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    Kids Bedrooms

    Kids Bedrooms

    Designing kids bedrooms is a bit of a balancing act. Whether it is sleeping or studying, rest or play, me-time or socializing, for children it all happens in their room. Also, their requirements are constantly changing as they grow up. So

    Rittika July 8, 2016July 12, 2016 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects 2 Comments Read more

    Master Suite: Planning the Layout

    Master Suite: Planning the Layout

    I had great fun planning out the Master Suite. Mister and Missus specifically wanted the master bedroom to have separate dressing and sleeping areas. I pictured a spacious, elegant, well planned master suite and got to work. 

    Rittika July 2, 2016April 10, 2017 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects No Comments Read more

    Kitchen Layout

    Kitchen Layout

    Designing the kitchen layout requires the maximum amount of thought and planning. There are many different functional areas in a kitchen. The ‘main’ areas are for food preparation, cooking and cleaning. Then there are the ‘extras’.

    Rittika June 23, 2016September 11, 2017 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Project Comeback, Projects 1 Comment Read more

    Father’s Day Freebie!

    Father’s Day Freebie!

    This Father’s day, gift your father his dream space!

    Rittika June 17, 2016January 6, 2017 Bedrooms, Home Office, Tips, Trends & DIY No Comments Read more

    Wood Craft from Kashmir

    Wood Craft from Kashmir

    We all know Kashmir for its beautiful wood craft, carvings and furniture in Walnut wood. I was looking forward to seeing a lot of it on my recent holiday there.

    Rittika June 14, 2016May 25, 2017 Accessories, Furniture, Shopping Hotspots 2 Comments Read more

    Rainbow Homes: Goa Countryside

    Rainbow Homes: Goa Countryside

    I have lived in Mumbai most of my life, and this is (quite literally) what I see when I look out of the window… High rises, mostly in fading whites, creams and beiges… or buildings under construction, all in grey.

    Rittika June 6, 2016May 25, 2017 A Little Bit of Me No Comments Read more

    Planning the Layout

    Planning the Layout

    The first step to a perfect plan is knowing your requirements. Seems quite obvious, doesn’t it? But every family member had their own idea of what they wanted in their dream home.

    Rittika May 13, 2016June 9, 2016 Bedrooms, Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Home Office, Kitchens, Living & Dining, Project Comeback No Comments Read more

    Wood Sculpture: Tree People

    Wood Sculpture: Tree People

    I had gone for a short holiday to Mauritius with hubby and came across this amazing wood sculpture.

    Rittika May 2, 2016September 11, 2017 A Little Bit of Me No Comments Read more

    Project Comeback

    Project Comeback

    This is a very exciting time for me. After 10 years of mostly not working (I’ve done some smaller renovation and interior work on and off, as and when possible) I find myself about to begin a full scale, end-to-end,

    Rittika April 25, 2015July 20, 2016 Home Interiors, Project Comeback 16 Comments Read more
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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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    And now for a little change of pace! 🌿 After the And now for a little change of pace! 🌿

After the vibrant colours, playful patterns and handcrafted details of the living and dining spaces, the master bedroom at Vahaal takes on a calmer mood. But of course, we weren’t going to leave personality at the door!

Green wallpaper, a cane headboard, floral cushions and warm wood... this room has plenty of character, just with a softer, more restful vibe.

Basically, the kind of room where you sit down for five minutes and suddenly it’s an hour later. 😄🤍

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