With colonisation in India, came architectural influences of the various countries that resulted in a style of design based on its cultural and historical past combined with region-specific aspects. The British, due to their powerful political and military presence in the country, influenced all aspects of the Indian lifestyle. Secular, religious, and residential buildings were built, and the outcome of the design themes based on a Greco-Roman flavour was a Colonial style of architecture in India. Nuances of Neo-Classical, Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance were also apparent.

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Crystal Chandeliers are often site as just unnecessary ad-on to our home and just waste of money for people who isn’t such a big fan of them but is it just ‘unnecessary add-on’ to our home? Or does it signify a lot about our home and us? Well the question that surrounds us when it comes to crystal chandeliers are simple ones but has a lot of answers. A home is only as beautiful as its owner when given care, effort and time. Let it be known that a house is empty without this unnecessary add-on they are talking about, because crystal chandeliers have a lot to offer to your home.

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My friend was about to open a lounge. He had procured the lights and the place, but he couldn’t determine the furniture. He wanted his lounge to be the epitome of relaxation, where people can drop in after work and enjoy a few moments of music, dancing and relaxation. I suggested bean bags to him – and he decided to consider the idea. Today his lounge is doing smattering business, and he says that investment in this product was the smartest addition to the lounge.

These are pear shaped leather or vinyl bags which are used for sitting purposes. They have soft PVC or thermocol pellets which give them the ability to realign themselves according to the sitters’ curves. They are ergonomic, an thus highly comfortable. Read the rest of this entry »

While it is true that the most important thing about the fireplace is the fact that it can give off heat, another thing which you should definitely consider is your fireplace grate. Most people tend to disregard it and just be content with the fact that they have one. However, these grates actually have lots of benefits about them–benefits which you may have not been fully aware of before. Here is a look at a few of them.

Fireplace grates are more than just accessories which help keep your logs off the ground and make your fireplace look as authentic as it can possibly be. So you should definitely put some time and attention to it. Read the rest of this entry »

What is the most relaxing place in your home? Many people agree that it’s the bathtub. The current trend in home design reflects this. Bathtubs in new homes today focus on luxury.

What makes a bathtub luxurious? The features that a bathtub offers often define bathtub luxury. There are many types of bathtubs available with each type offering its own unique luxury features. Some of the most popular bathtub types include garden tubs, walk in bathtubs, and claw foot bathtubs. Read the rest of this entry »