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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…

Want your home to be 2018 ready? Here are some must-try interior design ideas

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…

The top workplace design trends to watch out for in 2018

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…

Know How To Choose Best Lighting Fixtures For Your Dream Home

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…

All about colours, fabrics and textiles

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…

5 ways an interior designer can dramatically improve your home

It’s never been easier to DIY your home’s style. From social media inspiration to an abundance of home goods stores, there’s more products and ideas than time to pursue them all. While that’s exciting to many who have a penchant for design, most people struggle to make their home feel as perfect as they’ve envisioned…