An open kitchen is a distinctly modern idea, and like all such ideas it takes some adjusting to. for some of us, a kitchen should keep its mysteries hidden, not to mention its smells. The dinner table is what you might call the revelatory aspect of a complex, unknown cooking process. Especially us…

The holiday season is upon us. Navratri’s already knocking on the door, and Diwali is lurking behind the corner waiting for its moment in the sun. Then, it’ll be time for Christmas and New Year and by the time we round off 2015, we would have spent huge amounts of money trying to deck up our living…

Are you one of those who love to call their friends over for a horror movie night with large buckets of popcorn and drinks on the ready? Do you hate going to the crowded cricket stadiums but wish to watch the latest match without missing a single hoot and cheer from the stands? Or is it your turn to…

“Now I’ve got a hole in my pocket, a hole in my shirt, a whole lot of trouble, he said But now the money’s gone, life carries on and I miss it like a hole in the head” This famous song by Passenger just reflects our lives so much. Everything has become so costly that at the end of the day you do…

This Ganesh Chaturthi, get a pooja unit or a pooja room designed if you have not done that yet and make Lord Ganesh happy. Every household in India has a separate space or room dedicated to doing prayers or pooja. Especially in Bangalore, most of the flats or apartment designs include a separate…

When building wardrobes , there’s always the question of what kind of doors would suit them best. Does sliding work well for you or do hinged doors serve the right purpose? Below are a few advantages and disadvantages of the two types. ADVANTAGES HINGED WARDROBES Hinged wardrobes are traditional,…

A kitchen can be described as no less than a Pandora’s box. Especially in an Indian kitchen, hundreds of cooking ingredients are there to be stored. While cooking you want few things to be handy and thus needs to be kept at a place which is easily accessible or you can hand-pick it quickly. In this…

Pantry is a small room or storage space for food, utensils, linens, provisions and occasionally household cleaning chemicals. It was previously called a larder or cellar. When there were no refrigerators in olden days, the pantry served as adequate storage as small, darkened rooms stacked with…

Season 6 of one of the most popular TV shows airs later in April 2016, but the fervour has already caught up with all the fans of the series. The debate over who will win the war and rule the Iron Throne is far from over, and to add fuel to the fire here’s our addition to the list of unsolved GoT…

Water that is allowed into a home has to have a way to leave after being used. Plumbing, the mechanism by which this happens, is an essential basic of home construction. A proper plumbing system when in place, will ensure that the flow of water is seamless, with maximum usage, minimum waste and…

Personalize all those lovingly created designs to fit into your space-in an instant! The design catalogue at HomeLane isn’t just eye-candy! While looking for a modular kitchen , many a time you may have found the perfect design-the shape, the theme, the colour scheme, everything just works. But the…

Unlike electrical points,plumbing points cannot be changed in the due course of construction of your house, especially if it is an apartment. Here are few things to note while planning for the plumbing points (keeping in mind what appliances you may be using). The Sink Plan for 2 inlets if you want…

2016 saw several new trends in home decor. From new prints in furnishings to marble, to bright hued colors, it was all about vibrancy and vivacity. With 2017, the design gets fresher and more chic, decor more restrained and existing trends more prominent. If you want insights into what these will…

It is common for most of us to go ahead with local vendors when it comes to home decor and remodeling. These vendors may either have been suggested to us by family, relatives or even builders who have worked on our homes. As much as these vendors look easy to interact with, are approachable and can…

2016 seems like a year of fresh colors and a feeling of youth. This year kitchen designing is all about comfort, style and adding your own personalized touch to the kitchen. Let us have a look at the top ten kitchen color trends. With Pantone, the global color authority, announcing both Rose Quartz…

One of the most heavily used kitchen appliances today, ovens seem to have caught everyone’s imagination. With women experimenting on cakes and breads, it has become an inseparable appliance in a home. With the heavy use however, comes grease and grime, and consequently the regular cleaning. Besides…

First impressions count. Plan for a foyer that not only livens up the mood for your guests but also helps keep your home neat and organized. The foyer, also called the entryway or hallway is the first space in your house that greets your guests. Keep the following in mind to create a fabulous yet…

While kitchen maintenance and cleaning can be quite a chore, cleaning hobs can be even more so. Ceramic and glass hobs look elegant and beautiful. Although they look great, they have problems of their own especially in cleaning and maintenance. Glass and ceramic hobs when not cleaned regularly, look…

Stainless steel is trendy and sleek. BETH kitchens on HomeLane, feature this material in various designs and colors. Unlike the industrial look of commercial kitchens, these steel kitchens give residences a quiet elegance, are easy to maintain and very visually appealing. However, it is important to…

The efficiency of the cooking area depends upon the efficiency of the hob or cooktop that you use. These handy tips will help you buy your cooking stove. In India, the term ‘cooktop’ is generically used for a portable cooking range-the ones that have been traditionally used and are still quite…

Monsoons are here and the rains will soon be seeping in inside our homes. Now is the right time to take a look around and see what you can do to keep your wooden furniture safe before it’s too late. Let us give you some expert tips we procured from people in the know that can help you save your…

Semi-modular kitchens are a hybrid of fully modular kitchens and carpentered kitchens. More often than not, they offer the best of both worlds! This article would help you understand semi-modular kitchens a lot better. 1. Structure: Unlike fully modular kitchens , semi-modular kitchens are built on…

There have been several instances where bad cleaning has destroyed good furniture. The only alternative is being knowledgeable about what your sofa is all about, the material used, its structure and how you can go about keeping it as clean as possible on a regular basis. Here are a few tips sofa…

Kitchen designs have become more adventurous in recent times. A great design is one that is functional and fulfills all the needs, but also exudes style and adds to the overall look. There are 4 key elements to remember when considering kitchen design . Recent trendy kitchen designs have a lot to do…

Black Kitchens are stark, stylish, blend in with other colors and accessories, and are easier to clean and maintain. Black also helps in differentiating the cooking space from the rest of the home, especially in open plan kitchens. Solid, understated and elegant, this Portofino L-shaped Modular…

Contemporary is one of the most oft-repeated words that one hears, whether it is about the choice of your kitchen design or about life in general. Many may think of it as an idea, or a concept or even a phrase, and they are not far from the truth. Contemporary kitchens are a mix of your personality…

Modular kitchens are defined by their cabinetry. The cabinet carcass has an inner sturdy body and an outer shutter. Cabinet shutters lend an aesthetic appeal, define the kitchen and enhance its look. Kitchen cabinets are the skeleton or the framework around which the kitchen is built. They come…

Kitchens play an important role in every home, giving the home its health and happiness. People in India, consider Vaastu an essential guide in designing their kitchens, to lend balance and harmony to the space. Vaastu is a science that details certain essential steps which when taken into…

The 30 minutes/30 day plan is your answer to getting your kitchen spic and span. Not only does this help you deep clean your kitchen from bottom to top in manageable slices of time, but also saves up on hours of toil over the weekend. It covers everything, from dusting to de-greasing, polishing,…

The Kitchen Work Triangle has become a common parlance in modern modular kitchens . It indicates the 3 important zones or areas and the proximity of them to each other, for optimal use of the cooking space. ORIGIN OF THE KITCHEN WORK TRIANGLE The origin of the kitchen triangle came about after quite…

Kitchen Chimney is a appliance that removes gas, flue and smoke produced by a stove, boiler or furnace, throwing it out into the atmosphere. They are usually vertically placed, located above the stove, to ensure the smooth flow of gases and fumes through them, and drawing in air into the combustion,…

Dual toned cabinets or three-toned kitchens can enhance the look of a kitchen in myriad different ways. They add a depth and texture to the cooking space, lend a visual appeal and enhance the sense of space. Often, two-toned kitchens can go wrong too, and when not put together creatively, create…

A few weeks back on our blog, we took a look at some of the global trends in home decor that inspired us and which we see making waves even in the days to come. Today, we take that theme of ‘inspiration’ a tad further and look at the TV series we binge watch and how they affect the way we do up our…

Red is the colour of and passion. Red is the colour of February; what with this being the month of love and sweet feelings. Interestingly though, red is also considered a powerful, energetic colour that can not only brighten up a room but can also serve as a mood-lifter. It’s certainly not a hue one…

One always hears stories about how our parents, and their parents before them, came to acquire their prized pieces of furniture. The number of hours they pored over catalogues and design magazines, the days spent finding the right carpenter who had just the ‘skill’ to transform their vision into…

Getting a kitchen or wardrobe designed for the home, is a task none of us take lightly. All of us invest time and resources finding the right person or company who can give value for money, without compromising on quality. Yet, for the majority among us, deciding the right decor vendor often depends…

A wardrobe is a tall, large cabinet or closet used for hanging and storing clothes. It even refers to a room or area where clothes are kept. Previously called an armoire or closet, it is a large storage space, occupying a small portion of the bedroom. They can either be a separate small room built…

When it comes to the cooking space, most of us work with neutral or standard colors, and don’t stray from the usual. Blue is a versatile color, easy on the eye, and goes well with black or white in dual toned kitchens. It also comes in various shades, and as the below kitchens show, work well with…

Stainless steel Kitchens are clean, minimalist and can be designed in different color palettes. They blend with any look and decor. They can aptly be called the ‘kitchens of today’. There was a time in the not so distant past, when kitchens used to be carved out of stone. From the cabinet carcass to…