Maram India
#57 4th Cross,
RMV IInd Stage, Block I,
Bangalore 560 094
Tel: 080 23411427
Mobile: +91 9844019328 / 9844056285
URL: www.maramindia.com

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Maram proudly offers an interesting range of antique doors, beds, cupboards, bookcases, desks, chaise lounges, planter's chairs, a variety of urlies and a plethora of chests.

Furnishings:
Tucked away under a tiled roof in Bangalore's residential locale of Raj Mahal Villas extension is Maram. Maram means wood and the warmth of wood is what you will get when you visit our quaint antique shop.
Most of our furniture comes from south India. The design and style of the pieces are characteristics of their place of origin. We deal mainly in Teak and Rosewood. All our furniture is lovingly restored to their original glory.

We have recently branched into reproductions and we will be happy to customize a special piece for you. Bookshelves made from old doors and windows are our forte. We also carry a large range of beds, tables, mirrors, planter's chairs and a wide assortment of chests. We encourage you to visit our Furniture gallery to see some of our available pieces as well as some of the furniture we've created for past customers.

Design:
What I think stops most people from doing or redoing a room or an entire house is the fear of what it will look like when it is done. You have to be comfortable in your space. Your personality has to shine in your room.

I am often asked to help with decoration of a client's home. I always like to know more about the client, I always inquire, what is your favorite color? Do you like bright rooms? Or do you prefer a dark drapery or perhaps jewel tones? Then I am ready to suggest how well rust silk would complement this, with a lamp in the corner. I am really against buying entire bedroom suites; this shows you have money but not much taste. Match your style with the room. The electric mix of old and new will never go out of style.

There is no right or wrong way to decorate, but there are a few basic rules that will help you crate a comfortable living space. Remember that is what it is "a living space" and not a museum. Make sure that everything in the room is user friendly. It should also suit the requirements of your family. A 10,000-rupee vase on a low coffee table is not a good idea if you have young children in the house or visiting.

Wood is one of the most comforting ways of furnishing a room. Whether it is wood flooring or new furniture it makes the home. I personally think old wood is like an old friend full of character and may even have a few flaws, which creates depth. Make old wood work for you. Reinvent ways of using it in your home. An old banister as a candleholder, a cradle as additional seating, an old door as a coffee table - this shows a sense of individual style.

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