After a scenic ride to Bantala, I was catapulted into a world of lush greenery, thoughtful design, sustainability, soothing hues and a sanctuary of serenity. The recently opened store, The Finishing Touch Garden Studio, offers landscaping and design solutions to all kinds of spaces. Their services encapsulate everything from ideation to prototyping, installations and maintenance of the landscape. Be it a small balcony you want to accessorise or an empty terrace whether at home or office, the studio will understand the space and provide personal and customised solutions as per your needs and aesthetic requirements.
On entering the green wonderland, the garden greets you with a spectacular variety of plants in planters made of porcelain, recycled material, concrete and fibre. When you make way to the interiors of the store, a handpicked collection of fountains, bird baths, show-pieces and planters await you. The neutral palate of the place with pinches of quirkiness makes it welcoming for individuals from all spheres of life. On climbing the stairs, you will walk into the first storey which has a larger collection of artificial plants, garden corners and seating solutions. Moreover, the studio’s balcony is an instance of how much can be done in a small space. The Finishing Touch Garden Studio will help you design spaces of all kinds and turn them into a pacifying oasis of natural beauty in sync with your requirements.
Neha and Ravi Singh, owners of The Finishing Touch Garden Studio, are plant parents themselves. While Neha, an NIFT student, has an experience in bedroom furnishings, Ravi earlier dealt with properties. They found their common ground and opened the first branch of the studio in Salt Lake. They said: “We began with 1,500sq ft and are now at 25,000sq ft. It is a huge deal for us. The Finishing Touch Garden Studio is for everyone who is looking to add greens to their office space, revamp their home, utilise an empty space, accessorise their balcony, build a play area for kids and any other landscaping requirement. We personally customise products on demand too. With the amount of formaldehyde in computer-equipped offices nowadays, the addition of a single plant can help a lot. We recently did the entire landscaping for OG By The Lake and Burma Burma too. This studio is a testament to our connection with nature and we try to infuse similar connections in other lives too.”
The interiors of the studio are distinguished by a colour theme that is appeasing to the eyes. This particular corner had the blues and nudes with a hint of peach
The ficus topiary plant is a 10-12-year-old one which has intertwined branches in the name of a trunk! It not only accentuates the beauty of its surroundings but also uplifts the vibe.
This quirky orange door is a testament to the amount of variety housed in the studio. The door like most other items on display at the store can be modified as per the size, colour and texture required.