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At his vibrant studio in New Delhi, Eeshaan Kashyap conjures sorcery across mediums and materials, with a repertoire spanning design, culinary, photography, art and styling — all within a space that is a living gallery
Textures, colours, and finishes undeniably engage our senses—they invite touch, spark curiosity, and leave a lasting impression. At the Coast to Coast Veneer Experience Centre in New Delhi, veneers transcend their typical role as retail products and take centre stage as a design-driven medium of expression. This 10,000 sq ft space, conceptualised by Prashant Kochhar, […]
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Kaméi is a true treat for the senses. True to the origin of its name, the 2,800 sq ft space in New Delhi unveils itself at the pace of a slow yet steady turtle. There are tantalising peeks to keep you going. A terracotta-red ceiling peeking over the woven metal partitions. A white origami installation […]
They say home is not a place, it’s a feeling. But this home, envisioned by Vimal Kukreja, principal and co-founder of Edifice Genus Infra, stands as a manifestation of that very emotion. The Fusion Abode, a 2,000 sq ft home in New Delhi, imbibes the personalities of its residents — Aman Pant, a renowned music […]
Living within a Mughal miniature painting? It hardly feels like a far-fetched dream at The Claridges in New Delhi. Grandeur comes in a myriad of shapes and forms within this quintessentially Indian getaway. Established in 1955, the hotel is located in Lutyens, a historically prominent locality renowned for its Indo-European architecture. A stone’s throw away […]
In New Delhi’s Chhatarpur, where verdant lanes and fortress-like facades are par for the course, there’s a 12,000-square-foot weekend home that gives little away. As an urban farm turned weekend retreat, its fine details and natural materials exude a warm and earthy quality reminiscent of the landscape. And yet, its identity is entirely its own, […]
Can the glow of lights truly shape the way we experience spaces? In the heart of New Delhi, Innovative Lighting Designs Limited (ILDL) introduces a residential masterpiece where lighting goes beyond its utilitarian role to a more central aspect of design. From facade to landscape, lights and shadows, impact our mood and surroundings in more […]
The glowing resilience of Indian metallurgy, travel stories from bushlands in Tanzania and a nod to 18th century European Neoclassicism — such is the cross-cultural opulence crafted by interior designer Saba Kapoor for her family in Sultanpur. While our world at large is careening ostensibly towards a Western idyll of nuclear settlements, this Edenic anchorage […]
Since the 2000s, witnessing a turn of decades and an impressionable evolution of the world of design and arts, the presence of Lladró in India has been significant. Defining the art of porcelain and creating a trove of stunning objects and collectibles, the brand headquartered in Valencia, Spain, saw yet another momentous hour in India […]
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 […]
Rome was not built in a day and neither was Cafe Dali. It took Prateek Gupta, the Founder multiple Youtube videos in his basement during the pandemic to create a delivery brand which would become so popular that it called for a standalone cafe in Delhi. Cafe Dali in Lodi colony, New Delhi pays homage […]
Like all homes, ours has identities apart from the address it is recognised by. It is known as the home of Wazza and Henry, our two curious boxers, as well as the house of the lady in red because of the bold and arresting Fornasetti wallpaper at the entrance. Most find it memorable and it […]
Breaking the stereotype of a so-called typical lawyer’s office, Nivasa brings an array of colours and materials in this new-age plush and cosy office for a lawyer. Saba Kapoor and Rohit Kapoor, Co-founders of Nivasa craft this 3000 sq ft office for a senior lawyer in Defence Colony, New Delhi. The curious brief Rohit and […]
Seema Puri Mullan and Zarir Mullan of SEZA Architects & Interior Designer’s engineer a 3,000 sq ft office space in the heart and soul of India, New Delhi.
A basic tenet of any healthy relationship is open dialogue and transparency. And an underplayed yet necessary virtue is the art of listening. Sometimes, between what is said and what is not, a lot is lost in translation. The same holds true for fabrics and furnishings. The day you decide to venture out in search […]
“A bit of madness is key to giving us new colours to see!” When Mia from La La Land sang this adventurous sentiment, it struck a chord with countless viewers. Founder of his eponymous practice, Sanjyt Syngh strikes a similar chord with a sequence of hues and opulence in this New Delhi home. Resident to […]
“A room should start a conversation before people actually start exchanging words” once said Barry Dixon, an American interior designer. What starts a conversation within the glistening four walls of a retail, designer store is its carefully thought out, interestingly curated personalised interiors that truly give the ‘first impressions’ that are meant to impress. ELLE […]
Movement is hypnotising. In the ways an element manoeuvres with a certain resounding rhythm, it absorbs your attention completely. For Rimzim Dadu, one of India’s trailblazing fashion designers, this sense of movement finds a galvanic life in her luxurious garments. Who knew the strength of ‘steel’ could be flattened and flattered into a limber textured […]
Enter this three-storied villa in New Delhi, sprawling a grand area of 6,000 sq ft, and the outstanding highlight one instantly meets here is the layered canvas of textures, mixed materials, warm tones and Nordic details. Reflecting the contemplative spirit of a charmingly secluded life, away from the noise and clutter, this home emerged to […]
Meet the indispensable family members of this effervescent New Delhi farmhouse—the gorgeous Guava trees! That’s right. According to Kunal Mohan Naithani, Design Principal at White Studio Architects, and partner, Gitanjali Narula, the majestic mansion is an ode to both the existing plant life and the three generational family it nourishes. You may also like: A […]
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 […]
Treading the lines between minimal and modern, with an overarching Scandinavian theme is the impeccably neat and lively New Delhi home by Ekta Khanna Design Studio. Conceptualised by Ekta Khanna, Founder and Lead Designer at her namesake practice, the elegant abode exudes an almost vintage wooden warmth paired with rich, earthy hues and periodic pops […]
Wood, an absolute design favourite in home interiors is a tricky material to handle. When going overboard with the versatile material is a serious concern, aesthetically regulating it can be a task. Varrun Motihar, Founder and Creative Head of MOVA1 faces this challenge head-on with a simple trick—one plane at a time. The studio synchronises […]
While fusion food may be common, fusion interiors still have an enticing aura to them. Consequently, Kiko-Bā, the new modern restaurant in Basant Lok in New Delhi is sprinkled with Scandinavian and Japanese design style influences packing the power of dignified simplicity with a strong reference to nature. Conceptualised by Aman Kumar and Arjun Jain, […]
Emerging from the ripple effects of the pandemic is yet another new concept—Justa Nuo alias the urban hotel. A much-needed upgrade in the hospitality industry, the New Delhi complex redefines the role of hotels as being limited to private rooms and cafes by incorporating around-the-clock co-working spaces and galleries. The unique design idea originated from […]
Carrying forward the gusto of the Beyond Designs Bistro, founder Neha Gupta, who seems to be on a roll, has launched her newest venture, Nineteen78 restaurant at New Delhi’s choicest hub of restaurants, Select CITYWALK. A radical retro look paired with delectable food, which comes in association with Neha’s name, makes the premise the hep […]
Etching an intricate sketch of impactful and intimate design is ‘Barkat’ by principal architect Amit Aurora of GroupDCA. Sited in New Delhi’s prevailing prime neighbourhood, the 3,415 sq ft Vasant Vihar abode accommodates an acute sense of solitude and exclusivity, occupying a private floor. Manifesting minimalist interventions with an opulent twist, this sublime home maintains […]
Located in a honeycomb of lanes, Adil Iqbal Ahmad’s South Delhi home is barely distinguishable from its neighbour. But once inside, it’s tempting to throw out the rulebook on writing and splurge on superlatives. Lucknow, Ahmad’s home city, has a history for indulging in style and luxury. Its citizens were connoisseurs of food, dance, poetry […]
Reflecting implicit inklings of subtle Scandinavian structure balanced in a bohemian backdrop, principal designer Meena Murthy Kakkar of Envisage Project revamps this 1,200 sq ft residence dubbed Anugraha in New Delhi. Shielded from the dotty discord of the city, an envelope of tree canopies serve as a soothing screen sequestering the space from its fourth […]
Contemporary architecture with a coalescence of French, Scandinavian and Italian sensibilities meet Indian accents at this Gurugram home. The 4500 sq ft area with a villa of 200 sq yd is designed by Manmeet Ahuja and styled by Dimpy Ahuja. Demolished and rebuilt, the villa belongs to the architect himself along with his wife and […]
The sheer decadence a strawberry oozes is unmatched, across the entire fruit kingdom. That one berry that a majority of us wait for to arrive dressed in its red best with a punch of sweet and sour, strawberries are here and have taken over the best cafes and restaurants in Mumbai in an unmissable avatar […]
Spruced up with a free-flowing mood of an independent, joyous lifestyle, The Loft in Panchsheel, New Delhi, is a two-bedroom, 2,000 sq ft home for two sisters and their German Shephard. Designed by Drishty Vaswani and Sidharth Khanna, Co-founders of SAND, an interior design and styling studio, the home seamlessly amalgamates modern and contemporary styles. […]
New Delhi-based design practice Navya and a Quarter typify a fresh interior approach of paying homage to history, but in true-blue contemporary style. This 2,500 sq ft home in Greater Kailash 1, New Delhi makes you nostalgic and appreciate the hints of simplicity by establishing yesteryear decor features in context of the present. A capacious […]
