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  Mosaic in Indian Interior | Livin Interiors There’s a reason mosaic keeps returning to interior design. It carries memory and craft, yet feels fresh every time it’s reimagined. From hand-set floors in old bungalows to glossy backsplashes in new apartments, mosaic brings pattern, color and a touch of artistry that plain surfaces can’t. The current revival is practical too: better adhesives, tougher grouts and a wider range of materials make mosaics easier to install and maintain than before. A short history of mosaic Mosaic began as a humble craft. Pebble pavements in ancient Greece evolved into intricate stone and glass pictures across Hellenistic and Roman homes; Byzantine churches later turned gold-leaf tesserae into glowing walls and domes. Islamic builders refined geometric patterns that travelled along trade routes into Persia and Central Asia. In India, while true glass-stone pictorial mosaic was less common, we developed kin traditions: Mughal Pietra dura in Agra (semi-pre...

The Marble Map | Types, Origins and What Makes Each Special | Livin Interiors Marble is one of those materials that never goes out of style. It is cool to the touch, takes a beautiful polish, and ages with character. Yet not all marble is the same. Colour, veining, density, and maintenance needs vary widely from quarry to quarry. If you are planning floors, countertops, wall cladding, or a statement staircase, understanding where a stone comes from and what it naturally does will help you choose once and choose well. Marble forms when limestone is transformed by heat and pressure over time. The white body you see is recrystallised calcite; the grey or coloured veining is the fingerprint of minerals that were present during that transformation. That is why Carrara, Thassos, Makrana, or Banswara each look distinct. The same geology also governs how porous or hard a slab is, how it behaves with acids like lemon and vinegar, and how often it needs sealing. Below is a practical tour of wi...

 Masking in Interiors | Livin Interiors On interior sites, masking tape isn’t only for protecting finishes. It’s also a quick, life-size markup tool that shows what goes where before anything is drilled or fixed. Masking-as-markup Teams use tape to outline the footprint and height of furniture, cabinets, mirrors, appliances, switchboards, lights and sanitaryware. Seeing the full-scale outline on the wall or floor lets everyone confirm location, spacing and clearance in minutes. It prevents clashes with door swings, windows, beams and existing wiring, and it gives clients a clear visual for sign-off. How crews do it on site They snap a centerline, measure from fixed references (finished floor level, windowsill, countertop), then tape the outline and write labels right on the tape- TV 1500 mm CL, switchboard 1200 mm AFF, vanity 900 mm HT, etc. Clearances are taped too (for example, 900 mm walkway), and doors/drawers are mocked open with extra strips to check swing. Once approved, t...

Livin Interiors Price Calculatior Planning home interiors usually starts with a moodboard and ends with a million “how much will this cost?” messages. Livin’s price calculator flips that script. It lets you build a quick, realistic estimate for your home by room, by component, by finish so you know your ballpark budget before you even speak to a designer. It’s fully customizable, simple to use, and designed for Indian homes, markets, and materials. Why an interior cost calculator matters An estimate isn’t just a number; it’s a decision-making tool. When you can see how choices affect price in real time- laminate versus acrylic shutters, plywood versus HDF, soft-close hardware grades, LED cove lighting versus track lights, you immediately understand where to splurge, where to save, and what to phase. The calculator removes guesswork, makes conversations faster, and helps families align on priorities early. What the calculator does Livin’s calculator converts your selections into an item...

  Bangalore in the Monsoon | Livin Interiors Bangalore wears the monsoon lightly. Skies turn a soft grey, rain teases more than it storms, and the city’s trees wake up greener than you remembered. Daytime temperatures usually hover in the comfortable 20 to 28°C band at this time of year, which is why long coffees, bookshop lingerings, and slow evening walks feel so natural here. Monsoon in the city isn’t just June to September; showers often stretch into October too, thanks to systems that feed the retreating winds over South Interior Karnataka. That’s why Bengaluru ends up with a good share of its annual rainfall around late monsoon, and why October evenings can be both misty and magical. One very Bengaluru monsoon ritual is the Independence Day flower show at Lalbagh. The glasshouse fills with elaborate floral installations, the walkways smell of wet earth and jasmine, and you can lose an hour just watching families photograph each other against carpets of blooms. If you time it ...

  Best plant nurseries in Bangalore | Livin Interiors If you’re growing a balcony jungle or planning a full terrace garden, Bangalore has a nursery for every need- starter saplings, indoor foliage, fruit grafts, soil mixes, planters and advice that actually helps. Below is a homeowner-friendly guide to dependable nurseries and nursery clusters across the city, with where they are and what they’re good for. Lalbagh Horticulture nurseries, Mavalli /Lalbagh campus Inside and around the gates of Lalbagh you’ll find government-run counters and cooperative stalls that sell seasonal ornamentals, kitchen-garden seedlings, fruit grafts, soil and basic tools at fair prices. It’s the classic first stop for healthy plants; timing your visit around the big flower-show weeks usually means more variety. Location: Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Mavalli, Bengaluru 560004. Siddapura Nursery Street, near Lalbagh South Gate  A whole lane of independent nurseries lines the approach to Lalbagh’s South G...

Crockery Unit Ideas | Livin Interiors A well-planned crockery unit does much more than display plates and glasses. It anchors the dining space, streamlines serving, protects delicate pieces, and lends a quiet sense of order to daily life. In Indian homes where meals are generous and gatherings frequent, a crockery unit becomes the bridge between kitchen and table. Design it right and you gain storage, style, and an effortless routine. Where a crockery unit belongs Placement is the first decision. The ideal spot sits between the kitchen and dining table so serving flows in a straight line. If your kitchen opens into the dining area, let the unit form a visual buffer along the shared wall. In compact apartments, a slim wall-hung unit above a sideboard keeps floor space free, while an L-shaped corner unit can turn a dead corner into valuable storage. If your layout allows, integrate the crockery unit with the refrigerator and oven tower so all service zones live together. What makes a ...