with the most basic question. What is wicker? How many of you have wondered whether the terms wicker, rattan and cane all mean the same

    Rittika August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 6 Comments Read more
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    Console tables: the furniture equivalent of knowin Console tables: the furniture equivalent of knowing exactly where to stand at a party. 😄

They fill that awkward bit of wall, give your keys a home, and — when done right — add a little personality without demanding too much attention.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

Photography: @bizou.photos 
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    A study table doesn’t have to come with a wall ful A study table doesn’t have to come with a wall full of cabinetry. Sometimes four legs, a good chair and a little breathing room are all you need to get down to business.

These are a few of our favourite loose study set-ups. Which one is yours?

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    A balcony that takes the phrase “bring the outdoor A balcony that takes the phrase “bring the outdoors in” and decides to reverse it. 🌿

This little urban corner was designed to feel more like a garden room than a balcony.

- A full vertical plant wall turns a blank end wall into a living backdrop
- A floor and a ceiling that look like warm wood bring in plenty of warmth
- Cane furniture keeps the seating light, relaxed and wonderfully balcony-friendly
- The string lights add a cosy glow once the sun goes down
- And with all that greenery around, the city view suddenly feels a little less… city.

Basically, a tiny holiday destination — without the airport queue.

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Photography: @bizou.photos 
#ARIYONA_Vrindavan #ARIYONAbalcony
    The dining area is where the room gets a little mo The dining area is where the room gets a little more dressed up.
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- A generous live edge dining table keeps the setting warm and grounded
- Floral upholstered chairs bring pattern without making the space feel busy
- A long upholstered bench adds a more relaxed note — and a few extra seats never hurt
- The cluster of glass-and-brass pendants is the real showstopper, adding a lovely bit of sparkle overhead
- And the carved wall art brings in just the right amount of old-world Indian character

From the living room, it reads as part of the larger space. Up close, it has plenty of its own personality.

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Photography: @bizou.photos 
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this foyer. (Swipe 👈🏻f An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this foyer. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

From raw shell to a foyer with a little more drama.

- The bare shell became a layered foyer with a strong sense of arrival
- A warm mustard colour wainscoting brings energy into the space
- Traditional detailing — from the carved timber door to the patterned floor border — adds a distinctly Indian character
- And the kitchen entrance is now part of the composition, rather than simply another doorway

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    A good study corner is basically a tiny room withi A good study corner is basically a tiny room within a room — just with fewer excuses to avoid the work. 😄 

Built-in study units can do a lot more than hold a desk. 
These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this kitchen. (Swipe 👈 An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this kitchen. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

This kitchen got a full rethink — in both form and function.

- We changed the ‘L’ shaped counter to a parallel counter on the opposite wall giving much more usable space. 
- The dark cabinetry made the space feel heavier than it needed to, so we introduced lighter finishes to bounce around the natural light
- A terrazzo-style counter brings texture without overwhelming the room
- The backsplash keeps things understated, while the subtle 3D pattern adds interest

Same footprint. A very different experience.
#ARIYONA_Sukoon #ARIYONAkitchen #beforeafter
    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s roo An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

From a makeshift study corner to a room made for her. ✨

* The desk now has a proper built-in home, with storage above and a pegboard for the things she actually needs
* The wardrobe gets a complete makeover, with a playful botanical finish on the shutters
* Warm wood keeps the room feeling cosy, while the soft neutrals stop it from becoming too sweet
* A comfortable upholstered chair makes the study nook feel like part of the room, rather than an afterthought
* And a few framed music posters bring in the personality

Same room. Very different brief.

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