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Go Green with Eco-friendly Home Décor Solutions

December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

Going green and conserving the environment has been one of Trimurty’s top most priorities. We always strive for construction practices that not only deliver the desired quality but are also gentle on the environment. As a result of our constant efforts, we became Jaipur’s first developers to procure pre-certified Platinum Rating for our premium luxury residential project, Ariana.

Apart from eco-friendly green construction practices, there are few home décor tips that homeowners can adopt and increase the green quotient of their home by manifold.

Remember the first step towards creating a green home is all about minimizing and recognizing décor options that are harmful to the environment.

Here are a few simple eco-friendly home décor tips –

1. Opt for furniture made out of bamboo, hyacinth river grass, and banana bark

2. Opt for carpets and bags made out of natural fibers like silk, jute, wool and silk. Also, go for coconut coir doormats, which like above mentioned materials is biodegradable.

3. For the kitchen, opt for black pottery for cooking and serving. Also, use earthen pots for keeping water cool.

4. Instead of plastic use earthen pots to grow plants

5. Avoid tissue papers and instead use cloth napkins

6. Use LED lights at home and purchase lamps made out of coconut shells and fiber

7. Replace plastic containers and boxes with wooden ones

8. Go for décor products made out of paper mâché

Reuse & Recycle

Apart from purchasing new home décor products made out of eco-friendly materials, if possible, create decor with the items already present at your home. Here are a few home décor DIY suggestions –

1. Convert old jars and glass bottles into beautiful vases and light holders.

2. Torn-out and old sarees with brocade and embroidery can be altered to make table covers and cushion covers

3. Old trunk can be painted into attractive colours and used as corner décor item or even center table

Tips & Tricks to Make Small Space Look BIGGER

November 28, 2016December 5, 2016

Who doesn’t like a big open space that feels airy and in a way contributes in maintaining a pleasant and positive environment? With urban spaces getting cramped, due to factors like increase in population and internal migration, it is not always possible to get a home/apartment with room size of your choice.

One of the many factors taken into consideration at Trimurty is provide adequate space to the occupants. But for those of you how are stuck in small apartments or want to create an illusion of greater space, here’s what you can do –

1. Ceiling Revision

Paint the ceiling or give it beautiful wallpaper coverage. The trick here is to draw attention upward, as it will create the illusion of a bigger room.

2. Say no to Wall Stuck Furniture

Leave some gap between the furniture pieces and wall. Pushing everything up against the wall makes the room look small and cramped. Even few inches gap can make the space/room look more open.

3. Hang Shelves

Remember point one, here also our motto is to drag the attention upward. Hanging shelves near the ceiling will not only make the room look bigger, but you’ll also have an added storage space.

4. Light Colors are Right

Using light colors on wall and floor will help you, creating an illusion of space. Such colour tones reflect light rather than absorbing them, as in the case of darker tones.

5. Use Stripes

Like in fashion, vertical stripes in home decor also help room look taller. One can opt for vertical striped rug and place it along with the longest length of the room.

6. Avoid Small Decor Items

Instead of cluttering the room with many small decorative accents, go for few big ones.

7. Use Multiple Rugs

This trick woks pretty well in studio apartments, it helps creating illusion of small spaces in one large room.

8. Furniture with Exposed Legs

Despite going for furniture or sofa with boxy chairs opt for the ones with exposed legs. It make your small space bigger and create airiness.

9. Use Mirror to Create Space

Strategic placement of mirror can make a small room look bigger. For example, placing one across the window will not only create an illusion of space but it will also reflect more light into the room.

10. Small Lamps

Go for small lamps around the room, as it will spread the light and draw light around the room.

Don’t Ignore these Vastu Faults When Planning to Buy a Home

November 26, 2016November 26, 2016

Vastu plays a significant role in Indian home buying regime. But each time it is not possible to find a home that 100% comply with the Vastu commands. As no matter how hard you try, a house or an apartment will always have some aspects or elements opposing this ancient study of construction.

So, the big question is – What are the Vastu factors that cannot be ignored? And secondly is there any solution to these conflicting aspects?

According to leading Vastu experts a home or apartment should at least obey 70 to 80 percent of Vastu norms. If that is not the case, it may cause a problem in the health, minds and life of the occupants. Also, in the event of flats or duplex housing style, one should only be concerned about his floor or apartment and ignore another person possession.

Here are some Vastu norms that Trimurty follows and recommends to be followed while going forward with the home buying transaction –

1. Avoid house that face south and south-west direction

2. See that no corner is being cut, i.e. all four corners of the plot/flat should be intact

3. Houses with entry from north, east, west, north-west and north-east are considered best

4. Avoid homes with kitchen facing north-east and south-west direction

5. Homes with toilets in north-east direction are not favoured. They should always face north-west direction.

6. Master bedroom should not face south-east direction. Rather south-west direction is considered better.

7. Take a note that staircase are in north-east direction and clockwise

8. Remember to check mirror Vastu, when using them in home decor

Solution to Vastu Faults

Usually while construction of a home/apartment 60 to 70 percent of Vastu norms are followed ; rest are forgone as adherence to all will lead to a sacrifice of substantial carpet area. But it is not an issue to worry about as faults can be corrected using virtual balancing and modern and traditional corrections techniques. These correction methods mostly are inexpensive and take use of elements like special metallic wires, mirrors, energy pyramids, depending upon the requirement.

Tips to Light up your Home in the Best Way Possible

November 24, 2016

It was all dark, dull and invisible then someone called Thomas Alva Edison invented the bulb and since then everything is bright and right. But is the science behind lighting your home that simple and straight. Well, to our disappointment this isn’t the case, and a lot of work and thought goes into the planning of the same.

A wrong or misplaced fixture can not only spoil the entire ambiance of the room, but it can further strain your eyes especially in places like study and living room. Therefore, before making any final buying decision and thinking about its placement options one should get a clear idea about the purpose that particular light will serve. The aim ultimately is to maximize the effect and minimize the number of fixtures.

Rooms and Lights Complimenting them –

1. Living Room – Apart from taking care of the basic reading need, one can also dazzle up the space by integrating back panel television lights and accent lights to add luxe element in the room.

2. Study Room – There should be adequate illusion of light in the study room, making study and completion of other tasks easy. Also, place the study lamp at the correct angle so that no shadow falls on the work area.

3. Bedroom – Take a note to add dimmers to your room. They are the best-kept secret in the lighting world and allow you to set the light according to your mood.

4. Bathroom – Try adding vertical or sconces lights instead of overhead ones on the either side of the bathroom mirror. Such lighting fixtures will help you get rid of shadows that would otherwise cast on your face.

Dos & Don’ts of Lighting –

1. Remember to add extra plug points; they are of great use during festive occasions and other events

2. Opt for easy to maintain fixtures

3. Take a note that spares and replacements are easily available in the future

4. Make a note that lighting options you choose complement the overall look and feel of the room

5. Avoid glass and floor lighting fixtures in kids room

6. Before opting for chandeliers, consider the ceiling height, it should be at least 7 to 8 feet above the floor

7. Side lamps should be at convenient distance from the bed, thus making them easy to operate

Advantages of Having a Modular Kitchen @ Ariana

November 19, 2016

The kitchen is one element of home construction that has witnessed some serious change both in terms of design and basic setup. From being mom’s and grandma’s place, it has now become a shared space where young budding talents eagerly explore cross-border cuisines.

Earlier guarded by thick concrete walls, we now have the concept of open kitchen coming up, with either completely open or glass partition. Both the options convert this earlier secluded cooking zone into space where family members can eat, talk and create memories. In addition to the concept of open kitchen, one more thing that is taking over the evolving kitchen set up is the integration of Modular Kitchen. And somehow both the concepts are interlinked with one another, as with such open visibility and easy entry for guests one always wants his/her kitchen to look good and cluster free.

We at Trimurty understand the changing household needs and offer amenities that go with the trend. Trimurty’s Ariana is fitted with Stosa Modular Kitchen from Italy and here’s why we favor it –

1. Clever Design

Modular Kitchens are available in a variety of choices and design, and nowadays we have one suiting country specific needs and habits. They provide a number of storage options that are easy to store and access. Further, the smart segregation of cooking and cleaning area allows better functionality.

2. Appearance Matter

Appearance matters, in particular for the area that is open and shares a wide visibility. Modular Kitchen comes in large variety of choices, each giving your kitchen a standout look. And ever after coming into full-fledged use, it looks as new as the day of its installation.

3. Storage Bank

One of the greatest things about Modular Kitchen is its large storage bank. All the shelves, drawers, and cabinets are smartly designed, generating maximum space. Also, their ergonomic set up allows easy access by providing storage space for items that are used most frequently at the most convenient location. With such storage capabilities, it allows the user to organize his/her kitchen in a better way, making working in the kitchen efficient and easy.

4. Full Utilization of Space

Modular Kitchen is the space savers of the cooking world; they are designed to take maximum advantage of even the smallest corner and tiniest of space. Thus, giving you a clutter-free kitchen with all your items placed neatly behind the closed drawers. Also, here electronics are fitted well the entire set-up with nothing looking out of place.

5. Easy to Maintain

Not only modular kitchen are easy to integrate over conventional kitchens they are also easy to assemble and maintain. At any giving point of time, you can make alterations in the design and get repaired the effected part without worrying about the connecting fixtures.