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Pratham Connect
The Newsletter
(Jan-Feb 2013, Vol. 1)
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Make your home a fashion statement.
Cover Story
New home decor trends for 2013
Use it as an accent in numerous ways.
We survived 2012! All those doomsday
forecasts before the start of 2012 were
not a great way to start a year. But for
2013, let's start with making everything
ready for the long haul. In your long list
of makeovers for the new year, we hope
your home is in the list because we are
here with hot home décor trends forecast
for 2013.
The tufted couches, the cushions with
green silky fabrics or just the woodwork
of the furniture painted green while the
upholstery is in neutral shades. Emerald
green chairs in an erstwhile black and
white dominated but well-lighted room
can add oomph to the room.
Let’s not neglect the dining area. Green
glassware paired with light to dark neu-
Colour: It’s natural
trals will look great. But if you want to
Let’s start with colours. The designated
restrict your budget then just using green
shade of the year by Pantone is emerald
accessories like napkins and candelabras
green. And what with living through the
can also do the trick.
year of doomsday, it seems, it was foreseen. However, emerald green has been
Neutrals:
greeted with much enthusiasm. Everyone
going
from designers to us- the not so designer
colours such as ivory, beige and chestnut
types, are looking at this fabulous colour
are the colours derived from nature. They
from a fresh perspective.
are uncomplicated and relaxing. Because
to
Another colour trend that’s
gain
in
popularity.
Neutral
of these properties they help in accentuGreen
means
life. It
signifies
health,
growth and renewal. Matches our mood
perfectly, doesn’t it? Green however if
overused also means jealousy, envy and
inexperience. But we need not worry
about overusing it because the colour Em-
ating a single element to create stimulating contrasts. However, this year the contrast to be used with the neutrals has
softened down. Instead of the pop-off
colours, warm brassy tones and whites
are to be preferred.
erald Green is such a beautiful colour that
you will be able to balance it perfectly
Hectic schedules are normal these days.
with
People are looking for peace. Neutrals
other
colours
to
add
the
much
needed zing to your home.
We can use it sparingly or generously,
according to our preference, however the
trick lies in balancing it to create a restful yet exciting environment. One wall
can be painted with green that can act as
a focal point with everything around it in
neutral tones.
give the feeling of relaxation and make the room bigger. However, a note of caution can be added here. Don’t overdo the
use of neutrals. Pair it with warm feminine pink or purple. This will look stylish.
In fact emerald green used with a neutral
backdrop will be the look of the year.
Pattern: Old is new again.
Bold prints from the 70’s are back again. The geometric and repetitive patterns used sparingly and intelligently can make a big style statement for your décor. They will also prove
to be an easy way to add a focal point to any room. Wall decals with bold, floral and traditional prints are going to be popular. The trick to choose them is to prevent clash with other
colours. A black and white colour or a white and emerald green colour scheme portraying
the geometrical or floral patterns is sure to make your sitting room get praises from all.
Vintage furniture along with brass accesso-
But all said and done, these trends are in
ries are also gaining popularity. Brass
no way to be taken as hard bound rules.
accessories are not that expensive and
They are just guidelines and it’s up to us
exude a sense of warmth in the room. In
how we use them to showcase our indi-
fact the vintage look would rule the roost.
viduality. Also makeovers need not be
Though modern materials will be used, the
expensive. There is no need to go all out
overall look achieved will be less sharp.
and try everything to conform to the
They will give a handmade feel to the
latest trends. Just a handful of cushions
whole set-up.
and few accessories give the fresh look
Something
like
irregular
floors, natural glazed tiles, less sleek
you wanted. Now armed with information,
kitchens.
we hope you have a great time transforming your home.
PRATHAM UPDATES
Block A1 & A2 , Plinth beam reinforcement work in progress.
Block B1 & B2 , Backfilling & Compaction work in progress.
Block C1 & C2 , foundation casting work in progress.
Block G dressing & compaction for PCC base work in progress.
Block D1 & D2, Column above foundation work in progress.
Block H1-H2 for foundation work in progress.
Block F foundation work in progress.
Brain Teasers
1. Johnny’s mother had three children. The first child was named April. The second child was
named May. What was the third child’s name?
2. Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?
3. Which word, if pronounced right, is wrong, but if pronounced wrong is right?
4. How can a man go eight days without sleep ?
5. If you were running a race and you passed the person in 2nd place, what place would you
be in now?
Answers to Brain Teasers:
1. Johnny, 2. Mt. Everest. It just wasn’t discovered yet., 3. Wrong 4. By sleeping at night.
5. You would be in 2nd place. You passed the person in second place, not first.