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Vaishali Kamdar and Komal Sanghavi Vasa unfurl Parisienne flair at a South Mumbai home
What makes a modern Indian home? Today, your residence extends outside the bounds of a living space. It holds your personality underscored by aesthetics, functionality and technology. Over the last century, Godrej Enterprises Group has continued to play a pivotal role in the evolution of the Indian home. With Indian homeowners seeking designs that reflect […]
Whether you’re seeking exquisite jewellery, contemporary furniture or luxurious apparel, SIMONE’s got you covered! Nestled within the heritage precinct of South Mumbai, their exquisite home decor store recently organised an enchanting event, revealing the confluence of three eminent brands. Simone Arora, founder at SIMONE, hosted Mumbai’s elite to experience Farah Khan Jewelry which was for […]
Truth be told, our new series TableTalk will convince you to host your best festive soirée. Leaf through our list of 14 Diwali tablescape ideas to set up a moodboard deluged with the most exciting finds across DIY home decor, desserts, cocktails and hampers! Our second moodboard — we bring to the table a ‘Traditionally […]
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In the age of technology — that thrives on likes, followers, Pinterest pins and incessant scrolling — where human interference begins and blurs is hard to tell. But through the layers of raging trends, reels and visual hoodwinks online, the duo, Vaishali Kamdar and Ravi Vazirani are an exception in the offscreen world. Their creative […]
Design is the craft of creating an object of beauty that also serves a utilitarian purpose. For interior designers, this adage rings especially true. However, from this delicate balance between functionality and aesthetics arises a whirlwind of ingenuity and innovation. The Connoisseurs of ICA series celebrates exquisite spatial explorations that are both visually and experientially […]
If you have a keen eye for cutting-edge design innovations, mark your calendars for India Design ID 2024. Featuring splendid luxury home decor brands, design trends, collectibles, as well as symposium sessions led by global design thinkers, the event honours and evokes every aspect there is within the world of design. While we can list […]
A subtle-dramatic palette with layers of design clues, tones of off-whites, smooth curved walls filled with textured creams, and the highlight of brass ochre walls — all of this and more, shapes a visually enchanting boutique in New Delhi. This is textile designer Vidhi Singhania’s store nestled in the Defence Colony neighbourhood like a vision […]
There is a cultural shift with minimal homes making way into the mood boards of designers and being enthusiastically accepted by homeowners. Ekta Khanna, the founder of Ekta Khanna Design Studio found this project a cakewalk when she was entrusted with a bare shell to make it into an uncluttered modern home. The 4200 sq. […]
Nestled on the coasts of Kelwa, stands a quaint home watching the sea disappear into blue skies. The pristine waters put on a magnificent show on the land dotted by umpteen palms. This abode designed by Amritha Karnakar Architectural Design in the sun-kissed hamlet of Maharashtra celebrates its picturesque locale as the hero of all […]
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“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect,” said author Jonathan Lockwood Huie. Designed by Principal Architect Maya Nair of A Sketch, this Bengaluru home is a gift from a loving father to his son. The rustic essence of the colour palette along with avant garde elements tie in this 3,500 sq ft […]
Clever layering and a mixture of opposing textures form the key aesthetic of this 1,800 sq ft Mumbai home designed by MuseLAB for a family of three, with warm minimal tones that bring a respite from the din of the city. The dark oak rafters line the ceiling of the living and bedroom spaces neatly […]
Care for a game of chess? This neoclassical inspired two-storey farmhouse designed by UnBox Design with a checkerboard flooring around the verandah is a haven for slow living. The founder, Aman Issar of UnBox Design crafted this 7,000 sq ft two-storey farmhouse for an art collector in a lush green part of South Delhi. The […]
Why should maximalists have all the fun? This Pune home designed and conceptualised by S.ALT Atelier and T.T.D.S is minimal yet vivid. The founders Shantanu Waykar of S.ALT Atelier and Twisha Thakker of T.T.D.S crafted this 1,950 sq ft space at the 11th floor in Pune that was later styled by Samir Wadekar. The Curious […]
Demystifying a charming slice of India’s colonial past. Illustrating impeccably nuanced design ideologies and aesthetics. Enriched in India’s rich textile grandeur and reminiscent of Kerala’s cultural history. “This home is an endearing gift from a father to his daughter,” describes Meera Pyarelal, Founder and Interior Designer, Temple Town, referring to the 5,000 sq ft home […]
Travelling through different parts of the world, each of us desires to incorporate international elements into our home—be it Scandinavian minimalism or Manhattan elegance. Designed by Martini Design Studio, this 4000 sq ft show home brings the aesthetics of Manhattan to Mumbai. Manasvi Pillai, Founder of Martini Design Studio believes that there is so much […]
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This design story is of love at first sight. Cue to a 40-year old villa that stands with an unruffled demeanour in Koramangala, Bengaluru. Once a renowned cafe, the structure with its alluring arches is now transformed into an inviting destination for Aanai Design Studio and its new furniture wing ‘Tusker Katha’. A new home […]
Has it been a long day and your body and soul crave rejuvenation? What better way than to bask in the warm glow of scented candles that smell divine, look aesthetically pleasing and linger on for hours after! ELLE DECOR India brings to you a selection of luxury scented candles that will brighten your home […]
There’s pleasure in the way minimalism, functionalism and whimsy come together to form a house. This 1,470 sq ft, the three bedroom home in Lower Parel, Mumbai, reflects the ideals of zen meditation and quiet contemplation. Inspired by Japanese design style, the design is helmed by architecture firm Anomalia and its founder, Bhakti V Loonawat […]
Truth to materials is an architectural theory that advocates the ideology that materials must be applied where they are most appropriate, stripped of any external ornamentation or concealments. Interestingly, spotlighting a material’s innate qualities with a surplus of natural light forms the core of ADHWA – architecture.interiors. Principal Designers, Ankita Jain and Dhwanil Patel, of the […]
When it comes to decor, a traditional style is comfortable and often predictable. Some may say conventional is outdated, but there’s a reason the style is still popular—for its warmth, comfort and familiarity. Home to a family with similar beliefs, Sunita Yogesh Studio crafts an oasis of calm with functionality and an old-school appeal. A […]
With invasive vegetation, native traditions and a rich oeuvre of materials, Geoffrey Bawa created the style now known as Tropical Modernism—a movement which looks to construct with the space rather than in the space. Jumping on that bandwagon after coming across a dilapidated beach villa in Pondicherry, Hohm Design Studio restored the structure into a […]
Drenched in a minimal yet bohemian aesthetic to elevate the mood and appearance of the homes, Sashaa World is a contemporary home textile and lifestyle brand, slowly and steadily gaining a loyal customer base. Carrying a beautiful warmth to each one of its crafted decor and furnishing pieces, the brand’s offerings are bright and sophisticated, […]
Sprucing up the most simplistic of designs with another oversimplified twist is a mark of true creativity, and effortlessly executing these ideas is Tectona Grandis Furniture by designer Dhruvkant Amin, alumni NID Ahmedabad. With art, rhythm and a certain playfulness in their forms, the Ahmedabad-based studio crafts bold yet balanced, nature-inspired designs. Earlier this year […]
The sizzling sound of rains pouring outside while a hypnotising silence tip-toes inside the home – monsoon is as delightful as it is chaotic. With a persisting desire to upgrade our homes with objects that spell warmth and quirk of the rains and rumbling clouds, ELLE DECOR India presents a truly aesthetic, inspiring and jazzy […]
The enticing appeal of the English style decor saved the day for Founding Partners of Aum Architects, Manish Dikshit, Nachiket Borawake and Sonali Pandit. When an eclectic Mumbai family approached them for their 2,085 sq ft residence, their diverse personalities seemed to agree on nothing but a common love for crafted wooden furniture, decorative wallpapers […]
Popularised and coined by Mies Van Der Rohe, the term ‘less is more’ elevates the bare form, revealing the true essence of design and achieving simplicity. Taking cues from this approach and treading on his footsteps is this Mumbai home by The Design House Company. Located in the suburb Juhu, this 1250 sq ft home […]
Designed by Rakeshh Jeswaani Interior Architects, this 6,500 sq ft Mumbai home in Worli does not subscribe to any theme or concept. Each space has its own story—bringing forth an amalgamation of co-habiting areas that do not exist to compete but instead work to complete the home. Rakeshh reveals, “We decided at the start that […]
To fabricate a cohesive tale of style and aesthetic, a designer often curates a mood board. Assembled essentially for inspiration, the mini collage holds paramount data about the project, its crux and its aspirations. Mansi Tarneja, Principal Designer of Mansi Tarneja Design Studio fashions her latest venture—a Mumbai home as a life-size mood board. Styled […]
Nothing says classy and elegant like white. Chosen as the dreamy canvas to unleash a plethora of diverse materials and artworks, this home in Ludhiana, Punjab, designed by Talwinder Panesar, Principal Architect at Planet Design & Associates is a vision to behold. The colour palette of the White Wedge House follows a conventional theme of […]
Just as an artist identifies its muse and frames it within their piece of art; a designer anchors the context and outlines a conceptual planning around it. When a panorama of the scintillating Mumbai skyline along with a spectacle of Bandra-Worli Sea Link uncovers as a vantage point, needless to say it adjures to be […]
‘Come hither, come hither, under the mulberry tree so green, who loves to lie with me, here shall he see no enemy!’ The symbol of health, positivity and love, a mulberry tree becomes the epicentre of this spacious home by Within in Sultanpur, New Delhi. This 11500 sq ft Mulberry Farm embodies sophistication and luxury […]
Through my practice at the Atelier Ashiesh Shah, collaborating closely with artisans across the country, celebrating fine craftsmanship has been paramount. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of ‘Wabi-Sabi,’ the design objects follow a ‘Brutalist Tribal’ characteristic to celebrate beauty in imperfection through a series of handcrafted collectibles. We aim to revive and uplift craft communities […]
One thing about the tables, they always turn. So next time, you find yourself turning tables at home, make sure they make heads turn, too. Sources Unlimited has the perfect furniture solution for this with the unveiling of its new range of tables by Bosa, titled T-Tables. The collection designed by Spanish artist and designer […]
We can only imagine how intriguing it would be to mirror the diverse colours and cultures of India on the tapis of snug carpets. And this is precisely what The Weaver, a made in India brand adept at crafting customised rugs and carpets, holds indisputable expertise in. The Weaver has recently introduced its striking collection […]
“Art to me is the life of the house. It makes me acknowledge where the homeowner is vibrating at this point in his life. It is emotive and insightful for me” says Sravanya Aditya Pittie, Founder of Soka Design Studio. Sravanya Aditya Pittie crafts and assembles her apartment backwards. Rather than an afterthought, a coalition of […]
Honouring the facets of global history and heritage, the Indian online auction house AstaGuru commences its 2022 calendar with the second edition of Opulent Collectibles, an online auction from 27th January to 28th January. The real-time online bidding exhibits over 150 lots of exquisite antique furniture and decor pieces dating back to the 19th and […]
With its wings spread across various design disciplines, the Mumbai-based Kalakaari Haath combines the zesty energy of Indian heritage with the quality of intricate craftsmanship. Post an extensive research study on traditional building crafts of India, Sahiba Madan founded the brand with a core focus on home decor, wall features and illustration. In 2019, Madan […]
Headquartered in Austria, Wittmann is where one finds the true expertise in furniture making. The brand that came into existence as a saddlery back in 1896 has seen decades of successful innovations and evolutions in furniture design, where every piece made for the living spaces, translates to a lasting experience of comfort and visual art. […]
To stare at a bookcase and imagine the books and cute decor accessories that would go with it is a pleasure that your discretion clings on to, when you are at a furniture store. The global design company and Brooklyn-based retailer West Elm in partnership with Reliance Brands Limited is on its way to become […]
In a collaboration inked with creativity, innovation and luxury, Sternhagen and Carysil of parent company Acrysil Group, launched an outstanding collection of premium bathroom suites and kitchen sinks with The Charcoal Project. While Sternhagen reigns the bathroom zone with its origin in German design that is equally artistic and advanced, Carysil finds itself at the […]
Embraced in an unhurried mood of calm and composure, House No. 7 is a design gem tucked away in one of the upscale lanes of Juhu in Mumbai. Elevated by a warm and harmonious colour palette, this residence makes you want to stop, gaze and admire its visual savoir faire as well as the various […]
Aptly christened Ferelith, a feminine Swedish name, the bespoke apartment in Mumbai plays host to unconventional ideas and design narratives. The 700 sq ft home designed by Ms Subhangi Vaidyanathan, founder, FURNICHEER encompasses a bohemian vibe with a strong sense of identity. It was a serendipitous experience during the homeowners’ visit to FURNICHEER’s studio where […]