Nordic Elegance from Note Design Studio

I know it’s been ages since I’ve posted anything,but the interior designer in me has been busy completing a few projects- pictures of which I can’t wait to share with you soon!

In the meantime here are a few interesting lamps by Swedish Note Design Studio. I think these lamps are pretty funky and cool. Take a look. Hope you like.

1. Silo Pendant Lamp

These cute little lamps are designed for Zero. The minimal design of this lamp is inspired by the classical silhouette of a grain silo and also closely resembles water tanks that we see dotted all over our own Indian cities- probably the reason why I am so taken with them. The lamps have an edgy industrial feel softened somewhat by the colors they are available in.

2. Fuse Pendant Lamps

Designed for E-x.t, these sexy looking lamps celebrate Nordic simplicity. The soft porcelain lamp is accentuated perfectly by a wooden pendant holder. The lamps are available in subtle white or cream as well as a more funky pumpkin orange.

3. Tomorrow & Yesterday Lamps

Inspired by an awkward man-made separation between the Diomede Islands located in the Bering Strait, these two lamps have an almost space-age look due to their interesting form. I love their simple elegance.

Tomorrow Island Lamp

Yesterday Island Lamp

The simplicity of these lamps make them ideal for a contemporary or minimally designed space where one wants a touch of the quirky.  



[All Images Courtesy Note Design Studio]

Kumarakom Lake Resort

It’s been a long time since I last blogged – blame it on a combination of a lot of work and a little laziness. 

Hubby & I just spent a week holidaying in Kerala – a much needed vacation and a chance to recharge tose fading batteries. We spent a few days in the hills of Munnar and Thekkady enjoying the lush green tea plantations and thick forest, and then wound down amidst the backwaters of Kumarakom.

We stayed at Kumarakom Lake Resort. The resort is set against the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake and is rated one of the best backwater resorts in the world. And I could see why. As soon as I caught a glimpse of the resort I was captivated by its architecture.

Spread over 25 acres, with gabled cottages sheltered within tropical foliage and narrow winding waterways,  this heritage resort is unique and pays homage to the traditional Kerala architecture style while still maintaining a modern feel and luxury standards.  

Stapati Architects, the firm behind the design of the resort, have painstakingly re-used elements dismantled from traditional houses around Kerala. From intricate carvings showcasing incredibly skilful workmanship to doors dating back 300 hundred years recovered from temples and old mansions, one can really enjoy Kerala’s rich architectural heritage and appreciate the care and sensitivity shown in putting all these elements in place.

Here are a few images.

[All images courtesy Shalini Pereira unless mentioned otherwise]