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LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'We tend to change things up quite often so the layout is different every month'
Delhi-girl Shanna Sandhu has called Hyderabad home for the last three years. She moved from the Capital along with her mother (a consultant) and their cocker spaniel, Fia. It’s been six months in their current rental. “We love it for all the natural light it gets,” she says.While the mother-daughter duo varies in their aesthetic preferences, they share a love of home styling. “I'm a maximalist and I love saturated colours! This home is more a reflection of my mother's design sensibilities - earthy, calm and sometimes eclectic. We tend to change things up quite often so the layout is different every month if not every week,” elaborates Shanna. While the lockdown hasn’t changed her work life, it has inspired a big shift towards self-care on the personal front. She has been exercising plenty, eating well, and unwinding with good music and a read or two.Like most of us, Shanna misses having people over. For now, she is making the most of Hyderabad’s great weather, soaking in some alone time on the balcony. (Shanna Sandhu is a Hyderabad-based design professional. Her family comprises her mother and their cocker spaniel, Fia. Find her on Instagram @bohemianramblings) Images: Courtesy the homeowner.Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’Episode 6: 'My balcony garden is where we are spending most of our time.'Episode 7: 'We weren't looking for a pretty apartment. We were looking for an empty canvas to paint.'Episode 8: ‘The lockdown let us spend a lot of time at our small place, which is made with love and positive vibes’Episode 9: 'My typical day during lockdown is quite engaging. I have started to revisit many of my old hobbies'Episode 10: 'One thing you can’t miss is our love for the colour blue in right doses and our love for plants.'Episode 11: 'Lived around the world; but there's no place like home!'Episode 12: 'I enjoy mixing and matching & introducing a sudden pop of colour.'——————————————————————————————Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As we spend more time at home, and put more effort into cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Our small home is made with love and positive vibes’
Décor enthusiast Bhakti Achhara’s home is a tribute to her Rajasthani roots. This is seen across features like Jaisalmer marble flooring, a jharokha-inspired, stained-glass partition, heirloom antiques, block prints across furnishings and a generous dose of colour. “Though I always wanted a bungalow with a big garden, my husband always wanted a small apartment. When I saw this apartment with huge, french windows and two balconies where all my plants would fit, I happily agreed,” says Bhakti of her 3BHK home in Nashik.While Saraf Architects & Associates conceptualised the interior design, Bhakti takes pride in constantly updating her home decor. “There are quite few antique pieces, passed [on] to me from generations; some of them belong to my great grandparents,” she says of myriad handcrafted artefacts across the space. Besides these, her décor curation includes pieces sourced on travels, at handicrafts exhibitions and online. Of note is a growing owl collection that takes the form of platters, jugs, vases and more. “I even have some t-shirts! I find them cute, [although] they look quite dangerous in reality,” she laughs.During lockdown, the family has been enjoying their evenings together; playing indoor games, reading and watching television. All things that they otherwise don’t get to indulge in. “The lockdown actually let us spend a lot of time at our small place, which is made with love and positive vibes,” concludes Bhakti.(Bhakti Achara is a house-proud, décor enthusiast who runs a small business together with her husband Manish. Based in Nashik, their family their teenage son Vishesh and Bhakti’s mother-in-law. Follow her on Instagram @bhakti_achhara)Images: Courtesy Bhakti Achhara.Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’Episode 6: 'My balcony garden is where we are spending most of our time.'Episode 7: 'We weren't looking for a pretty apartment. We were looking for an empty canvas to paint.'——————————————————————————————Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As we spend more time at home, and put more effort into cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'Lived around the world; but there's no place like home!'
Our home in Toronto is earthy and has a lot of wood colours and finish. We live in a three bedroom condominium and the 1800 sq-ft apartment gives plenty of space for the four of us.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'One thing you can’t miss is our love for the colour blue in right doses and our love for plants.'
Detailing out the interiors of her three-bedroom row-house in Mumbai, earned Kajal Tyagi the title of self-taught interior designer. “Our logic was simple: if we were going to live in this house as a home, then it should be as per our tastes,” she says, describing the space as rustic yet classy with a relaxed vibe. “One thing you can’t miss is our love for the colour blue in right doses, and our love for plants.” This is evident right at the entrance where you’re welcomed by a distressed, blue door with carved trimmings, while bursts of green thrive all around, climbing up walls and creeping overhead. The theme colour, coupled with white, channels Mediterranean vibes in the open kitchen cum dining area and its adjoining backyard. In the private spaces, blue appears as a signature wall in the master bedroom and a bay window in the guest bedroom.Kajal says that while in lockdown, it has been a challenge to carve out time for creative pursuits. She finds solace at the bay window of the guest room. With ample light and a view, it offers the DIY expert the ideal work-from-home nook to get the job done.(Kajal Tyagi is a self-taught interior designer and terracotta artist. She lives in Mumbai with her husband and their two children. Find her on Instagram @kajal8212)Images: Courtesy the homeowner.Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’Episode 6: 'My balcony garden is where we are spending most of our time.'Episode 7: 'We weren't looking for a pretty apartment. We were looking for an empty canvas to paint.'Episode 8: ‘The lockdown let us spend a lot of time at our small place, which is made with love and positive vibes’Episode 9: 'My typical day during lockdown is quite engaging. I have started to revisit many of my old hobbies'——————————————————————————————Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As we spend more time at home, and put more effort into cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'My typical day during lockdown is quite engaging. I have started to revisit many of my old hobbies'
For homemaker Preeti Raut, one of the perks of having to move base every three-four years is that she gets to indulge in her favourite pastime: reimagining and styling her home interiors. “My husband is in a transferable job. This is our third place,” explains the décor and gardening enthusiast who currently resides in Chennai.Living in company quarters hasn’t kept her from personalizing her space with an eclectic style. From Anglo-Indian and mid-century modern furniture to traditional Indian artefacts and wickerwork reminiscent of bohemian Sixties design, the three-bedroom apartment is the canvas for a vibrant mix of materials, colours, textures and patterns."My typical day during lockdown is quite engaging. I have started to revisit many of my old hobbies, experimenting with different cuisines, watching retro movies with family and of course, yoga to keep me active," she says. Tending to her balcony garden and frequently changing around the home décor setup is what brings her the most joy.(Preeti Rout is a Chennai-based decor enthusiast who is passionate about gardening and cooking. She lives with her husband and teenage son. Find her on Instagram @decodingdeco_with_preeti.)Images: Courtesy the homeowner.Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’Episode 6: 'My balcony garden is where we are spending most of our time.'Episode 7: 'We weren't looking for a pretty apartment. We were looking for an empty canvas to paint.'Episode 8: ‘The lockdown let us spend a lot of time at our small place, which is made with love and positive vibes’——————————————————————————————Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As we spend more time at home, and put more effort into cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'We weren't looking for a pretty apartment. We were looking for an empty canvas to paint.'
Tiyash and Sreya shifted cities, from Kolkata to Mumbai, for work purposes. After years of sharing a rental accommodation with others, they recently moved into a 2BHK apartment that’s exclusively theirs to call home. “We weren't looking for a pretty apartment. We were looking for an empty canvas to paint,” says Tiyash. Besides, a generous French window with a sit-out space (a luxury in Maximum City), adequate kitchen storage, a king-sized bed, a dining table and fridge, the space was theirs to decorate. “Pinterest boards were made, colour palettes were decided on and we identified small pain-points from the old house, which we then addressed,” he recalls. After some initial stylistic clashes, the couple found middle ground. The home is a blend of Tiyash’s boho style and Sreya's minimal classic aesthetic. Warm tones of brown and grey are punctuated by pops of mustard yellow and teal throughout the home. The latter is seen across accent walls and accessories. The furniture, furnishings and accessories are a mix of pieces sourced from Ikea, Urban Ladder and Westside Home. “We love having friends over for meals from time to time. We invested in good furniture to make sure the space was super comfortable,” they explain.While in lockdown, the duo has stuck to their daily rhythms, which helps with a proper sleep cycle. Days start early with an aim to finish work in the first half. The rest of the day is spent catching up on daily chores and indulging in the things they love like enjoying their cats Catoo and Taco, reading, playing guitar and binge-watching TV shows.(Tiyash Sen is a film-maker by profession and a chef by choice. He lives in Mumbai with his partner, Sreya, a writer and creative producer, and their kitties Catoo and Taco. Find Tiyash on Instagram @sennistic)Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’Episode 6: 'My balcony garden is where we are spending most of our time.'——————————————————————————————-Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As we spend more time at home, and put more effort into cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'My balcony garden is where we are spending most of our time.'
While Noora D’Mello is not keen on labels, she loosely defines her home interiors style as bohemian. “I don't let labels stop me from using whatever I please to make my apartment look and feel like a home,” she elaborates.As a florist and die-hard DIYer, her days in quarantine have been peppered with little projects – several of which, involve plants! She is grateful for her balcony garden that’s thriving with the ‘plant babies’ she has nourished over the years. “My family is really keeping my spirits up! I'm very grateful that we are home, safe. A normal day for us includes gardening in the morning, a look at the progress of our propagation station. We all enjoy pitching in to cook our meals; we do bake a lot (keeps my kiddo, Nyah, entertained). Then a home workout and night rituals,” she says.The balcony is where Noora and her family have spent a lot of time over the last two months. It offers them a piece of the sky and views of the local park with its resident canines, both of which, she misses dearly. She’s currently waiting for the seal on her building to be lifted so she can renew her daily ritual of feeding the street pups.(Noora is a Mumbai-based florist who specializes in wedding floral design, bespoke bouquets and curated corporate gifts. Find her on Instagram @the_happy_florist)Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’——————————————————————————————-Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As you spend more time at home, and put more effort in cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'
I grew up in a very small village in Dhanbad district in Jharkhand, in a very small house.What I inherited from my mother is to make a house into a home, where my family and I would want to return to as soon as possible. I didn’t have those qualities of my mother earlier on, as I was always like a tomboy, and liked to stay outdoors. Little did I know that over the years, my mum’s wonderful quality will chase me down. I stepped into Mumbai 13 years ago with only a small suitcase with few clothes and not a roof to call my own. But today, I am grateful to my God for all He has given me — A well-lit airy home, lots of green, simple furniture, but most of all, a family of my own, to love and cherish.(Angela Greene is a single mother and social worker who lives in Mumbai with her two children)Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'——————————————————————————————-Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As you spend more time at home, and put more effort in cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'
I recently shifted to Bengaluru from Noida and live in a rented apartment, so there are still a few things to be added here and there. I like open spaces so I can ‘gori ka sajan, sajan ki gori’ around the house without hurting my precious little toe.Also, it helps in keeping the house clean. If you don’t have unnecessary stuff piled up in every corner and on every countertop, it is much easier to clean.The doggo at home has a special disliking for the plants around the house so I try to put them on higher ground to avoid the conflict.Apart from the flowers and the crawlers, I tried growing some spinach (palak) at home and I think there are coming along nicely. Next, it’s going to be tomatoes.Someday, I would like to have a place of my own and that would be a little different...it has to have a huge balcony where I can grow my veggies in abundance. You can only do so much at a rented place.(Srishti Sangya is a full-time new mom and budding entrepreneur. She lives with her husband in Bengaluru. The paintings are made by her sister Stuti, who lives with them.)Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’——————————————————————————————-Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As you spend more time at home, and put more effort in cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we invite you to share pictures of your beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.Want to share pictures of how you organise your home and kitchen? What is your decor theme and style? You can share the stories behind your home decor too.The best pictures will be featured on the Yahoo India website.Send in your entries to this email address: sendyourpictures@yahoo.com
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'Where our friends and family can feel at home'
Our home style is bohemian and laid back - a place where are friends and family can feel at home and relax. The colours are mostly whites and blues, inspired by the azure hues of the sea.Our home is an eclectic mix - rustic yet quirky setup with inspirations from the gorgeous Mediterranean. There is a quote displayed on our living room wall - “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we’ve made along the way”.Life is all about the memories we make and that’s what we want to create in this house - beautiful moments that stay with us forever.(This home belongs to Bangalore-based Rummana and Farhan Ahmed; Farhan is a Marketing & Communication Strategist and Rummana is a journalist/film critic.)Episode 1: #MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’——————————————————————————————-Yahoo Lifestyle India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As you spend more time at home, and put more effort in cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we ask our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.
LifestyleYahoo Lifestyle#MyHomeMyStyle: 'Our home revolves around our cats'
Our home style has always been minimalist and functional. The colours we use are mostly whites and greys, with pops of green through our plants or through our cushion covers.However, the fact remains that our home revolves around our three beloved rescue cats, Luke, Leia and Chloe. We recently added another kitten to our brood, Shreddy, but we do not have good pictures with her yet. During this extended lockdown period, and without the maid to help, it is difficult to keep up with all the shedding fur, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. #AdoptDontShopThis is an urgent appeal to all those with pets during this extended lockdown period. PLEASE do not abandon your pets. They are members of your family. There is nothing more irresponsible than leaving your pets who have no clue about the outside world to fend for themselves. Please don’t.(This home belongs to Mumbai-based Rohan and Khristina Jacob; Rohan is a businessman and Khristina is an editor.)Episode 2: #MyHomeMyStyle: ‘Where our friends and family can feel at home’Episode 3: 'Someday my own home will have a huge balcony where I can grow vegetables'Episode 4: 'From a small village in Jharkhand to big city life in Mumbai'Episode 5: ‘When home meets nature, it is anything but boring!’Episode 6: 'My balcony garden is where we are spending most of our time.'——————————————————————————————-Yahoo India wants to help brighten up some of the gloom surrounding COVID-19 and the lockdown in India. As you spend more time at home, and put more effort in cleaning, fixing, rearranging and organising your home space, we invite our readers to share pictures of their beautiful home with us, in a new series called #MyHomeMyStyle.