Colours, spirits, tastes and personalities; merge them all and we get cocktails! It is not just a mixture of drinks, it’s a congregation of thoughts, a combination of tastes and a celebration of diversity. Be it a light-hearted ceremony or a school reunion dinner, cocktails are the way to go. But since these mixtures are […]
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The Inspiration Gone are the wintery days when the planet seemed to be at a standstill. Birds are on their way out of deep slumber and the Earth has come up with summer-y colours. Enter Sulphur Yellow—with a pop of brightness and a dollop of neon. The yellowest of all yellows shows up in the […]
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Exploring the wilderness is child’s play for adventurers, and now it can be for everyone! Setting a benchmark for the new Indian safari experience, the village-styled lodge entrenched in Gujarati culture is designed with authenticity and luxury in equal measure. Aramness Luxury Safari Lodge is the only boutique lodge that borders the Sasan Gir National […]
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“Madras is not an easy city to understand. It has layers that need to be uncovered a little at a time. With Love, Madras is an ode to what makes Madras remarkable.” says Deborah Thiagarajan, Founder and President of Madras Craft Foundation and DakshinaChitra Museum, who has written the foreword for this book: With Love, […]
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Time to put that homegrown talent on the global map! Time to witness the biggest and most definitive design and home decor week of India. Hosted at the NSIC Exhibition Ground in Okhla is the 11th edition of India’s foremost luxury design week: India Design ID 2023—an honouring of decor, design, ideas and collectibles that […]
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The migratory birds have flown back as summer arrives in the Indian subcontinent. And with them they carry stories of mesmerising musicians, sandy landscapes and fairytales from the deserts. Putting this desert dream in one sumptuous collection is a design chapter created by Good Earth’s founder and creative director, Anita Lal in collaboration with French-Tunisian […]
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“We accept the love we think we deserve”, turns out that whether or not you are a wallflower, you surely deserve all of the hearts! It’s 2023 and we are now moving out of the trend of just loving another human—we are loving ourselves first and it’s a wide new world there. Whether you love […]
It is to India’s massive craft heritage that we owe our pride to; to the richness it adds visually, to the value it adds to lives, to the livelihood it adds to and to the nature that it gives back to. Untarnished by the modern inventions in mechanising craftsmanship and the lure of consumerism, Indian […]
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Nestled in the premier art district of Kala Ghoda, Mumbai is the three-storeyed boutique of the luxury fine jewellery brand Her Story, coming across as a multi-sensory experience spread over 2,723 square feet of area. The name bears its meaning to the brand shaped by a rich legacy in the world of diamonds and jewellery, […]
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There are very few common languages people across the world understand, and the most widely spoken is the language of art and food. The leading luxury lifestyle label The Plated Project has released their limited edition series ‘Past.Present.Future’ that aims to preserve traditional art by making it relevant to contemporary lifestyles through innovative designs. Starting […]
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The tale is of Anjuna, a historic town in Goa which was famous for the hippie culture it had evolved into as Westerners made their way across exotic Asia in the late 20th century. The lifestyle they developed along with the locals included some bohemian traditions which eventually fostered at a shack-like space, which are […]
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When you wake up, the first thing you see in the morning are the kids surrounding the Christmas tree eagerly waiting to open their presents. They’re in their cute christmas pyjamas and the tree is all decked up. The tree encompasses the Christmas spirit and houses your soul for the evening and we want you […]
The nights are frosty and Christmas is just around the corner—it’s that time of the year. Winter is here! And it might not be a long one, but it sure will be cosy and comforting. As you see the world moving a little slowly and chilly winds gushing in the city, you know it’s time […]
Rome was not built in a day, and neither were homes. It is those little personalised details in a house that makes it a home. This time, we’re indulging in a bit of pottery to rev up those little nooks and corners. From the craftsmanship of ancient Rome to modern-day Kashmir, we bring to you […]
Not very often do we come across a house that does not overpower its own elements, and radiates calm to the user in the simplest ways possible. And like they say “if the mother is happy, the child is also born happy”, so was the case for Nishita Kamdar while designing this house. As a result, […]
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A 3,200 sq ft office space in Ahmedabad, realised in shades of russet and brass to reflect the client’s social stature, is a project aptly named ‘The Philanthropist’s Office’. From banality to innovation, CraftsPOD Design Studio’s Janki Contractor and Atreya Bhattacharyya pave their way to creating an office that celebrates functionality and aesthetics in shades […]
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The Estate de Frangipani is a sprawling 7413 sq ft private luxury property in Bardez, Goa. Founded by Dhimaan Shah and Nibhrant Shah, Isprava stands upright to show how a home can become a coherent fabric of design styles, blurring lines of distinction and welcoming nature in. Adhering to the fact that Isprava is a […]
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Your Diwali delicacies have to match your personality! If you are a ‘go big or go home’ person full of life, here are mithais that appreciate the enthusiast in you, and you, who appreciates the enthusiasm in mithai—a perfect love story. This diwali season, we are listing down some of the many boutique brands that […]
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They say that it is the little details that make big things happen. And who would have thought that something as minuscule as incense stick holders can add so much character and charisma to your little nooks. ELLE DECOR India brings you 9 incense stick holders that may be small on size but are big […]
Brooding, dark & mysterious or a little speck to ward off the evil eye, black has many connotations. At ELLE DECOR India, we see black as the ultimate shade of desire — of off duty glamour. With new perspectives on an old favourite, ELLE DECOR India curates a solid list for your home’s black requirements. […]
Imagine an island from where one can enjoy the bustling energy of the city while sitting in a perfectly balanced environment. A space so independent that it does not compete to gain attention but provides a place where life takes the centre stage and each activity becomes effortlessly enjoyable. A home with chivalry and character […]
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When it comes to designing homes, designers are vested with one of the most intimate matters of the homeowner’s life. Manu Gautham and Sneha Ostawal of Source Architecture undertook the task of identifying the hidden taste of their client to create a comfortable oasis for them in a four-bedroom home in South Bengaluru. Hitting the […]
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In an era that celebrates both individuality and collectivity, a designer has made a vivid effort to create a space for a family of varied generations. Blessed with natural light and trees around, the house in a select locality of Belvedere road, Kolkata, is an all-encompassing place, to which Pooja Bihani, Founder of Spaces and […]
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