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Exploring Engineered Surfaces

Gone are the days of tedious cleaning routines. Engineered surfaces boast impeccable hygiene standards and effortless cleaning, making them a practical choice for modern living…reports Asian Lite News

We operate in a vertical nowadays, where surfaces are more than just functional elements — having evolved into integral components that shape both the aesthetics and functionality of spaces. Engineered surfaces have emerged as champions in this era of constant changes and evolution, seamlessly blending durability with sensory refinement.

Put simply, engineered surfaces are surfaces that undergo deliberate modification to enhance their core properties and integrate tailored features, serving distinct purposes with precision and finesse.

Here are some key features by Ajay Khurana, MD, Formica India, that make engineered surfaces a must-have for any space. Read along!

Unparalleled Durability: Engineered surfaces are crafted to withstand the test of time. Combining mineral components with organic elements, these surfaces offer exceptional wear resistance, ensuring longevity even in high-traffic areas. Whether it’s a bustling kitchen or a busy commercial space, engineered surfaces maintain their pristine appearance, effortlessly enduring daily wear and tear.

Tactile Sensation: Beyond their durability, engineered surfaces like the VIS provide a tactile experience unlike any other. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, these surfaces boast a harmonious blend of strength and humanity. With finishes that evoke the elegance of ancient mythologies, each touch becomes a sensory journey, pushing the user experience several notches higher, and adding a touch of sophistication to any environment.

Versatile Functionality: Engineered surfaces excel in versatility, offering a plethora of applications across various settings. From kitchen countertops to office desks, these surfaces seamlessly integrate into any space, enhancing both form and function. Their suitability for contact with food further highlights their versatility, making them ideal for kitchen environments as well as high wear & tear areas where hygiene is paramount.

Effortless Maintenance: Gone are the days of tedious cleaning routines. Engineered surfaces boast impeccable hygiene standards and effortless cleaning, making them a practical choice for modern living. With a simple wipe, these surfaces regain their pristine appearance, ensuring hassle-free maintenance and enduring enjoyment for years to come. 

Timeless Elegance: More than just practical solutions, engineered surfaces are synonymous with timeless elegance. Each surface tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail, embodying the finesse of contemporary design. With a curated collection of exclusive decors and finishes, these surfaces become more than just functional elements—they become mesmerising experiences, adding a touch of sophistication to any space.

To conclude, engineered surfaces redefine the benchmark for surface performance, seamlessly blending durability, versatility, and elegance. From their all-season durability to their evergreen grandeur, these surfaces upscale the essence of any space, making them a must-have for those who appreciate the culmination of form and function.

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Space-Saving Festive Furniture for Cozy Celebrations

Colours play a significant role in setting the mood for festive occasions. Red and green are commonly associated with festivity, while white and gold evoke a sense of elegance and celebration…reports Asian Lite News

The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. It’s the time of year when we gather with loved ones, indulge in delicious treats, and bask in the glow of festive decorations. While the holidays often bring about a desire to transform our homes into a winter wonderland, sometimes limited space can pose a decorating challenge.

In this article, we’ll explore some innovative ideas and festive furniture solutions from Amardeep Design Furniture to help you create a cozy holiday nook, even in the smallest of spaces.

Here is a list of festive furniture curated by Devesh Shah, Head of Business Development, Amardeep Design that is comfortable and inviting can enhance the holiday mood. Aesthetically pleasing furniture and decor can contribute to a positive holiday mood. Furniture pieces that are visually appealing can make the environment feel more festive and special.

Colours play a significant role in setting the mood for festive occasions. Red and green are commonly associated with festivity, while white and gold evoke a sense of elegance and celebration. These colours can trigger feelings of warmth, joy, and nostalgia. Red, in particular, is known to stimulate excitement and energy, making it a popular choice for holiday décor. Green can represent nature and renewal, aligning with the idea of rebirth during the winter season.

Embrace the Magic of Corner Shelving Units – In small spaces, corners are often underutilized. Why not make the most of them with corner shelving units? These versatile pieces can hold a miniature Christmas tree, holiday-themed books, or your cherished collection of festive ornaments. Add a touch of magic by winding fairy lights or garlands around the shelves for that extra sparkle.Poufs can be a fantastic choice for adding festive decor and comfortable seating to small spaces. They are versatile, stylish, and can easily be incorporated into your holiday decorating scheme. Here are some ideas on how to use poufs as festive decor for small spaces. Choose poufs in holiday-themed colors like deep reds, forest greens, rich golds, or shimmering silvers. Look for poufs made from fabrics like velvet, faux fur, or knit materials for a cozy and festive look.Bench or Window Seat Elegance- A small bench or window seat can double as a cozy reading nook or a place to sip hot cocoa.

Soften the look with plush cushions, snuggly throw blankets, and holiday-themed pillows. You’ll have a front-row seat to watch the snowfall and enjoy the holiday magic.Wall-Mounted Shelves: Space-Saving Elegance- If your space is truly limited, wall-mounted shelves are your best friends. They add vertical storage without taking up precious floor space. Use these shelves to display holiday trinkets, cherished figurines, or your beautiful collection of candles.Nesting Tables: Versatility Redefined- Nesting tables are perfect for small spaces. When guests arrive, you can easily pull them out, and when the festivities are over, they slide neatly back together. Decorate them with festive accents, candles, and holiday-themed trinketsFoldable Furniture: Space-Saving Solutions- For spaces that require adaptability, consider foldable chairs and tables. They can be conveniently stowed away when not needed, giving you the freedom to transform your space for holiday gatherings.

Amardeep Design Furniture, understands that creating a cozy holiday nook in a small space can be a delightful and creative endeavor. By incorporating these space-saving furniture ideas and adding your personal touch with your favorite holiday decorations, you can make the most of your space and infuse it with the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Embrace the magic of the holidays, and let your small space shine with festive cheer!

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Danube Home launches all-new kids furniture collection

Danube Home launches all-new kids furniture collection

Danube Home launches its all-new kids’ furniture collection that focuses on creating a Happy Space at home for infants, toddlers, tweens, and teenagers…reports Asian Lite News

Every parent wants to give the best life can offer to their kids, but growing minds also need a space of their own to hone their skills, to get a peaceful well-rested lay, while also serving their educational and play needs. Keeping this in mind, Danube Home has launched its all-new kids’ furniture collection that focuses on creating a Happy Space at home for infants, toddlers, tweens, and teenagers.

Every single item in this collection truly captures the spirit of childhood. Every child is different in the way they learn, play, and grow. Danube Home’s all-new kid’s collection embodies this thought process which is why each piece is thoughtfully crafted to seamlessly grow with the child, straight from infancy to their blooming teenage. The collection comprises everything a mom would envision in her motherhood journey, such as nursery cribs, cots, nightstands, bunk beds, study desks, tables, bean bags, and comforter sets.

The Expect the Unexpected collection revolves around a child’s journey from an infant to teenagehood, where anything and everything is uncharted territory. Their new ELIT collection features a convertible nursery range-furniture that grows with the child’s age, from newborn to toddler to kids up to 9yrs of age, nursery day bed with storage, and built-in LED nightlight inspired from the fantasy world of a child.

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While the process of pregnancy and childbirth can be overwhelming, Danube Home is here to support mothers with their new range of maternity pillows that provide comfort during the pregnancy and after.

“Today’s millennial parents and children have varied demands and requirements, the ideation of a fully functional collection took birth while I was looking for furniture for my two toddlers and one infant. Our collection’s main aim is to provide a welcoming and nurturing space for children of all age groups to play, grow and learn. I’m sure our transitional furniture collection is something a growing family in the region will love to use” Quoted Adel Sajan Group Managing Director Danube Group.

SAYED HABIB, DIRECTOR, DANUBE HOME AND ECOMMERCE: ” The expectation of parents have increased in terms of what they want in their home and children these days have a mind of their own when it comes to how they want their room to look. Keeping this in mind, the EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED collection meets both these demands. Colour schemes like ivory, grey, muted coral, sky blues, and pinks are aesthetically pleasing and appeal to both parents and children. In addition, we have paid close attention to the quality and durability as we believe these pieces are an investment that will pay off for many years to come.

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With a wide variety of sub-collections like Masal Gen C, Piedra, Retro, Elit, and Golden, Danube Home has hit a home run with this cleverly designed line. This collection also features a wide range of soft furnishing products like comforter sets, cushions, bean bags, curtains, and more in fun and quirky prints.

Danube Home has launched this collection in their flagship store in Al Barsha, but the brand aims to have this collection across all their stores and franchise outlets in no time.

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Al-Futtaim IKEA reveals the biggest collection

Vinod Jayan and Carla Klumpenaar

Al-Futtaim IKEA launches the biggest collection of home and furniture solutions of the year, featuring more new products and even lower prices for 2022…reports Asian Lite News

Each year, people across the UAE look forward to the latest collections and the new catalogue from the region’s favourite Swedish home furnishing retailer, IKEA. Each collection is a milestone moment for the brand and features a selection of seasonally relevant products, representing the different individual and family customers in the UAE. As we head into fall and having said goodbye to the catalogue in 2020, IKEA, part of the Al-Futtaim Group, launches its new brand campaign that brings the latest launch closer to customers allowing them to create a perfect home as needs and wants continue to evolve, under the theme of ‘Make your home a space that changes with you’.

Over the years, the IKEA Catalogue become an iconic and beloved publication with a 70 year legacy and an important success factor for IKEA to reach and inspire the many people across the world, with home furnishing solutions and products. But with time, customer behaviour and media consumption changing, IKEA is amplifying its unique home furnishing knowledge, products and solutions, capturing the strengths of the IKEA Catalogue through its digital channels and connecting with many more of the many people.

Affordable

Every year, IKEA also connects with thousands of people all over the world, locally and regionally, to help understand what makes a better life at home through the IKEA Life at home report and home visits. It delves into not just what people need from their home and how it fits into their lives, but what they want from their home and what turns an ordinary space into a dream home.

As IKEA steps into a new year, a new launch, through the Better Life at Home Movement, it aims to get closer to real life and real people to create a better everyday life at home for many more of the many, get to know them better, explore their homes and entertain them in a way that is truly IKEA.

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Using this knowledge and expertise, IKEA has compiled a range of more than 400 new products to make homes smarter, more relaxing, affordable, sustainable, and private. As ever, this launch is aligned with brands ambitious aim of inspiring and enabling more than 70 million people to live a better everyday life by 2025.

The data from IKEA’s Life at Home report indicates four key areas that it will be addressing across the year with products and solutions that will help change the lives and needs of customers across the UAE: affordable homes, smart homes, multi-generational homes with privacy, and sustainable homes within the community. 

New home: affordable furniture

IKEA understands the importance of the little things, and how they can help turn a rented apartment into a haven to relax in after a hard day at work. This ensures customers always have the items to transform a space, whatever the budget, with reduced prices of over 1000 existing products in conjunction with the launch of the new collection.

Smart Home

Get connected, get smart

In addition to Wireless charging, Smart Lighting, Smart Sound and Smart blinds, IKEA introduces the fifth product segment from IKEA Home smart – Smart Air. Clean air is fundamental to be able to live a healthier and better everyday life at home and therefore IKEA is proud to launch the FÖRNUFTIG air purifier – a low price air purifier that seamlessly melts into a home environment and doesn’t look like an electronic device.

Multi-generational homes

An Emirati home normally includes many generations: children, parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents. While family time brings a lot of joy to many people, we all need a space where we can destress and enjoy our own sanctuary. Now more than ever, the definition of homes have changed; Home is where the kitchen is, the family room is, the me-corner is, the outdoor garden is, and the office is. Solutions and ideas have been carefully selected to address the challenge of privacy within such families who want to create multi-functional spaces in their homes therefore making IKEA locally relevant.

Sustainability

Sustainable homes within the community

Healthy and sustainable living are among IKEA’s focus points in its vision and ambition to become people and planet positive. Supporting UAE’s Vision 2021, which focuses on improving environmental quality, increasing the contribution of clean energy, and implementing green growth plans, Al-Futtaim IKEA is creating a movement in society around better everyday living. As part of the collection, IKEA will showcase how customers can live a sustainable life and create a space with a lower environmental impact.

VINOD JAYAN, MANAGING DIRECTOR, IKEA, UAE, QATAR, OMAN AND EGYPT:‘‘At IKEA, we believe making a better life starts at home. A beautiful, well-organised home that captures your identity, allows you to be centred, anchored, and grounded, and changes your everyday habits. It can put a smile on your face, a spring in your step and completely change your mood, regardless of what else you have on your mind. We know that home is an ever-changing space and much more than the four walls, so our latest collection ensures that IKEA can be a part of that journey and change with our customers as their lives change.”

“The new launch for this season comes off the back of us celebrating 30 years of IKEA in the UAE, an incredible milestone that has made everyone at IKEA extremely proud. It is also the year that UAE celebrates 50 years. As a family-owned business and a business deeply rooted in the success of the UAE, we are proud to have been part of the UAE’s story for so long and will continue to contribute to the success of the UAE by making life at home better for its residents. While this was a time to reflect on the past, we are also excited for the future and progressing well towards the launch of our new store in Oman in Q1 2022,” he added.

Multigenerational Home

To celebrate the launch of the new collection, IKEA will be hosting a Life at Home pop-up exhibition at Dubai Festival City Mall from 25th August for three months, which will showcase the products and solutions in action, featuring spaces for affordable homes, smart homes, sustainable homes and multi-generational homes with privacy, enriching every visit with ideas and inspiration.

Marking the milestone of 30 years in the UAE, IKEA is commemorating the occasion with offering all customers 30% cashback when they spend over AED 500 across all IKEA stores in the UAE and online from 26th August to 25th September.

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Pick some summer cool furniture

Undoubtedly, it brightens up the room and soaks away the darkness of wintery days. Light shades like ‘Honey’ and ‘Teak’ will do the trick…writes Puja Gupta.

Furniture is the face of an awesome home. This summer season is all about staying at home (with lockdowns across the country). Hence, revamping your abode with some furniture trends helps to feel enjoy the vibe of season. Here, Michelle Williamson, Interior Designer, WoodenStreet, talks about some picture-perfect ideas for this summer year 2021.

Less is More

The minimalist style always tops the list of trends in the summer. Minimalism in the furniture refers to the characteristic features of simple, clean lines and sleekness in the design. So, bring out the essential furniture pieces like a sofa, coffee table, lounge chair, or even bed with the simple and sophisticated look to make your home inviting and also a relaxing spot. You can also add comfortable and soft fabric cushions to feel fresh and lively.

Soothing Shades of Furniture

Whether you just want a seasonal update or to channelise the summer all the long year, this trend featuring light-hued and soothing shades works to make the case. Undoubtedly, it brightens up the room and soaks away the darkness of wintery days. Light shades like ‘Honey’ and ‘Teak’ will do the trick. In addition vibrant and rich hues of upholstery add to a welcoming summery days to your home.

Furniture for Super Refreshing Mocktails and Cocktails

Your favorite ‘Mojito’ and cocktails, must need a properly designated station. Also, a bar at home has been useful for many during the lockdown. So, becoming a bartender, the aroma of fresh drinks, and sipping on coolers are a great way to spend the evenings. A proper bar helps to preserve the flavour of drinks in your collection and keeps you cool during hot days.

Cheerful Summer Balcony

Who doesn’t love to sit in their backyard or balcony, especially during the evening or enjoy the chirping of birds at dawn? Balcony furniture allows you to enjoy some time in nature, soak up some vitamin D or enjoy the cooler breeze at night. Also, it allows you to unwind after a hard day with a cup of coffee in one hand and a book in the other. Not only this, you can enjoy a weekend breakfast in an outdoor dining set.

Symbol of Comfort and Bright Decor

During sunny days, printed fabric sofas is a smart move. Because it has specific properties of absorbing sweat, resulting in a comfortable lounge experience. Choose sheer comfortable and breathable materials such as cotton or velvet for the upholstery of the sofas. Along with this, there is a wide assortment of colourful fabric options to welcome the bright season. Florals are an evergreen option and never go out of trend. Also, they are well suited to either compliment or contrast in the decors theme.

Let the Light In

Summers are all about putting away dark and nubby things and letting the sunshine into your home. Swapping dark curtains, add natural window treatments, hang bold statement mirrors to let the light in.

Mirrors reflect natural light instead of absorbing it. So, place large accent mirrors in your entryway or in your bedroom, to enlighten up your room, it also helps to create an illusion of the large space in a crunched home.

Lastly Don’t Forget the Swing Chairs

Swing chairs are undeniably the best in lockdown, no matter how much space is available a swing can hang anywhere and helps one enjoy their siesta, coffee or book. It’s the right place for “me-time” after the long day of work. The wooden jhula or hammocks are surprisingly cosy and amazing to take small and refreshing naps. Add a soft fabric cushion adds a zing to your summery furniture style.

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