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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Or how Asad Firdosy makes sitting down an art form

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Karishma Benjamin enjoys creating home décor with bangles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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