Innovative ways to bring multi-functionality into bedrooms

by Argus News

New Delhi, Sep 1: While vertical homes in the form of apartments and bungalows are increasing, the actual size of the rooms is decreasing. The age-old Indian phenomenon of having a storage room in houses is slowly becoming an alien concept. Small spaces and the commodification of real estate make it particularly hard for folks to store their goods.

In order to combat this shrink in area, people are opting for multi-functional spaces which combine dual ideals of luxury and functionality. Creativity and innovation are coming to our rescue when it comes to innovative storage solutions.

Right off the bat, the room that needs the most thought and effort is the kid's bedroom. All outlets need to be covered, and it has to be adequately insulated. However, the needs and demands of children are constantly evolving. So their spaces need to be versatile and dynamic in nature. Children also need plenty of areas to play and grow. However, a parent also needs to plan for the future, so incorporating a study is necessary. All these elements can add up, making for a claustrophobic area. However, Aashita Chadha, Co-Founder and CFO of a luxe interior design studio, The KariGhars has some smart solutions to tackle this problem.

A consolidated sleep and study table configuration can save a lot of space, making it one of the best ideas in a child's bedroom. The area saved up leaves ample room for customisation. Storage in the form of tall cabinets and boxes for toys and other knick-knacks are ideal. A hidden wardrobe leaves substantial potential to decorate the room by adding quirky items like a teepee or a pillow fort.

In a world where real estate and spacing is a real problem, it might be an off-beat solution to convert a vast master bedroom into a pseudo studio room. With the help of partitions, the master bedroom has the potential to house a couch and a television. As this room is not for entertaining the guests, residents can unwind and relax while watching television or playing video games. Wooden perforated sliding doors can also offer privacy to an individual who can have the space to sleep or unwind by reading a book, says Aashita. A partition divides the room into two clear spaces, one for relaxation and one for entertainment.

Another way to divide the room is to use the partition to introduce a makeshift home office equipped with a simple desk, chair, lamp, and laptop. While this office is not a replacement for a full-fledged home office, it makes things easier for residents looking to work from home but do not have the space to design a dedicated home office.

While partitions are a genius way to demarcate separate spaces, some residents might feel that it makes their bedrooms feel too bulky and claustrophobic. A simple yet genius way to bifurcate space is by using colour strategically. A niche space can be created for a particular function, such as for studying or working, by separating it from the rest of the room. An accent wall works perfectly here, remarks Aashita. She also adds that a bedroom can be turned into a makeshift library for residents who love to read. She confirms the fact that it is impossible to have a dedicated room just for a library, but it is easy to make a small library in one's bedroom. The wall can also be used to hold shelves or cabinets that can double up as storage space for books. This adds a touch of minimalist sophistication while being easy to access as well. Lastly, Aashita says that corners are often underutilised. People dismiss corners as a waste of space, but corners can definitely be a boon for those living in cramped or small quarters. They are the perfect space for the placement of a small loveseat or table to get work done quickly.

Effective design is all about the efficient use of space. Any designer can plan out a home that sprawls over multiple acres, but it takes true talent to convert a small house into a place that feels luxurious and spacious.

The KariGhars is a luxe interior design studio based out of Bangalore since 2009

(IANS)

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Shivraj Win Budhni By Over 1 Lakh Votes, Kamal Nath Secures Victory From Chhindwara By 36k Votes

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bhopal, Dec 3: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday secured a landslide victory from Budhni Assembly constituency in Sehore district.

Chouhan defeated Congress candidate and TV actor Vikram (Sharma) Mastal by 1.04 lakh votes.

Chouhan garnered 1,64,951 votes (70.7 per cent vote share) while Mastal trailed far behind with a mere 59,977 votes — creating a victory margin of 1,04,974 votes.

Beside Budhni, the BJP has also won other three seats – Sehore, Astha, and Pichhore in the home district of Chouhan.

BJP candidates Sudesh Rai won Sehore seat by 37,851 votes, Gopal Singh won Astha seat by 7,903 votes, and Karan Singh Verma won Ichhawar seat by 16,346 votes.

On the BJP’s clean sweep in Madhya Pradesh along with neighboring Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, Chouhan said gave credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for the results.

However, Chouhan also mentioned that he never felt the atmosphere of anti-incumbency against his government during the election campaign.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the hearts of the people of Madhya Pradesh. The work done by the double-engine government, and MP government’s Ladli scheme, has helped uplift people and improve their lives. All of us have worked hard together,” he added.

Madhya Pradesh Congress P:resident Kamal Nath, who led the party’s campaign, secured victory from his bastion Chhindwara by 36,594 votes, defeating BJP's Vivek Bunty Sahu.

The veteran Congress leader congratulated the BJP on its victory.

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"We accept the decision of Madhya Pradesh voters in this contest of democracy. We, being the opposition party, will stick to our duty. I congratulate the BJP and hope that they will live up to the people’s support they got," he said at a press conference.

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Gehlot’s OSD Launches Scathing Attack Against Outgoing Cm For Cong'S Debacle In Rajasthan

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Jaipur, Dec 3: Lokesh Sharma, the OSD to Ashok Gehlot, on Sunday launched a scathing attack against the outgoing Chief Minister by holding him solely responsible for Congress' debacle in the Assembly elections, the results of which were announced on Sunday.

The BJP swept the polls by winning 115 seats in the 199-member Assembly to oust the Congress, which was reduced to just 69 seats.

“I am hurt by the results, but not surprised. Congress could have undoubtedly changed the customs in #Rajasthan, but Ashok Gehlot ji never wanted any change. This is not the defeat of Congress, but of Ashok Gehlot ji.

“The party fought the elections under Gehlot's leadership, giving him a free hand and according to him, he himself was contesting on every seat. Neither his experience, nor magic worked. Congress did not win with the help of his plans, nor did the immense ‘pink' campaign work.

"Despite being a three-time CM, Gehlot brought the party down. Till date, he has only taken from the party, but has never been able to help the Congress retain power in the state,” Sharma said.

And Sharma didn't stop here as he went on to use phrases like “cheating with the high command", "not allowing correct feedback to reach the top", "not allowing anyone to become an alternative", "continuously taking wrong decisions out of narcissism", "being surrounded by immature and selfish people", "ignoring all feedback and surveys", "allotting tickets to his favourite candidates", etc. to target the outgoing Chief Ministers.

“The results which came out today were certain. I myself had told this to the Chief Minister earlier, I had warned him many times, but he did not listen... In fact, he didn't like any person who told the truth,” Sharma said.

It needs to be mentioned here that Sharma wanted to contest the polls from Bikaner, but Gehlot had emphasised that state Education Minister B.D. Kalla should seek renomination from the seat.

Sharma had also asked for a ticket from Bhilwara, but was denied.

"I traveled continuously for six months, met people, organised dialogue programmes with thousands of youth, covered about 127 Assembly constituencies and submitted ground reports to the CM.

"I put all the details on the table so that decisions could be made by taking corrective steps on time... I myself had expressed my desire to contest the elections, first from Bikaner and then on the request of the CM from Bhilwara, the seat where we were losing for 20 years.

"But he was in no mood for an experiment. And for B.D. Kalla ji, I had told six months ago that he would lose the elections by more than 20,000 votes, and that's what happened," said Sharma.

5th T20I: Shreyas Iyer's Fifty Helps India Reach 160/8 Against Australia

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bengaluru, Dec 3: Shreyas Iyer struck a 37-ball 53 to help India post a modest 160/8 against Australia in the fifth and final T20I of the bilateral series at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium here on Sunday.

While Shreyas Iyer struck five boundaries and two maximums, Jitesh Sharma hammered a 16-ball 24 and Axar Patel blasted a 21-ball 31 studded with two fours and one six as India recovered from an early collapse to post a modest title.

Having already sealed the series 3-1 in the fourth match at Raipur, India made a decent start of 33 before opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was sent back by Jason Behrendorff for 21 in the fourth over.

Fellow opener Ruturaj Gaikwad (10) was out in the next over, caught by Behrendorff off Ben Dwarshuis as India slumped to 33 for two after Australia skipper Matthew Wade won the toss and elected to bowl first in the inconsequential match.

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav could manage only five runs while Rinku Singh, the hero of India's victory in the fourth match, failed for once, getting out for six runs, caught by Tim David off Tanveer Sangha.

Shreyas and Jitesh added 42 runs for the fifth wicket while he and Axar Patel raised 46 runs for the sixth wicket partnership as India reached 143/6 in the 19th over.