Produced by Mrudul Pathak Kundu It’s a funny thing — how history hides in plain sight. It is a hot afternoon in Hisar, this quaint little city in Haryana. As we walk the grounds of the Tayal household, which was once a factory, we find a series of bricks beneath our feet, plastered over a […]
Designing a home for three generations underneath one roof is no easy feat. We live in an era of diminishing community spaces and shoebox apartments. It is a rare privilege to live down the block from your extended family — let alone live with them underneath the same roof. In marked defiance of apartment culture, […]
A stage is sacred to a performer — it is an entity shaping a multiplicity of emotions. However, when the theatre itself is as famed as Natrani in Ahmedabad, how can the platform for performance share its grand values? Carrying the memory of its seven lives in the Red Cedar wood sprung stage constructed by […]
The Late Dr Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi 26 August 1927 – 24 January 2023 He was a man who personified a strong stand towards design. A man who resonated with the Indian identity rather than the design motifs that had intrigued the British back in his younger days as he shaped the architecture of modern India. […]
It’s the roots which give a tree its strength, not its branches. This enigmatic Bengaluru home by We Design Studio will take you back to your roots and refresh your childhood memories of open spaces and carefree days. The Otla House designed by principal architects Nupur Shah and Saahil Parikh of We Design Studio, is […]
This minimalist and elegant abode is designed by Sarah Sham, Principal Designer of Essajees Atelier alongside her team, Nikhil Makwana and Mahima Mistry. The designers have curated this 3800 sq ft contemporary home for a nuclear family in the Bhawanipur region of the City of Joy—Kolkata. The curious brief The homeowners initially opted for another […]
Priya Rose and Rahul Mathew, co founders of Workers of Art design a 5000 sq ft home in Kerala. Covering the entire 14th floor this home is an interpretation of the embodiment of memory from the nameless places stumbled upon during the homeowners’ travel across the Italian countryside as a boy. Influenced by his explicit […]
Not compromising on warmth and liveability, founder and principal designer of U and I Designs, Aniketh Bafna and Sonal R Mutha along with their lead designer Khusbu Murarka, have crafted this largely modern space sited in Meadow in the Sun society, Bengaluru. Incorporating pops and patterns in a muted setting, the home is designed with hints of […]
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 […]
Perspective transcends all materialistic boundaries. More so, it finds meaning when translated into and onto a creative canvas, which sometimes is a result of continuous brainstorming and sometimes, it is just a spark of instinct that navigates the perspective to take an actual shape. Perspective is also the beginning of possibilities — and Raw Mango […]
Evolution, a word that describes the very nature of our existence and of earth translates into an art show that has us thinking about the essence of architecture and design, deep and beyond. Recently, the map of Mumbai and its art arena was yet again abuzz with a showcase of an insightful furniture exhibition by […]
Experimental and eclectic, the world of design is due for an upgrade and Kohler Bold Design Awards, also entitled as KBDA alongside creative partners ELLE DECOR India, is determined to helm the way with its return announced at the India Design 2022 symposium. KBDA 2022 is set to roll out the carpets to the third […]
This week has come to an end with a streak of homes from our February-March 2022 issue. These bold, elegant and full of life home interiors are sure to inspire your Indian home decor dreams! For insights on more trendy homes, subscribe to our magazine here! Jaipur home by Shantanu Garg This modern Indian home in […]
Flamboyant designer Krsnaa Mehta is a household name in the world of design and interiors, so it’s no surprise that his home, Vrindavan in Alibaug, represents his passion for life and colour. “I am inspired by the diverse flora, fauna, and history of this country as well as daily occurrences around me which is reflective […]
In a truly bespoke Jaipur-based home by Shantanu Garg lies a multitude of ideas and learnings that offer many readings of modern Indian design by challenging the notion of Indianness beyond ornamentation and ethnicity. Embodying the idea of India Modern for the palatial abode spanning 25,000 sq ft and 10 bedrooms, the designer explains, “I’ve […]
In a corner of Southern Sweden, close to the IKEA headquarters lies the 100 year old home of Ankush Sharma, a native of Chandigarh. “Sweden’s progressive attitude and its emphasis on sustainability and the environment was what enticed me to live here,” says Sharma, whose background in corporate finance and stints with American Express and […]
Again, in January 2020, ELLE DECOR collaborated with Stonex India and hosted the top names in the design fraternity from Mumbai, Pune and Nashik. Just as the sun set over the Arabian Sea, guests arrived for a sit-down dinner, illuminated by candle and moonlight. Click here to […]
Metropolitan city life has its own charms, whims and fancies. With the kind of fast-paced lives people live in these cities, everyone dreams of going back to a home that offers a break from the noise. A quiet, scenic reminiscence of the country life, this home in Bengaluru crafted by ma+rs is a conscious, warm […]
A home by the Tapi, offering panoramic views of the timidly flowing river while being nestled amidst the many bungalow colonies in the vicinity is such a dream, isn’t it? It’s like striking the perfect balance between living a tranquil life in a natural landscape and indulging in the comforts of the built environment! Principal […]
Wood and white come together to work wonders in this home crafted by the Alkove-Design. Rendering this space with a warm and comforting farmhouse aesthetic, principal architects Ninada B Kashyap and Komal Mittal celebrate all things natural. Incorporating creamy ivory, dusky pink and soft grey-blue into the palette, this duplex three-BHK in Pune creates a […]
A celebration of tangible humbleness amalgamated with a dash of modernity, this 1,100 sq ft home paints a picture of solace. Located in the heart of Chennai and designed by Sunita Yogesh, it follows a contemporary design style typically offset by neutral colours. Titled The Grey Home, the space is a modern interpretation of Indian […]
Often referred to as the vault of the sky, arches as a design element symbolise openness and strength. Vividly incorporating it as an aesthetic component, principal architects Boney Keriwala and Alak Parmar of The B.A.D (Bureau for Architecture and Design) Studio have designed the House of Arches. Home to a family of five, the house […]
