My New Logo – The Studio: Homes, Kitchens & Wardrobes

Published on
January 18, 2014
Nandita Manwani

Finally after long deliberations & doodling with friends and family the logo for The Studio is out…yooohoo 🙂

Based on customer needs, the brand will have 3 ranges of interior options under it

1. The Eco Range – Pocket friendly home interior packages for 2 & 3 BHK apartments
2. The Classic Range – Complete home interiors in good quality material and workmanship
3. The Studio Range – Hi End stuff – Complete Interiors or individual Wardrobes/ Kitchens

As always would welcome your feedback and inputs

Signing off
NM

Posted in: Interior Designers in Bangalore, Nandita Manwani, the studio bangalore

30 thoughts on “My New Logo – The Studio: Homes, Kitchens & Wardrobes”

Anonymous
January 25, 2014 at 1:21 pm
Congratulations!!!! . Will contact very soon Ma'm
sravan
January 25, 2014 at 1:21 pm
congratulations…..nice logo…. can i have "the studio" address and fb page link…
and i need a suggestion from u… which brand electrical switches is good??
Nandita Manwani
January 25, 2014 at 1:26 pm
Thanks
Nandita Manwani
January 25, 2014 at 1:31 pm
Its happening iteratively – the FB page as well as a website for just the Wardrobes is in the works….watch this space 🙂
The most widely available switches are from Anchor (now bought over by Panasonic), they are easily replaceable hence recommended. In terms of quality however Woods are a shade better.
Rgds
NM
Anonymous
January 26, 2014 at 1:31 pm
Hi Nandita. Are you doing works in Chennai as well? This website is awesome. Great tips. Thank you.
Sindhu
Nandita Manwani
January 26, 2014 at 1:39 pm
Thanks Sindhu. Currently I am restricted to Bangalore
Rgds
NM
Ish Kapoor
January 29, 2014 at 9:45 pm
Congratulations.
Nandita Manwani
January 29, 2014 at 9:46 pm
Thank You Ish
Anonymous
February 4, 2014 at 11:15 am
Many Congrats Nandita…n wish u all the very best:) Must say that your blogs are awesome and v helpful. I have a small doubt, regarding pine plywood. In one of your earlier post you said that we should not use pine plywood until our budget is really tight, but can it be used for wall panelling if not than what will you recommend. Also is Pine plywood same as commercial plywood and is pine plywood recommended for making furniture as t.v. units and bed or not…Thanks a lot Neha
Nandita Manwani
February 4, 2014 at 11:19 am
Thanks Neha – I don't recommend Pinewood for making anything. Pinewood that I have come across in Bangalore is softer than regular commercial board/ ply (ISI marked) and gives issues in the long run
Rgds
NM
Mohana
February 19, 2014 at 6:59 pm
Hi Nandita,
I m planning for interiors for my apartment.
we would like to go for pocket friendly design , can u suggest me what materials to be used and its pros & cons.
r the soft closure really good than the hard closure doors?
Nandita Manwani
February 19, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Please go through the blog post below…also browse through the comments section under the post – it will have answers to most of your questions
http://www.homedesignbangalore.com/2010/09/so-what-is-right-material-to-choose-for
Rgds
NM
anshu420
March 3, 2014 at 12:52 pm
Hi Nandita,
Congarts.all the best for future.
I have a question regarding kitchen work
I am thinking of using green fly bwr/bwp grade for my kitchen. But i have checked many shops none of green ply has ISI marked.But it is written that it is bwr/bwp. is it ok ? or it is fake green ply? which brand of plywood is the best?
Roopa
March 3, 2014 at 12:53 pm
Hi Nandita,
I am going to start my home interior, come across your blog …really good and helpful. Can you suggest me a place where I can get bed and sofas at reasonable price in Bangalore. And any idea about Elica's hob and hood , Is it good?
Regards,
Roopa
Nandita Manwani
March 3, 2014 at 1:02 pm
The IS grade/ Specification (IS 303/ 701/ 1659 etc.) will definitely be mentioned on the ply/ board – if that is mentioned then you know what to buy.
The only way to avoid a fake is to buy from a trusted source
Rgds
NM
Nandita Manwani
March 3, 2014 at 1:26 pm
For sofas & beds you have some standard places in Bangalore – try Simply Sofas, Stanley, Tangent, Homestop, Lifestyle, Fab Furnish, Evok, Urban Ladder, @Home etc.
Also know that Bangalore prices are at least 20% higher than anywhere else in India hence "reasonable" may be difficult. 🙂
Elica is good as a product but their after sales is a ??
Rgds
NM
Das K
April 11, 2014 at 7:07 pm
I would like to start my interior work of 3BHK. how can I contact you?
Nandita Manwani
April 11, 2014 at 7:36 pm
You can reach me at nanditamanwani@gmail.com
Rgds
NM
Remya krishna
August 7, 2014 at 8:17 pm
Hi nadhita, very good blog…
please help me in this query
what is the difference between commercial ply and MR grade ply …my carpenter is telling he is not using commercial ply insteadhe is using moisture resistant grade plywood by KITPLY…please help me in this
Nandita Manwani
August 7, 2014 at 8:27 pm
MR Grade is the same as Commercial Ply
Rgds
NM
Anonymous
September 25, 2014 at 2:39 pm
i want to make high glossy tv unit made on plywood which material should i use ..vinyeer polish, du paint, laminates ??
Anonymous
September 25, 2014 at 2:39 pm
i am having black granite at window frames , so how to convert that granite area in wooden finish without using plywood as my whole bedroom is having wooden finish.
Should i try polish PU on granite ??
Anonymous
September 25, 2014 at 2:39 pm
hi want to know which laminates are used in all white finishing work done by u (in kitchen especially ), as when i am using white laminates of best quality than also there border are black. so it's look is rough black
how to make my border like korean finish as can be seen in ur pics. ??
Nandita Manwani
September 25, 2014 at 2:44 pm
The shutters are in Membrane and not laminate
Rgds
NM
Nandita Manwani
September 25, 2014 at 2:46 pm
Polish or paint will not last on top of a granite surface. In my knowledge there is no solution to your issue.
Rgds
NM
Nandita Manwani
September 25, 2014 at 2:48 pm
Hi Gloss finish is available in multiple substrates including Laminate, Duco. Please refer to the Q&A under some of the other posts on this blog for further details as this is a much asked question.
Rgds
NM
Anonymous
July 27, 2015 at 11:25 am
Hello Nandita,
Firstly, ur blog is awesome, helpful, and active. Thankyou so much for sharing ur knowledge. U r really making a difference. I really appreciate it.
Secondly, i would like ur help and services for my 1.5 bhk flat woodworks. Can i reach u on ur number or send u an email please?
Nandita Manwani
July 27, 2015 at 11:58 am
Can you mail me the details at nanditamanwani@gmail.com
Rgds
NM
Jay Tanwar
September 30, 2015 at 1:38 pm
I want to contact you for my 2 bhk house and I have sent an email as well.
Nandita Manwani
September 30, 2015 at 1:41 pm
Hi Jay,
You can reach me at nanditamanwani@gmail.com
Rgds
NM

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