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.

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

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

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

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

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

Mukul Goyal marries art and engineering to create beautiful products for the home.

Hema Vijay meets D. Ravindran, whose bonsai garden in Kanyakumari is the largest in Tamil Nadu

Are you busy and still interested in gardening? Green Orchid Nursery offers tips and services that you could find useful.

Get creative accessories from the Garden Store

The Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute marks its 52 years of presence in the industry.

The Shyam Rai Temple at Bishnupur in Bengal’s Bankura district is massive in its scale and ornamentation.

Apartment 9, housed at Collage Shop, Ashok Nagar, was launched recently in the city. It offers an eclectic mix of home décor and interior design solutions

Known for his opulent bridal collections, designer JJ Valaya now ventures into home décor

All it takes is some imagination and judicious use of space on your part to optimise the area available in your room, writes Sagharica Sawhney

Show off your love for the sea with these home décor tips

Solid, patterned or embroidered, fabrics can add a touch of elegance to your home, writes Teja Lele Desai

Spruce up your décor using accent walls. Teja Lele Desai tells us how

Are high-rise residential blocks really eco-friendly as they claim? How do they fare in comparison to low-rise houses? By SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI

Connoisseurs of antique furniture speak to Sujatha Shankar Kumar about how to preserve these treasures

Chennai Corporation becomes the first in India to adopt a dashboard to manage civic issues. Nidhi Adlakha finds out more

Your kitchen is filled with items that can be converted into décor pieces.

Explore hues of green to infuse coolness into your home this summer.

The nuanced work of artisans add charm to period and contemporary pieces on show at ‘Furniture Mela.’

Modular kitchens are all about ensuring maximum utility, convenience, comfort, and easy movement, says M.L. Mahesh.

Here are design tips by Teja Lele Desai if you’re single and living alone

Declutter your home with these tips from Teja Lele Desai

Copper weds modern and rustic décor, adding style and sturdiness for good measure, says Teja Lele Desai

Majority of buildings today are being built by habit where we take the ideas for granted.

Brighten up your home with citrus shades and get ready to romance the rains

The House of Things prides itself on curating beautiful, luxurious and rare pieces for your home.

A few tips on how you can re-use everyday objects as a bedside table.

Many furniture outlets in the city are bringing in more international brands to cater to a niche market

Well designed and functional staircases can make a striking aesthetic statement.

S. Vijaya Kumar, a seasoned consultant in the paint industry, talks to M.L. Mahesh about what to look for when you give your home a new paint job

After the hospitality sector, residential real estate has the maximum demand for automation that delivers higher levels of comfort, convenience and sustainability

Teja Lele Desai lists out shades that will stand out this year

Follow these tips to ensure your leather furniture lasts long

Teja Lele Desai lists out shades that will stand out this year

Ways you can incorporate this dual colour tone in interiors

A look at the unique and aesthetic architecture of a Jain temple

Out-of-the-box ideas to spruce up your home