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Hacks to Make Diwali Cleaning Easy & Fun!
We are all busy getting ready for the most exciting time of the year, which is just around the corner. This is the time of year when glowing Diya and shimmering fairy lights fill our homes with an air of pure joy and happiness. But now, the idea of the festival has changed, especially the cleaning part took away the fun and filled the atmosphere with responsibilities and dust. Let us help by teaching you the perfect hacks to make Diwali cleaning easy and fun, so that the inner child inside you can have a chance to come out and go real happy. Hacks given below must be performed under highly trained professional’s supervision or your mom! If you’re a parent yourself, best of luck. First things first, choose your weapons & make strategy Are we suddenly talking the war language? Warriors talk like that only and you’re a cleaning warrior. Strategise your moves, make a plan first, from where to start and where to end. Pick your cleaning tools, different tools for different purposed and rooms must be sorted before the cleaning starts. kitchen utensils must sync with festive vibes too Diwali is incomplete without good food and sweets, so let’s deep clean your microwave and cooktop till it works like an OCD pill. Take a bowl and squeeze 2 lemons, add some water and bring this bowl to boil in the microwave till it starts fogging inside. Turn off the microwave and let it sit for 5 mins, rub off with a cloth to squeaky clean.Cover the entire cooktop with a layer of vinegar. Now sprinkle some baking soda over and let it sit for 15 mins. Wipe it with a cloth or you can use a metal wire brush for hard stains, voila, your new looking cooktop is all set for a shining food journey. Let the walls take the pampering There’s no point of painting the walls every year but, they sure gets dirty because you have kids. Diwali can’t go with stained walls, right? Don’t worry we got you. Use erasers if it’s pencil marks, go for chalk in case of crayons and if the kids have levelled up the game and inked the walls, we’ve curated a list of best boarding schools. JK, you can use denatured alcohol or hairspray on the tough stains. When life gives you lemon, clean the bathroom. C’mon, you bathroom deserves a squeaky clean session this Diwali too. Keep it simple, just rub lemon on the bathroom taps, handle and shower panel. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and wipe it off with clean cloth, is it shining? Hell it is!! Floor is where it all starts & end After everything, your floor deserves some shining too. Use the best products and cleaners, strength according to the severity of the condition. Make sure the cleaners come with exotic fragrances, as Goddess Laxmi won’t mind having a great smelling house along with shining and lighting along. Pro Tip: Vodka in the house. Tipsy, right? Wrong!! We’re talking about the rugs, yes the same rugs which you might be having under your feet while reading this article. First of all, wash them with some nice detergent and then, spray some vodka on it. This tipsy hack will remove any tough stains, bad odour issues and eliminate allergens if present.We are pretty sure you will get through this cleaning war as a winner and all those Diwali sweets will be your reward to enjoy. Team Ikiru wishes you and your family a very happy Diwali Cleaning and a happiest Diwali.
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Modern Day 3s- The Concrete!
Developing, evolving and reorganizing have been the baseline for every product that we’ve curated at Ikiru so far. But keeping in mind how our audience has committed to sticking around all things eco friendly, we decided to dig deeper and find like-minded brands who are on a mission to merge art with decor. If you are a nature friendly person and care about what you’re putting into the earth, then plastics are out of the picture. Having said that, patterns show that earthy colours and pastels have made a comeback and we have a feeling that they’re here to stay. But what entices us the most is how certain brands such as NESTROOTS and ELITE EARTH have very innovatively culminated a line of elegant dream house decor. Be it Pinterest worthy ottomans for your living room or wooden kitchen utensils, nestroots will make you stop and think how your home is missing such a fine piece of decor. Not just wood and wire, we looked around and found a new raw material that is very quickly making a place for itself in the sustainable decor sector. We’re here to talk about something that can be defined with our version of the 3 S- Strong, sustainable, simple. Did you know that in the year 2020, our decor industry started dissecting and disintegrating the preconceived notions of how long-lasting materials like cement and portable decor pieces made from plastics could not be merged? And that is how the ‘cement trend’ was born. Yes, we are talking about the star material, ‘concrete’. However, studies show that in comparison to biodegradable natural materials like wood and clay which dissolve back into the environment the way they were extracted, concrete is not the most feasible option out there. While the generations before us had eliminated concrete as a part of their home decor on account of its unhandy nature and calling out ‘its permanence’ as a hassle to portability, our newest brand member has something else to say. Elite earth believes that concrete with its texture and characteristics can result in one of a kind decor items. Hear us out, demarcating decor rules that were said to be set in stone, elite earth is on a mission to add concrete products to our homes with utmost grace and functionality. Be it their textured washbasins to concrete desk organizers, they have covered every possible item in our household and given it a concrete edge. We believe that our earth day article inspired you enough to replace your plastic flowers with real plants, so we suggest you take a look at our newest range of concrete planters and see what fits your style. If you can’t find any, drop us a message of what you're looking for and we promise to play secret Santa all year long.
Celebrating the EARTH this Earth Day!
This blog post is NOT for you if you believe: That sustainability is a modern concept. If plastic flowers are a part of your home decor. If you have a plastic toothbrush. If there's anything that I have analyzed about my lifestyle over the past two years is that I start and end my day with the blue light. Waking up every day and going to work (or in our case, sitting down for work) can get monotonous after a certain point, especially when all we do is stare at the laptop screen for multiple hours. (Starting a petition to include computer glasses as a fixed component in our salaries) And between the two of us, the closest we go to nature is on Instagram. So before we dive into why you should make changes in your lifestyle for a better living, (make a note: we are not moral policing here), you should know that we know how difficult it is to bring ourselves to just sit near the plants and gaze at the sunsets. Ikiru is taking the initiative to bring home ‘nature’, to you via its earthy home decor segment knowing you wouldn’t. Ikiru knows that the plants in your pots are made of plastic and that you have not felt the grass under your feet in ages. So we have taken it upon ourselves to make your life an easy one. Scientists say that the colour we stare at the most in our waking hours sets a tone for our mood for the rest of the day. It is also proven that pastel and earthy colours bring in a whole lot of positivity. But we know how expensive it is to remodel your entire house so we have decided to start small. NEWS FLASH- Not everything Earthy is sustainable. And not every sustainable living product is a healthy one for the soul. So we’ve curated a bunch of home decor items that will make a great addition to your already pleasing home. Be it a wooden chopping board replacing your plastic one or your toothbrush having a wooden handle, it all starts with a simple choice. You see, history has it that the first Earth Day was celebrated because a senator believed that it is important to talk about issues that involve the earth because apparently, it is the only vehicle we cannot get off. What I am trying to say is that you don’t need to start a revolution or become an environmental activist to bring about a change. Here are 5 things that you can incorporate that might not dramatically change the environment but it’ll definitely have a dramatic impact on your lifestyle. Keep an air-purifying plant in your space. This is a highly spoken about, but extremely underrated part of an earthy lifestyle. Being close to nature is a luxury most people cannot afford but co-existing with nature is a gift that you need to give yourself. Studies show that keeping an air-purifying plant boosts positivity by 30% along with making an aesthetic addition to your earthy living. Replacing metallic decorative items with natural rock crystals. In Feng Shui, earthy elements are observed as a potential source of happiness and peace in the home. This is highly common yet unique because you can choose the natural crystals as per your sun sign, Vastu and the energy that you want to welcome. Keeping a Himalayan salt lamp instead of your regular lamps. Since it isn’t as easy to access sunlight all day as it is to sit under tube lights. So how about you invite positivity while basking in healing energies that are not only good for your eyes, but also earthy enough to light up your space. Clay figurines I remember while growing up, every year during Durga puja my grandfather used to buy me kitchen utensils made of clay. And I used to cry a lot whenever they broke, but unlike the steel utensils that were of no use when they broke, my clay ones were easily recycled. We might not use clay kitchen utensils for our day to day cooking, but replacing the metallic decor with clay figurines is an easy way to up your earthy home decor game. Use Jute rugs The first step you take after waking up sends signals to the brain which sets the tone of your mood for the morning. Having the right mat that not only is good for the feet but also for the brain is important. It is an additional advantage that it is also soothing to the eyes and keeps you close to the woods. Psst. The earth called, it wants you to replace your plastic plants with real ones. And don’t forget your toothbrush. This Earth Day, celebrate not only the day but also the Earth.
4 wooden pieces to help you cook a storm in your kitchen
Tools are the most essential part of any kitchen, one can be a master of cooking but without the tools, it is just not easy to even think about cooking. The tools are your helping hand to make the process quick and easy. While appreciating your helping hands why not prepare a quick list of those and make you reach out to the products more easily. No matter what cuisine you're cooking, there are just a few things that count in the kitchen. Though they're assisting you in improving and presenting the food. Of course, the process becomes faster, allowing you to complete the entire cooking process without difficulty. With the right set of equipments, you can make the least amount of mess and keep your workspace organised and clean. Let ikiru tell you about these wooden kitchen equipments and if you like any you can always go and shop from ikiru.in Chopping Board A storm of mess is assured if you don’t use chopping boards. A wooden cutting board is a go-to tool to start when cooking. It's the most important and basic aspect of the kitchen, and without it, a cluttered workstation is a sure thing. The robust wooden chopping board serves as a good cutting and chopping surface for vegetables and fruits. Dicing becomes a lot easier as a result of it. A wooden chopping board with a beautiful oil finish would surely add to your kitchen aesthetics and make the ambiance look more minimal. Masala Box Would you even call a kitchen an Indian kitchen without a masala box? No right. Masala boxes are one of the most important and necessary tool of an Indian kitchen. Ikiru presents you the most beautiful and sturdy collection of Masala boxes. It is the most useful and aesthetic addition to your kitchen. These masala boxes are made of wood and keeps all your spice fresh for a longer duration. These boxes are well comparted and decent sized to make your daily use easier. Store spices in style with our beautiful boxes. Roti Box Now that your roti (bread) is ready keep them warm and soft in our beautiful and sturdy wooden roti boxes. This roti box is made of solid wood and looks very pretty on your serving table. The Mahogany Collection offers a gracefully constructed Roti Box for serving Rotis in an enticing manner. Combine it with your other Mahogany pieces for a unique dining experience. Cutlery holder The most overlooked piece in our kitchen is the cutlery holder, but a beautiful piece of cutlery holder can amp up the look of your kitchen station. As people have started making their move towards sustainability hence the option of wooden cutlery holder can be a big help to take a step forward.Ikiru presents you a wide range of wooden cutlery and cutlery holder with different size option to choose as per your needs. Cutlery holder help you organize your kitchen better and are very convenient and easy to use, also it adds to the kitchen aesthetics. These are the 4 wooden essential for the Indian kitchen. Shop all what you like from our wide range of wooden kitchenware. And take one more step ahead towards sustainability.
6 spring/summer interior trends 2022'
Spring is finally here, and we're already getting excited about the upcoming summer but don't you think it's time you update your home? The first sign of summer is just around the corner, and you want to be ready for it. The first thing you should do is get your house ready for spring and summer. As the temperatures begin to rise, the days get longer, and work becomes less stressful, it's the perfect time to make some changes around the house. While so many trends pop up on your feed on Instagram and Pinterest, you must have already made up your mind about revamping your home. So take a look at Ikiru's take on these amazing 10 summer interior decor trends 2022, and select what fits best in your home. Let's get started! Green, some more green! Spring's pastel, soft colours will still be expected to be a trend for summer 2022. But by the height of summer, as the heat arrives and the sun starts beating down hard again, attention may turn to more earth tones: yellows, browns, and natural greens you can find in nature. No lilac or baby pink allowed this time, though; we're talking bolder colours like jungle green! So don't rush up and replace your sofa cushions too soon! Dark, bright, mossy, and pine greens are all expected to be big this year. Because we spend so much more time outside throughout the summer, the practice of bringing the outside in becomes even more widespread. So, get some plants to go with this jungle green vibe. The green goes well with the spring colours and gives your home a nice, vibrant look. Self-care spaces What a revolution self-care has become. It can potentially change our entire interior plan, and We agree that self-care has been very important to keep your mind and body healthy after the pandemic. For spring/summer 2022,' self-spaces,' or places dedicated to self-care, will be the key driver in home renovation. Self-care is basically a space dedicated to your hobbies, passions, or things that keep you sane in tough times, like reading a book. The self-care revolution has changed our bathroom too. It is now called a "spathroom" or a spa-inspired bathroom. Minimalist design, low lighting, luxury bathtubs, and high-performance showers are essential for creating a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom. Neutral colours, clean lines, and natural materials are also key in the home spa style, which focuses significantly on mood." Gardens renovation As always, this year also, gardens will remain our first love. You will continue to see people decorating their garden with the same enthusiasm and care. In summer 2022, people will prefer to work from gardens and, therefore, will see a major upgrade in the garden seating arrangements. More comfortable chairs or sofas, with mini coffee tables and beautiful lighting, will be a major part of summer decor trends this year. Due to the growing popularity of outdoor cinema and the availability of outdoor heading systems, people are bringing the same interest in decorating their houses to the design of their gardens, with the emergence of softer outdoor-use furnishings, lighting, accessories, and even fire pits. Shiny as metal summer Let your summer home shine as bright as the metal in the sunlight. Who doesn't enjoy a little glitz and shine every now and then? Warm metallics such as bronze, copper, brass, gold, and rose gold are popular in this summer's interior design trends. Use your imagination when it comes to metallic touches. Consider candleholders, wall frames, lamps, ornate bowls, and plant pots — let your creativity run wild! Feel free to mix and match different tones while using these metallic summer home design ideas. For example, if your kitchen already has stainless steel equipment, try pairing that cool-toned silver with a warmer bronze colour for your dishes, flatware, sink hardware, wine rack, or cabinet doorknobs. Vintage yet classy Vintage aesthetics may appear to be a throwback, but that well-worn aesthetic never goes out of style. In the summer home decor for 2022, the comfortable, worn-in designs of shabby chic interiors are reappearing. You'll want to make new furniture look like antiques to keep up with this summer's interior design trend. Wooden tables and chairs with faded paint finishes can add a rustic, comfy vibe to your house, whether you buy them or DIY them. In particular, distressed paint finishes in whites and pastels are popular and pleasantly cheerful. Plants and earthy coloured couch cushions and rugs in olive green or mauve colours can help to complete the shabby chic look. Combine what's sparkling and new with what's well-worn by combining this style with metallic summer interior design trends — dazzling gold hardware and shabby chic cabinetry create a fantastic combo. On display storage On display storage is one thing that is going to be highly trending in 2022; on display storage is all about exhibiting your items in an intentional way than just stripping your home of everyday needs. The personal and professional lives will mix even more this year; people are surely going to find more ways to store and organize their stuff in a more decluttered way. They are going to use less space to fit more stuff in it. Multiple usages of one item will also be the next big thing, the coffee table will also serve as a workstation, and the bedside table can be your new file storage. An on-display plate rack or a shoe rack is the perfect example of this crazy summer trend 2022. PAWfect interiors This year, when we redecorate, we'll take our pets in mind and no we are not talking about pet proofing the home while decorating it. PAWfect interio, aims to create luxury spaces for our pets that blend in seamlessly with the design choices we make for ourselves. As we've spent more time at home over the last two years, our love and admiration for our pets has only grown. So much so that it's begin to influence our interior design decisions. A perfect home and storage for your closest friend is going to be the most followed trend for this year. Go for the pet prints and cozier vibe for your buddy’s corner. Let’s talk curves Curved furniture and decor items are visually appealing and can provide a fun element to a room. Wavy lines and curvy curves are currently one of the most popular interior design trends. This design style is associated with comfort and unconventionality, which is highly needed in summer times. This strong style may be incorporated into homes in various ways, including furniture and other home decor elements. One effective option is to get a curved sofa; you can also get curvaceous mirrors, carpets, and tabletop items like as candlesticks and flowers in the market and online. These objects aren't as large as furniture, but they can assist you in incorporating the sleek, squiggly décor into your home. In the end, both spring and summer 2022 are about maintaining a sense of serenity. Calm hues, shapes, and textures, as well as maintain your own calm. The trends all revolve around reducing stress and focusing on the things that are important in life. And as we approach the spring and summer of 2022, it's easy to see why these things are so essential to many of us. Ikiru has also launched its Spring Fling decor collection to make your home renovation process more fun and less stressful. Happy Summers!
Add the touch of Japan to your Indian home
Minimal, thoughtful, and intelligent are some basic qualities of the Japanese interior, just try to stick to these qualities while creating your Japanese home in India. Keep the decor close to nature, make it minimal, stay on the functional side and get your home a perfect Japanese make-over.
5 Indian art that fits perfectly in a modern home.
The revolutionary changes in the interior and home decor industry have surely brought some attention to Indian home decor art and crafts. Keeping in mind the cultural heritage of India there are many diverse art forms available to make your home decor more artistically sound and pleasant. We are here to discuss 5 art forms that originated from different parts of India years ago and are still very relevant to level up your home decor game. Let’s see what matches perfectly with your home decor. Warli art One of the oldest art forms of the country warli art is a tribal art that originated from Maharashtra, India. It is not just an art form but a way of life for the warli tribe people living in the outskirts and coastal areas of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The warli artist respects the nature and environment a lot as that is the main source of their livelihood. How is it created: The warli art is created with the white pigment made of rice flour and water with gum as a binder. The painting is usually created on village hut walls. The warlis generally draw the everyday life, wedding rituals, hunting scenes into fine intricate geometric patterns. Do you know? A group of Japanese artists has adopted the village Ganjad in the Palghar district in Feb 2016 in an effort to keep the warli art alive. Pottery Pottery is an age-old form of art that is both decorative and functional. Pottery is basically artifacts made of clay and hardened with heat. It is a timeless living craft of India that you can find in every state of the nation. This art also holds economic importance for the country. Potter villages are still using the old traditional potter’s wheel and kilns to make the utensils and decor items. How is it created: Pottery is an art where the artists mold the clay in different shapes and sizes with the help of a potter’s wheel and harden them with the help of heat. You can make vases, kitchen utensils, storages boxes, water storage containers called matki and surahi. Do you know? Every state has different types of specialization in clay and pottery, here is the list. Blue Pottery, Jaipur Rajasthan. Khavda Pottery, Gujrat. Khurja Pottery, Uttar Pradesh. Longpi Pottery, Manipur. Black Pottery and Terracotta, Madhya Pradesh. Andretta Pottery, Himachal Pradesh. The technology has entered this art form and now the potters have easy access to electric and solar potter’s wheels. Dhokra art Dhokra art is a historic method of making metal artifacts with the lost-wax casting technique. This art is created by the traditional metalsmiths called the dhokra daman tribe. This art has started from the tribal areas of West Bengal and with the tribe, the art kept moving to other states like Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, and Kerala. How is it created: The different artifacts of metal are designed and manufactured with the help of Bronze and Copper-based alloy with a technique called low cast waxing. The artists heat the metal at a very high temperature to melt and theme pour it into pre-casted molds to take the shape. Do you know? Starting as a piece of home decor Dhokra art is now available in the form of Jewelry as well. Block print Block printing is a textile printing process, it is a slow process where a block made of wooden is used to print various designs and patterns on a piece of cloth. The art of block printing is originated in China, but now Rajasthan is the hub for block printing. The majority of block carvers, dyers, and printers belong to the Chhipa community of Rajasthan. How is it created: There are 5 steps of doing the hand block printing: Block carving is done by experienced craftsmen with the help of small tools like hammers, chisels, and drills to create the patterns on the woodblock. Dye is applied to the wooden block with the help of “ Sieve”. Preparing the fabrics with proper wash and dye and then pinned to the table. Craftsman dip the block in the dye and start printing it on the fabric. Do you know? Block printing is always done from left to right, it is a special technique that is required to follow to get the expected results. Madhubani art Madhubani painting is a famous art form that is practiced in Bihar and nearby areas. It is an ancient art form that is also briefly mentioned in Ramayana as well. These paintings are usually inspired by festivals and religious rituals. The colors are derived from plants and other natural resources, which are generally bright and pigmented. How is it created: This is a painting created with natural pigments and colors. The most amazing part about this is that instead of paintbrushes objects like twigs and matchsticks and sometimes even fingers are used to create the design. Here are 5 famous Indian are that can give your home a nice contemporary look without even making it look any boring or traditional. Please let us know what other art form you would like to learn about in the comment section below. We are ready to write part-2 :)
8 home decor themes defined!
While planning to revamp your home, you must have gone through many new home decor themes such as Rustic, Bohemian, Coastal, Vintage, Japandi, Modern, Scandinavian, and many uncountable names. Do not worry; India's first online theme-based home decor store is here to help you understand the themes better. The eight most popular home decor themes have been defined. Browse through this article for inspiration.
7 Natural elements that you must add to your home decor.
Sustainable is the new sexy. Yes, sustainable materials are an excellent way to lessen your carbon footprints and give your home an elegant and graceful look. Do not restrict yourself to just recycled or upcycled elements; so many sustainable and eco-friendly options are available that surprisingly look well in the home decor. Today, we list these 6 sustainable materials to add to your home for a refreshing and natural touch. Read to bring nature to your home and significantly impact with minor changes. Bamboo Bamboo, often called rattan, is a very versatile material. It can fit into any decor theme, be it modern or contemporary. Bamboo is a flexible and robust material perfect for planters, storage baskets, and furniture. You can easily decorate your indoors and outdoors using this solid yet beautiful material and make a step towards sustainable home decor. Bamboo is a very fast-growing renewable source that is multipurpose and adds elegance to your home decor. Looking for ways to add Bamboo to your home? Here is a reference to this beautiful Rattan Cane Multi-Purpose Ornate Basket Hyacinth Hyacinth is a plant that clogged all the waterways of Vietnam, but today it is considered one of the many eco-friendly home decor materials. This very fast-growing plant creates a problem of weeding, so here is the solution to use it to decorate your place. Woven storage baskets, planters, table mats, and even furniture can make everything with hyacinth. It is a green material with a beautiful neutral, light, and minimalistic aura. If you are unsure about this significant change, you can add a hyacinth plant to your home; it goes well with the Rustic and Scandinavian theme and looks very beautiful as an indoor planter. Natural stone Natural stones are very versatile and are pretty must something that you will surely like and add to your home. You can opt for crystal stone as it brings positivity and cancels the negative energy. A wise choice if you are very new to sustainable decor and still figuring out ways to add natural material to your home. You can add decorative pieces like vases, storage boxes, and potpies. If you consider redoing your kitchen or bath, you should go for natural stones as they come in various shapes and sizes. Clay Ancient India has mastery in pottery, and the art has been evolving since then. You can mold the clay as you need and make different decorative and functional pieces. Clay is a non-toxic, organic, and environmentally friendly material that helps you reduce your carbon footprint and gives your home a wholly fresh and beautiful vibe. There are many ways you can add clay to your home: as an art piece to your living space, pots in the kitchen, bathroom accessories made of clay, clay, and ceramic planters to the outdoors and indoors. Sustainable textile pillows, bedding, blankets, chair covers, rugs, table runners, sofa covers, cushions, etc. The use of fabric in our homes is endless, and therefore replacing our current textile with a sustainable one would be a significant change. Not sure about what falls under the sustainable textile category? Here is the list to make it simple for you: Cotton Linen Wool Hemp There are numerous sustainable textile options; choose as per your needs and make a huge step towards sustainable living. Glass You can add glass to any corner of your home, quite literally. Glass is an endlessly recyclable and sustainable material. It is obvious to add glass to the kitchen, but other than the kitchen, you can add glasswork to different spaces of your home too. You can add tabletops and countertops made of recycled glass to your home. It does not only add elegance to space, but also it is so good for the planet. Low or zero VOC paint Replacing the kitchenware and decor ware is not enough; you must also dig a little deeper and find a few more ways to incorporate sustainability into your home. One of such things is low Volatile organic compounds (VOC) or zero VOC paints. Zero VOC paints are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. You can make this change in your home to make a significant difference. Reclaimed Wood This is a multipurpose sustainable material; you can literally use it for anything. You can make furniture out of it, build with it, and design decor pieces with it. If you are planning to give your home an earthy, rustic look, you must provide a try at reclaimed wood. This is a solid recyclable material, which you can use to achieve a nice masculine feel. These small additions can surely make your home look more elegant and eco-conscious. But just adding materials is not enough. Here is a little extra something to ensure overall sustainability in your home. Before buying anything new, check if you can repurpose anything. Look for it in your own home or go out to friends and family to see if they have something to offer. Check the practices of the resource you are planning to buy stuff from. Your makeover won’t be sustainable if you throw out many things and do not recycle them properly. Look after the waste you might create during this sustainable shift. Do your research. Make sure the whole process from start to finish is sustainable. Adding and replacing a few things in your home can make a positive and significant difference in the environment. Keep up the excellent work, my friend. Have a happy sustainable shift.
Sustainable Home Decor Ideas: 7 Small steps towards a significant change
In this world where we have already done a lot of damage to the environment, it's time for us to reduce our carbon footprint and make this world a better place to live in. Every change begins at home, and therefore we are suggesting a few ways to make your home more sustainably conscious and happy. These 7 sustainable home decor ideas will make your home look stunning and calming, and they also it will help you leave fewer carbon footprints. Let's make the environment Sustain longer and your home aesthetic with these beautiful decor ideas. Add organic/ natural materials. Add Natural materials, make a few replacements, and add a few new materials to your home and you are all set. Every corner of your home needs this arrangement. Add glass, ceramic, and wood to your kitchen and ditch the plastic. Replace the synthetic fabric with cotton and linen. We understand that this may cost you more than other synthetic materials, but it will last longer, and you are not required to buy the same thing anytime soon. Here are a few natural elements that you can add to your home and make it more friendly for the environment: Natural Rattan/Bamboo Clay Wood Natural Stone Glass Ceramic Cotton and Linen Switch to handmade from machine-made Handmade, handcrafted is the new beauty you must add to your home. We understand that human involvement in any process will also bring human errors. But you will contribute a lot to nature if you make handcrafted things a part of your home. When you shop locally, you support someone's livelihood, and also you don't contribute to the factory pollution as well. Local artisans work really hard to design one piece of art, and each piece sold inspires them to create more. Do It Yourself DIYs are trending, and it would be best if you tried this in your home. Try to figure out what new you can create from the old things that are no longer of your use. You can redesign old furniture with some pretty painting on it. You can always learn a few DIY techniques from the internet. DIY HACK: find upcycled products of low cost or free and turn them into your beautiful original pieces. Add plants. That is a must. What can be more nature friendly than nature itself? Yes, we are talking about adding original plants to your indoors. There are numerous benefits of having plants in your home; they make the vibe upbeat, bring new energy, and help you increase your productivity. You can get creative with planters for your new members. Try to convert old bowls, coffee mugs, or pans into planters. Confused with what plants can be best suited for your indoors?? Don't worry; here is a list of 5 indoor plants to start with: Swiss cheese plant Mother in law's tongue Mass Can Peace lily Jade plant Non-toxic paints Sustainable home decor is about materials and things you buy and how you maintain your home in a more eco-friendly way. So as a beginner towards sustainability, it starts with non-toxic paint. You can also opt for low Volatile organic compounds or zero VOC, but we suggest non-toxic is the best. Soy Candles Candles add beauty and elegance to the space and light up the room. Soy candles last longer than conventional candles and emit way fewer toxins. To keep it non-toxic and eco-friendly, opt for high-quality soy candles that last longer. Make it plastic-free Yes, Make your home plastic-free. Switch plastic decor items with wood, bamboo, or clay. Replace the plastic kitchen containers and boxes with tin, wooden, and stainless steel. Use wooden box sets, tin basket sets, rattan baskets, and more such smart storage solutions. If you still use plastic bags, Make a quick shift to reusable cotton, jute, or paper bags. Plastic is the biggest enemy of our environment, and therefore it is vital to make a shift as soon as possible. Home decor is a very calming and fulfilling thing, and when you know while making your home beautiful, you are contributing to nature as well, it gives you extra pleasure. Sustainable home decor is aesthetically pleasing and needs of the hour. As you made it to the end, we appreciate how much you care for nature and the globe, and your consciousness deserves an applaud.
9 Ideas to make your bathroom look more serene and minimal.
Do you want to embrace minimalism in your bathroom but are unsure how to pull it out? Minimalism does not necessarily need you to change all the things in your bathroom; making a few small changes would be helpful to achieve the look. You can simply achieve a minimalist look by uncluttering the decor or replacing it with more functional items. Here is your guide to a perfectly pleasant, efficient, and minimal bathroom. Hook yourself up for the next few paragraphs to get some amazing ideas for your bathroom. Please clean it up Before you start anything decorative clean your bathroom, eliminate useless things and unclutter it. The bathroom can be the dumping ground for all your toiletries, beauty products, and styling tools. So before you start with the minimal decor, CLEAN YOUR BATHROOM! Use decor pieces that are space-saving and functional. Keep only what you need regularly and organize it properly. Careful with colours A neutral colour palette is one of the most important components of the Minimalist design approach. Warm nudes, shades of white and brown, grey, beige, and blush are a few colours that can match minimalism. These colours make the room look brighter and spacious. You can easily create a calming spa-like space in your bathroom with a simple change of colours. Simple Lights You have to keep the lighting simple for that desired minimal look. As bathrooms are generally filled with light colours and big mirrors, adding a statement pendant light or some scones would be perfect for achieving the look. Filling a bathroom with too many bright lights can ruin the goal of minimalism. Try to keep it as brilliant as needed and spare from adding too many lights in every corner of the bathroom. Get creative with bathroom tiles. Your bathroom does not have to be plain and white to look minimal; you can opt for bare walls with patterned tiles in a monochromatic colour palette. You can also opt for patterned bathroom tiles on the walls along with plain floor tiles. You can also try giving your bathroom a minimalistic and sophisticated look by a simple backsplash in your shower or behind your sink. Swap the old one out Swap the old hardware and nonfunctional things out of your bathroom. Update the old shower heads, knobs, handles, and faucets with hardware in warmer and syncing colours like Bronze, gold, brown, and copper. You can add minimalism by simply eliminating the hardware from the bathroom. It will give your bathroom a more classy and elegant look also help you create sleek lines. Open Showers Yes, you read it right. Remove shower curtains, bathtub, and other shower enclosures to ensure a minimal and spacious bathroom look. Suppose you do not like our idea because you feel really cold after showering. In that case, you can opt for a glass panel with absolutely no accessories in the shower area, which can help you maintain the heat without harming the minimal design. Bring nature inside Bringing natural elements like bamboo, wood, or planters can easily make your space look instantly calming and fresh without giving up on the minimalist approach. A simple bamboo bathmat or a small succulent or wooden flooring can be opted to add a touch of elegance to your bathroom without tempering with the serene look. Tone down the wall decor Yes, keep the walls simple. We understand your urge to add colours and personality to your walls, but you must create a balance if you want to achieve a minimalist look. Rather than coving your walls with eclectic wallpapers and big frames, go for one focal printed wall with one big frame or multiple small frames on other walls to manage the look. Functional Countertop Keep the countertop decor simple and functional. Cluttering your countertop with a lot of stuff will only make it look crowded and unmanageable. Instead of adding multiple picture frames, toiletry holders, and trinkets, go for a decorative soap dispenser, a small potted plant, and a wooden or marble tray. These simple changes will give your bathroom the desired minimal look and make it look more classy and elegant. Heyy, did you already make a few changes that worked out for you? Well, do let us know. We are always open to adding some good ideas to this list.
8 way to make your kitchen feel fresh and fabulous.
The kitchen is the second most visited place in the house. It leaves a statement about you and hence keeping it organized is important. We believe that you’re good at keeping it neat but, does it look fresh to you? Now is the time to freshen up the look and make your kitchen a style statement for yourself too. Make a few changes here and there can make your kitchen look more fresh and amazing here is the list of some small changes that can easily help you revamp your kitchen and create a refreshing vibe. Redesign Okay, so this might sound like whole lotta work and worth breaking bank but, not today. Giving a new look doesn’t always mean shopping, only rearranging a few things here n there might work for you. Check what changes you can make in your kitchen for redesigning it: Rearrange the shelves. Removes old racks. Reuse the old glass jars Add some planter or decor objects. Make your old furniture new with simple paint. Add small functional furniture and storage. Play with the lights The most instant and impactful way of changing your kitchen’s look is to change the lights. Large pendant lights and chandeliers can instantly give your space a wow and elegant look and make it look grand and luxurious. A small lamp on the countertop can be a simple and functional option. Create a stylish vintage look with some mini lamps on the corners. Light is the only thing we always suggest you to spend money on. Change the Cooktop, Cookware & Serveware Believe it or not, changing the cooktop and cookware will definitely add a new freshness to your style. New utensils nurture new ideas both about cooking new recipes and also replenish the old cooking style. New serve wares freshen up your presentation. The overall effect of this step is enough to be noticed in the first hour. You can add a matte finish or reflective cooktop, that goes with your kitchen platform. Color-coordinated cookware can add some nice pop to your kitchen and there are numerous options to choose from for the serve ware. If you are not sure what serveware will best compliment your kitchen you can check out what Ikiru has to offer. Color your space If the above two steps aren’t enough in your imagination, well you should take the bold step and paint the kitchen in new colors. Blend the contrast colors, mix n match patterns in such a way that they start making a terrific sense to your style. Decide how you want your kitchen’s vibe to be, fresh and natural, or bold and modern, and choose the colors accordingly. You can paint it in warm and nude shades for a subtle look, or you can add a dramatic touch to your kitchen with some bright colors. Play with some patterns, create contrast, and refresh your mind along with the kitchen. Woodwork goes great Adding a wooden platform or just a plank for all the chopping purposes adds an aesthetic feel. If you feel woodwork is a little too heavy on your pocket, opt for wooden laminates. Racks and shelves with wooden laminates look uber classy and apparently turn surface scratch proof. You can also add a few wooden utensils and serveware to enhance your kitchen’s aesthetics. Wooden cutlery and cutlery holder, roti box, chopping boards can add to the needed changes. Smell that matters Sometimes when we think about renovation or restyling, we forget about the minute details. Most of us are coffee lovers these days, if not exactly a coffee lover, at least we all agree that coffee smells fresh. Try new fresheners with coffee or, go for lavender or anything that soothes your soul. Your kitchen has a different aroma coming out every now and then with the delicious food you cook in there but sometimes when you make something that leaves a strong smell behind that may make a bad impression on your guest. Ensure the freshness of your kitchen with aroma diffusers and some fragrance solutions. Vases on the bases Not much but a few small vases with home-inside plants won’t take much of your kitchen space. In lieu of that space, these small beauties will change the way you look at your kitchen. Try the vases on the dining table too, we’re sure your guests will love this new setup. Add some art No, we are not expecting you to spend tons of money on art pieces and add them to your cooking kingdom. Instead of doing this, we would like you to just simply be a little more creative and thoughtful in your space. Here are some ideas you can use in your kitchen. Go for eat and drink theme and add some art pieces with fruit prints. You can frame menus from your favorite bar or cafe and add them to your kitchen. Go for vintage-inspired fruit and veggie prints. Opt for some small art pieces that can be added to the corners of your platform or on your fridge or in your racks. We want your kitchen to look best and want you to cook in the space that is a treat for eyes. therefore we suggest you to make try out these suggestions and let us know how these worked out for you.