Sandeep & Sonal Doshy leave no stone unturned to ensure that every vision of a dream space is turned into reality
About 35 years ago, Sandeep joined his grandfather, Chhaganlal Doshy’s textile business at the Margao textile market with an objective to take the business further and elevate its prosperity. His father, Amrutlal Doshy introduced leather, foam, plastic and related materials with an extensive range of varieties and was thus called the pioneer in the field of plastic trade in Goa. As on date, Amrutlal Doshy has gone a long way ahead by becoming the major supplier of ‘Silpaulin Tarpaulins’ for roof tops, shade covers, balcony blinds and raincoats.
Starting his Enterprise
As years passed by, and competition came in, Sandeep, along with his wife Sonal, decided to venture into a relatively new area of business pertaining to home and office space furnishing. It is evident that every person who wishes to enter a new home or working space would like to have nothing but the best when it comes to interiors and décor for effective ambience. It is this visualization of the people that Sandeep tries to turn into an actuality! Elaborating on how it all started, Sandeep says, “My wife Sonal, an interior designer, can suggest curtains to match the interiors in various colourful combinations. Besides curtains, we can also provide matching sheers, blinds, bed sheets, linens, awnings, rugs and so on which turns out to be a one shop solution for all furnishing needs. I also have the business acumen and the spirit of always looking forward to novel ideas in the market, as a result of which we launched
Doshy’s Living Concepts has exclusive collections of various fabrics from silk, polyester, cotton, linen, jute and many more from India’s leading brands namely D’décor, KC Décor, Pure, J & Y and many more, to suit various client tastes. The collection is updated regularly keeping in mind the global fashions trends. Moreover, they also provide décor akin to what one sees on screen in various movies and glossy magazines.
That aside, they also offer good choice of window blinds including remote controlled blinds, Roman, roller, honeycomb, monsoon blinds (end to end) including quilts and mattresses; the floor being decorated with centre pipes and rugs. Further, 3D curtains, florescent, vibrant, geometric, abstract curtains and sheets with cozy cushions and comfortable sofas complete the whole look.
Living Concepts also has theme based curtains, kitchen designs, Christmas & bead designs alongside awnings and canopies. Moreover, customized print curtains can be manufactured as well
What began as a process of fulfilling dreams for people with modest incomes, has now become a full fledged brand. People flaunt with pride, the label of Living Concepts. With a recent extension of a new showroom just across the street in Pajifond, Margao, Living Concepts has added medium ranged brand collections, thus fulfilling the needs of the small & medium income brackets as well. Living concepts additionally suggest excellent tailors and fitters who can stitch complicated designs and install the same at great heights and ceilings, as well. Living Concepts’ curtains adorn many hotels, restaurants and high-networth individual bungalows, and also supply fire retardant fabrics for added safety.
The BNI Edge
Speaking of his association with BNI over the past 6 years, Sandeep believes that BNI has helped him in getting referral based business and as a result, his BNI colleagues have also become part of his clientele now. BNI has helped in spreading the brand name by word of mouth, particularly in North Goa.
The COVID-19 Challenge
Considering that the world is currently going through difficult times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandeep says that just like any other businessman, his business is also facing crisis. However, all necessary precautions ranging from face masks, gloves and sanitizers have been put in place. The store has a large front facing floor area. This makes it easier for customers to walk into their store without being anxious about safety and shop with ease.
The Future of Business
Commenting upon the way ahead for Living Concepts, Sandeep says, “We are adding smiles and touching people’s life which is our strategy and we are sure to roar after the present lockdown ends.
Remember, beautification does not cost a fortune at Doshy’s Living Concepts which turns your dreams into reality!”
