Home Furniture Upholstery Trends go Gray!

Similar to fashion, home furniture upholstery trends change rapidly. This season, gray seems to have taken charge. The fashionable thing in home furniture is to have neutral colored upholstery; and bring in color and texture by adding cushions and throws. Interesting pieces of artwork have also come to the limelight, giving an inexpensive option to adding texture and dimensions to your home! The advantage of following such a style is that you can play around with color much more than if you had gotten a brighter colored Sofa!

Interestingly, chairs aren’t getting the same treatment as the larger pieces of home furniture. Trendy geometrical patterns and intricate designs are now surfacing in chair upholstery!

Wood panels and mirrored artwork also seems to be the rage and these would truly compliment your neutral colored home furniture!

References:

• http://www.houseandhomenashville.com/index.php/nashville-house-and-home-and-garden-articles/47-decor-fabrics/568-upholstery-trends-2012.html
• http://furniture.about.com/od/furnishingdesignresources/a/Upholstery-Fashion-Trends-2012.htm

Tips on how to organize home décor according to the size of the family

One's home decor changes in lieu with the number of members in the family

• As a family grows in number, it is important to convert small spaces of left out corners of the house into useful areas by adding more sitting elements to meet the comfort level.
• To accommodate changes in home décor as a kid grows up it makes sense to go with Versatility in terms of choosing furniture and other elements of the room. For example : Modular Furniture can be huge blessing at such areas where one can go away with parts of furniture and add up new in the same to provide comfort to kids in their growing age.
• A child’s room should evolve with the child. For example, the décor of a toddler’s room and play room will be different from a 7-10 year old child’s room decor. Similarly, as a child matures and reaches adolescence, he/she would want to incorporate an individual style or make a statement – the décor of the room would need to fit the personality of the child.
• While decorating a home one needs to be very careful while choosing colours and elements which an individual space demands in the house. Selecting a theme for the décor makes sense too.
• A large family requires a large kitchen – the kitchen should be practical as well as beautiful.

The living area too changes with an increase in family members and also according to the age of the kids in the house. When one has very young children, it makes sense not to have breakable items such as porcelain, bone china or crystal displays at a low height, or delicate white lace furnishings on sofas – there are many chances of things being broken or spoilt, if there are young children running around in the house. On the other hand, if the members of the family have almost reached adulthood, one can have such items as part of the décor.

Seminar at Timbor Skillvarsity - BRING HOME GOOD VASTU

Kitchen Design as a Career Option

Interior design, Fashion design, Jewelry design are some of the more common fields when it comes to studying design, but students today have another interesting option, that of Kitchen Design. A kitchen is one of the most important rooms of the house, and every home definitely has a kitchen. Earlier there were very fixed options as to the look and structure of an Indian kitchen. However, with the impact of globalization, the internet and the exposure available nowadays, kitchens have evolved from being just a room to a fashion statement. There are multiple styles and types of kitchens in demand these days. The boom in the housing industry and looking at the number of residential projects coming up, kitchen design as a career option is an upcoming and booming field to be in.

The fact that modular furniture and kitchens are becoming increasingly popular has also boosted the demand for kitchen designers. An interior designer’s education does consist of a few aspects of kitchen design, but having a specific education in kitchen design does boost one’s credibility as well as employability.

 

Timbor Skillvarsity offers a certified ‘Kitchengineer’ course. This course focused towards upgradation of skills and is aimed not only at students but at house-wives as well. This 3 month course guarantees placement after completion which is why one of the main criterion for a student is to be atleast 18 years of age. 

Source:

Sandesh

Timbor Skillvarsity Organises Seminar on Design left Participants Rooting for More

Timbor Home, leading Indian modular kitchen and furniture manufacturer-retailer, organized a free seminar through its institute, Timbor Skillvarsity, on “Introduction to Design – Opportunities on the Home Front” at Ahmedabad on the 11th of May. Niraj Shah, Partner & Design consultant from Ido Design, Ranna Parikh, Architect and member of the Ahmedabad Chapter of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Dexter Pereira, Architect & Interior Designer and Moksh Thapar, Industrial Designer were the speakers at the seminar.

The seminar was aimed at giving information about the fundamental principles of design, creating awareness regarding the opportunities in the furniture industry and the need for Kitchen Designers, the skills required to be a designer, current trends in interiors, furniture and modular kitchens while also emphasizing the importance of having one’s own personal style and how to incorporate it while decorating one’s house.

The seminar was attended by people from diverse backgrounds, ranging from 10th and 12th students, graduates to housewives to people from the plywood industry and the like. This was an interesting mix as there were people with a design background as well as people with no idea on design either. The youngest participant, Kamya, aged 14 while the oldest was an over 60 year old gentleman who came with his two undergraduate granddaughters. The 40 participants, albeit from different stages and places in life, enjoyed the seminar immensely and took away a lot from it.

The seminar started off with Niraj Shah, who explained the various principles of design – this session kept the participants rooted to their seats as many different perspectives were highlighted and came out through this. Dexter Pereira took a lecture of space planning, after which the participants were given a design problem wherein they designed their own kitchen. Ranna Parikh took a lovely and interactive session on the trends in furniture, themed rooms, etc. The jury of the four speakers chose five of the most interesting designs which were then discussed – it was amazing to see so much creativity abound! The seminar ended off with Moksh Thapar answering queries and dispelling myths, such as the benefits of granite as a kitchen counter as opposed to marble. The reason why granite is preferred (since it is less porous and a harder material) and much more. Certificates of participation were given and each the seminar ended on a very positive note.

There is a huge skill gap in the furniture and modular kitchen industry. Timbor Skillvarsity, with its vision, ‘Be Skilled. Be Employed.’ is a skill development initiative aimed at reducing this very gap and creating a skilled employable workforce. The initiative has been appreciated and funded by the Gujarat Government Industries Commissionerate through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED).

The flagship course, ‘Kitchengineer’ is a 3 month certified full-time kitchen design course with guaranteed placement after completion. Other courses offered are Basic English, Woodwork & Carpentry and ProFit. The institute has been rated first for employability by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM).

With this encouragement from the design fraternity and the support from the entire industry, Timbor has plans to hold regular workshops and seminars related to Beautifying one’s home, Public Speaking, Personality Development, Healthy Cooking, and much much more over the next few months.

Sources:

digitalLearning Magazine

City Bhaskar (Ahmedabad)

Affordable Furniture Design Trends of 2012

Today India is one of the largest markets for different kinds of furniture. The demand for furniture has seen such a rapid rise that industry experts predict a growth rate of about 30-40% over the next three years itself. Gone are the days when people stayed in their ancestral homes where furniture was passed down from one generation to another. Nowadays, traditional and ethnic furniture designs have given way to modern and sleek designs. 

Affordable, stylish home furniture needs to be both space as well as budget conscious. Says Anant Maloo, CMD of Timbor Home, "A bigger house does not necessarily mean a smarter house." Trends for this year indicate a preference for furniture options that do not take up too much space, but instead keep things organised and focus on efficiency from sleek shelving to boxes and cabinets.

There has been a complete revolution in furniture designs with respect to trends, innovation, outlook and patterns. Modular furniture is an emerging segment and this trend is here to stay. When it comes to affordable, quality furniture, the market today offers a multitude of options. Opting for modular furniture is a good idea for the budget conscious as it offers the option of customisation and since the manufacturing costs are low, consumers do not have to shell out too large an amount.

Furniture sets arranged properly can divide a room into zones for various activities suitable for today’s smaller spaced homes. Clean and minimalist designs are definitely in vogue. Timbor Home’s design lines complement the modern lifestyle and home; be it a small apartment or a large house. Our contemporary furniture designs meet the chic look incorporating efficiency to make the most use out of any space. 

With the increasing consciousness regarding the Earth, environmentally-friendly furniture is a trend that will be a universal trend. Keeping this trend in mind, Timbor Home is FSC (ForestStewardship Council) certified which is a highly respected international standard, meaning that products follow a chain of custody from forestry till end product. 

Upholstered furniture coverings with a focus on texture as opposed to prints are in season for 2012. We foresee a demand for tufted sofas and headboards, which is why Timbor Home has introduced a whole range of beds that have upholstered headboards, keeping consumer preferences and trends in mind. Furniture this year will be lighter with easy movement; Timbor Home has a whole range of affordable accessories from book racks to shelves to room dividers that can be easily moved to create different looks to the same room. Mirrored furniture is another trend that will be quite popular this year. Mirrored furniture can make ones space look much larger and gives a very positive sense of style and stature, which is why we too have designed tables and side tables with mirrored finish glass tops.

Mixing neutral shades with neon colours is a powerful attention grabber, Timbor’s neutral shades of wood makes it easy to complement with bright accessories. Counter that and you have bright colour options from Timbor for the kitchen which can be complemented with neutral shades on walls or flooring as well. Many of Timbor’s dining suites and living room suites are made of a mix of metal, glass, and wood. 

Metal, glass and wood furniture shall dominate this year, with earth tones being very prominent in designs. Natural elements are known to bring peace and calmness in one’s home. One does not need to splurge to have a beautifully decorated home. With just a few touches of bright colours, some interesting textures, well-placed lighting and a proper use of space; one can make a huge difference in the house. 

Free Seminar: Introduction to Design – Opportunities on the Home Front at Ahmedabad – 11th May 2012

Timbor Home, leading Indian modular kitchen and furniture manufacturer-retailer, has organized a free seminar through its institute, Timbor Skillvarsity, on "Introduction to Design - Opportunities on the Home Front" at Ahmedabad on the 11th of May. Mr. Niraj Shah, Partner & Design consultant from Ido Design, Ms. Ranna Parikh, Architect and member of the Ahmedabad Chapter of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Mr. Dexter Pereira, Architect & Interior Designer and Mr. Moksh Thapar, Design Consultant will be speaking at the seminar.

Elaborating the concept behind the institute, Mr. Anant Maloo, CMD of Timbor Home says, "There is a huge skill gap in the furniture and modular kitchen industry. Timbor Skillvarsity, with its vision, 'Be Skilled. Be Employed.' is a skill development initiative aimed at reducing this very gap and creating a skilled employable workforce." He further adds, "The initiative has been appreciated and funded by the Gujarat Government Industries Commissionerate through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED)."

This seminar aims at giving information about the fundamental principles of design, creating awareness regarding the opportunities in the furniture industry and the need for Kitchen Designers, the skills required to be a designer, current trends in interiors, furniture and modular kitchens while also emphasizing the importance of having one’s own personal style and how to incorporate it while decorating one's house.

Participants ranging from students to housewives to design enthusiasts or just the curious are welcome to come and gain an insight into the industry at the Timbor Home Showroom at Zodiac Square, Opposite the Gurudwara, S.G. Highway.

The flagship course, 'Kitchengineer' is a 3 month certified full-time kitchen design course with guaranteed placement after completion. Other courses offered are Basic English, Woodwork & Carpentry and ProFit. The institute has been rated first for employability by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM).

With this encouragement from the design fraternity and the support from the entire industry, Timbor has plans to hold regular workshops and seminars related to Beautifying one's home, Public Speaking, Personality Development, Healthy Cooking, and much much more over the next few months.

Seminar - Introduction to Design: Opportunities on the Home Front - 11th of May.