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Wall templeThis rustic lobby looks like it has been carved out of the depths of the earth, thanks to the peanut palette and the subtle brick wall on the far right. Look ahead, and you’ll see a section of the wall covered in wall niches, each holding a golden bell. Just below, stands a stone idol, presiding over the area. The bell decor serves as a scaled-down replication of a temple space and also gives pace to the knocked-back vibe of the room.
Elevated puja platformThis home features an elevated puja platform to distinguish the zone of worship from the rest of the living room. The space carved out for this platform could have been a dining area that was repurposed to feature a shrine. Notice how the industrial pendant lamp and recessed lighting pair with the sequence of petite bronze bells. The platform is an emblem of modern-day design with an ethnic twist.
Pop-out puja counterWalk by this chic display cabinet and you’re likely to miss the pop-out puja counter. The hinged counter is a great space-saving alternative to a free-standing shelf. It pulls out to serve as a wonderful seat for diyas and other elements, and tucks back in to blend in with the cabinetry. The counter is capped by a pair of glass shelves that hold idols that serve as icons of worship and visual statements.
2. Does my lighting have layers?A perfectly lit room has three basic layers: Overhead lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. This bedroom pulls all those together – the chandelier for overhead, bedside reading lamps as task lighting, and accent lights above the headboard and artwork.See how chandeliers cast a glow in different areas
Like all building materials, polycarbonate panels are not all made equal and will vary in quality and in price. Speak with a professional to find out whether polycarbonate panels are right for your home. TELL USDo you have polycarbonate panels in your house? Upload a picture to the Comments section below.MOREThe House That Isn’t ThereThis Just In: Transparent Garden Terrace, Moscow, RussiaThis Just In: Translucent Tool Shed, North Carolina, USA
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Style secret: Centre-stage windowsCan you picture tasseled draperies or a balloon valance in this space? Neither can we. Windows in a contemporary milieu are usually abundant, and they’re often left undressed to highlight their crisp lines and let natural light flood in. But also consider:If privacy’s an issue, or if you just don’t like feeling that you’re on display, integrate sleek window treatments that won’t stop the eye: Sheers or solid panels that blend into the wall colour; narrow blinds; mesh shades. As long as they’re done in a neutral solid or barely-there print, and kept very tailored, Roman shades are another possibility.Check out these 8 clever ideas for window dressing
Essential to biophilic theory is the idea that buildings aid our physical and mental health only when they are designed holistically. Rather than isolated elements – for example, simply putting plants in a building – benefits occur when diverse and complementary factors reinforce our experiences of nature. Wilson’s colleague Dr Steven Kellert named plants and natural lighting, and indirect influences through shapes, forms and materials that originate in the natural world, as some of the attributes of this kind of design.
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