Mani Sharma’s 3BHK rental apartment in Whitefield, Bengaluru, enjoys a stunning lake view. One that offers her a connection to the outdoors and in some ways, has inspired the home’s laid-back interiors.
When advertising professional Joan Travasso is not designing for clients, she’s making art for her home. The DIY-enthusiast sets time aside to create something handmade almost every weekend. Leftover pieces of wood-finished vinyl floor and cardboard are turned into wall art. An old crochet collection is thoughtfully arranged and sewn into a table runner. Even the fridge is given a vibrant floral makeover. “In lockdown, I have been making the best of leftover material available around the house,” elaborates Joan who runs a media agency in Mumbai. While the furniture selection reveals a love for a Mid-century Modern aesthetic, the home channels Joan’s grandmillenial style. Chinoiserie prints on cushions and crockery, crochet and lace accents, vintage-inspired picture frames and needlepoint art. “We renovated the home interiors ourselves, right from purchasing the raw material to executing the layout and accessorizing,” she says. In lockdown, she misses the freedom to meet the people closest to her – and visiting the beauty salon, she adds. “The initial phase of the lockdown was a blessing with more family time. We still enjoy listening to music daily, trying new recipes and home decor DIY’s over the weekend,” she smiles.(Joan Travasso is an advertising professional who lives with her husband and four-year-old daughter in Mumbai. Find her on Instagram @joaneugene9. Images: Courtesy the homeowner.)——————————————————————————————Episode 1: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: ‘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.'Episode 13: 'We tend to change things up quite often so the layout is different every month'Episode 14: 'I have created a minimalist country style with ethnic influences'Episode 15: 'A home is never truly complete. There is so much that inspires me to create new spaces'——————————————————————————————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.
Meenakshi Kapoor studied computer networking, but fate had more creative things in store for her. She started work on the interior design team at a friend’s architectural studio. “I learned on the job. I was a natural with home and space styling. I style shoots for brands as well as architects,” she says.Meenakshi’s passion for and experience with styling is evident across her independent home in Mumbai’s western suburbs. “This was before Pinterest and Google; I derived a lot of inspiration from decor magazines,” recalls the décor enthusiast who continues to tweak her eight-year-old home’s interiors. “There’s never a last for my home as it’s constantly evolving,” she says.The space’s minimalist eclectic style draws on a diverse palette of materials, patterns and textures. Anglo-Indian furniture pieces sit next to clean-lined metal decor; contemporary Indian prints coexist with geometric patterns on textiles, textured linens and plants tie it all together.(Meenakshi Kapoor is a self-taught home decor and product stylist. She lives in Mumbai with her husband and two kids. Find her on Instagram @behind_that_house. Images: Courtesy the homeowner.)——————————————————————————————Episode 1: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: ‘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.'Episode 13: 'We tend to change things up quite often so the layout is different every month'Episode 14: 'I have created a minimalist country style with ethnic influences'Episode 15: 'A home is never truly complete. There is so much that inspires me to create new spacesEpisode 16: ‘My home is a happy, stress-free and productive space.’——————————————————————————————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.
Radhika Shenoi Sethi describes herself as a private banker who works to fund her love of travel, books and décor. Her passion for the third deepened post marriage, when she and her husband moved into a rental apartment in Mumbai. Over the last three years, she has thoughtfully curated her home interiors with design elements, old and new — like a one-of-a-kind, distressed bar from a factory in Rajasthan. “I enjoy creating a space that feels like it has been filled with special items collected throughout a lifetime,” says Radhika who turns to design blogs, Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration.The 500-square-foot studio is decorated in a primarily neutral palette with natural textures and the occasional colour pop. Areas are demarcated via functional, furniture pieces. “In lockdown, I realised how essential it is for my home to be a happy, stress-free and productive space. So I brought a little Hygge into my home [by first], decluttering the space and then adding candles, indoor plants, soft furnishings, books and rugs,” says Radhika.(Radhika Shenoi Sethi is a private banker who lives in Mumbai with her husband. Find her on Instagram @the.whimsicallife Images: Courtesy the homeowner.)——————————————————————————————Episode 1: 'Our home revolves around our cats'Episode 2: ‘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.'Episode 13: 'We tend to change things up quite often so the layout is different every month'Episode 14: 'I have created a minimalist country style with ethnic influences'Episode 15: 'A home is never truly complete. There is so much that inspires me to create new spaces——————————————————————————————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.
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 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.'Episode 13: 'We tend to change things up quite often so the layout is different every month'Episode 14: 'I have created a minimalist country style with ethnic influences'——————————————————————————————-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.
Bangalore-based décor enthusiast Raina describes her home’s interior style as maximal-eclectic. Her residence is brimming with resource-smart ideas.
Never judge a house by its facade. UK-based Gayathri Gopal’s residence is a case in point. Within this 19th-century English country home lies a rustic-chic, tropical jungle. “I have created a minimalist country style with [Indian] ethnic influences,” says Gayathri. Popularly known as Gaya, her feed is a treasure trove of DIY inspiration that ranges from traditional art to up-cycled furniture.Mother to a 6-year-old (and hundreds of plant babies), Gaya turned the lockdown into a positive, creative experience. She has enjoyed bonding with her daughter; gardening, cooking and biking together. “We created beautiful spaces in her room, like a canopy for reading. As long as each activity was not seen as a chore, it definitely kept our spirits up,” she adds.Gaya and her family are looking forward to getting back to playing host and socialising. For now, they’re enjoying the summer in their private paradise.(Gayathri Gopal is a homemaker who lives in the United Kingdom with her husband and their six-year-old daughter. Find her on Instagram @gopalgaya)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.'Episode 13: 'We tend to change things up quite often so the layout is different every month'——————————————————————————————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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.