Isprava Blogs
We don’t just build beautiful houses. We craft homes that redefine luxury. Ones that are premium yet efficient. Comfortable yet elegant. Ones that showcase traditional techniques with a contemporary outlook. At Isprava, each holiday home is different from the other. Each home has its own unique story to tell. Here are a few good reads to give you more insight on luxury villas in Goa, architecture, interiors, beautifully designed bungalows and real estate markets.
Outdoor Dining Areas for the Win
There is nothing better than having a start to your day with a scrumptious spread of breakfast under the soft sunshine, and then ending the day with an al fresco dinner. Needless to say, there is something extraordinary and magical about outdoor dining areas. Fresh air, enriching ambience, and a great place for barbeque evenings and dinner parties; outdoor dining areas are, indeed, a boon. Although it is an interior design temptation, it is better to find out which kind of a dining setting under the sky would suit your preferences best. Here is Iprava making that feat easier. …
Art, sculptures and all things luxury
Most just consider this part of interior design as an option or an afterthought. When in actuality, the inculcation of art should be regarded just as important as other décor elements. And it certainly is. While other elements bring a certain mood and definition to an indoor setting, including work of arts around the house brings all of that along with refinement, luxury, and character. At Isprava villas in Goa, Ooty, and Kotagiri, we make sure we use the enigmatic and emotive value of art pieces in them. And we encourage you to do the same. Here is how …
Things to consider while choosing fabric for your home
You may enter a room and instantly feel drawn to the ornamented ambience of it. Now, there may have been a lot of different elements joined together to create that interior look. There may have been some design and décor tools, and of course, the use of fabrics as well. Curtain fabrics, upholstery fabrics, and other décor materials make a substantial part of a room, and they largely contribute to the overall look of the space. If you are looking at a new home or revamping of an existing home, here are a few factors to consider while choosing …
Goa in May
Goa in the month of May may not be as buzzing as the beginning and end of the year, but it can be magically rejuvenating. Some may believe this is not the ideal month to pay Goa a visit. However, we would say, there is something that this coastal town offers, no matter the temperature and the season. In the scorching month of May, though, you may be met with a little bit of heat, but on the positive side, you will also be met with some stunning advantages. Here are a few ways these perks can side-line the …
Isprava on where to go next
New homes on the block Two beautiful villas, one signature aesthetic. Isprava opens the doors to two of its favourite holiday homes from its ever-growing collection, for you to pick your next haven of escape. Our suggestion: visit both! When it comes to making a choice, as discerning as you may be, Isprava makes the decision tough. Both Villa Loto Bianco and Villa Vivre exude luxury, beautiful design and supreme comfort in equal measures, all the while making you feel like you are right at home. Why? Because Isprava doesn’t compromise. It crafts homes in a way that it …
Create Open Spaces in a Small Room
A room may appear to be of a regular size when it’s newly made and is completely raw. But as soon as you fill that room with decor, wall colours, and furniture, the room will close in on you, leaving less or no open spaces there at all. And, that is a complete no-no when it comes to interior designing. Having open spaces in your home may not seem like an important consideration first, but it certainly plays a massive role in the mood and vibe. From allowing in fresh air and light to giving an illusion of a …
Do’s and Dont’s While Designing Your Kid’s Bedroom
It may seem to you that your child’s bedroom does not require a lot; it can simply be a room with all their essentials and a little bit of design. However, contrary to that belief, your kid’s bedroom does require some more efforts and thoughts into it. The reason is the same as to why you design and decorate a master bedroom – to cast a certain ambience and mood in the room that, in turn, affects the mind. To aid you in that endeavour, here a few tips that may help you. Do Consider the Child’s Hobbies …
Native Dishes to Try in Goa
Goa is all about beaches and a buzzing nightlife, yes. But it is also a massive cultural fusion that reflects everywhere, including in its traditional cuisines. Relaying a combination of Portuguese culinary and Mughal flavours merged with Konkan cooking, the plethora of native dishes to try in Goa is one of a kind and definitely irresistible. Goan Fish Curry Infused with coconut and red chillies, it is one of the most popular dishes of the coastal town. Served with rice and cooked with fish or prawns, fish curry in Goa is an authentic must-have. Prawn Balchao A …
Flooring Trends for 2019
There was a time when glistening marble flooring was seen in every house. Then there was that time when they were being replaced by wooden flooring everywhere. Well, trends change, preferences change, and so do requirements. Your home’s flooring is one element that cannot be changed frequently and needs to cater to a lot of other factors than just its appearance. Durability and aesthetic versatility are two features one needs to consider when looking to revamp an abode or avail flooring for a new home. The flooring of our Isprava holiday homes has also been chosen with these …
Welcoming decor ideas for the guestroom
A warm embrace and delectable dishes on display may seem like the best way to make your guests feel welcome in your room. And it certainly is. However, your duty as a host doesn’t end there. Your friends and family who have come to visit you would appreciate all of the above, but you should know that they’re going to spend a considerable amount of time in the guestroom. Meaning, there is no better and personal way to make your guest feel at home than by creating a space solely for them to really unwind in. Neutral and …