Amol Joshi, Interior Designer

Friday, February 28, 2014

Kitchen - The Heart of The Home



We Indians are divided by different food cultures and are united by the love for their delicious outcomes. When I visited the CKP Food Festival in Thane and witnessed the tremendous response it received, I realized that 'the traditional, culinary classics' still rule our platters and hearts. We are also fond of those dishes that belong to other Indian food cultures. And nowadays, our hearts and platters have whole heartedly welcomed specialities from other parts of the world as well. It comes as no surprise then that in such a food loving country one of the most liked hobbies is cooking. And those who love cooking, love their kitchens!


When it comes to the kitchen, in almost every case, lady of the house is 'the boss'. Our experience at AAkruti Interiors says that for her, the kitchen is more than just a room. It is that place in the house where she pursues her passion, displays her managerial abilities and masters the skills and tricks to rule the hearts of her family members. Over the last few years of our interior designing experience, we have observed her thoughtful involvement in the decision-making process while setting or renovating the kitchen. Amenities, convenience, specifications related to colour and material and budget - all these and many more aspects are thoughtfully considered by her. We, too, have respected the significance her kitchen holds for her and have always successfully addressed the challenges of designing and developing the kitchen that accommodates all the amenities she desires while considering her convenience and aesthetic aspects.


The project that we have most recently accomplished is a kitchen that can be crowned as the most remarkable kitchens we have designed so far. We at AAkruti Interiors, designed the kitchen is such a manner that in spite of having lesser space there is a provision for built-in hob, chimney, microwave, idli batter maker, under counter RO water purifier, dish washer and other regular kitchen appliances. The platform is made up of a special material that enables shifting the whole platform if there arises a need to move to a newer residence. In addition to the main platform, a service platform is also incorporated in the kitchen to enable the helping hands function smoothly. Space for storage plays a crucial role in determining the utility of the kitchen. We not only provided our client with enough storage space but also installed slow motion baskets, drawers and pull-outs for storing some of the routinely required stuff. Such units get closed automatically with a gentle push - a bliss during the crazy rush every morning. To give the kitchen a novel look, a vertical rolling shutter has been installed. Bigger, chequered tiles that we used on the kitchen wall enabled to lessen the joints and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the kitchen. 


Like every other assignment, our aim for this project was to more than satisfy our client. We have tried our best for the 'wow' response... and we believe that we have succeeded. After all we know that the kitchen is the heart of the home where lady of the house serves love. 

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Love Blossoms



Madhuri Dixit, in one of her most popular movies - Dil To Pagal Hai, explains with dreamy eyes to a friend of hers how romantically significant is the existence of a full moon on Valentine's Day to every romance-filled heart! Well, tonight we all can witness this sweet little coincidence. 

The role that nature plays in setting up the romantic mood is undeniable. And so is the fact that nature itself gets in the romantic mood... especially during spring.




Nature maybe playing havoc in certain parts of the world this spring. But it surely is in a very romantic mood here in 'Aamchi Mumbai'. Mercury has dropped to make us feel cozy, soothing breezes are setting the happy mood, streets are in the process of getting a complete make-over... thanks to the spring blossom and birds and squirrels are displaying their lovey-dovey behaviour. And how can we forget the surprise showers!




This is the best time to roam around in Mumbai. Exploring our own city during such pleasant weather can be fun. You can also lay back at home and enjoy this cozy atmosphere. But you got to be lucky for that... like me! I stay in a locality that is away from all the hubbub. My residence is situated on the third level of the building, letting me take a closer look at that level of the trees that holds housing societies or food joints of squirrels, robins and parrots. And to add to my luck, a space named balcony that's getting extinct from Mumbai, still exists in my residence. For a date with nature, I can simply stand in my balcony on a lazy Sunday afternoon and rejoice! If you have a swing in your balcony and small home garden of your own, nothing like it! If not a balcony, a nice comfy French window can do the magic. Sitting by the window and sipping some hot coffee with that special someone can not only revive your mood but also the love in your relationship. For an uninterrupted view of the spring blossom through your bungalow, you got to have full height windows with a coffee table and some exciting coffee table books by its side. 

Nature helps us keep the romance in our hearts alive. So when it comes to spring, the very season when nature is at its best... love blossoms :)

- Kalindi Amol Joshi
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Amol Vishwas Joshi, Interior Designer, AAkruti Interiors
@ 9967534621