Bridal Dreams- The Tiles of India Magazine

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` 200 Vol. 07 | Issue 03

Sep-Oct 2018 Ceramic Architecture Design

FOCUS: SURFACE & DECOR

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I n d i a’ s f i r s t m a g a z i n e o n t h e t i l e i n d u s t r y

Showcase | Boutique

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Studio

Starting from the exterior, a rose gold signage tops the 30 ft. wide façade of the boutique. The flooring has a combination of dual finish granite tiles laid in random triangular patterns that guides you to the main store and enhances the expanse of the property. The striking contrast between the customized Bamboo Silk carpets designed in mint green and off white silk threads and the neutral color palette of walls and ceiling grabs the attention of the buyer.

The primary display space has balanced and symmetrical elevations holding the jewelry showcases and the central niches, one with ‘Paan’ leaf shaped artwork and other SEP-OCT 2018 The Tiles of India 43

Showcase | Boutique

The flooring has a combination of dual finish granite tiles laid in random triangular patterns that guides you to the main store and enhances the expanse of the property with mirror paneling. Two arched openings connect the retail space to the lounge area. The lounge space is affluent with mirror paneling, jewelry showcases, and a soft hued 8-seater couch. One of the lounge walls features a gold leafing artwork of ‘Ashoka’ tree.

The design elements attempt to double up the small widths of 44 The Tiles of India SEP-OCT 2018

the space and lift up the walls.

The lounge connects to a small Shamiyana vestibule that features a gold leafing artwork inspired from ‘Kaali’ embroidery design of South India. The vestibule leads a few steps up to administration office, exhibiting a ‘Paan’ leaf shaped artwork behind the admin’s desk and a frosted glass window that views the vaulted double heighted lobby of the second

entrance of the basement. Walking down the carpeted stairs, next to the vestibule, one passes through a bright passage enriched with wall coverings, classical style mirror, planters, framed artwork and elegant balustrades. The passage connects all the significant areas i.e. the Directors’ cabins, basement lounge, back office and a waiting area.

The Pichwai painting of Shreenath