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A family affair

A shared passion for all things aesthetic got Vidya Arun and Puja Jayaram turn to business with Haute Décor.




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Move the furniture

Furniturewalla features some funky, classic and surprising pieces of furniture and accessories imported from around the world




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Point and click

From vintage classic to quirky cool, houseproud.in curates signature products for homes




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Home is where the smart is

Forget the white picket fence and meet electrified perimeters. Lakshmi Krupa looks at today's high-tech homes




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Home cool home

Here's a quick guide to how you can get the most from your AC shopping this summer.




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Spaces




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See your house before it is built

Buyers can take a virtual look at the detailing that they want and customise their plans with a new technology.




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Getting the most out of setbacks

Architect Sathya Prakash Varanashi says that by creative and careful manipulation, the mandatory setback around a house can be made to serve a wide range of functions




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Concept chairs

Or how Asad Firdosy makes sitting down an art form




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Baby on board

With families going nuclear and both parents at work, you now have specialists who promise to revamp your home and make it child-safe




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Black beauty

Love it or hate it, using black in architecture and interior design can create an impact like no other.




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Décor goes desi

Traditional Indian crafts are finding their way into people’s houses as design looks homeward for inspiration. Lakshmi Krupa has the details...




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Zen and the art of relaxing

Sit back and read on, as Suvasini Sridharan brings you five favourite pieces from our take it easy policy




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Bedroom Tips

Your bedroom is your last refuge. Make sure it’s the most peaceful room in your house




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Fluid furniture

An Ahmedabad designer duo which sees art in a chair and sculpture in a stool




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Splash of colour

A few cushions thrown on the sofa or bed can make all the difference to a boring room, says Suvasini Sridharan




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A copper-bottomed plan

How Rashmi Ranade’s Coppre is helping revive the urban craft of Maharashtra




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Spaces

Fewer walls, liberal space, minimalism in design, flood of light and wind




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The design factor

Quirky, inventive and fun products for the home and office find space at Chromakey Designs as Suvasini Sridharan finds out




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Setting the mood

Forget food, music or even cocktails — it’s the table setting that’s become the highlight of a party, finds Suvasini Sridharan




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Service at the doorstep

Heard of a tile collection that would be displayed on wheels for architects and interior designers? Raj Menon of Interface speaks about this concept in an interview with RANJANI GOVIND




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Betting on a better home

Buying a home with extra amenities can be a risky proposition, but it can also offer significant gains.




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Inside the gated glens and glades

If your heart aches for a piece of green, landscaping can be of help




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Build it with bamboo

We are too slow to catch up with bamboo usage in construction and our government is even slower in clearing policies to facilitate the use of the wonder material, says architect Neelam Manjunath in an interview with Nandhini Sundar




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Décor ideas to usher in New Year

Decorations for celebrations can be thematic and traditional, writes M. Soundariya Preetha




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Stone sculptures suit every kind of décor

Mysore based sculptor, Kiran Subbaiah’s multi-dimensional work is spread across more than 100 sculptures




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The story of our crafts…

Gaatha, a venture based in Ahmedabad, tells the stories of craftsmen in order to bring social and commercial benefits to artisans




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Décor, the 2014 way

Thinking of doing up your home this new year? The Habitat Team tells you what’s in this season




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Recognise the water warriors

Many groups have been working for water access to all as a human right, especially for the poor




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Living in glass houses

Glass has become very fashionable now but how much sense does it really make?




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Showcasing stone

STONA is one fair (Feb. 12-15) where no stone will be left unturned, according to the All India Granites and Stone Association. The pure stone variety that comes in every possible avatar showcases Indian and world products for all sectors of the stone industry.




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Small site, big spaces

Nandhini Sundar counts three bedrooms, courtyards, family room, and a charming puja space here




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Floral fences

Planting in close clusters and rows will not only add colour to your green patch but also help build a beautiful border, says Rupa Gopal




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Pop-Ups to the rescue

Even though the country is witnessing a growth in indigenous design, designers continue to find it difficult to break through. Stores like At-tin and Paper Boat Collective are coming up with ways to help them, says Sujatha Shankar Kumar




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From wrist to wall

Karishma Benjamin enjoys creating home décor with bangles




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Zen and the art of decorating

Cut out the clutter from your life and home with these tips from Teja Lele Desai




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A sign of the times

Wall clocks have evolved to don a character and style that you can proudly portray in your home. A look by Ruth Dsouza




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Multi-dimensional vines

Find imaginative ways to fit vines into your landscape, says Vrinda Kumble




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The best sheets

With brands and designs abound keep these pointers in mind when buying bed linen, says Suvasini Sridharan




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A match made in style




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Bright and beautiful

Exhibit D is an effort to offer customised design services for interior accessories




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Water wisdom

S. Vishwanath says apartments buy water by the tanker loads every day and many have installed a meter to measure the water delivered




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Avoid polluting indoors

Interior design options are aplenty today, but are such energy-guzzling materials healthy?




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Old technique, new designs

Here’s a design brand, Amalgam, that merges tradition with modernity, style with function.




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Carpet planning

Floor space must be celebrated. Here’s how to do it right




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Home of heirlooms

The Santosham residence in Chetpet, Chennai is a treasure trove. Shoba Ranjit Singh takes a stroll inside




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The Great Outdoors

Choose from an array of furniture to add a stylish touch to your garden or patio, says Suvasini Sridharan




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The richness of timber over teak




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Living in beneficial homes

Green Homes Rating System strikes a balance between established practices and emerging concepts. A look at the positives by Sathya Prakash Varanashi