A pendant for your home

Lighting isn’t only about illuminating, it is equally about adding zing to a subtle interior. This is why the pendant lights are the new darlings of interior decorators all over the world. They light up the interior by the sheer charm of their design. Here is what you should keep in mind while selecting and installing pendant lights:

What purpose do the pendant lights solve?


Pendant lights are drop down lights, usually hung from the ceiling. They are best for areas where you require direct light, like, A dining table placed under a high ceiling.
You can add a dimmer to pendant lights to control the illumination.

Where to install the pendant lights?


Do not select pendant lights just for the sake of selection. Sight of lights hanging down from the ceiling may be a distracting one for a smaller room. They are best suited for larger rooms, that have slight open feel to them. They are great ambient lighting alternatives.

Do pendant lights suit different light requirements?


Absolutely. Like many other lights, pendant lights too have various options. Depending on your requirements, you would have a wide variety to choose from. The skull of a pendant light isn’t made of different material for nothing. It affects the amount of light it emits. A pendant light with fabric shades makes the light diffuse through the shade, thus giving a soft glow. Such lights are best for dining or entertainment areas. If you want to select a pendant light for study area you should go for glass shades. Light filters through the glass shades easily, it also lets the light reflect and refract thus creating a brighter and more concentrated effect.

How to choose the pendant light for your home?
1. If you want pendant lights just for the aesthetics, select well crafted shades with deep aesthetic value.
2. If you want pendant lighting for higher ceilings, select the ones that can be hanged a little low.
3. For too high portions, like, the middle of staircase roll, pendant lights with longer extensions may be required.
4. Whenever you hang a pendant light, make sure that it is hung at least 60-70 centimeters above the table.

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What’s so good about stainless steel modular kitchens?

Stainless steel modular kitchens are a rage these days. Here is a low down on features that make these a better (though expensive)  choice:

Why is there so much hype around the ‘stainless steel modular kitchens’?
Simple! Because they are really good (read durable). In a wooden kitchen, you might buy a very good quality wood, but there is always a chance of wear and tear, damage due to water, moisture etc. While stainless steel doesn’t rust. It has a long life.

Any other benefit?
Stainless steel finish is a perfect choice for those who are extra conscious about hygiene. Stainless steel modular kitchens have high standard hygiene finish. Plus it doesn't have problems like termites, cockroaches etc., which often arises in kitchens with wooden finish.

What are the design options?
Like any other modular kitchen, stainless steel kitchens too offer an array of great designs, cabinet options, wall units, top racks, wall tiles etc. If you do not want to go for a fully stainless steel option, you can mix and match it with different materials to get an impeccable look. Steel blends well with granite, marble and such stuff. Plus, you can always look for a budget friendly option. This mixes well with lots of finish and materials; like, you can choose designer sheets for walls instead of going for an all out stainless steel kitchen.
And yes, if you think that the natural steel color is the only color option you have, here is a good news: Thanks to color coating, modular steel kitchens have a whole new array of colors and shades. These colors can be changed later too, with the help of color coating.

What about care and cleaning?
Though there are many modular options, cleaning is something that comes really easy with a stainless steel kitchen. Usually wood finish (which is a preferred choice for modular kitchens) involves setting up cabinets right above the floor thus leaving little space for cleaning below the cabinets. There are no such problems with the stainless steel modular kitchens. Usually, this is fixed on a stand at least four inches above the floor.

What about durability?
Durability is great! It is heat resistant. The polish is such that it doesn’t get scratches easily. Even if some damage is done, it doesn’t require you to change the entire unit; it uses portable parts which can be easily dismantled.

Trend Watch: Wall colors that are here to stay

If you are in the process of finalizing colors for your walls and are worried about making an out of trend choice; here we are with a list of hottest color trends of this decade…

Selecting a color for your walls may not be as daunting, as confusing it is. The biggest fear is to pick a color that has been long buried in décor guides. Once you know about the best color trends, you can pick a shade that suites your preference (i.e. soothing light shades or bold tones of the same color).

1. Neutral tones:

From fashion world to interior zone all the style trends are breathing neutral tones. While nude is a big time hit in fashion, neutral tones with champagne, silver or mahogany are rocking the interior décor scene. These colors are just perfect for small spaces as they give them more spacious look. If you have a spacious home, you can mix these with brighter tones to accentuate your walls.

When to select neutral tones for walls: These colors work great if you want to display your collection of wall hangings or paintings. These subtle tones do not interfere with visual effects of such decorative pieces and help highlight them.

2. Nature inspired colors:

This is again one huge trend this year (and for many more years to come). Nature inspired color palette may include tones of sunset orange or clear blue sky, or purple with a hint of red. If you want to color all the walls with a single color the best idea would be to choose a subtle shade, but if you want to highlight different colors on your walls, this palette is just for you. Apple red, burnt red, bright natural hues can be aesthetically combined with sober shades are one of the most sought after wall color combos this time.

When to select nature inspired colors for walls: If you want a balance of zing and subtlety on your walls. These are great for multicolored décor. If you are planning to display bright color upholstery, this color palette would provide the perfect base without going over the top.

3. Tribal hues:

Nowadays, interior trends, to a lot extent are more about celebrating the hidden beauty of our surroundings. Tribal hues are bright, vibrant shades that made an entry in 2012, from furniture to décor item, you can spot this trend shaping up almost everywhere. If you are a fan of the rustic charm, you would surely like to have a look at this color palette. The colors to look for are the likes of tangerine, peacock blue, fiery pink, bright yellow, fire red etc.

When to use these colors: These are bright, fiery shades and usually look good on areas that require highlighting. These are great for kids’ room, well decorated lobby areas or as accents for drawing room.

Now that you know about the color trends, the only bit you gotta excel at is mixing and matching these colors skillfully so as to create an amazing overall look. Remember, no shade looks good in itself if the entire décor or theme isn’t telling the same story.

Take a quick look

For smaller spaces: Blue, aqua colors, sunset blue, sunset red, yellowish orange, lighter shades of violet, neutral tones, white, beige

For larger spaces: Mahogany, nature inspired shades of red like burnt apple, brick red etc., rosy shades, plum, rosebud etc.

As highlighters: Peacock blue, fiery pink, electric violet, melon, coral, metallic shades etc.

As base colors: Sea hues, earthy tones, whites, blue mixed green, gray, orange mixed yellow, lighter shades or violet and purple etc.