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Metallic details in your décor can create a warming or cooling effect

Bolder, brighter look for spring homes

With the freezing winter coming to an end, bring a splash of colour into your home this spring.

05 Mar 2020 1:17 AM

Interior designing is not just a way to improve the look of a home or workplace, but it is an art form as well as it requires creativity and knowledge of aesthetics.

It’s all in the interior

We all get interior designers to look sophisticated but now, look at it from an artistic eye.

30 Jan 2020 1:12 AM

Tiles have always been a staple for centuries with interior despite the evolution of various finishes and formats.

Tiling your way through

On an aesthetic level, there is an increasing similarity to marble not only looking like marble but also the texture is more and more like marbles.

12 Jan 2020 1:17 AM

Upbeat 2020 with classic blue

Make way to new beginnings with the Pantone Colour of 2020 and be amazed! Try incorporating this colour in your humble abode!

05 Jan 2020 1:41 AM

Adding vibrant colours is a good option to make your space akin to the winters as sometimes it might be a bit gloomy with the sun not shining and a bit of a hazy weather.

Home decor for cozy winters

The winters don’t have to be gloomy anymore! Incorporate these tips and tricks into your homes to make them shine.

05 Dec 2019 12:39 AM

Brass is being used for a long time in interiors and home décor products, more so in the last couple of years, copper and bronze are also being used depending on the look and the theme of the space.

Sheen and shine

In the world of décor, metallic surface finishes are the new in thing as they add a lot of oomph to any space.

03 Dec 2019 12:59 AM

More restaurants have begun using dinner bowls because of their versatility. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Dinner bowl: New star at the dinner table

Table’s new star? The relaxed and versatile dinner bowl.

20 Nov 2019 3:30 PM

The only thing this tropical bulb needs is to be set in a bowl or anything else that keeps it from rolling away. (Photo: AP)

Halloween décor that works in winter

Eerie plants’ season didn’t end with Halloween.

20 Nov 2019 2:01 PM

Furniture that blends well with a theme/design concept not only highlights your personal aesthetic but is an opportunity to create extra storage.

Maximise design and functionality

Here are some creative storage ideas for your homes and offices.

19 Nov 2019 1:03 AM

We take inspiration from a range of eras and cultures, but I’ve always had a fascination for British craftsmanship. (Photo: AP)

British interior designers take inspiration from history

Right at home: design and décor with British flair.

31 Oct 2019 1:23 PM

Making a huge shift from being a Civil-engineer would not have been easy, but Balaji shares that this background actually helped in designing home decor pieces.

Set in Cement!

Spruce up you space with cement decor pieces that will bring the monolithic era back to life!

18 Oct 2019 12:44 AM

In our homes, we might try to bring the outside in with a potted tree, some herbs on the window sill, perhaps floral wallpaper or landscape art. (Photo: AP)

Bring nature indoors with these décor tips

Biophilic decor: Ways to bring the feel of nature indoors.

16 Oct 2019 11:45 AM

Pick neutral tones like dark brown and deep greys and accentuate them with shades of emerald, wine, sapphire, and maple.

Warm embrace for fall

With winter around the corner, it’s time to add a touch of warmth to your space and make it cosy and inviting.

15 Oct 2019 12:08 AM

Wood furniture can be refurbished to look new

Antique it up!

While you may be tempted to go all ‘out with the old and in with the new’, its time to get creative and refurbish all your old antiques!

06 Oct 2019 12:02 AM

Reside in a dark room without a single ray of light for several days, and expect yourself to head towards madness. The importance of both artificial and natural light in any constructed space remains crucial.

Dark and gloomy is not the way

If you live in the basement, it’s high time that you move out. Neither too much nor too little, only the right amount of light does you good.

22 Sep 2019 1:18 AM

A door is the first thing that your guests will notice about your home or office; a colourful and unique one welcomes them into your living space with its cheerful exterior.

Knock Knock!

First impressions are always the best and the impression your door gives speaks volumes about what’s inside!

18 Sep 2019 12:31 AM

Pictures for representational purposes only

Finding interior peace

Home is an integral and essential in each person’s life. It acts as a de-stressing place after a tiring day.

15 Sep 2019 12:15 AM

Buy artwork the smart way

Your interior deserves sumblime art. but, is there any tech fairy to grant your wish while you sit and relax after a hefty week of work?

08 Sep 2019 1:35 AM

Decorating your home is a great way to show love for the environment. Sustainable lifestyle is a way of life that everyone has been adopting in recent times. Well, the best way to switch your lifestyle is by starting at home.

Living the eco-friendly life!

When it come to home decor, millennials are going the sustainable and eco-friendly way.

06 Sep 2019 12:56 AM

Complementing all the rich blues, teals, berries and greens are the metals, and designers say mixing them up is the way to go now. (Photo: AP)

Style your home this fall with rich hues

Fall décor's style song: feel-good vibes and personality.

07 Aug 2019 12:25 PM

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