Adorn your walls with beautiful wall hangings

Home Décor

If you are thinking of decorating your home walls in innovative ways, then what better than opting for wall hangings for your walls. Wall hangings have been used as an integral part of home décor since ancient times. Not just home décor, but wall hangings were also used in temples, churches and buildings to decorate these places. Wall hangings were characteristic to the culture they were used in. People of different cultures created different wall hangings to suit their tastes and practice. Wall hangings belonging to different cultures exhibited diverse cultural environments apart from a historical outlook. 
In the modern society, wall hangings have become an essential part of home décor as they are not just affordable to purchase but can also be used in a number of exquisite ways.  The present day wall hangings come in diverse stylish designs like modern art, landscapes, and flowery wall hangings apart from many other designs. The types of wall hangings designed depend on the knowledge of the weaver. Wall hangings are popular with not just art lovers but also with interior decorators as they easily compliment the traditional as well modern art. In the medieval period, wall hangings were made out of wool but times have changed and now wall hangings are made using high quality fibre apart from a range of colours and patterns. The present range of materials available to make wall hangings can make traditional as well as contemporary wall hangings. A popular variety of wall hangings in the high class wall hangings. They not just add to the room décor but also are useful to decorators as they provide motivation apart from a traditional and historical feel to the viewer. High class wall hangings also help to make the room appear larger. 

Bath tub- An important accessory to enhance the look for your bathroom



Bath Tub



We all love to design our homes in a way that style and comfort easily ooze out of them. Comfort and style are two pillars of any home décor. We all want to return to our own private haven after a tiring day at work. The way we like to décor our home, the same way we want our bathroom to look- appealing and stylish. Transforming the ordinary bathroom into an exquisite spa is no difficult task. With the help of right bath fittings, you can virtually give your bathroom a fresh new makeover within no time. You would surely be amazed and excited at the idea of soaking in a bubble bath with warm water from the electric water heater caressing your body. 

The bath-tub 

An important part of bath fittings is choosing the right bath tub. Bath –tubs come in a pool of different sizes, shapes and designs and you need to select one keeping in mind the dynamics and the size of the bathroom. There are different styles of bath-tubs designed to give you an all around bathing experience. Most common types of bath-tubs include steel and acrylic units which are seen in the market and you can also have custom designed bath-tubs in these materials. If you are looking for a complete spa experience, you can go for a Jacuzzi or a whirl pool. Bath fittings also comprise of showers and they come in a wide range of shapes and designs. 

There can be no better way to unwind than to just take a dip in the warm water in the bath tub with your favourite television serial providing you the dose of entertainment. Or maybe, you could listen to some of your favourite tracks from the music system that you have installed. Both these options only complement the luxury of a hot bath. 

Mr. Vijay Aggarwal awarded the most innovative corporate leader of the year by Power Brands



The Power Brand Hall of Fame



Mr Vijay Aggarwal received the award at a glittering ceremony in London called The Power Brand Hall of Fame. Mr Aggarwal has been given this award for having successfully steered H & R Johnson (India) [HRJ] in a leadership position in the Indian market. HRJ is today the World’s 7th largest tile company. In his leadership role at HRJ, Mr. Aggarwal has been instrumental in consolidating the leadership of Johnson brand in India and creating Marbonite and Endura which enjoy strong brand equity in the market today. His emphasis to drive leadership through innovation has resulted in a consistent year-on-year growth of HRJ. With gross revenues of over Rs. 1500 crores (FY 2011), HRJ is the undisputable leader in Indian ceramic tile market. It is the only entity in India to offer a complete range of tiles, bath products, and modular kitchens under one roof.

The Power Brand Hall of Fame ceremony was held in London on December 12, 2011 to honour Indian Corporate Leaders who have carved a niche for themselves with their remarkable strategies to channelize growth and take their companies ahead. Some of the prolific Indian Corporate leaders & dignitaries who received the award on the occasion include Mr Adi Godrej (Chairman of Godrej Group); Laurent Demortier (President - Crompton Greaves); Mehul Choksi (Chairman of Gitanjali Gems); Altaf Halde (South Asian Head of Kaspersky Lab); Anirudh Dhoot (Chairman of Videocon Industries); Bollywood Director Farhan Akhtar amongst others.

Power Brand is a research-driven power book of India’s most powerful brands. A brand bible, it garners India’s most aspiring brands which have fortified their presence in the hearts & minds of the Indian consumers. The ideology of Power Brand is to bring into spotlight India's most prolific, successful and emerging companies in order to augment their international brand identity, credibility, stability & sustainability. In line with our commitment to focus on innovation, we unveiled a series of innovative super-premium products at the Acetech 2011 in Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi. Some of the innovative products that captured the imagination of our customers included Johnson Intellimate, Johnson Senso, Marbonite GVT Infinity and Johnson Digital, Johnson Stonex etc.
Let us in one voice congratulate Mr Aggarwal on this prolific achievement and reiterate our commitment to follow his vision and take the company to even greater heights.

Tiles for your kitchen




Kitchen Tiles

 

Selecting tiles for the kitchen is not an easy decision as you have to take different factors into consideration. The tiles that you select for your kitchen should not just be aesthetic to look at but also strong enough to resist stains and other damage. Most people only look for elegant looking styles but ignore the tile’s resistance capacity against scratches and stains. There are various options when it comes to choosing the right tiles for your kitchen. The two most common options are Pressed tiles and Extruded tiles.

There are two sub-categories of tiles under Pressed tiles. They are termed as Mono-cottura and Bi-cottura. Mono cottura tiles are produced under very high temperatures which makes them quite strong. Mono cottura tiles have a strong base which can easily withstand strong impact. On the other hand, bi cottura tiles are not as strong enough as Mono cottura tiles. Bi cottura tiles are known more for their stylish and aesthetic looks. They have a low resistance capacity compared to their counterpart.

Porcelain tiles

Another popular option you have for kitchen tiles is porcelain tiles. Porcelain tiles are widely used by many home-owners. Porcelain tiles are also termed as another variant of Pressed tiles. An advantage of porcelain tiles is that they are extremely durable and thus they are an ideal tiling option in commercial spaces like malls, offices and restaurants where it is not feasible to keep changing the tiles frequently. Whichever type of tiles you select for your kitchen but two things need to be considered well in advance. They are durability of the tiles and ease of cleaning.

Why Engineered marble score over other tiling options

When it comes to flooring there are a lot of options that you have. However, most undisputed and the most preferred option for flooring is Engineered marble flooring. Engineered Marble tiles have become a revered option with many home-makers because they offer a lot of aesthetic and practical benefits. So what makes marble flooring so popular? Let us look into some of the features of Engineered marble tiles. The first thing that comes to our mind when we think of marble tiles is their durability. Marble tiles are extremely durable and designed to last for a long time without any damage. Once you install marble tiles on your floor, you do not have to worry about changing your flooring for a long period. This is one reason why marble flooring has become so popular with the masses. 

Spruce up your home and office with Engineered marble tiles 

Engineered Marble tiles can be used to jazz up your home as well as office. They are considered an ideal flooring option for residential as well as commercial spaces. Marble tiles give a stylish, modern and a classic feel to your home or commercial space. Marble tiles are elegance personified as they help to create the desired look in the room. 

Easy installation 

One may wonder that installing Engineered marble tiles can be a tedious task. However, the installation procedure involved with marble tiles is quite a simple one and also takes less time. Though it is easy to install, it is always recommended that you hire a professional mason to install them to avoid any unwanted damage to the tiles. 

Plethora of designs to choose from 

One striking reason which makes Engineered&nbspmarble tiles so popular is the variety in which they are available. Marble tiles come in a pool of styles, colours, patterns and designs. Such a vast variety makes it easy for you to choose the right tiles to complement your home décor.

Three home décor mistakes to avoid




Home Décor

 

While designing your home, you have to pay attention to different factors like the theme, furnishings, upholstery and other things. One of them is the choice of colour you will select to paint your home walls. The choice of the colour should be correct for your home and it should not look either too overpowering or too dull. Many people get swayed by the colours shown in glossy colour magazines and blindly opt for the colour without considering whether the particular colour will be suitable for their home. Here a few tips when choosing the right paint for your home. 

Avoid choosing paint from a paint chip

Though a small chip of paint will look beautiful in the flashy fluorescent light of the paint store, it might actually be completely overpowering for your home walls. Whenever you select a particular colour, buy a quart of the colour and paint a section of the wall to see how the colour looks like. If you are fine with the look, then you can go ahead and finalize the colours for your walls.  

Don’t make the final decision in the store

Whether you are buying colours, fabric, flooring or other upholstery for your home, never make the final decision in the décor store itself. You can always ask the store manager to send in a few samples of the paint, fabric or the flooring that you have liked. Once in the home, you can check them under natural light to see whether they look or not.

Avoid choosing your favourite colour for everything

Just because you love the colour red, don’t go about painting all your home walls in bold red colour. You will not realise it in the beginning but painting all your home walls in flashy red will make it look like a haunted house rather than a home. You can instead of subtle shades for your walls to create a nice background to place your antique accessories and furnishings.

H&R Johnson to invest Rs. 400 crore in two years



Vijay Aggarwal, Managing Director



Ceramic tile maker, H&R Johnson (India), which has entered the bath fittings and kitchen cabinets segment, plans to invest nearly Rs. 400 crore in the next two years for expanding its various businesses. The Rs. 1,500-crore company hopes to increase its revenue by 25 per cent in the current fiscal.

Vijay Aggarwal, Managing Director, H & R Johnson India, said the ceramic tile market was growing along with the demand for bath fittings and kitchen cabinets. To meet the increasing demand, the company had invested Rs. 225 crore for expanding its ceramic tile manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh from 3 million sq.m to 6 million sq.m.. This was being further expanded to 9 million sq.m by January 2012.

Greenfield projects

The company would also be investing in two new plants at Rajkot in Gujarat. It had already invested Rs. 20 crore during the current fiscal in a joint venture to make 2.3 million sq. m of small tiles. The second one, a greenfield plant, would come up by February 2012 to produce one million sq.m of engineered marble and quartz at an investment of Rs. 50 crore. The company also planned to increase the capacity of industrial tiles, Endura, from 1.5 million sq.m to 2.5 million sq.m by March next year. It would be investing Rs. 35 crore for this expansion plan.

The market for tiles is estimated at Rs.14,000 crore. The share of the unorganised sector is around Rs. 8,000 crore and the balance is the contribution of the organised sector. Of the total organised market, Rs. 5,000 crore came from medium-end products and the balance from top-end products. For H&R Johnson, Marbonite and Johnson tiles contribute 45 per cent of its sales and the balance came from Endura.

The company had introduced digital technology for printing new designs on the ceramic tiles. Mr. Aggarwal was of the view that digital technology would catch up in the ceramic tile market in future.

On the bath fittings division, he said the company was planning to double the capacity of Baddi (Himachal Pradesh) plant. It would be doubling the capacity to 50,000 pieces of taps annually. It was also planning to set up a greenfield project in Jammu to manufacture 50,000 pieces of taps by April next. The revenue from this vertical was Rs. 70 crore last year. This would go up to Rs. 100 crore in the current fiscal, he added.

He said the kitchen cabinet division was started two years ago and was providing one-stop solution to customers. At present, the company had 40 dedicated showrooms. This would go up to 70 in the next six months.