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<p>Honesty, the kitchen can be one of the most challenging spaces to renovate because planning a multi-functional space that encompasses cooking, socialising, and dining is not easy. The kitchen truly is the heart of the home and deserves all the credit and love. But re-designing it can be confusing—where do you even start? How much do you change?</p><p>To tackle all these questions we sought the help of interior designers who have envisioned the homes of leading actors, TV stars and more. Rohina Anand Khira is a design influencer and the CEO of AA Living. Priyanka Mehra, the founder of PS Design, is the name behind the (late) Sushant Singh Rajput and Kushal Tandon’s home. And finally, Shabnam Gupta, the award-winning interior designer and founder of The Orange Lane, designed the residences of leading Bollywood celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, Rajkummar Rao, and Parineeti Chopra amongst others.  </p><p>One way to start the kitchen project is with a wish list. This will help you pinpoint the style, colours, and design preferences you’ve been hankering after. Don’t go overboard with the renovation and redecoration though—always remember that the kitchen needs to be the most practical, usable space and functionality truly needs to be at the forefront. For ideas, you could refer to magazines, online publications, or even design Instagram handles to know what’s in trend. If you feel you don’t have the time, bandwidth, or even the talent to undertake the renovation, then it’s best to hire a professional to do the job.</p><p>Here’s a breakdown of the different elements of the kitchen and how they can be tackled.</p><h2>1. Cabinets and hardware</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_Kitchen-cabinets-sven-brandsma-unsplash_1640576716561.jpg"></figure><p>“The first thing people can do to upgrade their kitchen without spending too much would be to simply change the cabinet hardware, handles, and knobs. Think of interesting colours or patterns—even try matte black contrasted with white cabinets. This will give the kitchen a bit of a theme and an expensive touch,” says Anand Khira. </p><p>If you’re feeling brave, consider repainting the cabinets in pastels or contrasting colours. You could even choose to paint all the upper cabinets in one hue, and the lower cabinets in another. Alternatively, it’s amazing what veneer can do to brighten an ageing space. Instead of rehauling the cabinets, you could choose the peel-and-stick veneer to make the task simpler. And finally, there’s no way to show off your new cabinets and hardware without proper lighting. Hidden task lighting fixtures can help illuminate your hardware and show them in a new light. </p><p>AlsoRead0</p><h2>2. Backsplash</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_kitchen-backsplash-charles-deluvio-unsplash_1640576731248.jpg"><figcaption>© Pexels</figcaption></figure><p>Backsplashes deserve more credit than they get. You see them the minute you wake up for your coffee and all the way through the day. Quite clearly then, your kitchen backsplash needs to look good. It can’t be too in-your-face or you'll quickly tire of it; it can’t be too bland or it’ll bring the vibe of the kitchen down. “I personally love colourful, handmade tiles or colour pigmented IPS with motif embossing on the backsplash,” shares Gupta. Before narrowing down on the tiles, however, consider its cost, installation, maintenance, functionality, and style. The backsplash needs to be a hard-wearing material. After all, from kitchen smoke and steam to splattering curries—all end up landing on it.</p><p><i><strong>Here are a few choices for backsplash tile materials:</strong></i></p><ul><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">Ceramic or porcelain tiles: All-porcelain and glazed ceramic tiles are water-resistant and available in several colour options. As for cost, you can scale it up or down to whatever suits your budget.</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">Glass: These tiles reflect light and brighten up the kitchen. Glass tiles are also hard and strong and their colour never fades. However, the grout between tiles should be sealed for stain-resistance, just as with ceramic or porcelain tiles.</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">Engineered stone: These add great value to the kitchen, as they tend to be associated with higher-end homes. These tiles are heat and scratch resistant as well as extremely tough.</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">Granite: Shiny, polished granite is popular for traditional and country-style kitchens. These are easy to clean, hard-wearing, and available in a range of different colours.</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">Composite: The best thing about these tiles is the design flexibility they offer. They can be seamlessly moulded into angles and curves, so there’s no joint between the worktop and backsplash.</span></li></ul><h2>3. Flooring </h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_kitchen-flooring-jason-briscoe-unsplash_1640576759314.jpg"><figcaption>© Pexels</figcaption></figure><p>Before choosing tiles that just look pretty, it’s important to consider the daily life you lead—and the amount of traffic the area usually gets. Do you entertain a lot? Have a four-legged family member who frequents the kitchen often? Answering these questions will have an impact on your choice.</p><p>If it’s a quick budget option you’re looking for, then an interesting and safe choice would be laminates or vinyl. Laminates give the appearance of real wood and are low in price and maintenance. All they require is a sweep or a light mop once a week. Sheet vinyl is easy to clean and is also water-resistant. If you want to change the look of your kitchen to suit your stylish taste, then colourful ceramic, handmade tiles, terracotta tiles, and mosaics are great options. “I personally love the addition of chunky terrazzo which is really hot for 2021. The large-size ones are available in earthy colours, and can be used in one or two areas of the kitchen; it won't cost you much but will look very designer. Porcelain or ceramic tiles also look good because they have a little bit of sand added to them which makes them stain-resistant and durable. They are easily cleanable. They are hardy and tough, making them a great choice for high traffic areas,” advises Khira. </p><p>AlsoRead1</p><h2>4. Countertop</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_kitchen-countertop-dane-deaner-unsplash_1640576747780.jpg"><figcaption>© Pexels</figcaption></figure><p>This is a big decision—especially if you cook often. A well-chosen countertop can make your kitchen more useful and easier to maintain. And if you choose wisely, it can even add a design element to the space. “Before choosing a countertop material, the first and foremost thing to consider would be the practicality—what kind of cooking happens in your kitchen? An Indian kitchen requires a far more robust countertop that doesn’t stain easily. The second would be the cost—the price range should be such that it gets you value for money. The third would be aesthetics. The countertop should merge well with the overall decor of not just the kitchen but the house as well. Materials like Caesarstone, quartz, and stainless steel have a more modern appeal as opposed to wood countertops which give a certain warmth to the kitchen,” offers Mehra. The range of materials that can be used for kitchen countertops is diverse. It’s always best to consult an expert or read up about these before making the purchase. “Quartz, granite, Caesarstone, tile, corian are some of the popular materials these days,” avers Mehra.</p><h2>5. Island kitchen</h2><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_island_kitchen_zee_Zest_1641195250966.jpg"><figcaption>© Canva</figcaption></figure><p>Would you like to take the renovation opportunity to add more functionality to your kitchen? If you have the budget and time to make some structural changes, then adding a kitchen island (if your kitchen is spacious enough) would prove to be useful. “The kitchen has become a more personal space in the pandemic and an island counter that allows the family to sit there while cooking and eating together has become a must,” says Gupta. The beauty of an island is that it serves several purposes—cutting, chopping, prepping. You can even use the island as an extra tabletop for dining. If you add a hob, this can become another cooking corner. </p>

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<p>It is great to be safe at home, however, the fatigue of being confined within four walls is also real. How can we then avoid this fatigue of staying put and working, studying, and even playing indoors? The answer lies in creating mindful homes. And no, it does not have to be another refurbish that costs an arm and a leg. You can create a calming mindful home in some easy, economical, and effective ways. We talk to author, columnist, doctor, and mindfulness exponent Nandita Iyer to find out how.</p><p>Nandita started talking about mindfulness long before it became fashionable to do so. One look at her Instagram feed, posts, and columns tells you that she not only preaches but also practices mindfulness in every aspect of her life. Her home meanwhile exudes a clean, calm, and almost meditative vibe. The space is a great example of aesthetics coming together with practicality.</p><h2>1. You have been talking about mindful spaces long before it became a trend to do so, was that intentional?</h2><p>I have always liked emptier, cleaner spaces with light and versatile furniture where I can move things around. I also find negative space in my home calming. It gives me an opportunity to relax and breathe. So, I think this has always been my style, even though I have never thought of giving it a label.</p><h2>2. Since you talk about cleaner aesthetics, are there any tips you have to help people declutter their surroundings?</h2><p>The easiest way to declutter is to let go of everything that you have not used for one full year. You do not have to trash it or throw it out. Things like bedsheets, curtains, and beddings can be donated to hospices and orphanages while appliances, furniture, art, etc can be exchanged with like-minded people in your community or friend circle. In this process, no one throws or buys anything new, and yet everyone has a new set of things. We have such a group in our community (neighbourhood) where we exchange and give away things we love but do not need to those who need them and will use them. There are many such groups in every city, you can connect with them. </p><p>AlsoRead0</p><h2>3. Many of us live with families and changing everything around the house is not an option. What’s your advice to them?</h2><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYqDZhhqWc/?utm_medium=copy_link"></oembed></figure><p>You can always create a small corner for yourself that can be your retreat—your comfort zone. Again, you do not need much to do this. If I were to create a corner, I would start with a really comfortable chair—you can reupholster an old one with good cushioning to ensure it is comfortable and lets you sink in. The next thing will be a few small tables. You can repurpose what you have at home and use them to keep some of your favourite books, candles, and a speaker for music. A tall plant will add both life and fresh air to the space, and a rug—even an old one—will create a perfect corner for anyone to retreat into. Again, you do not need to buy anything for this, you can just repurpose what you have at home.</p><h2>4. Your gardens are a source of joy, not only to you but also to your followers. Do you have any tips on getting greenery inside smaller homes or balconies?</h2><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CFeu3ShgFwj/?utm_medium=copy_link"></oembed></figure><p>Plants add life to the tightest of spaces and you do not need much to have them. For homes with restricted floor space, you can look at placing trailing plants in glass jars or bottles on shelves, pelmets, or even hang them with nice hooks. Here again, you can use old bottles, tap water, and borrow cuttings from neighbours or friends rather than buying them. In just six months you can have a thriving garden. </p><p>AlsoRead1</p><h2>5. Are there any daily rituals one can practice to be more mindful at home?</h2><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhDdr-ZAStp/"></oembed></figure><p>I would say invest time in doing mundane things like deep cleaning your space. Cleaning may be a boring chore but it is deeply satisfying, grounding, and meditative. You can also start creating something with your hands—make candles, learn crochet, or up-cycle things. Some people find lighting a diya or a lamp, burning camphor or incense calming. It also purifies the home. Ultimately whatever you choose to do, give it your total attention for at least 15-20 minutes. </p><h2>6. Anything else you want to share with our readers?</h2><p>Your home is your safe space and I’d only suggest you keep it the way you like it and not run behind trends. You do not need to spend money to make it beautiful—you only need to love it like a living thing and it will love you back. </p>

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<p>Entrepreneur and entertainment industry icon Ekta R Kapoor has launched her own home decor, furnishing, and wellness brand, EK—in partnership with Roposo, owned by Glance, the consumer internet company. EK aims to promote local artisans and take their work to a national audience. Then brand offers a collection of products that blend traditional Indian art and wellness practices with modern aesthetics. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_EktaRKapoor_1641285594457.jpg"></figure><p>On the launch of her brand, Kapoor said, “This is my way of empowering local artisans, who are striving to preserve Indian heritage and culture through their art.” For instance, EK has worked closely with Padma Shri award winner Ram Kishor Chipa, from Bagru, Rajasthan—who has co-designed a Bagru- themed home décor line. The brand has partnered with SMEs who work with these artisans closely in states like Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.</p><p>AlsoRead0</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_Bed-Sheet-1_1639729665354.jpg"></figure><p>EK’s catalogue includes home furnishings such as bed linens, cushion covers, drapes and table runners; home décor products such as wall art, vases, serveware; and spiritual and wellness products such as dhoop burner, hamsa, evil eye jewellery, and much more. “We will look to diversify and add to the EK range of products in time, maybe a few months down the line,” explained Mansi Jain, GM and vice president, Roposo and Commerce for Glance.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_Brassware-1_1639729674432.jpg"></figure><p>You can browse through the products on Glance Lock Screen and Roposo—a creator-led LIVE entertainment commerce platform—as well as on the dedicated brand website (www.worldofEK.com). “We want to build on the model of LIVE commerce, so at this point, traditional platforms may not be the best fit for this. However, as we move forward, we will explore all avenues that will work best to create value for the brand and consumers,” Jain added. The idea is to omit the middlemen in the supply chain and offer a fair price to the artisans for their talent, and, at the same time, offer a competitive price to the consumers. </p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_Home-Decor-1_1639729684121.jpg"></figure><p>Ek is also the first label to be launched by Roposo through Glance Collective, a joint venture company between Glance and Collective Artists Network. “The partnership with Roposo will ensure that the work of these local artisans reaches consumers in every corner of the country, through the technology, scale and distribution backbone of platforms such as Glance and Roposo. It will also help in amplifying the deep knowledge of wellness our country possesses, making it relevant and accessible in today’s world,” Kapoor added. To ensure affordability and accessibility, EK products will be priced economically, starting from Rs 299.  </p><p>AlsoRead1</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://assets.zeezest.com/images/PROD_Spiritual-Jewellery-1_1639729696326.jpg"></figure><p>Naveen Tewari, founder & CEO of InMobi Group, which owns Glance, said: “Our intention is to partner with celebrities and creators in the creation of brands, which reflect their unique persona, and that is what we are doing with Ek.” About this discovery commerce initiative, Jain said that they will be looking to launch many more co-owned, creator-driven original brands. “We are currently in talks with several of the country’s most well-known celebrities and creators and are exploring multiple lifestyle categories that fit the model of discovery commerce, such as fashion, beauty, grooming, health, fitness, etc. We are open to other categories as well in the future if it suits the live commerce experience and has user interest and demand,” she explained.</p>

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<p>Moving to a new house is invigorating and marks a new beginning for the whole family. Right from choosing aesthetic furniture and modern yet contemporary interior design to reserving a special place for your pooja room—you plan it all well in advance, isn’t it? Because that’s how excited you are about designing your new house. </p><p>While you plan everything collectively with your family members or with your interior designer, it is important to design and place everything according to Vastu. Though most of us know about it, for the ones who don’t, Vastu Shastra is an ancient guide of designing and building your house into a home with positive and blissful vibes and energy.</p><p>Especially, while setting up your pooja room, you don’t want to go wrong and are likely to have questions like: in which direction should you set up your pooja room, where should you face while offering prayers, where should the deities be placed, and so on. This is because, at the end of the day, all we want is positivity and peace to reign in our home. </p><p>Moreover, according to Vastu Shastra, your pooja room plays a crucial role in dispersing positivity across your home. This is why it makes sense to carefully plan your pooja room while keeping in mind the ideologies of Vastu Shastra. </p><p>AlsoRead0</p><p>To help you design your pooja room according to Vastu, we’ve put together a few excellent Vastu tips that you can consider: </p><h2>1. Where should you place your pooja room</h2><p>Always remember, the best location for the mandir in the house is in the northeast direction. And if due to any constraints that doesn’t work, the north and the east angles in the house will work too. To a certain extent, the west is allowed too if you are left with no other option. However, you should never place the pooja room in the south direction as it is ruled by Yama, the God of Death. Also, never place the pooja room below a staircase or against a bathroom’s wall, as it is considered unfavourable.</p><p>For best results, it is advisable to build the pooja room on the ground floor of your home since upper floors are less recommended according to Vastu. However, if you don’t have this option, you can build it on whichever floor you’re staying at while taking care of the direction. </p><h2>2. Where should you face while offering prayers</h2><p>You need to make sure that your face is either in the north or the east while you are offering prayers. So, you should place idols accordingly.</p><h2>3. Where should the deities, floor lamps, and <i>agni kund </i>in your pooja room face</h2><p>Deities in the pooja room must never face each other or the door, and ideally, they must also be placed in the northeast direction and never next to a wall. The direction of floor lamps and <i>agni kund</i> should be in the southeast direction. Also, make sure that the deities in the pooja room are not hewed or broken.</p><h2>4. Why should you declutter your pooja room and keep it clean</h2><p>Your pooja room must never be cluttered. You should never use this place for any other purpose and avoid using it as a storage space. If there are no other options, the direction of the cupboard must be to the west or the south. If you are facing a space crunch, you can dwell the mandir in the living room or the kitchen — but it should be in the northeast direction of your home only.</p><p>AlsoRead1</p><h2>5. What are the things one needs to take care of while designing a pooja room’s interior?</h2><p>While buying the pooja room door, if possible, ensure that the door has two shutters ideally, and is made of wood preferably. Also, never put any pictures of the departed or any paintings which depict ferocity of any type in the pooja room.</p><p>Preferred colours for painting pooja rooms are white, yellow, light blue, or any delicate and calming shades that are also considered favourable for good Vastu of pooja rooms. Making use of copper containers is also considered positive for the pooja room.</p><h2>6. Why should you avoid placing your mandir in the bedroom?</h2><p>Having a mandir in the bedroom is usually a no. Otherwise, you might have to keep a lot of things in mind, such as - your feet should never point in the direction of the mandir when you’re sleeping, you should cover the mandir when not in use and other things.</p><p>Few key points to remember:</p><ul><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">According to Vastu Shastra, to welcome the morning every day, each window of the living room should be either facing north or East facing.</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">Vastu also focuses on placing the living room in the North-East corner (<i>Eshanya kone</i>). It carries supremacy, well-being, and opulence.</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">North-west (Vayu or Vayavya corner) direction is an alternative of the best option for the kitchen.</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(0,0%,0%);">As per Vastu, there is no specified Pooja room size, but what can be taken care of is not to use the staircase as a Pooja room. Or the pooja room must also not have a wall in proximity to the bathroom. It is ominous and inauspicious for the family.</span></li></ul><h2>Significance of Following Vastu Tips While Designing Your Pooja Room</h2><p>The in-house pooja room is a polestar of positive energy, and hence, Vastu for pooja rooms is vastly endorsed. It is believed that having a pooja room or a mandir designed according to the Vastu, is a sure-shot way of keeping adverse vibrations at bay and spreading positive vibes and unconditional love across the home. Especially, in India, designing a pooja room according to Vastu is of sheer importance.</p><p>You can work with a professional interior designer who is well-versed and certified in Vastu Shastra, such that you can design your pooja room in line with Vastu philosophies.</p>

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