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 The month of October brings searing heat and sends everyone scurrying indoors to sit in air-conditioned environs. You might spend a lot more time trying to cool off in your bedroom this season, but is your room fabulous and ready for October? In other words, have you remodelled it with small, deft touches to give it the makeover it both needs and deserves? From buying new bed linen to surrounding yourself with greenery, we present a few tips to remodel your bedroom without substantial repairs or even spending a lot of money: * Declutter and donate what you don’t need. Over the years, most homes tend to accumulate a lot of clutter in the form of clothes, shoes, bags, toiletries, appliances, books, documents, even bedding and other items. Some items become too old to use but we continue using them all the same. Others become damaged but we don’t throw them right away. The most clutter is accumulated in our bedrooms, lofts and kitchens. This October, do your bedroom a favour an...

  Introduction   Living room curtains are extremely important for setting the tone of the living room. If chosen carefully and matched with the right wall paint and other furniture, they can transform the overall look and feel of the entire space. They can make or break the look of a room.   The curtains themselves should be well-designed and complement the furniture in the room. They should also block out light yet allow natural light in.   This blog post will cover some of the best living room curtain ideas to give you an idea of choosing the perfect curtains for your living room.   Choosing the Right Kind of Curtains for the Living Room   Choosing the right kind of curtains can be tricky, but you should be fine if you keep a few things in mind.   First, the living room should project a feeling of warmth and coziness. You should also consider the size of your living room. While you want your curtains to make an impact, you...

The festive season calls for endless celebration and gifting and receiving of special presents to and from loved ones. While you love gifting your friends and relatives, you often find yourself running out of ideas. This year, why not make a friend really happy by gifting them a superbly crafted, super-soft dohar? What are dohars? Dohars are traditional Indian blankets made in a typical fashion not found anywhere else in the world. It is a type of comforter made by weaving together cotton that is beaten to a stiff and thin layer, and which is stitched between layers of more cotton. Traditionally, the outer layers would be made of muslin – dohars were unique to royal Indian households and muslin was a prized fabric among the wealthy. Over the years, however, other households also started making their own dohars, albeit using cotton as the outer casing. The word ‘dohar’ comes from the Hindi word ‘doharana’ which means ‘to cover’ or ‘repeat’. In terms of a comforter, it signifies o...

  Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the biggest festivals of India, and it’s right around the corner. It is a celebration of new beginnings, of the triumph of good over evil. The elephant god, Ganesh, is said to be the remover of all obstacles –this deity is worshipped before starting any major project. This year, you should channel the elephant God’s healing powers to refresh your own life, albeit in small ways. Let’s start by removing illness and ennui from your bed and bath space. ·          Bid adieu to boring bed linen Have you ever wondered why you’re sometimes not enthused by the idea of going to bed? Or why your bed doesn’t immediately lull you to sleep like it should? There could be many reasons, and they are all connected to your bedding. You may not have realised that your bed sheets , pillow covers and quilt are old and boring to your eyes. Too often, bedding is purchased as an afterthought in most homes. Indeed, it must be purch...

  Buying the right  comforter  or duvet is like finding the right pair of shoes. Every person has their personality and needs that determine the type of  comforter  they opt for. People also buy  Dohar  and  antiviral   bed sheets  as per   their choice.  Dohar  is just like quilts that are made of fine, translucent, and old cotton saris that are bound with heavier linen at the edges or satin to give structural integrity to all the layers. The  antiviral bed sheets  provide utmost safety as they are bacteria and virus resistant. Also Read: Everything You Need to Know About Anti-Viral Linen At present, it is all the more important to give hygiene and personal health priority. It is necessary to look into things that impact our safety. There are a few tips to keep in mind before buying a  comforter : Know when to buy- You do not require replacing comforters as often as pillows or sheets. The comforters last f...

  Y our home decor is incomplete without curtains. Apart from their functional utility, curtains can also make or break the look of your rooms. However, as they come at a price and are generally a considerable investment, you want to ensure that you get them right the first time.  Although you may leave the task of selecting curtains to the last moment, it is one thing that you cannot take lightly. Don't worry if the sheer variety of fabrics, colors, and lengths is overwhelming you. Here is a roundup of a few tips to help you make the correct choice when buying long-door curtains. 1. Understand Your Needs It may help to understand the unique needs of your house before you jet off to select curtains. For instance, you can try analyzing the following aspects. Does your home get direct sunlight? Do your rooms get early morning light that may interfere with your sleep? Would you prefer layering of window treatments to add more charm to your home decor? Apart from answering the...

  Rugs are pure emotion, more so when you consider taking a trip down memory lane to childhood, adolescence and growing up. Most of us have memories linked to comforting rugs at home or elsewhere. Why not bring back the same warmth and home-like feeling into your home? While you’re flipping through a bevy of rugs online, you can take a closer look at a few trending styles that will bowl you over at the outset!  Carpets and rugs are quite at home, hogging a sizable chunk of the spotlight in the home interior space. And why not? They’re regarded as essential home furnishings/accessories today. Want to infuse something special into your living room? Get a premium and stylish rug. Wish to enliven your little study corner or bedroom reading nook? Get a comfy rug for that added sense of belonging. Have a common space that you wish to brighten up? You know the answer (and it goes on and on)! Today’s rugs flaunt fascinating motifs, patterns, designs and styles with eye-catching shades...