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A family home designed to bring people together and allow them to have their own space
An architect designed a simple home by the river with one plan: give every member of her family a spot of their own
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A family home designed to bring people together and allow them to have their own space
An architect designed a simple home by the river with one plan: give every member of her family a spot of their own
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Watch: Designer Shonali Mahajan on the best tips for designing a child's room
Shonali Mahajan, founder of Little Nugget nursery design studio, gave us a lowdown on what goes behind designing the first room for your child
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Stylish Teen Room Ideas
Combine DIY, a bit of colour, interesting décor elements and personal effects to create a room that’s neither too childish nor too adult, the perfect room for a cool teen
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Plan a fun birthday party for your kids, an expert tells us how
The founder of Capota.co, a party supplies e-shop, has useful tips and ideas for planning and styling a party for children, with fun, colour and Indian elements
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Smart, cute, and well-designed products for children (that even parents will love)
From furniture to bed linen and cutlery, designing for kids is a specialized segment in itself. Here’s a selection of products that will help keep things in order and have your little ones interested
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Three ways to instantly change your bedroom by switching up your headboard
Plan the décor of your bedroom around a beautiful headboard
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A paper envelope that’s perfect for gifting both sentimental and practical presents
A DIY that uses Origami folding techniques to create an elegant, beautiful envelope nobody will want to throw away
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Get your exterior walls in shape with this ultimate painting and maintenance guide
Painting the exterior surfaces of your home takes very different planning and preparation from doing interior spaces. This is a comprehensive guide to the entire process so that your home is ready for the cool weather
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Everything you need to know to create a cosy bedroom
What does a bedroom need to become a sanctuary? These tips will set you on your way to having a cosy space to retreat to at the end of the day
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Celebrity wedding designer Devika Narain makes humble marigolds the centrepiece of a vibrant Diwali lunch table
Devika Narain draws from her expertise in designing dream weddings to show us how to prep our homes for Diwali. In the fifth part of our series on styling for Diwali gatherings, she uses rangoli and marigold as inspiration to create a setting that is inspired by her childhood memories of festivals
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Head into the season of card parties with our curation of gorgeous decks
Check out our favourite picks from fun patterns and unusual prints, cards with illustrations, historical references and other creative themes. PS: There is a dog themed deck and also one that features Sholay’s Jai, Basanti and Gabar Singh as the king, queen and jack
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So, have you booked your return yet?
It is the season of hosting friends and family for vacation and festivals. For our columnist being a good host is a double-edged sword, of fun, frolic and companionship against being overworked and under-appreciated
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Designer Mangesh Lungare transformed a balcony, and shared his tips so you can do it too
The right shade and texture of Asian Paints exterior paint, plus a selection of elegant accessories turned a small balcony into the centre-spot of a party
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Everything you need to learn about the art of buying—and savouring—candles
Our candle-obsessive writer explains the sensory appeal of the beloved home accessory, the best you should buy, and the rituals you must undertake in order to experience a candle fully
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Ditch regular gift wrapping for a handmade origami box this Diwali
Don’t just buy a gift, personalise it with a handmade origami box. Watch our video for the steps
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Bookshelf, but also the bar: Guest stylist Devika Narain shows how, in a small space, furniture can multitask
Celebrity wedding designer Devika Narain draws from her expertise in designing dream weddings to show us how to prep our homes for Diwali. In the fourth part of our series, she demonstrates how to fashion an efficient bar area with furniture that you already own
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When home is wherever they are together
In the last of our three-part series on modern living, our columnist Sunaina Kumar speaks to inter-cultural couples to come to the conclusion that home is not just a physical location, it is not always a house that one grows up in, it can be a space you build anywhere in the world with a loved one
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A farmhouse in Karjat designed to coexist with its surroundings—and without air-conditioning
For our series The Way We Live this week we tour a holiday home in Karjat. Sitting under the shade of a mango tree on a farm outside the city, this home affords its residents a pause from their daily lives. The well-thought out design allows for unobstructed views of the farm, ample natural light and even reduces the temperature
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Surprise your guests with this understated look for Diwali that our stylist calls ‘anti' festive
Celebrity wedding designer Devika Narain draws from her expertise in designing dream weddings to show us how to prep our homes for Diwali. In the third part of our series, using creamy white, cool blues and a plethora of greens emerging from the fragrant blooms of jasmine and tuberose she styles a Diwali look that is an antithesis of the season’s typical style
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Design with a twist: Furniture with hidden storage space
A dining table with a built-in wine rack or a sofa with an arm chute, great-looking furniture with a lot of storage is just what we need
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Step into the tailored sanctuary of MuseLAB’s design studio in Mumbai
This cosy office is home to MuseLAB’s studio where light plays an important role
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When two flatmates decide to split the fridge
In the second of our three-part series on solo living, co-living, inter-cultural living, basically modern living, our columnist Sunaina Kumar documents the joys and travails of those in their 30s who have opted to live with flatmates and friends
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Save the date for New Delhi’s feel-good Diwali shopping tradition
With about 250 stalls, at The Blind Relief Association’s annual Diwali Bazar you can shop for jewellery, lanterns, handloom saris, home décor textiles and products that benefit non-profits, such as those made by Tihar Jail inmates
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When home means a feeling of comfort and security to be found within, any place can become yours
In the first of our three-part series on solo living, co-living, inter-cultural living, basically modern living, our columnist Sunaina Kumar writes on how the end of a long-term relationship made her introspect her idea of home and our attachment to the possessions that we think make it our space
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Architect Vinu Daniel creates sustainable homes that look good and weather disasters
A contemporary architect following in the footsteps of Laurie Baker and Mahatma Gandhi, Vinu Daniel says he is building for an apocalyptic climate
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Here is a pan-India directory of cleaning services for the home, just in time for Diwali
If your Diwali cleaning checklist is giving you heartburn, then it’s time for some outsourcing
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Celebrity wedding designer Devika Narain styles a casual festive look bursting with bougainvillea and colour
Devika Narain draws from her expertise in designing dream weddings to show us how to prep our homes for Diwali. In the second part of our series on styling for Diwali gatherings, she creates a bright and cheery table setting
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Everything you need to know about choosing the best vacuum cleaner for your home
Plus, a selection of our top vacuum cleaners from Amazon that clean out the competition
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Finally, a collection of pure, organic paints for the home
Green smoothies, sustainable fashion, natural skincare, a plastic-free home – if this is the lifestyle you prefer, you can now add natural paints to your home renovation plans this Diwali. Launched this week, Nilaya Naturals is India’s first luxury organic paint collection and here’s everything you need to know about it
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In Ahmedabad, a clothing designer’s home shows the way to simple, fuss-free and practical Indian interior design
In our series, The Way We Live, featuring homes, people and the way private residences are created, this week we visit designer Aratrik Dev Varman’s house. Tour this home that is frugal in philosophy, and Gandhian in spirit. Plus, he gives us the best tips on designing small spaces
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Living sustainably means living frugally, says the founder of Raw Mango
Is minimalism just a trend? Designer Sanjay Garg says it is, and he’s more interested in frugality as an approach to design and living
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Maximising your space while you minimise your stuff
In the last of our four-part series on everything you need to know about moving, columnist and serial home-changer Arun Janardhan says that in your home, create areas where you perform certain functions. And try not to eat in bed!
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Lessons from the life and works of Laurie Baker, the Gandhi of Architecture
This October 2nd is Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday. As in many aspects, he had a strong impact on design in this country and understood its value as a form of communication and thoughtful living. British-Indian architect Laurie Baker was an ardent Gandhian who championed frugal architecture as a way to be sustainable and environment-friendly. Read about this icon and watch our exclusive tour of Pallikoodam, the school he designed for educationist Mary Roy, in Kerala
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