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Indoor Plants That Purify Air & Require Minimal Care

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

Indoor plants are good to look at and also serve various other purposes. They not only give that left out corner of your home a lively look but also portraits you as a nature lover. But do you know that some of these plants do much more than that and act as natural air purifier supplying fresh air to your family constantly, thus maintaining a healthy environment within. This fact is not just on paper but is supported by many studies that shows some of these plants help eliminating up to 89 percent of VOCs like xylene and formaldehyde from the air.

Must Read: Stylish ways to integrate plants in your home decor

Here we have mentioned five such plants a.k.a natural air purifiers that you can place in your home with a surety to have your very own supply of fresh, clean air to breath.

1. PALM TREE

Easy to grow, easy to find. Palm trees are extremely popular amongst plant lovers thanks to its hardy nature and distinguishing looks. Talking about its air purifying skills, palm targets impurities like carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and benzene.

Water – Not much

Light – Lots of sunlight

Others – Likes warmth

2. FERN

Next green to feature in our list is a plant that has lived since the prehistoric times. We are talking about ferns that attracts many with its soft and complex leaves. This bushy plant purifies air from pollutants like xylene and toluene that are found in items like glues, paints and nail polishes.

Water – High

Light – Indirect

Others – Loves humidity

3. Bamboo

Who isn’t aware of the ‘luck giving’ plant, bamboo. Available in varied shape and sizes bamboo usage over the year has seen massive increase, thanks to interior decorators and vaastu gurus. But scientifically too bamboo’s presence is considered good in a home, as it helps air inside getting rid of harmful elements like trichloroethylene, benzene and formaldehyde.

Water – Moderate

Light – Indirect and bright

Others – Natural humidifier

4. Dracaena Plant

Also know as ‘Song of India’, dracaena plant is easy to recognise all thanks to its yellow, lime and telltale green leaves. These plants are easy to grow as they require low water and sunlight. It absorbs undesirable elements like xylene, toluene and formaldehyde from the air.

Water – Not much

Light – No direct sunlight

Others – Hard to kill,tolerates irregular watering

5. Aloe Vera

The last plant to feature on our list is aloe vera that is also known for its massive health and beauty benefits. The said plant has one more hidden attribute that many are not aware of and that’s its air purifying skills. Aloe Vera is best know to remove formaldehyde from the air.

Water – Moderate

Light – Low heat, full sun

Others – Medical and beauty benefits

Must Read: Make your Apartment Greener with Indoor Plants

Features that Set Apart Trimurty from Other Market Players

January 20, 2017

Trimurty has been in the real estate arena for far too long, with its strong foundation led by Udai Kant Mishra, a trusted and renowned name in the real estate industry. What this man started single-handedly twenty-two years ago is now carried forward by his equally talented and acclaimed sons – Anand Mishra, Abhishek Mishra and Sharad Mishra. With the legacy flowing down the lane, things are only taking a promising turn. The three men are like three active shields that integrate Trimurty’s quality, reliability and care for environment fundamentals intact.

But the big question is what are the strong pillars behind Trimurty’s unbeatable market presence and unstoppable success?

1. Greener the Better

Trimurty Group is a strong believer of SUSTAINABLE development. All its projects are planned taking care of mother earth and the creatures that are dependent on it. Use of recycled material and low carbon footprints are ways through which it maintains a balance between development and nature.

2. Care for the Elderly

Good values flow within Trimurty and it is very well visible through the innovative designs that are integrated keeping in mind the elderly. Take, for example, their latest project Ariana that is equipped with amenities like anti-skid tiles and wheelchair user accessible doors.

3. Labor Safety is Never Overlooked

The safety of the real hard working group, whose sweat and energy go in making your dream home, is amongst Trimurty’s fundamentals. Each site has a fixed kitchen, toilet and medical room, making working environment easy and viable. Also, use of best-in-class safety equipment and safety signage are an integral part of the construction process.

4. Quality Assurance

As mentioned above, quality is one of the foundation blocks of Trimurty and therefore each element from cement to external fittings is used only after appropriate quality assurance.

5. Earthquake Resistant

Fighting natural disaster is never easy but when you are prepared things tend to move on your side. All Trimurty projects have hoop reinforcement (for seismic protection) and crack and dampness prevention, enabling the building with earthquake fighting tools.

Emerging Trends in Living Room Décor

January 12, 2017

Living room is one area of the house where each and every family member spent if not much but at least a small portion of his/her day. It’s a room where we come together to hold celebrations and plan upcoming family events. In a way the living room captures the entire essence of the home. Also, being the most visited spot of the house its decoration and styling becomes necessary.

So, here we are with five emerging decor trends for Living Room. Now, these trends are already well received in the international market and are slowly seen making their way into the Indian Market.

1. Sliding Barn Doors

Sliding doors with rugged barn feel to them are the new-style statements and for the past few years that have captured the interest of many designers and customers. These doors save tons of floor space; all you need is enough wall space to accommodate one. Suiting your taste and overall room look & feel you can opt for wood, modern, glass, and vintage barn doors.

2. Sectionals

Sectionals are great, especially if you have a large family or are frequently visited by guests. But that doesn’t make them unfit for nuclear families or bachelor homes, as their dimensions are apt for relaxing and chilling with your family. Before opting for one, you should be able to fulfill its checklist that requires an appropriate corner and extra cash to spare (as they are expensive over regular sofas).

3. Shiplap

For the ones who love that old vintage charm and want to give their home a sense of history, shiplap wood paneling is the best option. The best part is in addition to looking great is it’s inexpensive too.

4. Layering Rugs

This trend would be liked by many Indian homemakers, who have been long holding to ill-fitting rugs. All you need is a sisal or jute base rug and layered it with a patterned or colorful rug. There are no restrictions or boundaries to this trend, so bring out the stylist in you and layer the floor. Also, it will bring more definition to rooms that are big and lack a sense of identity.

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5. Gallery Wall

Out of all the trends, this one is going strong for a very long time and seems to hold on to its prime charm. The best thing about a gallery wall is that it allows you to use your art pieces, photo frames all at once and it grows with time as you add on more pieces.

Important Guidelines for NRI Property Investment

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

All matters related to property investment are tricky and require utmost attention. The reason for calling them tricky is subjected to the fact that most of us are ill-informed about in-depth laws about such investments. We have already answered some frequently asked questions on the matter, and now it is time to give some relevant guidelines on the subject –

1. Documents Required

For making any property investment, NRI’s need PAN card. In the case of PIO and OCI, respective PIO and OCI card is also required. Apart from this, certain other document required are – address proof, work permit, POA (if any), etc.

2. RBI Approval

RBI has granted permission to NRI/PIO/OCI to purchase property in India. However, there is a restriction on the purchase of commercial properties including plantation/agriculture/farm house. Special permission from RBI is required in case of acquisition of such properties.

3. Restricted Citizenship

There are certain PIO that are not allowed to purchase property in India pertaining to their nationality. Such PIO requires special permission from RBI to go forth with such investments. The list includes following countries – Bhutan, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Iran, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

4. Number of Properties

According to RBI mandate, there is no restriction on the number of properties purchased by NRI.

5. Lease Properties

NRI/PIO/OCI can take residential or commercial properties on lease in India of a period of 5 years with any restriction.

6. Change in Status

There will be no change in the status of the property if in future one’s status changes from Indian resident to NRI. According to law, rules and regulations are applied according to the status of the owner at the time of purchase.

7. Income Tax

There is no difference in the income tax rules applied to NRI’s or Indian residents in case of capital gain and income from house property. For all the revenue earned by NRI/PIO/OCI from India, it is mandatory to file Income Tax Return.

8. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement

India has signed DTAA treaty with various countries, under with capital gains in India against the sale of property is to be taxed in India. NRI/OCI/OCI can avail tax credit in their home country against such taxes paid in India. It is therefore required for NRI’s to check DTAA treaty rules between their countries of origin and India.

How to make an Apartment fire proof?

January 6, 2017

Keeping our family and loved ones safe and protected in number priority of any family man. Natural disasters and accidents happen untimely and struck our lives without any warning. Though, there is not much that can be done to get protection against them but by adopting few simple steps we can guard ourselves against them.

Fire is one such disaster that very year takes away billions of lives and damages property worth hundreds of crores. As a precaution, it is best to fireproof our apartments, and you would be delighted to know that it can be done easily by following steps mentioned below.

Well, these days’ developers are taking up measures to ensure full safety and protection of inmates. Projects build by Trimurty builders are cent percent equipped with all the need gears required at the time of a fire emergency.

1. Fire Extinguisher, keep it handy

It is crucial to have a fire extinguisher at your home, as it provides best defense. Though it best to have one in each room, but an area where you cannot miss to have one is the kitchen. Note, fire extinguishers do not last forever, so keep track of its expiry date and refill or replace when needed.

Must Read: Learn how to make a fire extinguisher at home

2. Install Fire/Smoke Alarms

All upcoming apartments are installed with smoke alarms, but if you live in an old one then get one installed today. They are very efficient and provide early warning about the fire. The job doesn’t end with installation, check the alarm in every 4 to 5 months and replace the weak batteries.

3. Go for Fire Proof Furniture & Carpets

When going furniture shopping, ask for fireproof chemical coated pieces. Also, you can get your furniture covered outside, though it will add up a little expense, the safety it provides is totally worth. Also, these days you get fireproofing sprays that are easy to apply, and as an added advantage over safety, they make your furniture stain resistant.

Avoid, synthetic and wool carpets as they burn easily and because of their large dimension, the fire spreads faster. Rather go for fireproof carpets.

4. Don’t Overload Electric Wiring

One of the major cause of fire in homes is overloading of electric wiring. When installing a new device have an electrician check that there are no chances of overloading and installation is perfect. Check wires regularly to see that they are not warned out or damaged.

5. Common Sense will Save You

Common sense is all that it takes to fireproof your home/apartment. Small things like remembering to turn off electric appliances, gas knob, remembering to keep items like match stick and lighter away from kids. Prepare a checklist of the things you need to do whenever you are leaving home for vacations.