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    The Big Excitement of Fabulous Fabric Selection

    The Big Excitement of Fabulous Fabric Selection

    Project Comeback is now nearing completion. This means the home is almost functional and we now need to dress it up.

    Rittika February 21, 2017September 12, 2018 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Home Office, Living & Dining, Project Comeback, Projects 13 Comments Read more

    Project Comeback Update: The Beginning of the End

    Project Comeback Update

    The work has been progressing slowly and surely, and it’s time for another Project Comeback update. The ‘functional’ furniture is done and ready. Now we’re working on the aesthetics of the home. This is the fun part where we put in the decorative

    Rittika January 16, 2017January 16, 2017 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Home Office, Living & Dining, Project Comeback, Projects 6 Comments Read more

    Terrace Design: A ‘Garden’ for Project Comeback

    Terrace Design: A ‘Garden’ for Project Comeback

    My most favourite space of Project Comeback is its terrace. I have really enjoyed working on the terrace design and am bursting with new ideas which I’m really excited to be sharing with you!

    Rittika December 9, 2016February 20, 2018 Balconies & Terraces, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects 4 Comments Read more

    Foyer Design: Getting a First ‘Wow’!

    Foyer Design: Getting a First ‘Wow’!

    We have given a lot of thought to the foyer design of Project Comeback. The foyer or the entryway is the first thing guests see when they enter the home, and also the last as they say their goodbyes. We want

    Rittika November 9, 2016April 10, 2017 Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects No Comments Read more

    Furniture Shopping in Delhi for Project Comeback

    Furniture Shopping in Delhi for Project Comeback

    Diwali is around the corner. It’s time to clean, spruce up and possibly add a little something to give our homes a new look! Most shops and stores are showing off their latest designs and offering great deals.

    Rittika October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 Furniture, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects, Shopping Hotspots 12 Comments Read more

    Dealing With the Exposed Beam and Other Updates

    Dealing With the Exposed Beam and Other Updates

    The incessant rain in Mumbai has not dampened our spirits at Project Comeback. The excitement and enthusiasm is only increasing as the home begins to take shape. We have an idea for the exposed beam, but let me give you an update

    Rittika September 23, 2016September 19, 2017 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Home Office, Project Comeback, Projects No Comments Read more

    Living and Dining Rooms: Project Comeback

    Living and Dining Rooms: Project Comeback

    We have been working hard on the design of the public areas of the home i.e. the living room, dining room and terrace.

    Rittika September 16, 2016September 19, 2017 Balconies & Terraces, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Project Comeback, Projects 4 Comments Read more

    Guest Room, Cutting Chai and Other Updates

    Guest Room, Cutting Chai and Other Updates

    Last week I mentioned that Sport had finally got a bigger bedroom. The smaller one he left behind is now the designated TV-cum-guest room.

    Rittika September 2, 2016September 8, 2016 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects 4 Comments Read more

    Project Comeback: We Start The Woodwork

    Project Comeback: We Start The Woodwork

    The carpenters came on to site this week and we finally began the woodwork at Project Comeback.

    Rittika August 26, 2016August 27, 2016 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects 2 Comments Read more

    Kitchen Cabinets: Placing Them Right

    Kitchen Cabinets: Placing Them Right

    A while back we had finalised the kitchen layout for Project Comeback. Once the layout is final, we move on to the next step in kitchen planning. We decide where we want to place all the kitchen cabinets and equipment. If you

    Rittika August 19, 2016May 11, 2017 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Project Comeback, Projects 4 Comments Read more
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    Kitchen lighting gets treated like a practical aft Kitchen lighting gets treated like a practical afterthought far too often.

We don’t do that. ✨

Because the right lighting can take a kitchen from nice to quite the looker.

Here, we layered the lighting rather than relying on one ceiling light:

• Under-cabinet lighting — because chopping onions deserves good lighting too.
• Plinth lighting — a soft glow that makes the cabinetry feel lighter and adds a little drama after dark.
• Ceiling lights — for the overall illumination when you actually need to see what you’re doing.

The result?
A kitchen that works hard by day and knows how to dress up by night.

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    One room, two jobs, and a pretty lovely view! 🤎 T One room, two jobs, and a pretty lovely view! 🤎

This little study at Vahaal doubles up as a guest room when needed. We have warm wood, louvred shutters, a cosy sofa-cum-bed and plenty of storage. And a view of Mumbai’s skyline that isn’t a bad backdrop for a day’s work!

We’ve shared the full story of this room on the blog, from the layout to the little details that make it work.

Head over to the link in our bio to take a look. ✨ 
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    Tall plants: all the height, all the drama, all th Tall plants: all the height, all the drama, all the main-character energy. 🌿😄

They fill empty corners, draw the eye upwards and bring a little bit of the outdoors in — with plenty of personality.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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    A little kitchen secret hiding behind the wall! 😉 A little kitchen secret hiding behind the wall! 😉 

This kitchen was too small to fit a dishwasher, so we got creative. The drawers to the left of the counter extend right through into the adjoining bathroom, making use of space we couldn’t spare in the kitchen.

They also hide plumbing and electrical points for a future dishwasher. When our client is ready for one, out come the drawers and in goes the dishwasher.

We always think two steps ahead!

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    Next up on our Vahaal tour... the kitchen! 🍃 It’s Next up on our Vahaal tour... the kitchen! 🍃

It’s a small one, so we had to get a little clever with the planning. Plenty of storage, good counter space, and even a provision for a dishwasher, despite the space crunch!

And then there’s the look. Warm walnut, soft beige, olive green tiles and brass handles, all coming together to make this little kitchen feel right at home with the rest of Vahaal.

Small kitchen, big personality. 😉

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    TV units: because even your television needs a goo TV units: because even your television needs a good supporting cast. 😄

So many ways to frame your favourite binge-watching spot.
These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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

The wall opposite the bed in Vahaal’s master bedroom had one job to do: fit in a TV without making the room feel like it revolved around one.

So we paired a sleek, wall-mounted TV with a warm walnut chest of drawers that doubles up as storage. No bulky entertainment unit, just a good-looking piece of furniture that earns its place.

And that lovely window seat beside it? That’s a story for another post! 🌿

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

From raw concrete shell to a bathroom with serious character.

• Warm, textured walls to soften the hard surfaces
• A patterned tile feature wall to bring in rhythm and visual interest
• A large round mirror to break up all the straight lines
• A chunky black counter and basin for contrast
• Brass lighting to add a warm glow against the darker finishes

Small footprint, big personality.

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