Decor

Modern sustainable design changes are less about sacrifice and more about creating spaces that work harder for you while being kinder to the planet. It’s about curating homes that are deeply personal, ethically conscious, and built to last.

DIY Diwali decor ideas: Transform old bottles, jars, fabrics into festive decor with these effective tips

Easy Diwali decorations at home: As you get ready for Dussehra and Diwali, think twice before tossing out old bottles, jars, and fabrics. Upcycling them into festive decor is a sustainable and fun way to personalise your celebrations. Here’s how.

8 summer-ready indoor plants to add freshness to your home

Best indoor plants: With the arrival of warmer months, bringing indoor plants into your living space not only adds a touch of greenery but also enhances the ambiance and freshness of your home. Check out these 7 indoor plants that thrive in summer and can enhance your living space.

Make a splash with home style pools to beat the summer heat

Creating a temporary pool at home, whether in your terrace or garden area, can be a fun and refreshing way to beat the heat. However, it's essential to consider certain dos and don'ts to ensure safety and enjoyment.

Diwali décor ideas: Design tips to make a games room in your home in under Rs 1 lakh

Tips to kit out a dedicated games and media room in your home for the Diwali party, complete with places for consoles, board games and card games - so there's something to entertain all your guests.

How to add saffron, white, green and blue colours to your rooms and kitchen

Exploring interior design ideas that draw inspiration from the Indian tricolour.

Décor tips for compact homes

Due to the high cost of living, soaring property rates and growing number of nuclear families, the demand for compact homes is on the rise. However, the main challenge, vis-à-vis compact homes, is to &#82

World Heritage Day: Give your home a vintage feel

In Indian culture, owning a house is always associated with a sense of pride. Most often, this sentiment also extends to our household objects. Even today, there may be many among us, who love &#82

Wooden flooring in home décor: Elegant and practical

A room‘s flooring plays a significant role in its overall look. Home owners today, have a wide variety of options – from Italian marble, granite and other stones, to tiles, wooden flooring and laminates. &#82

Gudi Padwa: How do some of our favourite celebs usher in the new year

Sanjeev Kapoor Chef and television anchor We shifted to our new house on an auspicious day. This department is taken care of, by my mother and my wife Alyona, as I am not superstitious. &#82

Actress Jennifer Winget: My weekend home in Goa rejuvenates me

“For many years, I wanted to buy a home in Goa. Whenever I went there with my family or friends, I enjoyed my stay. I love the place for its natural beauty, its beaches &#82

Interview with Namrata Jain, Founder of modern décor label ‘Home Artisan‘

“We use William Morris‘ quote as our design compass: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful””, says Namrata Jain about the design philosophy &#82

Turn your bathroom into a spa sanctuary

“A bathroom should be like a spa, so as to de-stress the mind, the body and most importantly, the soul. ‘Relax, refresh and renew‘ should be the mantra that one follows, when doing up &#82

Wallpapers: For quick and inexpensive makeovers

Smart use of wallpaper can add sparkle to a space and complement the overall design of the room. Wallpapers of vibrant colours, textures and materials can also be used as accent elements for the &#82

Cricketer Ajit Agarkar’s home: Where elegance meets warmth

The home of Ajit Agarkar, former international cricketer and now a golfer, and his wife Fatema Agarkar, an educationist, is contemporary and simple. Clean lines, muted tones, sleek wooden furniture and soothing walls, create &#82

Add brass bling to your home décor

Metals have always been a part of home décor in India. Gold, silver, copper, brass and steel are commonly used in décor accessories. Beaten metal (matthar kaam), bidri (silver engraving), metal enamel work and &#82

Photographs, for a picture-perfect home décor

Photographs are the most common medium, to capture images of the time spent with loved ones. Moreover, they can be used in interesting ways, to add a personal touch to your home‘s décor. An &#82

The quick cheat code for designing your teenager‘s bedroom

Designing a room for your teen, is not as easy as designing one for a toddler. The transition phase from childhood to adolescence, is a time of confusion and discovery and a phase where &#82

Tips to choose the right furnishings for your window

Windows are the primary source of natural light, in any space and hence, also contribute significantly to the décor of the room. Consequently, various fabrics, colours, textures and patterns of window furnishings can be &#82

Add an accent chair, to boost your home‘s décor

A stylishly crafted chair, with an eye-catching colour and design, serves to create a unique style statement in a home‘s décor. “An accent chair, can add a dash of glamour and elegance. With an &#82

Add a quirky touch to your home décor

A home is a visual reflection of the personalities of its inhabitants, says Munawwar Sharifi, founder of ‘The Design Company India‘ and ‘Let‘s Space it out‘. “Every human has a quirky side to his R

This Diwali, light up your home in style

Diwali is the festival of lights. It is a time when one illuminates the entire house (outdoor and indoor), to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into the house.   Diyas Diyas are synonymous with Diwali. They R

This is how your favourite celebs celebrate Diwali…

Sanjeev Kapoor Celebrity chef and author Besides food, the best thing about festivals, is the decoration of one‘s home. My house remains decorated, right from Navratri till the new year. Diwali is special and R

This Diwali, give your home a quick, festive makeover

How to give an inexpensive makeover for the walls Painting the house makes it clean and fresh. There are a lot of inexpensive painting options available in the market, which are of good quality. R

Bonsai plants: Bring the forest home

Bonsai plants offer an ideal way for urban residents to enjoy nature‘s beauty at home. The word ‘bonsai‘ is derived from the Japanese words ‘bon‘ (meaning tray) and ‘sai‘ (which means growing). So, bonsai &#82