\Many believe that lighting is of little importance beyond its aesthetic function, considering primarily the appearance of light fixtures and ensuring only that they produce at least an adequate amount of light. However, there is a strong consensus among architects that good lighting design can vastly improve the comfort of interior spaces, adding an enormous…
Think a room or home that’s small in size can’t be big in design? Think again. It couldn’t be further from the truth. No matter the space, whether it’s a studio apartment or a room in an average-sized home that happens to be disproportionately small (like a powder room created from an extra closet), there…
KAPADWANJ: The razzledazzle of Navratri, the longest dance festival of Gujarat, is incomplete without thousands of tiny mirrors embroidered on chaniya-cholis of lovely lasses dancing to the dhols. Likewise, the famed mirror-wall artwork in Rajasthan homes owes it’s thousand reflections to this small town in central Gujarat. Kapadwanj, located some 60 km east of Ahmedabad,…
With India’s rich cultural history, there is never a dull moment when it comes to doing up homes with traditional artefacts. Doing up a home with traditional artefacts has got a fillip with a return of all things vintage. Consequently today there are more options than ever before to add a desi touch to your…
Pratap Jadhav, president, IIID, on plans for a design charter and taking design to the masses. The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), founded in 1972, has over 8,000 members across the country. Even as conservative estimates of the size of the interior design industry in India is pegged at Rs 20,000 crore, the challenge…
Giving your home a makeover? Here are some of the top decor trends of 2018 that you need to keep in mind. Buying the home of your dream is something that everyone aspires for. The next task is to decorate your living space in a way that reflects your personality and style. And while your…
From designer chairs with royal prints, wall coverings to sage becoming the new neutral colour tone, interior trends for 2018 have more to do with subtle elegance. Interior design expert Raseel Gujral doles out tips on how to make your living space lively . * Striking accentuated furniture is often the focal point of your…
Be it unconventional breakout zones, home-like comfort, or co-working spaces, these new trends are poised to break the monotony of the office in 2018. From cubicles to open-planned settings, workplaces have come a long way. Large and small companies have started to invest and create employee-friendly work environments. With millennials and Gen Z entering the…
Gone are the days when lighting was just meant for illuminating the house. Modern day lighting plays an important role in interior designing as it not just enhances everything in a room – from the furniture, flooring, fittings to the finishes and textures, but also creates a warm, inviting and functional atmosphere in your living…
Interior designing is one of those job arenas that are steadily rising in demand in modern times. One of the essential ingredients that make a building or a structure artistically pleasing and gives it that touch of completion is interior designing. The space arrangements, functionality, and measurements lend it a scientific tone whereas the colour…