Attempting to revive Indian craftsmanship, home decor brand Ikai Asai taps into the country’s rich and cultural diversity. From Gujarat to Northeast India and more, the label’s products are made by different craft clusters. The label’s team has been travelling to Kutch, Meghalaya and Manipur, and engaging with various craft communities. Its first stop in… Continue reading Here’s How Homeware Brand Ikai Asai Is Building A Community Of Indian Artisans And Designers
I’m not even in Shalini Misra’s house yet, and I’m impressed. Her detached Victorian house in London’s St John’s Wood is guarded by two stone lions, there’s a water fountain featuring the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, and it’s full of lush greenery. I shouldn’t be so surprised; Misra is an internationally celebrated interior… Continue reading Interior designer & architect Shalini Misra’s home is intimate yet spacious in all its Victorian splendour
Most of us spend the majority of our lives indoors and these spaces should be composed with two fundamental ideas: meaning and mindfulness. These two key words are prominent whenever I design a space. With this in mind, the well-known quote from 19th century Arts and Crafts protagonist, William Morris, is apt: “Have nothing in… Continue reading How to create a space with meaning and mindfulness, according to Shalini Misra
For many of us, words like ‘tradition’ and ‘ancient’ spark doubts of archaism instead of trust. But a handful of home decor and lifestyle brands are adeptly balancing present-day sensibilities with time-tested Indian wisdom. How? Think brass martini glasses and terracotta-coated copper goblets that make the old school cool again. So, whether it’s Delhi-based A… Continue reading 10 home decor brands making traditional materials and motifs cool again
The idea of decorating your own space can be a bit daunting and extremely exciting at the same time. Your Pinterest board comes alive every time you go shopping, enticing you to fill up your cart. But the laughter riot that some of our pay checks are, the dream home is still many moons away.… Continue reading Home decor tips to make your space look high-end on a budget
As a recent space-starved New York transplant in Los Angeles, Noora Raj Brown was looking for a home with ample outdoor space and sunlight. And she found that and more in a Spanish-style bungalow in West Hollywood, where she lives with her husband, Ryan. “The garden is my favourite part of the house—it’s full of… Continue reading Noora Raj Brown’s dreamy LA home is a haven for antique and art lovers
Art, architecture, interiors and design, India Design ID 2020 has everything under one roof. The event gives visitors an unmatched window into the absolute best in design originating from the country. From design enthusiasts and industry professionals to budding collectors and homeowners looking for unique design, the event offers something for everyone! D’Decor Blinds at… Continue reading Experience the best of Indian design at India Design ID 2020
When the vanguard of Jodhpur regality in fashion and the torchbearer of ornate Indian rugs join creative forces, can you expect anything less than a visual treat for your home? The collaboration between ace fashion designer Raghavendra Rathore and OBEETEE brought about Proud to Be Indian, a collection of 16 rugs in 13 designs. The… Continue reading Raghavendra Rathore x OBEETEE’s rugs and carpets are just what your home needs
Janina Gavankar’s newly-renovated home is a walk-in art piece that is also autobiographical. Janina Gavankar wears many hats. Known for her roles in Blindspotting, True Blood, The L word and Apple TV’s latest The Morning Show, Gavankar isn’t one to have ‘regular days’, she admits. When she isn’t shooting or brainstorming with other South Asian artists,… Continue reading Actor and musician Janina Gavankar gives us a tour of her LA-chic home
Self-expression has seeped into everything, your style, your aesthetic and even home decor. Your space says a lot about who you are. So after giving us countless ways to express ourselves with various styles, silhouettes and textiles for all occasions, ace designer Ritu Kumar entered the home decor space earlier this year with 10 India-inspired… Continue reading Ritu Kumar brings back forgotten motifs into home decor
Whether it’s fashion advice or decor tips, trust Twinkle Khanna to keep it simple and practical. From ways to maximise space in space starved cities to championing sustainable design, we caught up with the face of Colours by KOHLER: India Palette campaign and chatted about all things decor: ELLE: What are some of the current… Continue reading 5 common mistakes to avoid when redoing your home, according to Twinkle Khanna
Fashion enthusiasts are aware that style isn’t just limited to your closet. Thanks to Ritu Kumar, your house can now look just as tasteful as your wardrobe. The iconic designer ventures into home decor with the launch of her new collection Ritu Kumar Home after 5 long decades in the fashion industry. Ritu Kumar is… Continue reading Ritu Kumar’s India inspired decor collection will make you want to redecorate your home
Walking into jewellery designer Delfina Delettrez Fendi’s one-bedroom apartment in Paris is like stepping into another time and place—a scene from Mad Men, if film director and aesthete Luca Guadagnino were charged with an Italian remake. Nothing you see here is contemporary: the 31-year-old has an enviable flair for mixing antiquities such as Venetian lamps,… Continue reading A peak into jewellery designer Delfina Delettrez Fendi’s Paris apartment
The idea of living in a designer home is exciting, isn’t it? Being surrounded by carefully curated corners, exquisite wallpapers and custom furniture is enough to get any design-savvy traveller excited. Celebrity designer Nikhil Mehra, one-half of couture label Shantanu-Nikhil, feels exactly the same. While his designs encapsulate a futuristic flavour in Indian wedding attires,… Continue reading Designer Nikhil Mehra’s favourite Airbnb properties in Paris
JEANNE DE KROON, founder of Zazi Vintage, with Madhu Vaishnav and her team There are certain places in the world where it feels like the universe has already planned it all out for you; she leaves little signs in unknown places, and presents you with situations that make you step out of your comfort zone and… Continue reading Zazi Vintage founder, Jeanne De Kroon on finding her true purpose in Jodhpur
JADE JAGGER: Designer I’ve visited Jaipur regularly ever since I was nine years old. My family would make frequent trips to India, and I remember the Pink City as a magical place. City Palace Now, I work here, making jewellery, as I’ve done for the past 20 years. Jaipur brings me a sense of inspiration… Continue reading Designer Jade Jagger on how Jaipur unlocks her creativity
Tresorie just unveiled its newest spring/summer home décor collection that gracefully fuses the colours of spring with each other. Here are our favourite picks: Nothing says spring like florals (sorry, Miranda Priestly!); whether a uniform bouquet of roses or a mix-and-match of exotic and seasonal flowers, Tresorie’s ethereal glass vases are the perfect complement to… Continue reading Invoke the spirit of summer with Tresorie’s new home décor collection
Her career has taken her all over the world, but visual artist, film-maker and scenographer Aradhana Seth chose Goa as her home back in the late 2000s. Being on-location for The Bourne Supremacy, as the film’s art director, a few years earlier, altered her experience of Goa “…as not just a holiday destination, but also one to which I could come back,… Continue reading Film-maker and scenographer Aradhana Seth takes us through her incredible home in Goa
Making a small apartment look bigger is one of the main problems that urban dwellers face. With so many people now living in studios and apartments, I really love to consider art as a way to maximize the available space and make home feel like a sanctuary. By taking advantage of every inch of available… Continue reading 6 simple ways to make your small apartment look bigger
A couple of years ago, it was reported that Naeem Khan’s loft apartment in SoHo, Manhattan was on the market for $9.4 million. Looks like that sale never went through and the Khans—Naeem and jewellery designer wife Ranjana—still call this light-filled space home. Khan recently put up pictures of the flat on Instagram after reordering… Continue reading A tour of Naeem Khan’s SoHo loft
