Weekend Getaways

A week of chasing deadlines, documents whirring around you, numerous cups of coffee and the replaying of the words “Time and tide wait for no man” takes its toll on you. We hit the epitome of resilience and patience with our weekday endeavors. We have all become so immersed in our need to be the best, we hardly ever think about relaxing; let alone actually doing it!According to me- the eternal juggler, nothing can rejuvenate those hinges of a saturated mind like a weekend getaway.Its short, it’s pleasant and very effective! So, you’re a businessman - You’re pressed for time. You haven’t been able to spend that essential quality time that the...

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Lofty Ideas

Lofts are used for multiple purposes. It can either be located in the basement or attic of a building. Lofts can be utilized for commercial or residential use.Lofts aren’t very popular in India as they are abroad. They are basically spaces that used be utilized for industrial purposes and are later either transformed into an office or an apartment.If designed and decorated well, a loft can provide a very cozy living arrangement.Commercial LoftsCommercial lofts are mostly used for storage and for office spaces. They usually have high ceilings and tall windows. Commercial lofts must have an excellent location for a better sale. It should be centrally...

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Decorating Ideas

If one has a teenager in the house that is teeming over that new border of a rebellious young adult and wants to express their opinions and ideologies through their personal space, respecting it, is the only option dear parents.Teenagers will always want to outdo their friends with their sense of style and attitude. Therefore, taking into consideration these few tips will help it be a win-win situation. (The whining for black paint and ugly couches will be a little, if not completely, subdued.)There are different phases in their lives that parents have no choice but to deal with. The happy-go-lucky phase, the emo phase and of course, the spending...

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Staging Ideas

Staging your home in different ways does a lot for the way your home appears. Colour coordinating your furniture with the walls, is just a mere step into the cornucopia of ideas that can be put into staging your home in a better way.I swear by a quote very wisely said by my favourite designer Coco Chanel-“Less is more.”Having two tones of blue on a teal sofa reveals a very confused sense of taste. Coupling it with another centerpiece that is also blue, overwhelms the entire look. A coffee table with magazines and random objects that probably have no business being there makes the area to appear to be cluttered.A painting above too has the same...

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Second Homes

A second home could be defined as a space where one can demonstrate the craziness that they could not have incorporated in their first home (due to difference in opinion that probably could have led to trouble in marital paradise).So, the second home could be the compromise.A young architect that is brimming with new abstract ideas would be a great way to go.Very minimalistic attributes is what this house is composed of. It resonates that rustic and simple feel while being contemporary at the same time.The use of space is simply brilliant here! Very cozy and private. Thus, fulfilling the need to gaze at the sky through the window while lying...

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Gardening and Landscaping

A well kept garden and front yard says a lot about a person. Gardening has been a constant favourite to pass one’s time. People usually associate gardening either with their grandparents, or a very prim home maker who likes to keep her lawns immaculate and hedges, manicured. That notion, however, has been proved otherwise in recent times. Gardening is something that almost everybody indulges their selves in. People have these jest filled competitions in their neighbourhood as having a beautiful garden ends up being more of a social prestige rather than personal pleasure.A garden does not comprise of beautiful flowers and vegetables. How one landscapes...

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Open House

Open Houses, in the Real Estate Industry are something certain real estate agents swear by whereas the others just want to neglect the term “open” and relate it to a house as they feel it’s too direct to announce.An open house would naturally get people to have an idea of what the house is like before they purchase it. Not letting potential buyers view the place is like throwing away a good deal!In fact, on an average quite a high amount of sales occur due to open house sales.There are various things that need to be taken into account whilst hosting an open house. The art of open house sales. If, I may call it that.The house that is to be sold...

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Going Green

With recession coming into play, the economy has taken a huge hit. With it, the energy resources too, have decreased causing the prices to increase. This chain reaction has caused a lot of inconvenience.Therefore, keeping in mind the multiple wraths of Mother Nature that we all are going to eventually face, “Green Buildings” were introduced. According to surveys conducted, this new trend, is catching up tremendously with an estimate of a 5-10% rise during 2010.A very interesting practice to take up and let’s face it-It doesn’t even make you feel guilty for being one of the leeches that’s the cause of earth’s depleting resources.So, whilst there...

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Projections on Buildings

Advertisements on billboards and vehicles have now become passé. NuFormer Digital Media, a company in the Netherlands creates such 3D visual effects via projectors.A visually interesting and innovative technique has been adopted to advertise!Projection of the brand colours and motive in scintillating patterns and clever visual effects draws the attention of the audience and actually makes them stop and stare.In the video below, the building has been architecturally projected on the actual building. Thus, the dimensions of the visuals are accurate and the entire thing seems to be in sync.Projection on Buildings from NuFormer Digital Media on Vimeo.The size of the building too, plays an important part. The grandeur of the building, determines the guarantee of a visual fiesta.This 3D effect will...

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Living Large In Small Spaces.

Decorating a small house, can sometimes be quite a task. One tends to be restrained with space and ends up furnishing the house only with essential equipment thus, striving to get the look, feel and theme you desire, takes a backseat.A small house, however, if designed and decorated wisely with the right sized furniture, can turn one’s small haven into a luxurious living space.The house, should be decorated and function as a Swiss knife. All the essentials must be in order along with a little space for imagination. Therefore, how YOU use your space and how YOU make a tiny hallway into an elegant transition to a modest yet feverous living room...

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About TAIN

TAIN is a privately held, globally minded real estate firm whose mission is to provide clients & investors with quality product and services using the best resources available.TAIN follows the approach taken by real estate developers and land owners globally. The process begins with identification of land and resources, conceptualization of a project all the way to the handing over and management of the same. We are leaders in land identification and land development, cutting edge design, construction techniques, project management, communication, facilities management and customer relationship management. As one of the world's few global private real estate developers, TAIN has the financial strength and experience to execute projects of all sizes and virtually unlimited complexity. From...

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