Special Issue Feb 2016

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DESIGNUPCYCLED INNOVATION AT SOCIAL BY RIYAAZ AMLANI
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SURFACES SPECIAL CATCH UP WITH THE LATEST IN SURFACE FINISHES
SUSTAINABLE INSIDE OUT
BY ARCHITECTURE DISCIPLINE
FUSING THE PAST AND PRESENT
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A STORY
OF SURFACES
Plugged into technology, today’s design
community is drawing inspiration from
around the world. New dimensions in
material, paint, colour, pattern and
texture are raising the bar for home
and office environments.
FIRM
FOOTING
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WALL TALK
Home Review’s Surfaces Special is an
eye-operner for you to see and
explore the latest materials, gain new
insights and understand how environmental
considerations are impacting architecture
and interior design. Continue browsing
as the following pages come with
the latest in surface finishes and capture
the trends driving the markets in 2016.
VERSA‘TILE’SEALING
SPACES

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Text By Kanupriya Pachisia
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Details are being added to walls like
never before. Recycled materials are
becoming even more attractive as they
envelop surfaces in innovative ways.
Stone continues to create bespoke
textures and windows are dressed up in
exhilarating prints drawing key inspiration
from damask patterns.
Floorings are getting transformed as
carpeting is getting softer, wood is
getting more roughed up, vinyl is getting
even more luxurious, leather more exotic
and tiles more digital.
Ceilings not only continue to add unusual
geometry to your space but climb a notch
higher by imparting surface finishes in
different materials, some of which are even
acoustically equipped.
Don’t miss how innovation has taken
over the market in order to create
new demand for an array of unusual,
unexpected and incredible surface finishes.
While we bring forth some of the current
trends in the industry, read what some of
the most eminent names have to say about
the most ‘in-things’ for 2016.
INNOVATION
IN VOCATION
WINDOW
WEAR
IT’S THE
‘TREND’ANCY!

Empty walls are a canvas for design. Today, wall decorating themes vary from
extravagant painting ideas to bespoke wallpapers, modern panels and partitions
and other creative solutions.
WALL TALK
ASIAN PAINTS
BOOK OF COLOURS,
2016
Asian Paints launches its
Book of Colours, 2016 which
comprises of three collections.
The Contemporary Collection
presents evocative design styles
for the true design connoisseur.
The Classic Modern Collection
encompasses the reliable
and classic décor styles that
consumers have tried and loved
and lastly, The Experimenter
Collection is for the more
adventurous as it embodies
bolder design styles.
www.asianpaints.com
DULUX PAINTS
DULUX VELVET TOUCH
DIAMOND GLO
A premium product by Dulux, it renders
aesthetically superior surfaces and high
performance. This emulsion represents
the next generation interior paint. With
more than 2000 colour offerings it also
includes ten exclusive shades which have
been inspired from diamonds around
the world. It is available in one, four
and twenty litres packaging.
www.dulux.in
KANSAI NEROLAC PAINTS LTD.
PEARLS EMULSION
Pearls Emulsion provides a rich soft
sheen at a compelling price. It has
demonstrated excellent washability
and stain resistance. It also has the
distinct ability to hide hair line cracks
which tend to surface over time. This
helps reduce noticeable wear and
tear on the paint surface and the
wall continues to look as good as
new for a substantial period of time.
www.nerolac.com
BERGER PAINTS
SILK ILLUSIONS MARBLE FINISH
Illusions Marble is a premium superior quality
designer finish paint comprising of high percentage
of emulsions and special additives. Once tinted with
colourants it provides a marble like finish. It can
be easily washed and is 100% acrylic based. It is
200 microns thick and gives coverage of 30 sq.ft in
a litre.
www.bergerpaints.com

F & F
CALEDONIA COLLECTION
BY COLE AND SON
The Caledonia Collection is a
range of subtly textured wall
coverings suitable for both
residential and commercial use.
Featuring eighteen qualities in
a range of heathery, neutral
toned hues, Caledonia acts as
a smart and durable substitute
to conventional wallpaper.
Comprising of grass cloths, sisal,
jutes, woven paper and bamboo
these designs are produced in a
range of widths.
www.fandf.in
PEEKABOO PATTERNS
BOOK SHELF WALLPAPER
The Book Shelf Wallpaper from Peekaboo Patterns
is definitely turning heads around. This upbeat and
super trendy wallpaper can be used as an accent in
a library or any voracious little readers room. It helps
create an uncommon feature in the room and stands
out as a distinctive design element. It is non toxic,
highly durable and offers coverage of 55 square feet.
www.peekaboopatterns.com
D’DÉCOR
THE EUROPEAN
COLLECTION
D’décor unveils an array of inspiring
and classic textured European
wallpapers which resound opulence,
refinement and versatility. The
new range has four attractive and
distinctive qualities - elegance,
structured plains, graphics and
spectacular designs. A multitude of
colour options turn these into perfect
all-rounders. They are stable and
sturdy and can be effortlessly pulled
off and used without prior soaking.
www.ddecor.com
MARSHALLS WALLCOVERINGS
THE CHOTA BHEEM
COLLECTION
Marshalls Wallcoverings gives a
truly aesthetic and vibrant look to
your walls in a range of 10,000 plus
themes and designs. Their latest Chota
Bheem Collection also promises to
bring your child’s fantasies into their
bedrooms. The collection ranges from
scenes to story lines and is washable,
durable and long lasting.
www.marshallswallcoverings.com

NOTION
CLADDING
Notion, the trustworthy
brand in the exterior cladding
industry has introduced another
revolutionary product, ‘Cladding’
for front elevations. The wood
types selected are handled and
treated using utmost care.
They first undergo a crucial
drying process, followed by
expert grading selection. They
protect the walls from extreme
weather conditions. They are
manufactured by a double
grooved profile and do not
require drilling.
www.notion.net.in
STYLAM INDUSTRIES
FASCIA EXTERIOR CLADDING
Fascia - high pressure laminates used for
exterior cladding is another one of Stylam
Industries’ ground breaking products.
They have a decorative surface suitable for
exteriors. Resistant to colour fading and
weather-proof with special protection,
they have been designed keeping in mind
international design requirements. Its
applications include wall and façade lining,
partitions, fences, etc.
www.stylam.com
3 FORM
OPTICAL WOODS
Optical Woods – a new generation
in woods achieves optical movement
through layering of HighRes not
seen before. It consists of Barque
that evokes the surface of a tree
trunk, Stroll that is more linear, Sift
that creates motion and Portal that
renders horizontal linearity. Available
in various gauges of thickness and
sizes they form good looking partition
walls while also rendering beauty
to furniture.
www.3-form.com
D&M
STRING2 MAARS PARTITION WALLS
String2 is the most popular demountable wall system.
Its sturdy construction is based on a modular linking
system. They can be finished using barely visible 0 mm
joints or given a subtle accent with shadow joints of
5 mm. They can be combined with different materials
and elements. They offer great performance in terms
of fire resistance and sound proofing.
www.dnmindia.in

Styles come and go and flooring is no exception! Carpets, wood, tiles and
vinyl have defined flooring solutions since years but now they do it in a more
interesting and glamorous way.
FIRM
FOOTING
PERGO
ORIGINAL EXCELLENCE
- CLASS 33
Pergo’s latest collection,
Orginal Excellence is a strikingly
attractive flooring solution for
commercial spaces. Available in
25 different shades it consists
of single and multiple strip
planks patterns with some
having a rustic surface that
add an extensive experience
of space in your room. This
original laminate collection has
been upgraded to PerfectfoldTM
3.0 making installation
30% faster.
www.pergo.co.in
FLOWCRETE
FLOWFRESH RESIN FLOORS
Flowcrete launched Flowfresh floors for
food manufacturers to provide high food
safety standards.The Flowfresh range has
Polygiene homogeneously distributed
throughout the system’s polyurethane
matrix, meaning it can eliminate 99.9%
of the bacteria coming into contact with
the floor’s surface. Being a resin floor it
exhibits hard wear and tear properties
making it a safe choice to rely on.
www.flowcrete.in
SQUARE FOOT
STATIC CONTROL
VINYL FLOORS
New generation of static control
floorings offer greater safety in
sensitive environments like Intensive
Care Units (ICUs), computer rooms,
pharmaceutical manufacturing
units where protection from static
discharge is needed. They help reduce
component failure, equipment
malfunction and incidents of
explosions. Available in 9 versatile
colours, they are electric resistant and
foster positivity and healing when used
in schools and pediatric wards.
www.squarefoot.co.in
NOTION
ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING
These floors are said to lend a sense of permanence to
the interior space. Engineered wood floorings work well
in kitchens, basements and bathrooms or other spaces
where light moisture may be present. Though it is more
expensive than laminate, it provides better value in the
long-run as it can be periodically sand papered to revive
the wooden grains and erase scratches.
www.notion.net.in

GREENLAM INDUSTRIES LTD.
MIKASA PRISTINE OAK
COLLECTION
Greenlam launches Mikasa real
wood floors, produced in India
for the first time at their plant
in Behror, Rajasthan. Mikasa
Pristine is a distinctive selection
of 15mm hardwood flooring.
Crafted to perfection, the latest
offering in the range captures
the natural strength of Oak.
With a collection of 7 different
Oak finishes it offers freshness
to your space.
www.greenlam.com
www.mikasafloors.com
STYLAM INDUSTRIES LTD.
WALKON EXTERIOR FLOOR BOARDS
Processed in laminate presses under high pressure
and temperature, Walkon Exterior Floor Boards by
Stylam Industries are revolutionary products in the
market. Not only do they give a premium wooden
look, they are also easy to install and maintain. These
boards are engineered laminates that use rivetless
technology and durable clips. They are ideal for
terraces, balconies, outdoor platforms and decking.
www.stylam.com
EUROTEX
IPE HARDWOOD FLOORING
AND DECKING
Eurotex specialises in exotic hardwood
flooring and decking to name a few.
Its Ipe collection is incredibly durable.
Its dense cell structure serves as a
natural deterrent to insects, decay
and molds. Because of this natural
resilience it gains first choice for
decking and flooring. Aesthetically
pleasing, its hardwood is light to
dark olive brown with contrasting
yellowish-grey or grey-brown tones
offsetting it.
www.eurotexflooring.com
ASAHI INDIA
AIS SECURITY GLASS & AIS
SECURITYPLUS (FLOORS &
STAIRCASES)
AIS Security Glass (intrusion-resistant
laminated glass with 1.52 mm PVB
interlayer) and AIS Securityplus with
a Dupont Sentry Glass interlayer that
is 5 times stronger and 100 times
stiffer than conventional laminating
materials from Asahi India Glass Ltd.
can be used for designing glass floors.
The PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer
increases tolerance and enables
aesthetic and complex designs with
minimal structural support.
www.aisglass.com

SQUARE FOOT
ARTIFICIAL TURF
FLOORING
Square Foot’s artificial turf/
landscaping grass is made
from high quality synthetic
fibre (25 and 40mm) which
makes it indistinguishable from
natural grass. It can withstand
heavy traffic and is child and
pet friendly. It requires zero
maintenance, helps conserve
water and is resistant to varied
climatic conditions. With easy
installation it is a popular choice
in the sports industry.
www.squarefoot.co.in
DECOWOOD
CARBONN SERIES
Carbonn offers unique textures and
sophisticated look. They come with
blackened edges to highlight a contrast
between the colour of the floor and the
beveled edge, to outline each plank. It
imitates the look of an elegant rustic floor
with chic patina. This laminate flooring by
Decowood is available in 6 inch wide planks
and totally transforms the look of the room.
www.decowood.in
INTERFACE
BIOPHILIA INSPIRED
COLLECTION-EQUAL
MEASURE AND NEAR & FAR
David Oakey, Interface’s frequent
collaborater is responsible for the two
newcomer collections - Equal Measure
(a carved, irregular pattern that recalls
well-worn cobblestones) and Far &
Near (a clear organic design that turns
up the volume by incorporating depth
and dimension). They are available as
25 cm x 1m skinny planks and offered
in eight neutral colourways.
www.interface.com
FCML
ENGINEERED WOOD LEATHER FLOORS
The wood and laminates floor section under FCML called
FCML wood floors offers a variety of species, finishes
and inlay options in combinations of wood-stone,
wood-leather, wood-wood, etc. These engineered wood
leather floors are hardwood engineered flooring with
the top layer being pure leather. They possess unique
characteristics which spruce up your study, den, walk-in
closet or even your bedroom.
www.fcmlindia.com

The key to integrating a ceiling into a room design is understanding the space
and its needs. Today’s ceilings have adapted themselves ideally, to both form
and function.
SEALING
SPACES
ASAHI INDIA GLASS LTD.
ECOSENSE GLASS
CEILING
Ecosense is a high performance
glass that can be used for
skylights, canopies and pergolas.
It comes in four ranges -
Enhance (Solar Control), Exceed
(Solar Control - Low-E), Essence
(Low - E) and Edge (Solar
Control and Thermal Insulation).
Their energy saving properties
help reduce heat without
compromising on the incoming
natural light. They are processed
to provide safety and also ensure
solar gain.
www.aisglass.com
SAINT-GOBAIN INDIA PVT LTD -
GYPROC BUSINESS
ECOPHON CEILINGS
Ecophon ceilings are a comprehensive
system on acoustics. They can be used
in most application areas with options,
level changes and design and precision.
Manufactured using high density glass
wool, their visible surface has an AkutexTM
FT coating while the back is covered with
glass tissue. They have a recycled content
of 70% with a very high light reflectance
and a diverse product range.
www.gyproc.in
USG BORAL
CLEANROOM CLIMAPLUSTM
ACOUSTICAL CEILING
PANELS
Designed for clean room environments,
these Class 100 and Class 10M-100M
suspended panels are sag-resistant. These
acoustic ceiling panels are perfect for
computer and control rooms, kitchens
and sterile rooms. They are designed with
FIRECODE for use in fire-rated assemblies
and are available with high recycled
content (HRC). It is made of mineral fibre
and is available in sizes of 600x1200 mm.
www.usgboral.com
BARRISOL
RECYCLED STRETCH CEILING
Recycled Stretch Ceilings from Barrisol are ideal for the
development of 100% ecological constructions i.e. the
‘Green Buildings’. The recycled sheets are intended to
equip not only sustainable buildings but also all types
of construction which contribute to the safeguarding
of the environment. Available in shades of beige, white,
grey and black they are either matt, perforated or
acoustically designed.
www.barrisol.com

Unique colours, shapes and materials have set the trends for tiles in 2016.
From new twists to the classics, to something bright and new, tiling projects are
creating a statement.
VERSA‘TILE’
SICIS
JAKUCHU COLLECTION
This exquisite collection from
Sicis represents mosaic panels
inspired by the Japanese
artist, Jakuchu. It mainly
recalls naturalistic, figurative
and orient-decorative art.
The mosaics, rich on shades
echo a strong pictorial effect.
The prinicipal features of this
stunning collection are the
chromatic choices that respect
the mainstream tones of
Japanese art and refinement of
the manufacture.
www.sicis.com
FCML
AURORE COLLECTION
The Aurore Collection is one of the many
underwater tile collections offered by
FCML. Named Turchese it is a mosaic tile.
Available in a size of 30 x 30 cms,
it picks beautiful azure shades that reflect
the essence of water. They find great
use in swimming pools and bathrooms
completely transforming the floor they
are embedded in.
www.fcmlindia.com
NITCO
NITCO MAGNIFIED 2015
With an ideology to carve out
a distinct recognition through
innovation and excellence, Nitco
launched Nitco Magnified 2015 across
categories like glazed vitrified tiles,
ceramic wall tiles and vitrified heavy
duty tiles. To meet the consumers
demand of amplifying the enormity
of space, Nitco launched tiles that
are larger than standard sizes.
Aesthetically inspired from natural
elements, they are anti-skid, scratch
and chemical resistant.
www.nitcotiles.in
H & R Johnson
JOHNSON PORSELANO COLLECTION
Johnson Porselano Collection showcases minutely
designed, germ free, porcelain, vitrified wall tiles. These
tiles possess an elegant matt finish. Available in shades
of brown and grey, they are the right choice for your
kitchens, bathrooms and also your living room walls.
The design theme is realistic. They are available in sizes
of 120x60 cm slabs and 120x20 cm splits.
www.hrjohnsonindia.com

SOMANY CERAMICS
STONE16
Somany Ceramics’ Stone16
are outdoor floor tiles with
a thickness of 16 mm that is
double the thickness of an
ordinary floor tile. Available in
sizes of 600x600 mm, they are
one of the toughest tiles in the
market. This range of thicker,
high-performance, engineered
Durastone is anti-skid and load
resistant. They are ideal for all
sorts of outdoor applications.
www.somanyceramics.com
BISAZZA
CEMENT TILES - TOM DIXION
Bisazza’s new collection designed by Tom Dixion
puts a contemporary spin on the traditional cement
tiles. The collection includes square and hexagonal
tiles. The hand-made tiles are made using
high-strength cement which is blended with
coloured oxides. They are available in 25 colours
and in a vast range of multi-coloured decorations.
They are suitable for internal floors and commercial
floors with medium traffic.
www.bisazza.com
GRESCASA CERAMICS LTD.
THE PARISIEN COLLECTION
Grescasa boasts of a collection that
will help you keep up with the pace
of ever changing styles. Parisien
by Grescasa only goes to reinstate
them as connoisseurs of style and
quintessence of quality. Available
in a size of 60x60 cms they can be
applied on walls and floors.
Emblems of digital technology,
these are frost resistant.
www.grescasa.com
RAK CERAMICS
THE SURFACE COLLECTION
Surface is a collection of floor glazed,
porcelain, matt relief tiles. These
tiles resemble refined concrete that
emit the brusque vibes of sun baked
cement with amalgamated tones that
gracefully adorn interiors and exteriors
with crisp textures. The eco-friendly
range comes with uniform flatness,
minimal chipping and colour variation.
They are ideal for use in commercial,
residential and industrial spaces.
www.rakceramics.com

SWASTIK TILES
DIGITAL CERAMIC
WALL TILES
Digital ceramic tiles by Swastik
are multi-purpose and long
lasting. Such tiles can be applied
on both floors and walls. They
are mostly used in bathrooms
and kitchens as they can resist
moisture. These are prepared
from an assortment of clays that
are formed into various shapes.
They possess an extra ordinary
ceramic covering which is stain,
scratch, fire and slip defiant.
www.swastiktiles.in
SIMPOLO CERAMICS
WOODEN STRIP FLOORING TILES
Simpolo Ceramics introduces Wooden
Strip Flooring Tiles to enhance floors. It
comes in full body and different shades
of wood. Available in planks of 195x1200
mm and 600x1200 mm they are glazed
vitrified tiles. These tiles are anti-skid
and anti-scratch and draw inspiration
from worldwide woods. Their design is
adaptable for any room in an extremely
natural and versatile way.
www.simpolo.net
ASIAN GRANITO INDIA LTD.
GRANDURA PLUS
COLLECTION
AGL has brought forward a new
parking plus heavy area tiling solution
by introducing Grandura Plus - Digital
Vitrified Tiles (DVT). Grandura Plus
delivers a ‘grandeur’ of design with
extra durability. Available in sizes of
300x300 mm they come in a diverse
range of designs in mostly muted
earthy tones. These parking tiles are
hard and possess low porosity making
them ideal for use.
www.aglasiangranito.com
BHARAT FLOORINGS
MICRO CEMENT FLOORS
With virtually unlimited design options and quick
installation time, micro cement floors can turn any space
into a vibrant and beautifully designed area. These can
be overlaid over existing floors and are cost effective.
With a sealer coating, the floors last years with minimal
need of periodic maintenance. Micro cement floors are
made to withstand heavy traffic.
www.bharatfloorings.com

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Framing your windows with style and elegance does more than just enrich your
home - it gives you the freedom to be as creative as you like and when you like.
WINDOW
WEAR
D’DÉCOR
AESTHETIC DESIGNER
BLINDS
Home couture destination,
D’Décor introduces its range
of aesthetic designer blinds.
These include the Duplex
Blinds, Sheer Horizon Blinds,
Roller Blinds, Roman Blinds
and Vertical Blinds. While
some use a two phase system
that switches from dim-out to
sheer, some allow complete
control of light. The collection
ranges in a variety of colours,
patterns and luxe fabrics to
suit all environments.
www.ddecor.com
ALDECO
CHARACTER COLLECTION
Aldeco, a dynamic and creative Portuguese
brand launches the Character Collection,
deriving its uniqueness and geometric
strength from Italian Renaissance
architecture. A touch of opulence
translates into elaborate embroidery, while
application of lurex threads in gold, silver
and copper bring the grandeur of the
churches alive. The symbiosis of detailed
geometric designs draws inspiration from
the great Italian squares.
www.aldeco.pt
www.maishaa.com
CLARKE & CLARKE
THE TRAVIATA COLLECTION
Reminiscent of the Italian
Mediterranean colours of the Riviera
Blue, chartreuse and olive are brought
to life through rich embroidered
damasks, bold geometrics and metallic
weaves in the Traviata Collection.
It uses a mixture of tie-dye printing
techniques combined with embroidery
on linen grounds, woven jacquards
and textured plains. Chartreuse, ebony,
ash, striking flamingo and ink are
dominant shades of the collection.
www.clarke-clarke.co.uk
www.bharatfurnishings.com
PEEKABOO PATTERNS
WINDOW DRESSINGS
Peekaboo Patterns has always expressed aesthetics
for children with sheer playfulness and pop. Their
products tie a room concept into a story. Their ‘World
Map Blinds’ hang the entire world map on the
window rendering a perfect combination of design
and learning for your child. Their lovely ‘Cupcakes’
and ‘Dinosaur’ curtains in cotton liven up your little
one’s abode.
www.peekaboopatterns.com

ZYNNA
COMMERCIAL BLINDS
These commercial blinds by
Zynna are chic, space saving and
easy to use. They are available
in a mixed range of printed
panels with contemporary
prints on polyester. Designers
are increasingly opting for
these blinds to create signature
window treatments. Available
in various colours along various
design concepts, they help in
temperature control and also
allow occupants to see outside.
www.zynna.in
HUNTER DOUGLAS
DUETTE ARCHITELLA
HONEYCOMB SHADES
Unique fabrics are layered together in the Architella
construction to fuse function and style. It’s a
patented honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb design
that enables to reduce heat transfer by 50%. Its
shape and choice of fabric also helps in providing
good acoustics inside. With more than 180 colours
and multiple design choices, they help protect from
UV rays.
www.hunterdouglas.com
F & F
DESIGNERS GUILD -
ASTRAKHAN COLLECTION
This collection from Designer’s Guild,
housed at F & F features reinventions
of traditional themes from damask
to botanical. Typifying the influences
found along the ancient silk road, the
range breathes new life into classical
and baroque inspirations, infusing
them with contemporary flavours.
Chic shaded elements and a fusion of
tastes from ikat to photographic are
deployed in the collection.
www.fandf.in
RUMORS
THE VEGAS COLLECTION
Inspired by exotic paradises, lush
foliage and painterly gardens, The
Vegas Collection is brimming with
modern prints, tropical colours and
an overall cheer. A unique collection
of digital prints paired with stripes
and lush velvet jacquards come forth
to meet current upholstery needs. A
collection of fun and eclectic designs,
it comes in an assorted range of
bright colours.
www.rumorsindia.in

Natural wood floors by
Ego Floors

Green walls by ELT India

Synonymous with beauty and practicality
in design, Tarkett has introduced woven
fiberglass and foam floors as a new take on
linoleum. Tough and resilient it stands up to
scuff, moisture, water, mold and scratches.
Stain resistant and easy to clean, they are also
hypo allergic and certified asthma and allergy
friendly and spread well across all floor types.
Speaking of innovation, solid bamboo floors
from The Bamboo Flooring Co. deserve
mention. Bamboo has a high fibre rating
than any hardwood, making it an excellent
alternative to hardwood floors. Belonging to
a fast growing grass family, it is a good green
solution for most subfloors. Innovative brains
have lead to the reincarnation of leather
under our feet, repurposing the material into
sleek, exotic flooring. Baron Leather selects
superior hides for good quality leather tiles
that develop a natural patina over time,
rendering a luxurious look. Scratches and
natural marks only enhance the look of
this floor.
INNOVATION IN VOCATION
74 Home Review February 2016
Recycled rubber floors by Fab
Flooring India

Today’s design savy society looks for a visual interest on all surfaces.
Combining time honoured patterns and new technology, floors and
walls sport an interesting, innovative look these days.

Rubber is yet another talked about material
which keeps industrial and commercial
floors clean and safe. Fab Flooring India has
flooded this sector of the market with its
interlocking and recycled rubber floors that
have extended themselves into indoor and
outdoor play areas as well as gyms. Strong
and resilient, if properly cared for, these floors
can last for a good twenty years.
Thicker versions also act as good sound
barriers. Subtly adding timeless appeal to
your interiors are solid wood floorings.
Natural wood floors by Ego Floors are
highly aesthetic and technically better
equipped than traditional wood floors.
Using technology as innovation, these
floors are 70% more stable and minimise
tension making the floors more resistant to
shrinkage, gapping and warping.
Re-spelling uncommon beauty, panel
curtains from Creation Baumann are
lending themselves as an ideal complement
to minimal interior design. Precisely adjusting
the amount of light that can enter, they
can be perfectly adapted to any architecture
in question. Innovatively doubling up
as partitions they provide excellent
glare protection.
The gorgeous green living wall is a great
addition to any contemporary residence
or office space. ELT India’s green walls are
gaining recognition as a modular unit for
commercial framing of plants to build up a
bio wall. They have sufficient moisture and
space for absorbing roots.
Lithos Design has redefined texture in its
purest form by remoulding stone in its
full expressive potential in terms of shape,
essence and recollection of nature. Resting on
an invisible steel frame they can be attached
to the floor or ceiling. Thanks to avant-garde
technologies and specifically developed
equipment, Q-Bo launches wall coverings
in natural stone and marble with reliefs
and shapes.
Recalling laces, brass, fishnets and flowers
they are bespoke designwise and enriched
with strass powder that adds a special touch
of glamour. The multi-purpose plant of hemp
has lended itself to yet another application of
accentuating wall coverings. Braided hemp
by Maya Romanoff is weaved with Lokta
paper and is completely handmade without
the use of chemicals to transform into an
interesting wall surface.
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Panel curtains by Creation Baumann
Textured stone walls by Lithos Design

Wood Parquet Collection,
Jomfruland, Coffee Oak
Variation by Pergo

Ligno acoustic light panel
by D&M India

Centered around simplicity, serenity and
seamlessness, 2016 finishes reflect our need
to switch off and detox. There’s a saying
in the design world that an empty wall is
a blank canvas. With a million options to
convert walls into pieces of art, two most
popular trends are being defined by textured
and 3D surfaces that lend actual variation
to a wall and temporary and personalized
wallpapers that bring in unique simplicity.
Tempaper easily applicable on satin finish
walls, offers high impact decoration for
renters and those who do not want to
commit to a particular design style. Karan
Sharma from Marshalls Wallcoverings states
“Personalised wallpaper is perfect, especially
with the advent of digital wallcoverings.
Wallcoverings give you the option of
changing over in two hours, thereby you can
stay updated with the latest trends.”
Rajiv Rajgopal, Director, Akzo Nobel India
Ltd. shares “Wall textures have lately found
resonance and acceptance in India. Keeping
up with this simple yet effective element, we
launched high performance and aesthetically
superior textured finishes for exterior walls -
Dulux Weathershield Signature.”
IT’S THE ‘TREND’ANCY!
Dulux’s Velvet Touch range in
Monarch Gold

Searching to build your personal design statement? This article will
provide you with the tools to discover and investigate the latest trends
in surface finishes.

Quoting Gitesh Agarwal, CMO, D&M India,
on a game changing trend for 2016, “We
may perhaps see a lot of action through
embedded technology like video and
acoustic walls. We may also see the rise of
demountable walls so that the spaces can
be redefined at will.”
With the infusion of technology into
materials, vinyl and leather floorings are
leading trendsetters under the flooring
category. Luxury vinyl is magnetically
drawing consumer attention.
Technology has unquestionably given some
vinyls a whole new look. Abhishek Saraf, Jt.
MD, Square Foot, says, “New generation of
static control vinyl floors offer greater safety
in sensitive environments.” While Naresh
Maheshwari, CEO, Pergo states, “Leather
floorings are trending more than before - it’s
gorgeous and durable.”
Sameer Hora, MD, IDUS, shares, “Leather
accentuates any existing style that you have
- traditional or contemporary and helps you
achieve a rich and luxurious feel in any room.
It offers sound-proofing, shock absorption
and temperature gauging properties. It
should be in trend in 2016.”
Ashok Goyal, CEO, Nitco, opines,
“Watch for tile treatments with the look of
carpeting and fine-tuned floors comprising
of framed tiles,” stating patterns with
panache would definitely be a game changer
for 2016. Sharing his views on the same,
Sharad Mathur, MD, Interface India, says,
“Our continued research and understanding
of biophilic design has shown us the
many benefits of surrounding ourselves
with nature, which has lead to new
product introductions that feature
natural, sophisticated designs following
nature’s model.”
Maheshwari also shares, “One game
changing trend in 2016 is not just for wood
anymore but Wood Parquet that is quickly
gaining popularity in flooring options. Exotic
and vintage are the ranges for 2016. The
trends in the stunning world of flooring are
wide plank styles, classic looks and long
plank formats.”
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Vinyl floors by Square Foot
Echopanel WovenImage Mura
Rise .45 Tile by D&M India

Karim Rashid, Global
Love Collection by
Marshalls Wallcoverings

Arabescato Cervai by Nitco
Covering the upper limits of your room,
would probably be of least importance but
it’s definitely one that holds the entire room
together. While wood is one of the most
timeless natural products to adorn a trendy
look each time, metallic finish ceiling tiles
command the trend of the contemporary.
Milap Verma, GM, GKD India Ltd.
says “If you see functionality and the
desired atmosphere in the room, wood’s
ability to absorb sound and heat, coupled
with the ease of installation makes it a better
choice.” Technology is always evolving,
resulting in new trends and products
appearing every day.
To anticipate a game changing trend is to
make yourself stay ahead of them. Verma
has very correctly described it as, “World
over designers are hunting for new materials
that can glide their vision. They have started
amalgamating different materials and many
unprecedented combinations that truly stand
out. They use materials to make the building
more efficient and environment friendly.
The ‘green’ trend will definitely drive design
this year.”
Architectural meshes
by GKD

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