the eclectic home

Air conditioning Many developers will provide you with air conditioners, or with exact locations for your hi-wall split units. This is because they have planned for the electrical supply (usually through concrete beams) and placement of the outdoor units in the most efficient manner possible. I strongly suggest you leave that be. However, there is no harm in asking to get a slightly more efficient unit (four star instead of three) and maybe even checking the tonnage provided in your living room. If it is 1.5 tonnes, ask for a 2 or 2.5 tonne split unit as a living room requires a higher amount of cooling, because of its being larger and also its higher occupancy when you have guests over. Nowadays, thanks to homes being relatively pricey, this is something that is almost universal for houses with two or more bedrooms. If the units themselves are not supplied, provision is made for air conditioners in all apartments.

Install air purifiersPollution has reached an all-time high in all major Indian cities. This has made air purifiers a popular addition to the home as they claim to clean the air we breathe. Purifiers can potentially trap dust particles and pollutants before they come in contact with the surfaces in our homes. Check out these tricks that’ll keep your home smelling freshRead more:10 Things Every Cleanliness Freak Can Relate to11 Ways to Declutter Your BedroomTell us: Share your tried and tested dust-fighting tips in the Comments section below.

The entertainment room, on the second level, is equipped with a state-of-the-art private theatre. The brick perimeter wall continues up to this room. The sectionals and the red fabric-encased centre table complement the brick red and wooden tones of the room.

Upholster itAn imaginative version of the pouf, this upholstered table drives home the bespoke look of the room. In this case, a floral motif contrasts against the neutral palette of the sofas. A playful touch has been added with a little tray on top, filled with stones and pebbles.

5. Designed by: StudiovistaraLocation: Gujarat, IndiaHere Studiovistara have created an eclectic space with patterned fabrics, earthy materials and diverse surfaces. Not all sides of the room are in brick, and this adds layers to the space and brings in a certain depth. Printed fabrics, wooden flooring and exposed brick successfully mix with each other. The white grouting on the brick wall gives it a prominent look adding to the rich, textured look of the room.