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A modern home in Chennai by Gowri Adappa with unique art objects that bridge time and generations
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Was the unexpected red theory all over your feed last few months, too? This Diwali, put on your experimental hat and splash your festive soiree table with an all-red moodboard. A carefully curated list of the coolest finds across home decor, desserts and drinks, our new series TableTalk is your guide to set up a […]
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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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It’s almost Diwali and this is every reason for you to host the most unforgettable festive soiree! Meet TableTalk, our new series that is a carefully curated gift guide of the most fun and fascinating picks across home decor, hampers, food and drinks. Who doesn’t love hosting a lavish and feastful spread, right? Meet our […]
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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 […]
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The genius is often in simplicity. This realisation is all that took Jonathan Glatt to pivot his métier from a jeweller to a product designer — renewing and glamorising the innocent influence of the classic Windsor Chair, a fabled objet from the bygone centuries. He first saw an authentic early-period Windsor at Sotheby’s as an intern […]
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Amidst its glorious history and the stately architectural facades, Kala Ghoda on the far south of Mumbai continues to exist as a neighbourhood on the threshold of old and new. Its evolution is exciting, at the forefront of which stands the boom of design and fashion stores. All have one thing in common — their […]
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On a wall, a sizeable photograph reveals the pristinely braided mane of a horse bowing down with a sensuous curve. For an onlooker, this is a gripping first visual, which cements the quintessential theme of this home in Wellington, Florida. Placid with convincing cues of an equestrian design style. Aamir Khandwala A secondary dwelling that […]
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There’s inspiration everywhere you look. And this maxim is best exemplified at the leading global art and design fairs that connoisseurs await every year. From the grounds of Ambiente Frankfurt 2024, when the German city by the River Main was abuzz with dialogues on all things design and decoration, we bring you a delightful glance […]
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A glamorous batcave. Walls dripping with an otherworldly dark realism. Giant rock boulders stationed inside; poised yet. Some cocktail experiments underway at an enigmatic bar. This is Charlee, the new restaurant and speakeasy in Mumbai juxtaposed calmly in the thriving locale of Santacruz, helmed by restaurateur Suren Joshi and Mokksh Sani. Designed by kaviar:collaborative, I’m convinced […]
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First things first. Being a chai drinker for years, thanks to the rich, unfailing tea culture in Indian households, I, over time, developed an ardent fancy for coffee. Its roasted, rich scent is my guilty pleasure in the AM, sometimes in the PM too when writing for creative survival is underway. It’s true though. The […]
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Silhouettes just cosmopolitan enough. Motifs and techniques just rooted enough in the Indian sensibility of its bijou traditionality. This is just tracing the surface of the dynamics of fashion designer Anamika Khanna and her moodboard. In Kolkata, the workspace for her pret-focused label AK-OK that evidently drapes around an air of young suaveness stands parallel […]
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“I don’t know if many people know this, but I almost pursued interior design before I became an actor! I have always been extremely passionate about designing.” This confession becomes a triumphant ice-breaker when we sit down with the multihyphenate Deepika Padukone to discuss her all-new design-forward collaboration with Pottery Barn, the all-encompassing home retailer […]
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Modern Dubai’s new destination that is fluent in the dynamics of luxury living and sensory indulgence, the mega entertainment resort Atlantis The Royal is a nucleus of non-traditional architecture and leisurely superlatives. Quintessential sand-tinged homes, seemingly right out of the Prince of Persia game, had just begun to dot the golden sunlight-struck stretch of Palm […]
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Paintings and sculptures. Some standing poised in its fulfilled state. While some still a meticulous work in progress. An artist’s studio cradles a multitude of emotions, impulses and purpose that intentionally or otherwise easily become the backbone of the space. Such is the inspiring reality of William Rushton’s cosy yet free-spirited loft in Alabama, USA, […]
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Sundry seasons. And countless reels on the ‘gram declaring #designinspiration. And here we are, leafing through it all to ascertain the definite trends that will make 2024 a year of newfound eccentricities and trusted comebacks with centuries-old materials and craft techniques of India guiding us. Read on as we decode the rising dynamics of all […]
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Picture a world where every form of light vanishes — total darkness, right? It makes you think about the transformative power of lights that shape spaces and our perceptions. Come find beauty in the interplay of colour and form, shadow and light as we break down the best luxury lights 2024. Trend and Style Direction […]
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A generational heirloom or a pop culture zeitgeist? Or perhaps both. Plenty has been discussed and dissected about the frenzied, eventful universe of Archie. From the glossy, crisp papers of the genre-shaping comic being the playground of the characters to the script assuming a life of its own — the Indianised debut of Archie in […]
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A palpable emotion. Patterns and textures that exemplify celebration. Between instincts and insouciance. At the Tamil Nadu cove perched atop a coffee plantation, of Isla Maria Van Damme, belovedly known as Loulou by many — a first of its kind creative collaboration rekindles between her, Greg Foster, Jaipur Rugs and illustrious photographer Ashish Shah. Imagine […]
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The only plan during my stay at Amger was to walk the unruffled pace of its nonchalant neighbourhood, hum along with the chirping birds, observe the paddy landscape around and drape the meditative hue of the sky above. And, that’s when it dawn on me. Words like conscious travel, conservation of heritage and history, affinity […]
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A book is an exemplary case of epiphany. In hundreds of page flips, it can sketch a narrative or even nostalgia, which at first is personal to the author but goes on to become so for the reader as well. A similar sentiment follows me for a lingering few hours after I have leafed through […]
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Some destinations can prove to be sensorially healing than usual — where the weariness of long flights and city commotion, swiftly dissolves into visually-rich experiences that grip the eyes first, before triumphing other senses of touch, sound, smell and taste. Tipai Wildlife Luxuries typifies this exact sentiment. While ELLE DECOR India deep dived into this […]
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The Kolkata I’d seen almost two decades ago was still finding its ground in the early 2000s, fervently and perseveringly so. The former capital of colonial India, old ‘Calcutta’ had then recently been renamed ‘Kolkata’, and the post-90s’ urban awakening looked everyone right in the eye. Nouveau-style, high-rise edifices, serpentine flyovers, high-end boutiques and upscale […]
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If you think keenly enough, photographs are portals to a world, where the vocabulary of our universal languages doesn’t exist. And with black and white imageries on the moodboard, photographs sans colour reignite a gentle but an almost searing moment of awareness that lingers in the memory long after one has experienced it. Cue, Sky […]
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In Ayurveda, our cosmos, our existence, and by that rule, our bodies are a sum of five elements. Air, water, fire, earth and ether (space). On the first day of my arrival at Six Senses Vana, the wellness resort perched scenically on the foothills of the Himalayas, a medical screening awaited me with one of […]
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Oscillating between formulas and free-form fluidity, the metier of metal surpasses the rigid boundaries of ordinary. This is especially a precise semblance to the works of Indian designer Vikram Goyal, whose magnolious pieces are born out of ancient Indian techniques of metalwork, now set to travel to a new geography! This month, his namesake Vikram […]
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Gazing at the virtual postcards of The Postcard Hotel’s idyllic new property, some kilometres away from the city of Mangalore, a gushing sentiment takes over — that of therapeutic travelling. Christened The Postcard on the Arabian Sea, the property in Karnataka stands as a resounding translation of a true seaside escapade; a hidden, undiscovered gem […]
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That relentlessly absorbing, consuming and lulling feeling of coming back home is probably unparalleled. You unlock the doors, fling it open, one step in, then the next, and all you are surrounded by is the resounding quietude of freedom. And Pooja Dhingra likes to call this freedom of homecoming ‘joy’. Moving out of her parents’ […]
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Leaping beyond the decorative sustenance of a living space, one of its foremost purposes is to exemplify function. And when along comes, intelligent design integrations with recurring episodes of engaging artworks, furniture and interiors, the purpose takes a new shape — of a home that enjoys a singular identity, beguiling design clues and manifold ways […]
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Oscillating between two instinctive thoughts while on a road trip to Pochampally on the distant fringes of Hyderabad, the commercially-forward handloom town of Ikat (tie and dye) — I faced the choice to either pin this as an exploration of sorts or a pending act of getting familiarised with the creators, whose crafts often layer […]
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Earth, our planet, has been witness to countless cyclical geological transformations. In this macrocosm that hides mysteries and objects of wonders within its colossal fabric, we stumbled upon a preserved, living museum of AlUla in Saudi Arabia. And more often than not, the customary precursor before jetting off to an uncharted destination is to search […]
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Volume is a beautiful thing. On our planet and inside our living boundaries, a vast volume can have many connotations. It could be astonishing, daunting, contemplative or pacifying too. Playing with endless yet embracing spatiality of a sweeping 10,000 sq ft home in Chennai are FADD Studio’s Farah Ahmed Mathias and Dhaval Shellugar. Building visual […]
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On a rainy afternoon, blanketed by dark (unpredictable) clouds and a windy temper of Mumbai — the agenda was set for the day. To visit Amadeo by Oberoi, the first such standalone elevated restaurant by the hospitality group in the thrumming nexus of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). Plucking clues from the palatial premises’ […]
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When a brand has been around for a hundred years, you know it is a business rooted in committed passion. Perhaps, a steady run towards carving a legacy that cradles the power in it to change social, economic and cultural patterns, plausibly untouched and unchanged before. And if India’s history has to be investigated over […]
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Art is longing. You never arrive, but you keep going in the hope that you will. Written by the German painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer, I read and repeat this quote over ten times, before every word absorbs into my intellect. The magic about the word ‘longing’ is wherever you see it, you’ll most likely […]
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That’s the thing about travelling, it is far more than just making it to point B from point A. Travelling is eclectic and experiential, especially when it includes an airport and a lounge that poses as a befitting pitstop for the well-travelled who love a good reason to recharge, lay back or even get some […]
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That’s the thing about the word glamour — it is as surprising as it is intriguing. Especially in the sphere of interiors, decor and making up a home, elements of glamour fling open the world to possibilities of elevating the mood and visuals of the spaces we live in. With the festive season inching closer […]
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Give it a thought — first impressions don’t always have to be the last ones. Especially, with this Mumbai home assembled by Ayesha Puri Kanoria and Nina Puri of Sanjay Puri Architects, one thing is for sure that each time you look at it, a distinct, lingering sentiment grips you, thanks to the many impressions […]
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Brewing the idea of slow living into a solid mood board, a three-bedroom home in Bengaluru becomes the cocoon-worthy cove for a couple and their two kids. Principal designers Esha Tipnis and Karan Danda of Studio KE Architects imagined the home in their signature theme of SLOW — sustainable, local, organic and whole. “The key […]
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Crossing the boundaries of conventionality, especially when designing your first home can be liberating in ways that you unearth such design discoveries that make the very soul of the home. Swati Seraan of By The Riverside met an equally passionate-for-design couple who sought a home in Bengaluru that would gently wrap in their liking, personality […]
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Spaces that we live in are often more than just a checklist of furniture and interiors. What we also fondly call our ‘home’ — these spaces are proverbially a story in making, a riveting recital of memories, some time spent in joyful solitude and of course, decking up the home to its aesthetic best. One […]
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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 […]
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Bombay, the endearing term for the bustling city of Mumbai, skirted by the queenly Arabian Sea, has been witness to many a historic landmarks for years and decades. This is where artistic and cultural differences become a thread of similarity for its inhabitants. Revisiting his love for the city and revealing a curious facet of […]
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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 […]
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If you think about it keenly, the interpretation and function of ‘luxury’ as a concept for modern-day dwellers has transitioned from just being a momentary gratification to actually being absorbed into the everyday lifestyle. Breaking the ceaseless pattern of city bustle into something more meaningful and aesthetic, a new collaboration has brewed between luxury real […]
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A home is not just its walls, nor is it just the people living in it. A home transcends function, form, emotions and all that makes and builds its boundaries. Perhaps, it is nostalgia in making in the present… Meenakshi Jessani, Founder and Principal Architect of MJ Architects traces a similar thought, shaping up a […]
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The first spell of the festive season has arrived and with Rakshabandhan knocking on our doors, it’ll be a sin to not keep our tables decorated and stocked with the best artisanal mithais and desserts in India. Celebrating festivals in India probably means different things to different people. Some like to go all out with […]
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Wouldn’t it be adventurous and rhapsodic if the space that you call home transports you to a mood of zen and nostalgia right when you set your foot in? A glance at this Bengaluru home crafted by Nain Belliappa, Founder-Creative Director of Houseof9Design spills the secrets of concocting precisely that kind of a dwelling…modern in […]
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Grand and expansive but equally cocooning in its demeanour (and function), a home must serve more than one purpose for its dwellers as well as visitors, for it to be entitled as an ideal quarter of repose and rewinding. With a similar quest in front of them, Humming Tree’s leading creators Mohammed Afnan and Arun […]
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There’s no alternative to coffee. Coffee is the alternative to everything else. These wise words of sweet (or bitter) awakening come from the clucking of my keyboard while I indulge in my cup of routine caffeine. If you’ve been looking to stock up on the best coffee in India to get through the work from […]
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A rather spectacular recall to the roots of one’s heritage and familial memories, this home in Mumbai, christened The Colonnade reignites a beautiful connection between the modern momentum of the city life with the rich heritage of cities like Jaipur. The homeowner’s native city Jaipur generously dips into an Indian modern design narrative materialising into […]
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Here’s a PSA—Let us all tell calories to take a long nap today, because it is World Chocolate Day! If you’re a chocolate and an even big dessert buff who loves to deep dive and freely experiment with a huge variety of chocolates, then this curated edit of the finest, oh-so-luscious chocolates desserts in Mumbai […]
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Classic in its status, insouciant in demeanour and dextrous in its construction — the Chandigarh Chair is an invention of the past that has now become a discerning collectable in the present. Personally, in the last few months, my Instagram feed has encountered at least two to three sightings every day of this enigmatic chair […]
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Function comes on the heels of flamboyance at this home just a little outside of Mumbai, near Thane. A frame-worthy construction takes an interesting shape in form of what’s dubbed the Tiny Yellow House. Helmed by Jeet Soneji, Founder and Principal Architect, Jetsons, the 340 sq ft compact den treads a palette of vivid yellows […]
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Steeped in quietude and flamboyance, a home is that final destination one makes their way to at the end of the day. It is personal, welcoming and always soothing. Trailing a similar mood through its meticulous design language is ALARA Studio, a luxury furniture design firm. Rolling out its newest creation for living spaces, ALARA […]
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Cradled quietly but with a resounding appeal is this home high up in the mountains that makes a strong case for living in proximity to the nature. Composed by Aditi Sharma of her eponymous firm Aditi Sharma Design Studio, the home engulfs a 1,200 sq ft area in the lush mountainous scape of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. As […]
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Upgrading your home and by that virtue, the everyday lifestyle may have just gotten easier with a technology-led innovation that ASUS, the Taiwan-based computer hardware and consumer electronics company, is bringing to the table! A solution for all the connectivity concerns in the arena of the internet — meet the ASUS ZenWiFi AX. This system, […]
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One mutual point of interest among us all is the desire to furnish our homes in a way that spells indulgence, modernity and warmth – all bundled up together. Because what’s a home if not inviting yet dotted with a sense of individuality? That’s where FLECK, with its passion for modern home goods, is bringing […]
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That’s the thing about comfort food – pitch any cuisine, any culinary technique, any esoteric recipe against it, and the first thing the spoon finds its way to and digs into is comfort food. At least, that’s the case for me, especially after savouring the menu at the newest outpost of The Nutcracker in Mumbai, […]
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How does one make a home, nestled right in the heart of the city and surrounded by all that defines its endless clamour, rooted in slow living and quietude? Exemplar of this very sentiment, Studio NM charts a soothing but striking story of design in a Mumbai home. Perched high up on the 38th floor […]
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The good and a rather surprising thing about less being more, a subject in design that’s often debated over, is that it never looks less and feels doubly absorbing in its details. Outlining this very idea onto a canvas of a home in Hyderabad are Naina Reddy and Rajat Sanghvi, Founders-Principal Architects of MakeSpace Architects. […]
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An effortless combination of technology, innovation and thoughtful design for the living spaces can make a huge difference in the way we practise our daily routines. Today, with every part of our lives interconnected with one another, it is only ideal to bring a similar change at homes. That’s where Digital Dreams steps in with […]
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Ronald Young, helming the global expansion and brand evolution of Williams-Sonoma has in his hat a slew of aspirations and solid plans to drive the next steps of the brand. Williams-Sonoma, known around the world for producing a design-forward curation of home decor, furnishing and home ware and other design essentials, has been the parent […]
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If a home is not an art, I wonder what is it? It is perhaps a journey to art. A shelter for the upbringing of art as perceived by its dwellers. Or better, an endless canvas that you keep running your paintbrush around and across to finally know when it blooms its fullest, dances in […]
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As much as a home is built to be in harmony with an individual’s living needs and design aspirations – every little and big element only metamorphoses into a complete canvas after a collaborative effort between the dweller and the maker. In the case of this 1,000 sq ft home in Bengaluru, Anisha Chandy, Founder […]
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Imagine opening an envelope and your senses slowly but swiftly getting deluged by a soft whiff of serenity. Andrea Rodman of her namesake practice Andrea Rodman Interiors has attempted to manifest a similar semblance of quietude and sophistication in this grand home in Canada’s Vancouver Island, in a sleepy coastal village Victoria. Sprawling 10,000 sq […]
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The journey of a home from the moodboard sketches to the tactility of bricks, concrete and other materials on site is one to look at. When ideas, concepts and strategic planning meets the desire to build spaces that are unique and inviting, that’s where the true meaning of making a home is established. Connoisseurs of […]
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On a benign evening on April 14, the lane leading to Grand Hyatt Mumbai in Santacruz was abuzz with the city’s foremost names in design and architecture, all promenading towards the destination of the hour — Asian Paints ColourNext 2022. The stage was set and cameras in action as an assemblage of invite-only guests convened […]
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There’s a sense of adventure that softly unfurls once you set foot inside the restaurant Noon in BKC, Mumbai. This progressive, modern Indian restaurant finds its protagonist in the many local ingredients that scale a flavourful journey from the farms to the platters of the diners envisioned by head chef and founder of Noon, Vanika […]
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Why look the other side for greener grass, when your home can bloom beautifully with ELLE DECOR India’s breezy selection of planters. With the summer heat picking pace, the time is now to spruce up your living spaces with lush greens, pretty pastels and sturdy but artsy planters. Let the mood of outdoors romance with […]
In a passionate translation of the robust flavours and fluid temper of coffee, a new caffeine-centric outlet has materialised in Abu Dhabi. Dubbed Drop Coffee, the space in its design glossary is all that coffee stands for (and doesn’t), thanks to the inventive minds at Roar, an interior design studio helmed by its founder and […]
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There is a certain sense of belongingness that makes art as curious a subject as it is inviting. If it is an artwork or many that one owns as a personal collection, over the years, it becomes a piece of comfort, while for the onlookers a work that ignites conversations. A similar narrative breathes life […]
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On one end of a bustling lane in Lower Parel, an upscale neighbourhood in South Mumbai, stands a colossal and truly luxurious residential premises called One Avighna. Sashaying through the lobby to the lift, the destination of the hour is 49 Avigna, a plush apartment imagined by LINKBNK. Dwelling a family of three generations, this […]
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An unhurried cadence casts a spell at this home, making one take a double take in the ways it presents its design demeanour to the eyes. Composed by Farah Agarwal, Founder and Principal Designer of her interior design studio Chestnut Storeys, the 3,500 sq ft residence concocts its own vocabulary of simple but evocative aesthetics, […]
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You’ll agree, there is this mutual hobby amongst all of us that often isn’t said out loud when talking about our wishlist or things we love doing. No, it’s not collecting cool kicks or Netflixing and chill. It’s that endless itch to discover the best cafes in India (or wherever you live) where a great […]
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For two distinct thoughts of design — minimal and whimsical, suggestive but subtle — to come together and exist parallelly in one space can yield results worth catching one’s attention. This is precisely the play of contrast this restaurant, Eat Punjab in Ahmedabad envisions and embraces, ever so effortlessly. This design project is helmed by […]
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Reasoning over it for a while now, I can, without sounding much impetuous, say that home more than a feeling or a place is a conversation that the dweller engages in till the time they live in it. Perhaps this conversation then turns into a memory that lives on timelessly. Following a similar trajectory of […]
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If one takes a moment to ruminate, a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee holds an unavoidable vigour that echoes in your senses and memory interminably. This profound interaction with coffee is squarely bundled up into The Craftery by SUBKO, a destination in Mumbai co-founded by Rahul Reddy and Daniel Trulson. Beyond the palate of […]
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A rhythm of repose that nudges you to slow down and at the same time actively saunter the spaces, this home in Kochi, Kerala by Silpi Architects is a sight to bask in and behold. A couple, their two kids and pets call this resplendent address their abode—dubbed Muziris Residence. Informed with an innocent but […]
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Laid back but young, electric but inviting and cool yet warm, the breezy winds of Goa never pardon anyone who visits the land of the beaches and ocean! The coastal city wrapped in a trance of cultural eclecticism and lush nature, all at once, Goa undoubtedly is one of the most preferred destinations to unwind […]
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The walls of the palatial, decades-old residences in the capital city of West Bengal drip and spill of unmissable grandeur. But when you look closely, peeking through the crevices of these walls, there’s also a certain vulnerability that pulls you in to explore what possibly lies beyond. That’s exactly how Kolkata-based photographer and filmmaker Anirban […]
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The vast and vibrant land of India embraces cultures that stun you every time you experience or come close to it. Birthed in the rich lands of Rajasthan is one such facet that combines history with modernity, culture with colours and art with design—called Pichwai. And ALARA Studio has made it a point to bring […]
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For fashion designer and Indian textiles connoisseur Vaishali Shadangule the world of fashion has largely been about taking the road less travelled. The destination though—has always been the same, leading to the ever-curious and ever-evolving consumers of design, art and luxury. Founder of her eponymous label Vaishali S Couture, Vaishali recently made headlines, rightfully so, […]
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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 […]
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A sweet scent of Vietnam and its buzzing, people-friendly culture pinned on food and intuitive interior design engulfs Nho Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. Launched in the late months of 2021, Nho Saigon by Origin Restaurants positions itself as one of the few premier restaurants in Mumbai (and India) […]
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Kala Ghoda, the district in the nexus of South Mumbai that sees a heavy bunch of locals and foreign tourists alike is awash with art, heritage and colours, no doubt. But, this upscale locale has also earned a spot for people to discover the emerging food scene here, coupled with a charming interior and architecture […]
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Goa, the coastal state on the western end of India, is a cradle of colours and culture that are distinctly idiosyncratic to the place. Here, dotted with bold, chromatic Goan houses in every lane around, what emerges as an edifice rather outstanding is Villa Belanca by Mustafa Eisa & Associates. Enveloped in melodies of white […]
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This week has come to an end but not the decor and design ideas at ELLE DECOR India. With an eventful streak of the best home interior ideas, we bring you the top five homes to take ideas from! Sukoon by Studio Autumn A home in Bengaluru that spells precis of minimalism, Sukoon is designed […]
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In a rather extraordinary concourse initiated by the creative forces behind Cymbal and Masque, PRAVAAS finds its genesis as a one-of-its-kind event that promises to intrigue and enthral with untold tales of the Indian heritage. For the debut edition of PRAVAAS, a two-day affair underpinned on exclusivity, Cymbal, a leading events-led collective that pioneers in […]
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A consonant canvas of calm colours, no clutter and astutely planned spaces, this Bengaluru home treads on the precis of minimalism. Authored by Chintan P, Principal Designer and Founder, Studio Autumn, an interior design studio, and styled by Surabhi Dhole, a sense of solace grips you at the very entrance here. Dubbed Sukoon, an Urdu […]
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The decor, design and architecture world is an intriguing space to dive right in. The reasons are galore but one that stands out the most is the sheer scope of ingenuity and experiments every designer whispers into the spaces they create, from scratch to whole. Connoisseurs of ICA running its second successful series thrives precisely […]
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A personal space to refresh, recharge and gather plenty of creative thoughts, a bathroom in every home stands as a haven that sets the mood for the day and night. Assembling a bathroom in the most elevated manner with the right kind of decor, furniture and utility storage nooks adds not only the functionality but […]
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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 […]
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Evocative, enrapturing and exemplary…words such as these immediately roll into your thoughts when you catch a glimpse of Gawky Goose, a high-octane pub standing tastefully on Wind Tunnel Road in Bengaluru. Underpinned with a crisp yet smooth recitation of classic English and Irish design languages with a modern rhythm of the 21st century, the pub […]
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Thoughtfully drizzled with nuances of splendour with a serve of myriad shades of gorgeous grey throughout, the Grey House is where a sombre colour palette finds the spotlight in the cosiest ways possible. At the forefront of this residential project nestled in Pune are Akash Mehta and Poonam Mehta, design principals and co-founders of AMPM […]
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Delicately bundled up with a passion for design and a vision to create a private sanctuary for a family of four, this Bengaluru home nestled in a gated community in Whitefield is birthed with an enthralling vocabulary of its own. Christened The Grand Finale Home, a name that makes you agog and intrigued to unravel […]
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One word that has earned a permanent spot in everyone’s vocabulary today is ‘lifestyle’. In the last few years, a certain aspiration to lead an elevated lifestyle that feels good, looks good and inspires others to make similar choices has taken centre stage. And one imperative segment of this way of life is choosing greener, […]
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Before the grey concrete, textured bricks and suchlike materials transpire into a cosy dwelling called home, the very foundation of the space and its unfinished corners breathe myriad ideas and possibilities of bringing alive designs and interiors that fit the lifestyle of its dwellers like perfect pieces of a puzzle. Anchored on a similar tenet […]
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Produced by Pratishtha Rana design and decor Offering the finest product designs and architectural musings that are revolutionising the Indian design scene—tune in for shopping ideas and inspiring creations. Plus, our specially curated edit of new releases in design and decor! Editor’s Pick Materialising the term ‘poised’ into an immaculate solid form is the x+l […]
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From the moment your eyes catch the sight of OPAKipos standing tall, elegant and whitewashed on a paved walkway, you know Greece is not far away. A fairly new address in the neighbourhood of Worli in South Mumbai, this fine-dine appears dipped and doused entirely into a sea of everything Greek—from interiors, decor, food and […]
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A mellow whiff of comfort envelopes you almost instantly when you enter this space that is connected, capacious and cosy. Perched inside The Imperial Edge, a luxurious skyscraper overlooking one of the busiest roadways in South Mumbai, this 3,000 sq ft apartment is where the young couple and homeowners, Trishya and Suhail Chandhok, find a […]
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As the melodies of the arrival of Christmas and New Year begin to flood the air and we wrap up with our work schedules, impromptu plans to indulge in some mulled wine and festive food spread take centre stage. After all, what’s a holiday season without a table full of delectable Christmas special menu and […]
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Engulfed in a blanket of chilly breeze, crickets chirping in the background and that tub of sweet ice cream waiting for you in the freezer, winter nights can often be unforgiving, more or less. But what can definitely lend you warmth and quality moments of repose are carpets, cushions and candles. Yes, in that exact […]
A residence that looks no less than a riveting storybook at one glance, every turn and nook of Rivera Suites, recites a tale of its homeowners’ experiences and personalities. Temple Town After living in the UK for over a decade, when the family of four, a home baker wife, a neurosurgeon husband, and their two […]
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The carpets rolled out, doors flung open and spotlight put on! An evening of celebration, gratitude and laughters elevated to newer heights with the reveal of the winners of EDIDA India 2021. The team at ELLE DECOR India organised the ceremony at Soho House Juhu in Mumbai, where luminaries of the Indian design and architecture […]
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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. […]
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On a rather busy weekday, you are at your desk in the office or probably cooped up in your work-from-home corner, when your mind reroutes to thoughts of a getaway to some place, where only sounds of solitude surround you. This kind of a dreamy destination has been materialised into a cosy but visually chic […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Drawing a conspicuous contrast to the fleet-footed urban city of Bengaluru, Houseof9Design has imagined a residential project that drips with a melodious mood of slow living, while showcasing a compatible marriage between the traits of a modern lifestyle and the old world charm of the colonial era homes. Christened The Southern Plantation Home, the space […]
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A collaboration drenched in a passionate dialogue between fashion and art takes centre stage as two celebrated names in the space of design— Ashiesh Shah and Ritu Kumar—come together. Shah’s works in interiors and architecture that are proverbially serene and thought-provoking, intersect with the playful and trendsetting moodboard of fashion designer Ritu Kumar in the […]
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As children, we have all earnestly wished to jump to the greener side of the seemingly smooth-sailing adult life. While as adults, the heightened desire to go back to our carefree childhood days in just the blink of an eye has often kept us busy daydreaming of the unrestricted playgrounds, spine-tingling amusement parks, breezy mountain […]
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In a world where one can be anything, the architecture and interior design community chooses to be mindful, detail-oriented, focussed on the needs of clients and of course, creative in its maximum capacity. And, sometimes, the ones who stand out are those who believe in going beyond the standard rules and creating interiors and facades […]
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The thing about our homes is that every turn and every corner is unceasingly a work in progress. You decorate it to your heart’s content, but with the approaching new season, you are yet again compelled to bring in to your abode, some new decor elements and newer changes. This constant change forms the basis […]
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A house, before it transpires into a home, often meets the sweet dilemma of being able to showcase the many personalities of its owners in the most harmonious way possible. This challenge was turned into an opportunity by Gayatri Gunjal, founder and creative director of YellowSub Studio, who artfully crafted a sublime home called Nesavu. […]
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A home that brings alive the personality of its dwellers without compromising on superlative touches of decor and interiors is always bound to catch the eye. Interior designer Tejal Mathur of her practice Tejal Mathur Design deftly translated this secret recipe of success in this Juhu home designed for a family of three. Dubbed Neev […]
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A sense of nostalgia, even some unrealised sentiments of joy and longing for a certain someone, someplace, something, deluge your mind as you keenly gaze at the ‘Looking Back at The Future’ exhibition by Todo Paintal, a humble, seasoned lover of art. Showcased at Gallery Threshold in New Delhi, 79-year-old Paintal surprised the audience and […]
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