Sauntering the lanes of the historical Fort district in Mumbai, it is far too tempting to ponder the notion of culture — how it lives in everyday interactions on the streets to how it is sealed in the masonry of splendid edifices. However, as you find yourself amidst the arcades and underneath the sombre bearded […]
Homegrown décor boutiques seem to have rediscovered cultural context. From avant-garde, antique galleries set in decade-old bungalows to colonial furniture emporiums inhabiting heritage edifices, the retail ecosystem has witnessed a substantial metamorphosis in the way design and retail cross over each other. These stores embrace the narrative potential of vernacular architecture, a home-like setting and […]
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, […]
“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 […]
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 […]
As an avid believer of retail therapy, we are convinced that shopping brings ultimate joy and delight. The first few seconds a shopper lays eyes on a store decides if they will be interested to dive in or walk away without a second thought. Structure and environment of a shop plays an important role in […]
