Colors in Door Interior Design

As the world of commercials will have us believe that every house makes a statement about the kind of people that lives in it. This is very correct and the advertising world has got it right. Houses are in fact a reflection of the personalities, mindset, nature and attitude of the people inhabiting it. Apart from the fact that houses with their monetary worth are a direct statement about the financial stature of the family residing in them, houses say a lot about other characteristics of the owner as well. This is probably why people do not mind spending more than they can afford to make their abodes the best place to live in. Homes become retreats from the hustle-bustle of the mundane life. The ambience, taste, décor all have a lot to tell to an experienced eye. And perhaps the first thing that strikes is the ensemble of colors used in decorating the house. Each color, they say has a story and a mood to convey.
The entry point of a house, the doors have always been of focal importance to the interior decorator. Thus, door furniture has to be given great importance. Whether they are the engraved archways of the Mogul buildings or the designer doors in a fancy modern apartment, all make a first impression to the visitor, hence are given due importance and attention. Before deciding on the colors to adorn the doors so that they gel with the overall theme of the house and also stand out with beauty and distinctiveness, it is important to have a rudimentary understanding of how colors are perceived by the sub-conscious and conscious parts of the brain and how they should be matched with the overall color scheme of the house. Moreover, it is not only about colors of door designing, however, door handles also plays a vital role in door décor. These days people are incorporating brass door handles in their door furniture thus, trying to give them an ultra modern look.

1) Green House:

Green the color of Mother Nature, always represents growth and harmony within the environment. It is a restful and peaceful color, lying in the middle of the visible spectrum. For such a house, we suggest doors in the spiritual, meditative and spiritual dark purple color. It will give a regal and dignified aura to the entire structure and the lighter shades are specifically recommended for sanctuaries for the soul like bedrooms and library. Giving a purple door, a white trimming will give it that extra touch of creativity and will convey spaciousness as well. For houses done in the darker shades of green, a rust red or natural wood door will be more appropriate. While wood color is advised for the obvious reasons, red will give the right kind of drama and doses of passion to the ambience. Also it will accentuate the feeling of being in the lap of nature as it is the color of natural landscape as well.

2) Blue House:

In a light blue house, dark red doors with white trimming will provide an interesting study in contrast, by taking away from the monotony of the color blue. The power play of passion provided by the color Red will offset any low feelings that may associate the color Blue. In a dark blue house a maroon door with cream trim will heighten the nautical effect as conveyed by the color of dark deep waters. Along with this you can directly create a stylish door appearance by putting brass door handles to it.

3) Red House:

Houses in this particular tone may become too hot to handle, figuratively. In such a house, passion and power play may become the norm as red will hardly let emotions rest. Also, not many colors will be able to stand up to the glory and magnificence of the color Red. So, it is recommended to have black doors with classic brass accents and a white trim. Black is a color that can hold its own whenever paired up with any other color and the combination of black and white is always a classical touch which will take more than mere words to describe the impact.

4) Brick House:

A brick house has always a statement to make. It is the classic retro and frugal look that caught the fancy of the fashion designers a little while ago. The effect can be complemented by the contemporary look of the dark purple color and light grout color door trim.

5) White House:

Now, here is a color that gives endless options and choices. Pick any bright and rich color for the door and it will give a healthy and cheerful glow to the entire ambience.

Contemporary Furniture

Every room of the house can be decorated with ethnic contemporary furniture, which is available in finest range. Furthermore, no matter what the decor of the room is there is a stylish contemporary door furniture as well along with stylish door knobs. One can find imported as well as domestic contemporary furniture to give the room an unparalleled look. A wide range in bedroom, dining room, drawing room, bathroom furniture is available in the market. To have knowledge about the contemporary products that market is offering in the form of furniture are given as under:

1. Beds: The trendiest and finest quality beds are available in the market for the consumers to make a choice. The best part of these beds is that in spite of style, they are affordable, practical and comfortable. This furniture is a must have in a bedroom, without it a bedroom is incomplete. So when you are out to make a selection of a bed for the bedroom, do go through the contemporary bed styles. Contemporary styles in beds available in the market are wrought iron bed, platform bed, steel finish bed, wooden beds, round beds, under drawer beds, etc. are available in the market. These beds meet the standards of your comfort zone and also add a chic look to your place.

2. Tables: materials like wood, glass, metals, etc are available in the market when you go for a contemporary table selection. Contemporary tables include coffee table, dining tables, side tables, centre tables, cocktail tables and study tables. A wide variety of exquisite tables are now out in the market in the quality furniture shops. These tables not only provide utility to the room but also elegance becomes a part of the same. The contemporary tables give the room a chic and unmatched look. A perfect room can never be set without a contemporary table in it.

3. Stools: Another important furniture which a room must have is stool. Stools are also available in the market in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors and designs. Basically the stools can be of two types, i.e. lower stools and higher stools. Bar stools, kids’ stools, kitchen stools, counter stools, etc have gained a lot of popularity in the last few years. Stools have residential as well as commercial utility. They are comfortable and relaxing. They also add on to the sitting area of a room. Mostly they are available in wooden and plastic materials. Bamboo and jute stools are also available in the market now; they are there to add on to the theme based look of a room.

4. Chairs: Elegant and contemporary chairs are now available in the market. These chairs often become a style statement for the one who purchases it. Sense and simplicity can be the right term for it. Highly comfortable and practical contemporary chairs come in a huge variety. Some examples of contemporary chairs are teak or cedar chairs with beautiful carvings, stylish metallic chairs, wrought iron chairs, metal finished or polished chairs, folding chairs, leather finish chairs, etc. Most of them are comfortable yet classy.

5. Dining: The dining suite consists of a table, chair, buffet and a cabinet. All these synchronize with each other but are very different from the other tables and chairs which a person uses in his room for extra space utility. The dining suites are available in wooden materials, metallic finishes, acrylic materials and glass bases. They are a symbol of status, taste and elegance. They enhance the look of a dining room, which makes it look more complete.

6. Sofa: A sofa set is the only furniture which can make your room look more complete. Without a sofa set a living space is incomplete. They make a contemporary room look just perfect. These sofa sets are meant for providing high comfort zones to guests as well as residents. Contemporary sofa sets are available in a variety of designs such as love seats, couch sofas, chair sofas, bean bags, etc. This furniture is available in finishes like leather, fabric, wooden, etc. Sizes such as giant, large, medium and small are available in the market. The range of sofa sets also varies from highly expensive to pocket friendly amounts. Usually giant size contemporary sofa sets are a status symbol of the elite class.

7. Recliners: If you want to create a style area in your place, then a must have is recliner. When a person owns this chair, this becomes his best furniture when it comes to relaxing. These are generally imported from Denmark, Germany and Norway which is the center of manufacturing such chairs. This is a perfect blend of fashion and comfort. It is a cozy spot of the house which has now become highly popular in youth. It is available in leather finishes usually. Suede and hard fabrics are also used in these chairs. These chairs relax your back and provide your body with a reclining structure which is highly comfortable when one is stressed out.

8. Cabinets: Another furniture which increases the space utility of a place is cabinet. Large, medium and small are the sizes of cabinets available in the market. It adds show to the room and makes the room a lot more spacious and tidy. It is available in finishes like glass, metal, wood, plastic and fiber. Special cabinets are there for computers, books, accessories, crockery’s, and many more things. They make the room a lot tidier and clean. Display of special crystal wares, glass accessories, and show pieces can also be done in cabinets. Cabinets are useful furniture which makes the room look more complete and adds on to its beauty. These beautiful cabinets are attached with stylish handles as those used in door knobs.

These are some of the furniture’s which a must in a contemporary home. They enhance the look and utility of a room and the entire house as well. Basic essentials such as beds, sofa sets, tables, chairs, dining sets, cabinets, stools, etc. are easily available in the market and are also pocket friendly. But one thing while purchasing them shall be kept in mind is its maintenance. Daily care of the furniture is a must or else dust coats and other hazardous elements of nature such as dampness, direct sunlight, etc. can affect the quality of the furniture. Due care must be taken to keep up the quality and show of the furniture. It is also necessary because it maintains the contemporary look of your place. Now after having a look at this article, do not just jump into buying the furniture, also think of the maintenance techniques of the same.

Social Entrepreneurs

In any human society, at any given time in history, there are always two kinds of individuals. One who herald the winds of change, awaken people from their deep slumbers, and elevate society at large from the recess of deprivation and denial; and there are those who just prefer to tread the oft-beaten tracks and get carried along with the momentum created by the former. Which one of these two is more important and essential will be very subjective but the fact is that both these kinds are absolutely indispensable. If one forms the foundation then other imparts the physical stature to the pyramid of human society. Here we will be talking about Social Entrepreneurship, who basically fall in the first category. These are driven individuals who have identified a social ill or malaise hampering the society at large, and come up with some innovative idea, solution or strategy that can bring about the change they want to bring in the society. Instead of sitting back and lamenting the apathy of higher authorities, they take the initiative in their hands and strive hard towards the success of their idea, thereby improving the lot of the people who have been involved with them. By identifying the root cause of certain grievances, they set to change it and then later spread the successful solution and encourage people to adopt it and take the leap forward.

Just like entrepreneurs are the harbinger of change and growth in the world of business and commerce, in the same manner social entrepreneurs are responsible for change in society. They have an amazing success rate because unlike social workers who just work on age old models, social entrepreneurs marry business and entrepreneurship principles with their skills of innovation and thus a clear roadmap and working model to embark on their respective endeavors is prepared. So, whether it is 2006 Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus who founded the Grameen Bank and pioneered the field of Micro Finance in the sub-continent, devising methods to distribute loans among the weakest sections of the society without any kind of collateral or Dr. Maria Montessori who developed the Montessori approach to early childhood education, they go on to become role models not only for social activists but for business professionals as well. For their stories enrich each of us through their examples of seeing opportunities where none existed before, working as a hands-on captain and emerging out to be a champion for the cause they believed in. Their lives become legends in the society, their methodology becomes case studies to be used as a pedagogical tool in elite B-schools and they become symbols of what an individual can achieve if he just has his heart, mind and passions in the right place.

How to Choose the Right Entrepreneurship Program?

It has always been a subject of highly contentious discussion amidst academia that whether entrepreneurship as a trait can be taught in the confines of a classroom as a regular course with rigid curriculum or is entrepreneurship a gift one is born with, a code hardwired in the DNA of a lucky few. Whatever may be the answer to these, the fact is that a systematic study of any field never hurts. Even sportsperson born with natural agility and great reflexes have to undergo rigorous training to blossom into a champion the world will look up to. It is the prerogative of the trainers to look out for the qualities that they deem necessary in an entrepreneur. Even if, after the training, just a miniscule percentage of people turn out to be real entrepreneur, it should be regarded as a task well done and the world of commerce and business stands to gain in no uncertain terms. And if that miniscule percentage stands benefited by the training they have undergone during their years as students, the effort will be worth it. Professional institutions around the world soon realized this, and each one of them worth their salt, started an e-program to nurture and train persons with entrepreneurial skills. But, the problem started when copy-cat institutes initiated their own e-programs which hardly do any kind of value addition. Even among genuinely good B-schools there is no standardized course structure. Each offers training in their own areas of specialization, which may or may not supplement the talent of an individual. So, prospective students for an e-program often find themselves in a sticky situation when choosing which program to get enrolled in. Firstly, they have to do quite a research in order to separate wheat from the chaff and then they have to analyze and pick a program that will complement their skill sets and is congruent with their future needs. They should base their evaluation on the following parameters:

1) Location:

This is a very important criterion in deciding between two equally good schools or programs. By location we do not imply proximity to the hometown or to a happening city with excellent nightlife. Frankly, that will be a very myopic and juvenile way of looking at things. What we do imply is that the closer the institute, offering the program, to an entrepreneurial hotbed, say like the Silicon Valley, the better it is. Nothing compares to living in a super charged atmosphere from where you can observe theory turning into practical from close quarters. One also stands to gain in terms of sheer probability of being picked by a venture capitalist, operating in such locations, to give a flying start to their undertakings.

2) Hands-on experience as part of the curriculum:

Nothing can undermine the importance of real life experience in pedagogy, especially for an entrepreneurship program. As the objective of this program are very different from the regular academic courses, it makes immense sense to see how the program offers to incorporate real world situations in the structure of the curriculum and how well they are rewarded as opposed to the mugging and learning by rote expected from the students. “Life is the best teacher” is after all not a cliché.

3) Social entrepreneurship courses:

After the completion of the program students are not expected to work in water-tight compartments where everyone is familiar with the jargons of the modern day management. They have to work in real societies and deal with real people, so it is highly advisable that they get social consciousness and awareness built in them. Programs which bundle up social entrepreneurship courses in the curriculum definitely stand at a better vantage point since they are producing entrepreneurs who can think out-of-the-box and are not limited in their approach by the calculations involving only the monetary aspects of an activity.

4) Entrepreneurship as an integrated course:

Entrepreneurship, at the end of the day, is not a separate field of study. The whole purpose of such a program is to teach students how to carry on seemingly wonderful ideas from the safe confines of a classroom or laboratory and see how they fare in real life situations. So, entrepreneurship programs are appropriately being clubbed with regular courses to give an idea to the regular students about the real world hurdles and the methodologies to surmount them. Hence, for a student who is suitably inclined it is advisable to pursue a course that will give him dual specialization and degrees. But, this is only for those who are very specific and know exactly what they want from the course and what they want to do after completing it.

5) Incubation cell or direct access to potential investors:

Not every body joining an e-program has a super rich dad back home to flag off their projects after completion of the course, which anyways will defeat the basic purpose of the entire course. So, students should go for a school that has a well established incubation cell to fund and provide assistance to their undertakings, at least in the difficult early stages. That will not be very hard to find as most of the good institutes have a well developed system in place to assist talented youngsters. Otherwise, the institute should have a network in place to at least bring prospective investors to the drawing board. Again, not a difficult task as any reputed B-school generally has a queue of investors who are ready to pick brilliant ideas from new entrepreneurs and are ready to pay for the same. A good institute offering a program on entrepreneurship, in very crude terms, should act as a midwife reliving a new entrepreneur of delivery pangs.

6) Track Record:

Last but not the least, it is very important to check how the previous students taking the course have fared in actual world. After all, students are the best testimony to the worth and relevance of any program.