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02-Dec-2019 02:59 PMTwo new launches in Mumbai you need to know about
28-Nov-2019 03:20 PMIqrup + Ritz newest collection, Via Palermo, is here and it’s plentiful
21-Nov-2019 09:59 AMinterviews
Visual artist Krishnamithra Rajan on building hand drawn experiences
14-Aug-2020 12:46 PMFantasy botanist Priyanka Shah on using nature as a medium for storytelling
11-Dec-2019 10:20 AMRenaissance Man JJ Valaya, on his second photography exhibition
05-Dec-2019 02:20 PMplaces
This school designed by Laurie Baker is one of the most beautiful in India
02-Mar-2020 03:35 PMLike his fashion, Rahul Mishra’s new Mumbai store is all about the details
07-Feb-2019 04:20 PMdesigners
A textile artist who creates exceptional designs for interiors
28-Oct-2020 01:56 PMThree specialised innovative studios you should know about
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06-Dec-2019 10:21 AMsitemap
living
Pradhyuman Maloo, of Indian Matchmaking, gives us a tour of his Mumbai home
21-Jan-2021 12:53 PMWall designs for living room interiors
20-Jan-2021 12:53 PM10 contemporary grey kitchen design ideas
18-Jan-2021 12:52 PMhomes
This New Delhi home owned by fashion designers is minimal yet luxurious
24-Dec-2020 11:00 AMA terrace flat in Mumbai celebrates nature and brings out a modern Indian aesthetic
08-Dec-2020 01:03 PMThis home in Mumbai is just the inspiration art lovers need
24-Nov-2020 01:27 PMstudios
A visit to interior designer Ritu Nanda’s light-filled studio in an unusual building
04-Mar-2020 02:22 PMThis design studio proves that workplaces can also be cosy and homely
28-Jan-2020 03:25 PMStep into the tailored sanctuary of MuseLAB’s design studio in Mumbai
10-Oct-2019 07:09 PMbedroom
10 perfect wall colour design ideas to paint your bedroom
29-Dec-2020 11:00 AMAmazing Wall Texture Designs to Revive Your Bedroom Interiors
07-Dec-2020 12:27 PMHow to style a purple bedroom
01-Dec-2020 12:06 PMkitchens
10 contemporary grey kitchen design ideas
18-Jan-2021 12:52 PM12 contemporary black countertop design ideas for modular kitchen
18-Dec-2020 06:14 PMThese rustic kitchens will inspire your next renovation
21-Oct-2020 03:41 PMbathrooms
9 beautiful bathroom tile design ideas
11-Jan-2021 01:59 PM7 bathroom shelf ideas for every style
20-Nov-2020 12:07 PMIn-style small washroom design ideas
19-Oct-2020 05:49 PMliving-room
Wall designs for living room interiors
20-Jan-2021 12:53 PM7 multipurpose living room designs for your home in 2021
04-Jan-2021 01:48 PMLiving room and dining partition design ideas that will amaze you
17-Nov-2020 11:08 AMdining-room
How to design a one-of-a-kind dining room
21-Dec-2020 02:23 PMTeak wood dining table set for every occasion
15-May-2020 01:41 PMHow to ace the nautical style in the dining room
24-Aug-2018 06:57 PMsmall-spaces
Pradhyuman Maloo, of Indian Matchmaking, gives us a tour of his Mumbai home
21-Jan-2021 12:53 PM5 space saving furniture pieces for small homes
15-Jan-2021 02:14 PMEasy ways to make working from home a bit prettier
25-Jun-2020 05:01 PMsitemap
lifestyle
A Christmas cake recipe for those who don’t like fruit cake
22-Dec-2020 12:10 PMThree nourishing winter soup recipes that feel like a hug
09-Dec-2020 01:35 PM7 ways to make your home smell amazing
12-Nov-2020 02:55 PMentertaining
7 ways to make your home smell amazing
12-Nov-2020 02:55 PMDécor ideas, tips and recipes to host celebrations in lockdown
08-Jul-2020 06:28 PMPlan a fun birthday party for your kids; an expert tells us how
13-Nov-2019 02:35 PMfood-and-drink
A Christmas cake recipe for those who don’t like fruit cake
22-Dec-2020 12:10 PMThree nourishing winter soup recipes that feel like a hug
09-Dec-2020 01:35 PMFestive drinks recipes to get the celebrations going!
11-Nov-2020 02:00 PMtravel
RAAS Chhatrasagar: Camping gets a luxe upgrade
15-Sep-2020 04:33 PMTaru Villas, Galle
31-Oct-2019 06:50 PMLima Mumbai
18-Sep-2018 07:01 PMsitemap
home-decor-ideas
Designer tricks with paints to change the size of your room
25-Jan-2021 04:34 PM8 key tips for designing a duplex home
08-Jan-2021 05:41 PMHere’s how Akanksha Arora fills her Jaipur home with Christmas cheer
23-Dec-2020 12:54 PMinterior-design
Designer tricks with paints to change the size of your room
25-Jan-2021 04:34 PM8 key tips for designing a duplex home
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18-Dec-2020 05:24 PMdiy
Here’s how you can upcycle your empty home delivery boxes
12-Aug-2020 02:47 PMDIY idea to make your own greeting card
22-Jul-2020 02:49 PMGlam up your clay pots at home with this one simple trick
15-Jul-2020 08:15 PMhome-renovation
With Beautiful Homes Service, every project gets its own professional manager
16-Oct-2020 04:54 PMThe new décor range from Asian Paints has something for every design personality
22-Sep-2020 04:30 PMEverything you need to know about choosing the right windows
03-Sep-2020 02:41 PMweekend-projects
Best places to donate all the extra stuff you don’t need
27-May-2020 08:07 PMHow to upgrade an old stool into a chic bar seat
18-Jul-2019 05:47 PMRefresh your shelves with this wallpaper design idea
13-Jun-2019 08:21 PMfestivals
Here’s how Akanksha Arora fills her Jaipur home with Christmas cheer
23-Dec-2020 12:54 PMInspirational living room décor ideas for Christmas and New Year's Eve
10-Dec-2020 12:30 PM9 unique Diwali decoration ideas to beautify your home
11-Nov-2020 03:24 PMsitemap
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With a bit of fun styling, the kitchen can become your happy place
12-Jan-2021 02:45 PMCreate your own sanctuary at home with these décor tips
06-Jan-2021 02:12 PMFive sofas styles that will go with any type of décor
06-Jan-2021 11:00 AMlooks
With a bit of fun styling, the kitchen can become your happy place
12-Jan-2021 02:45 PMCreate your own sanctuary at home with these décor tips
06-Jan-2021 02:12 PMDeck up your open spaces to celebrate safely and in style
28-Dec-2020 11:00 AMeditors-choice
Five sofas styles that will go with any type of décor
06-Jan-2021 11:00 AMThree styles and the products you need to recreate them
01-Jan-2021 11:00 AMClassical, contemporary and modern styles and the products for each
31-Dec-2020 02:35 PMdecor-on-a-budget
14 ways to deck up your home this Diwali, all under Rs 5,000
03-Nov-2020 12:58 PM8 handpicked rugs for the best price
27-Jan-2020 12:21 PM10 handpicked gift ideas for Christmas, below Rs 5,000
16-Dec-2019 12:44 PMsitemap
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New year, new décor resolutions for homes in 2021
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Love it or hate it? Let us understand the intent behind this design and what made it popular until the 1970s
John Berger once said “we never look at just one thing; we are always looking at the relation between things and ourselves”. Product design is about relooking at the way we use everyday objects and what purpose they serve. Ultimately it is about bridging form and function in a cleaner, smarter and more efficient way. How can a specific task be performed using less effort while exuding more joy? What characteristics define the design experience of each product? Is it the materials, the shape, the construction or the way we interact with the object?
In 1892, Almon Brown Strowger designed the first dial phone. His goal was to reimagine and modernize communication. He wanted to push the boundaries on what had been developed thus far. From tabletop to wall models, Strowger kept reinventing his designs to create something better. The introduction of the dial phone was monumental as it allowed automatic exchange versus using an operator. Far more people were able to communicate more efficiently.
One of the most famous dial phones is called the Candlestick because of the shape of the mouthpiece. In 1896, another famous model was designed called the Rotary phone, as you literally had to rotate your fingers in the discs to dial the digits. I remember using a beautiful one at my grandmothers’ home, which still has a nostalgic quality around it. Although I love my smart phone, I wish these vintage beauties had a more prominent role even today.
Dial phones have a certain opulent quality about lost times. They can add historical character to the décor of almost any room. There have been many mentionable ones from the Circa 1931 model designed by Jean Heiberg & Johan Christian Bjerkne to the Cobra, designed in the late 1940s. My all-time favorite was the gilded model by Ericsson. Phones have always served more than just a functional purpose, however, this was only noticed with the introduction of the Princess model. Designed purely from a marketing perspective it still remains as one of the most loved dial phones of all time.
Fundamentally design isn’t just a way of thinking; it is a way of living. Today it is rare to see a dial phone however, there is a distinct charm and beauty that comes with having one on display. A true iconic, vintage piece like the gilded model adds immense character to any home and can spark meaningful conversations.
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