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Greenkin, a Mumbai-based <keyword id="138263" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="startup" source="Orion">startup</keyword>, offers a delightful collection of <keyword id="17364712" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="exotic-indoor-plants" source="Orion">exotic indoor plants</keyword> in handcrafted pots and planters. Founded by husband-wife duo, Abhilash and Ritika, <a href="https://greenkin.in">Greenkin </a>aims to bring natural decor to Indian homes with locally made products. <br /><br />The startup provides a user-friendly platform that allows people to easily search for plants, and select from a range of premium eco-friendly planters to create the complete set. Abhilash Pandey, Co-founder at Greenkin, explains that "The idea behind Greenkin is to help people discover low-maintenance indoor plants that can be an instant addition to their home's décor. Plants can add to the vibe of a space, and create an aura of calmness in the house. We pair these plants with handcrafted planters to create décor-worthy premium-potted plants." <br /><br />The concept combining indoor plants with stylish planters has been well received in the US, UK and European countries. To add a modern, eco-friendly touch to its products, Greenkin is using natural fibre and jute based planters. <br /><br />Greenkin takes pride in sourcing raw materials from seven different states to create a single premium-potted plant. The startup uses its own proprietary soil mix, which is a combination of garden soil, cocopeat, wood chips, aerating compounds, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compounds, and fertilisers. This ensures that plants receive adequate nutrition, and the roots remain firm but aerated for longevity. <br /><br />Since its launch in October 2022, it has already shipped over 5,000 plants across 72 cities in India. Co-founder Ritika Wadhwan shared, "Shipping large live plants is both art and science. We spent months perfecting the shipping methodology before launching Greenkin. While it takes an average of only 3 days for our plants to reach across India, our packaging logic ensures that the plants survive up to 15 days under transit." Greenkin operates out of its distribution centre in Mumbai, and stores and nurtures its plants in astate-of-the-art, 10,000 sq. ft. fully solar-powered unit in Pali, Maharashtra. The startup currently has a workforce that is 70% women, and is also creating more job opportunities for women in both its hub and delivery centre. <br /><br /><br />Greenkin has raised $200k in its Pre-seed funding round from 100X.VC and Angels. 100X.VC. In its <a href="https://www.100x.vc/investment-thesis/greenkin-100-x-vc-investment-thesis">thesis</a>, it stated "Greenkin has identified genuine friction points that a customer faces in the current market. It has taken a customer-first approach and is offering solutions revolving around the customer. With its ease of purchase experience, a large variety of product offerings and pathbreaking logistics and quality assurance standards, Greenkin is a clear disruptor in this space as it creates a perfect blend of service and design."<br /><br />"We are focused on bringing quality greens to our customers. and assist them at every stage of plant parenting. We help people with suggestions on what plants will work best in their home, and offer them complete post-purchase support to help them take care of the plants and become more confident at gardening", Ritika added. <br /><br />Initially offering individual plants, Greenkin expanded to include plant duos and plant combos. Today, they have also introduced standalone pots &amp; planters, and beautiful art frames that complement natural home décor. Customers can find Greenkin products on their <a href="https://greenkin.in">website </a>and a selection of items on Amazon India. <br /><br />In addition to their D2C business, Greenkin assists corporations with scaling their corporate gifting initiatives. "We have seen a surge in demand for live plants as corporate gifting items over the last few months. From one-time gifts during events to long-term association for employee engagement, Companies have been looking at gifting live plants." said Abhilash.<br /><br />With a wide range of home gardening options, Greenkin adds natural beauty to Indian homes. Visit greenkin.in to discover the perfect addition to your home decor. <br /><br /><strong><em>Disclaimer: This article is generated and published by the Insider Studios team. You can get in touch with them on insiderstudios@businessinsider.in</em></strong><br />

Discover the perfect addition to your home decor with this startup’s premium-potted plants

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="13391518" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="palm-springs" source="Orion">Palm Springs</keyword>' restaurants satisfy various palates with chef-driven fare and design-forward eateries.</li><li>Keep reading for Insider's list of recommended restaurants and eateries in Palm Springs.</li></ul><p>I'm a vegetarian and I've traveled to Palm Springs with both my omnivore husband, kids, and close vegan friends. Satisfying a variety of tastes can be a tall order, but Palm Springs does have it all when it comes to diverse dining and drinking. </p><p>Expect healthy, light, vegan, and locally sourced fare as well as comfort-food-filled hangouts, and meaty meals that earned the Rat Pack as devoted followers back in the day. </p><p>After 20 years of visits, I've tried the whole range of eateries on offer. Here's where I love to eat, whether it's a solo work meal, a girls' weekend celebration, a date night, or a family-friendly experience in town.</p><div type="image" title="The inside of a diner with booths stationed underneath hanging lamps along the wall." height="3881" width="5175" msid="90232899" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>King's Highway</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.kingshighwaydiner.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">King's Highway</a> is a cool, bohemian-feeling, hipster-friendly restaurant at the Ace Hotel &amp; Swim Club that serves diner food all day — the space was formerly a Denny's after all. Come for everything from Beyond burgers to salads that are both hearty and surprisingly wholesome.</p><p>Brunch is also a delight, with avocado toast, natch, and an excellent bagel with lox that New Yorkers would envy. Cap any visit with drinks in the adjoining Amigo Room.</p><div type="image" title="Two women laying on a lawn in front of a small building during the day." height="3996" width="5328" msid="90232902" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Koffi</strong></p><p>When in Palm Springs, eschew your Starbucks for the coffee-shop chain locals prefer: <a href="https://kofficoffee.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Koffi</a>. With north, south, and central Palm Springs locations (I typically go to the south location when staying at the Ace or Saguaro, or the central one when staying at Avalon), come for coffee and fresh-baked, oversized muffins.</p><p>Enjoy it with a side of people-watching amid dog walkers, fitness buffs, and a friendly atmosphere. My go-to is a yogurt parfait and an iced coffee to fuel a hot desert day.</p><div type="image" title="People eating at outdoor restaurant seating underneath string lights at night." height="3996" width="5328" msid="90232906" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Miro's</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mirosrestaurant.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Miro's</a> is a pan-European restaurant with indoor-outdoor dining at its finest. Enjoy mountain views from the light-strung patio while eating a less-than-typical mix of Slavic, Hungarian, Italian, Greek, and German styles of cooking.</p><p>The menu is diverse, the service is solid, and I love this place for date nights thanks to the elevated but unfussy, charming patio.</p><div type="image" title="The inside of a restaurant with long tables and seating and people at a bar." height="4000" width="6000" msid="90232908" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>El Jefe</strong></p><p>This Mexican cantina at the Saguaro serves refreshing margaritas and cervezas, of course. But the food is also inventive and memorable, with vegetarian-friendly standouts including potato flautas and nopales quesadillas on an all-day dining menu. </p><p><a href="https://thesaguaro.com/palm-springs/#eat-drink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">El Jefe</a> also has a generous daily happy hour that's a local favorite and the graphic neon signs and communal tables feel dark, exciting, and a little rock and roll.</p><div type="image" title="A restaurant seating area with circular lamps hanging from the ceiling." height="4000" width="5333" msid="90232910" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Boozehounds</strong></p><p>Newer to the Palm Springs area, <a href="https://boozehoundsps.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Boozehounds</a> has already established itself as a dog-friendly staple. The restaurant, lounge, atrium, and outdoor patio span 7,000 square feet, with inviting midcentury modern design.</p><p>The dog-loving aesthetic extends from the logo to photos on the wall, and the menu merges Asian and coastal <keyword id="11892889" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="california" source="Orion">California</keyword> fare. For dinner, try inventive crudos, salads, and focaccia, as well as vegetarian specialties like the loaded vegan dog.</p><p><strong></strong></p><div type="image" title="A bowl of shishito peppers." height="2274" width="3024" msid="90232912" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Sandfish Sushi &amp; Whiskey</strong></p><p>You won't find colorful midcentury accents at <a href="https://sandfishps.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Sandfish Sushi &amp; Whiskey</a>. Rather, it's all minimalist Scandinavian meets industrial style furnishings that feel more Brooklyn than Palm Springs. </p><p>Pair Engin Onural's impeccable sushi with drinks from a stocked whiskey bar. Rolls include the aptly named "the Experiment," with snow crab, mango, avocado, and cucumber topped with tuna, thin slices of jalapeño, cilantro, and yuzu aioli.</p><p>But even the basics like shishito peppers and miso soup pop with flavor. Go all out on the multicourse omakase tasting menu to feel like a true VIP.</p><div type="image" title="People sitting and eating inside a small restaurant." height="4000" width="5333" msid="90232914" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Rooster and the Pig</strong></p><p>Like many great restaurants that locals love, <a href="https://www.roosterandthepig.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Rooster and the Pig</a> doesn't look like much from the outside of its strip mall address.</p><p>But the food here is incredible, with a Vietnamese-American menu including appetizers, fresh rolls, and large plates of noodles and fried rice meant for sharing. I've found eating here to be lively, memorable, and totally delicious.</p><div type="image" title="People eating in outdoor seating at a restaurant." height="4000" width="6000" msid="90232917" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Birba</strong></p><p>The outdoor patio at <a href="https://birbaps.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Birba</a> is a dream, especially when the weather is warm but not sweltering. This Italian restaurant, with a charming tree-lined terrace, features wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta, along with tasty salads and handcrafted cocktails.</p><p>Come for pies and drinks and listen to local indie music; check the calendar for live performances. Just plan ahead as reservations can be hard to come by.</p><div type="image" title="People eating inside a restaurant with in booths and a long table with seating." height="3024" width="4032" msid="90232918" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Workshop Kitchen + Bar</strong></p><p><a href="https://workshopkitchenbar.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Workshop Kitchen + Bar</a> in the middle of the Uptown Design District features industrial-chic monochromatic interiors, a long communal table, and a tranquil courtyard kept cool by misters in the summer.</p><p>The ambiance is upscale but the local and seasonal food keeps things approachable, with ingredients sourced from about a dozen local farms, many in the Coachella Valley. The kitchen includes a wood-fired pizza oven, wood-fired grill, and custom sous-vide station.</p><div type="image" title="A burger and fries meal with drink on a napkin next to a pair of sunglasses." height="4000" width="5333" msid="90232919" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>The Heydey</strong></p><p>Once a pop-up eatery, this burger joint now lives inside the Hilton hotel but is elevated well above your typical greasy spoon (or casual hotel eatery). </p><p>Come to <a href="https://www.theheydaypalmsprings.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">The Heydey</a> for Harris Ranch cheeseburgers, buttermilk-brined fried-chicken sandwiches, and a plant-based mushroom burger that is far from just a vegetarian afterthought in my opinion. </p><div type="image" title="People sitting around a candlelit bar in a restaurant." height="4000" width="5333" msid="90232922" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Tropicale</strong></p><p><a href="https://apps.thetropicale.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Tropicale</a> is a lively, vibrant spot loaded with neon pink lighting, leafy palms, and an overall vibe that feels like the Rat Pack on an island getaway.</p><p>Inside, slink into leather booths as performers croon over live piano sets, or head out to the patio where you'll find ample seating under lush landscaping for a transportive experience that feels like you've jetted off to some exotic isle. The menu is huge and includes pan-Asian-inspired fare like crispy nori Ahi tuna rolls and a Pu Pu platter, as well as pizzas, salads, and entrees ranging from spaghetti and meatballs to carne asada. </p><div type="image" title="A refrigerated case full of colorful ice pops" height="4000" width="5333" msid="90232925" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>Fruit Wonders</strong></p><p>On a scorching desert day when a big meal sounds like just too much, or for a refreshing snack, <a href="https://www.fruitwonderspalmsprings.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Fruit Wonders</a> in downtown Palm Springs blends together the best smoothies and juices in town. Sip on green-fueled healthy drinks, cool off with fresh fruit ice pops, or fill up on acai bowls topped with fruit, granola, and other goodies. The date shake is a must, made with local Coachella Valley dates for the perfect amount of creamy sweetness.</p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-traveling-to-palm-springs-california" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>View Insider's comprehensive guide to visiting Palm Springs.</em></a></p><p><em>Emily Hochberg contributed reporting to this article.</em></p>

I've traveled to Palm Springs with my omnivore husband, picky kids, and hip vegan friends. We all love these 12 restaurants.

Mumbai’s Worli area is a power centre of sorts not just because it’s where the elite reside, but also because it houses corporate biggies, rubs shoulders with the finest luxury retail stores and premium entertainment hubs. Yet, it’s no normal concrete jungle where just money is minted. The city’s unique topography brings the glimmering waters of the Arabian Sea close to this area. <br /><br />It is no wonder that the area has many upscale skyscrapers, but <keyword id="8307120" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="lodha-park">Lodha Park</keyword> doesn’t just stand tall but also stands apart. The exclusive 17-acre development is no normal residence; it is reserved exclusively for those who seek the best that life has to offer. True to its name, Lodha Park, which is spread across 17 acres has reserved seven acres of it for a private park. The park boasts of unrivalled amenities and hospitality managed residences provides you with a luxurious integrated living experience setting new standards in premium housing right in the heart of the city.<br /><br />Location might be the keyword for real estate, but for premium and luxury real estate, it’s all about the view and facilities. Once you enter the development, the view transforms from busy Mumbai streets to an idyllic, harmonious with nature, home that has everything that a resort would have.<br /><br />  <div type="Youtube" id="3Ut7JTsevI4" title="A Richer Life at Lodha Park │ Lodha Group" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/3Ut7JTsevI4/mqdefault.jpg"></div><br />Picture this: It’s a lazy Sunday morning, and you wake up to feel crisp, cool air kiss your cheek. You look out the window and your eyes meet sweeping views of the azure sea glimmering under the blazing sun. <br /><br />You’d be forgiven for assuming you’ve just awoken in an exotic island resort. The reality, however, couldn’t be more different. This exclusive experience is, in fact, available in the lap of South Mumbai, in the heart of one of its most prime localities—Worli. <br /><br />And, you’re at Lodha Park—a 17-acre township boasting five striking 75-storied skyscrapers that tower over Worli Sea Face, each offering enviable views of the cityscape. Identifying the need for comfort and convenience in a city where time itself is a luxury, Lodha Park has been conceptualised as an oasis of calm to offer residents that much-needed respite in the most luxurious environs imaginable.<br /><br />        <div type="image" title="Party Lawn-min 12.19.20 PM" msid="81685136" hostid="261"></div><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Prime Living, Personified" comment="subhead" text="Prime Living, Personified"><span data-til="noop">Prime Living, Personified</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />Lodha Park immerses you in an indulgent living experience unlike any other. The soaring towers of development—Lodha Allura, Lodha Parkside, Lodha Marquise, Trump Tower and Lodha Kiara— are elegantly perched at the starting point of Mumbai’s Golden Mile, with the double-winged structures overlooking the Eastern and Western Seaboard. <br /><br />But far from being a concrete jungle, this premier residential estate’s distinguishing feature is its sprawling park with over thousands of trees and plants of varied species. All residences straddle this verdant seven-acre space that is peppered with an assortment of areas designed to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. <br /><br />Indulge in a spot of gardening at the organic vegetable and herb garden, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the walkways, kick back with your favourite book at the cosy reading nook, or practise breathing exercises at the tranquil meditation pavilion. There are plenty of avenues to be close to nature and breathe in the fresh air and lead a healthy lifestyle. What’s more? The development is also equipped with a pet garden where you can take your pets for a stroll unperturbed.<br /><br />        <div type="image" title="NMK01098-HDR-Edit-min" msid="81685165" hostid="261"></div><br /><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Indulgences Galore" comment="subhead" text="Indulgences Galore"><span data-til="noop">Indulgences Galore</span></cmsannotation><br /><br />For children aged between two to eight years, a sprawling kid’s play area which offers skating rink, a sand pit, a tempting tree-house promises ultimate enjoyment, while an entertainment zone, complete with video games and board games, is perfect for those aged eight to 14. Parents, too, can cash in on the fun, by spending their weekends at The Jewel—a 50,000 sq ft clubhouse designed by renowned contemporary interior designer Patricia Urquiola, comprising, among other amenities, a world-class spa, a well-stocked library, a private theatre, elegant party venues, and indoor and outdoor sports courts. <br /><br />The creatively-inclined can sign up for dance classes or music sessions organised by renowned trainers, while sports enthusiasts can get their fill of adrenaline rushes by playing a game of cricket on the full-sized cricket pitch (a rarity in a South Mumbai real estate project), taking a few laps in one of the seven swimming pools, or cramming in a workout at the state-of-the-art gym with a world-class fitness &amp; training system.<br /><br /><em>Disclaimer: </em><em>This is a sponsored post in partnership with Lodha Group.</em><br />

Lodha Park – a richer life amidst nature in the heart of city

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"></div></div></div></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/tesla">Tesla</a> CEO Elon Musk announced last week that a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-reveals-location-of-tesla-european-factory-2019-11">new factory is planned for Germany</a>, in the Berlin area.</li><li>This is a bad idea. The European auto industry already has too many factories for the region's level of demand.</li><li>The European auto market also isn't growing. </li><li>A shift to electric vehicles could happen, but it would be far more sensible for Tesla to take over an existing plant or hire a manufacturer to build its cars.</li><li>Musk's addiction to storytelling is driving this decision. </li><li><strong><a href="http://newsletter.businessinsider.com/join/4np/shiftinggears">Sign up for Business Insider's transportation newsletter, Shifting Gears, to get more stories like this in your inbox.</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</strong></li></ul><p><br />Last week, Tesla announced that it would build a new Gigafactory - Tesla's term for a rather grandiose term for a car plant - near Berlin.</p><p>That would bring the Tesla Gigafactory count to four, with facilities in Nevada, New York state, China, and now Germany. Not all of these plants are explicitly for vehicle assembly, but they could be if needed. By reckoning, this means Tesla has committed to building more factories than any other established automaker in the world. </p><p>Tesla could offer some industrial logic for a plant in Shanghai, given that China is likely to be the world's best growth market for all-electric vehicles and that Western car companies prefer to build vehicles where they sell them.</p><p>But Europe is a far different story.</p><p>Capacity utilization in the auto-manufacturing sector is in the low-80% range, an embedded structural problem that business leaders in the industry have been worrying about for a decade (the late Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne made a big deal out of the issue in a widely debated 2015 presentation unsubtly titled "<a href="https://www.autonews.com/assets/PDF/CA99316430.PDF">Confessions of a Capital Junkie</a>").</p><h2>A mature market with limited future growth and too many underutilized factories</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"></div></div></div></p><p>The European auto market is large and mature, and it probably doesn't have much growth to look forward to. A wildcard is a switchover to electrification, driven by rising government emissions and fuel-economy standards and problems with diesel engines in the aftermath of Volkswagen's cheating scandal.</p><p>Electric cars won't really solve the overcapacity problem, however. Europe could abandon internal-combustion completely and still have ... 20% of its car factories operating below full levels.</p><p>Enter Tesla. CEO Elon Musk was in Germany last week to attend the annual Golden Steering Wheel awards handed out by Business Insider's fellow Axel Springer publication, Auto Bild. Never one to miss an opportunity to keep Tesla enthusiasm high, Musk gave the German audience what it wanted and announced the Berlin Gigafactory.</p><p>Auto manufacturing is somewhat variable; there are operational factories in the world that have been around since the early 20th century. Tesla's main assembly plant, in Northern California, was opened in the 1960s (Tesla bought it after the financial crisis). But for the most part, automaking in the 21st century outside bespoke operations for expensive exotic cars is a commodified process. </p><p>Musk has proposed, repeatedly, to reinvent this situation by creating highly automated factories, but Tesla had wound up with exactly the opposite: improvised outdoor assembly lines in California and a higher headcount indoors than Fremont had when it was a joint General Motors-Toyota plant in the 1980s.</p><p>Maybe Giga Berlin could rectify this, but that really wouldn't address the general overcapacity problem. The bottom line is that Europe doesn't need more car plants.</p><h2>What's Musk's motive? It's mysterious ...</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"></div></div></div></p><p>In this context, it's mysterious, if not to say mystifying, that Musk would want to build a new factory. There are plenty of plants that European automakers would be happy to sell him, for a song, and there are also contract manufacturers - such as Austria's Magna - who could start assembling Tesla vehicles faster than Tesla could construct and all-new facility.</p><p>It's worth noting that while Tesla's ambitions sound great, these new Gigafactories are all billion-dollar propositions - and Tesla is undertaking them with borrowed 2019 money. If they're in operation for 30 years, inflation should take care of the debt burden. But much of the competition built its plants with money gathered decades ago. And some of those factories are either slated to close or are running well below full capacity. Ford is reducing its European footprint to 18 from 23 plants and reducing shifts.</p><p>This ought to represent a happy hunting ground for Tesla, and Musk might still buy rather than build. But obviously, constructing something shiny and new sounds sexier.</p><p>Beyond the European overcapacity issue, any new Tesla factory is likely to replicate, depressingly, Tesla bungling approach to auto assembly. At a time when every other major automaker has adopted an industry standard "lean" manufacturing model, pioneered and refined by Toyota in the 1970s and 1980s, Tesla continues to operate more like the GM of the 1950s (or, with its improvised assembly line, the Ford of the 1910s).</p><h2>Musk's cult of "production hell"</h2><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"></div></div></div>The output is pretty compelling; Tesla makes a nice car. But Musk has also created a cult of "production hell" that's simply baffling to industry professionals who are used to vehicles moving uneventfully from launch to production in a year or two. Germany, an industrial powerhouse, is especially good at this, so Musk parachuting in with his zany ideas might not go over all that well.</p><p>But honestly, he shouldn't bother. Or maybe he should, if his overarching goal is to keep the Tesla story fresh (it is). Tesla already has a sort-of factory in Europe, located in the Netherlands, but it's a final-assembly hub, completing vehicles shipped from the US. A soup-to-nuts factory in Europe's industrial heartland is a much more compelling plot point.</p><p>In many ways, Musk deserves his reputation for genius. He is by far the greatest living car salesman, a throwback to the giants of the business: Henry Ford, Enzo Ferrari, William Durant. But when it comes to the blocking-and-tackling stuff, his genius is useless. He constantly overcomplicates and reliably choosing the hard way when the easy way is staring him in the face.</p><p>The upshot is useful drama. But as Tesla gets bigger, the routine gets old. And if he really wants to sell more cars in Europe, there are much easier ways to do it than building a factory the continent doesn't need.</p><p class="tagline"><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/intelligence/future-of-retail?IR=T&amp;itm_source=businessinsider&amp;itm_medium=ctgr_bii&amp;itm_term=ctgr_leadgen&amp;itm_content=tesla&amp;itm_campaign=future-of-retail-2"></a></p>

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New Delhi, May 30 (IANSlife) This summer season is all about trying new trends while spending time at home. Making the most of your cocoon and staying safe in the current times is a priority.<br /><br />For an exciting twist to your everyday home sheltering, here are a few tips of a quick makeover to enjoy, or better yet make the heat a little more bearable. <br /><br />"The lockdown phase has certainly brought along the opportunity to embrace this time by exploring your creative instincts while being mindful of personal and environmental hygiene. Since, your home has become your only shelter, staycation destination and hangout spot for some time now, we should take care of the look and feel of the interiors and maintain proper cleanliness to enjoy being cocooned and safe in our perfect abode," says Parul Mittal, Director, Greenlam Industries Ltd. <br /><br />Mittal shares with IANSlife these easy to do home décor ideas:<br /><br />Vacation vibes at home<br /><br />Is the beach or hill side staycation calling you out? If the answer is yes, then bring the easy-breezy vacation vibes to your home. Opt for a wooden overhaul to refresh your room with its natural essence.<br /><br />Decorative veneers that radiate warmth and tranquility of natural wood give you a feeling of the outdoors indoor. Adorn your accents, sofa covers and cushions in shades of white to invite as much light into the room as possible. Now, all you need is your delicious summer mocktail to relish your vacation time at home!<br /><br />Favourite corner<br /><br />We all have a favourite spot at home which gives us immense comfort and happiness. Such corners can play a major role in unwinding us from a hectic work from home yet recharge you for days ahead. Therefore, it's important to keep it clean and summer ready. Place a bean bag or a single mattress along with floral patterned cushions for an exotic touch. Today, people are extensively looking for wood flooring options that are easy to maintain and durable. Go for real wood floors that are temperature neutral as they resist becoming too hot or cold with the sudden rise and drop in the temperature. Lastly, make the best out of waste by revamping an old suitcase as a table or a storage for your fun activities.<br /><br />Enjoy summer while working at home <br /><br />You can effortlessly replicate this season's liveliness and vibrancy around your work desk at home. Start with mixing playful pastel hues like pale pink, dark sea green and moonstone blue to introduce a new life to your working area. When these shades are used against laminate walls in light brown shade, it beautifully accentuates those pops of colour. Arrange all the essential work stationary and gadgets on your desk to keep the space neat and tidy. This minimal workspace will help you focus while working at an optimum speed to achieve a work-life balance even while working from home.<br /><br />With this decor, enjoy warmth and good vibes throughout the day!<br /><br />Home Hygiene<br /><br />Home paves way for a peaceful mind and a calm soul during the warm season. While keeping yourself hydrated, it is also important to maintain personal and environmental hygiene to keep oneself safe from the germs. Well, worry not, as there are surfaces like antibacterial laminates for your walls and table-tops that can help you do that. Moreover, looking at the current situation, it is best to choose antibacterial laminates which can retard the growth of bacteria up to 99.99 per cent, making it a hygienic surfacing option for your walls. <br /><br />Living room<br /><br />This summer season while quarantining at home our living room will be used more often. Keeping this space clean and spacious which infuses tranquillity and doubles the fun of the quality time with family. Bring some fresh plants inside from your garden to complement the natural decor theme. Pair summer tones like light blue, green and orange with your engineered wood floors to infuse a dose of refreshing air. As an important health advisory by the government, we too suggest to always keep a hand sanitizer close by and maintain cleanliness at home.<br /><br />(IANSlife can be contacted at ianslife@ians.in)--IANS<br /><br />adr/tb/

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<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div><p>Ikea is betting on indoor gardening in the US.</p><p>The furniture retailer is introducing a line of products, part of&#xa0;the Krydda/Växer collection, that'll help you start your own indoor hydroponic garden. Unlike regular&#xa0;gardens, hydroponic systems&#xa0;don't use soil to grow plants - only water. That water is filled with nutrients to&#xa0;make it a viable way to cultivate plants.</p><p>Because light, nutrient and water levels are easily adjustable, hydroponic devices also allow for finer tuning of growing conditions. This&#xa0;makes the process&#xa0;less water intensive&#xa0;and viable year-round. Plus, it helps&#xa0;novice gardeners skirt some common problems, including over- or under-watering, root rot, pests, and insufficient fertilizer.</p><p>Ikea's collection offers&#xa0;a number of different indoor gardening units. There's a nursery unit, which has small holes that allow seeds to germinate, as well as a&#xa0;cultivation unit, which houses matured plants. The collection also includes&#xa0;plant inserts, nutrients, and artificial lights, allowing customers to create&#xa0;kits with everything they&#xa0;need to grow herbs and greens indoors from start to finish.</p><p>The US&#xa0;collection will also include&#xa0;seeds for&#xa0;18 types of herbs and salad greens, ranging from basics like lettuce, arugula, and chard, to slightly more exotic greens like chicory, amaranth, and mizuna.&#xa0;</p><p>To take care of the plants, users&#xa0;just need to germinate them by placing them in water-soaked, nutrient-filled plugs in a nursery unit. Once the plants have&#xa0;matured, you can move them to a cultivation unit, where you give them fertilized water until they mature into harvestable greens.</p><p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div>&#xa0;<br>The company hopes to have the collection on sale&#xa0;by Spring 2017, though a spokesperson for the company said product shipments could be staggered based on supply. The collection is already available&#xa0;<a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/indoor-gardening/">in the UK</a>, but the expansion to a much larger customer base in the US suggests the products&#xa0;have thus far been&#xa0;successful.<p></p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table float_right"><div><div class="image on-image"></div><p></p></div></div><p>With the release of its first hydroponic systems, Ikea is joining&#xa0;numerous companies that are already using hydroponic technology to create innovative <a href="http://www.digitaltrends.com/home/indoor-garden-devices/" target="_blank">indoor gardening products</a>.&#xa0;</p><p><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/this-self-watering-herb-garden-is-completely-idiot-proof-2016-6/#the-calla-is-a-hydroponic-planter-which-means-the-plants-dont-require-soil-just-fill-the-water-tank-in-the-middle-and-an-automated-system-will-distribute-the-liquid-keeping-plants-roots-wet-without-over-watering-1">The Calla</a>, which raised over $85,000 on Kickstarter, is a modular hydroponic system that allows you to grow a&#xa0;countertop herb garden with very little maintenance. And company called Everblume <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/everblume-is-a-refrigerator-that-grows-food-inside-2016-6">is making an enclosed hydroponic grower</a>&#xa0;that controls the air temperature around your plants.&#xa0;</p><p>Though&#xa0;IKEA's contribution to that&#xa0;list&#xa0;lacks the&#xa0;smart functionality of some other similar&#xa0;devices, the fact that it's being sold by the&#xa0;furniture giant will likely&#xa0;bring&#xa0;hydroponics even more into the public eye.</p><p>The move suggests indoor hydroponic gardening is no longer a&#xa0;rarefied hobby for environmentalists - with the new units, it'll be something anyone can start doing for relatively little cost.</p><p>Check out the video below to learn more about&#xa0;IKEA's hydroponic kit.</p><p><div></div></p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/grow-fresh-produce-apartment-grobo-2016-9">This garden-in-a-box brings fresh produce to apartment living</a></h3>        <div>            <div>        <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="gwb21uNTE6h7vmfw_CNgJoBYyi2SOmr2" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>        </div>        </div>            </div></br>

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