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1. India at Milan Design Week 2018
April 19, 2018

Five Indian designers at the ongoing Milan Design Week talk about interpreting their homegrown identities using global design sensibilities… The five Indian designers and designer-makers, whose work is on display at Milan Design Week 2018 bring a unique aesthetic to the table. Yet, the common thread that binds these chosen few together is the fact that they are representing the Indian design community. Which leads us to ponder over several questions: Must Indian design be inherently ‘Indian’ to stand out? Where does India stand on the global map of design? Have we broken free of the manda... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

2. Home Decorating for the Beginner
March 13, 2018

Buying a new home or just sprucing up rooms in an old one can be very exciting. Home decorating comes natural for some; finding countless ways to inject their personality into the rooms of their home. For others, it can be a stressful experience. Whether you love it or hate it, here are some tips for the beginner. Before beginning your project, think about how you will use the room. For example, in the bedroom obviously you will have the bed; however, will you select a lovely armoire to become a central point for the room or will you need to spare a large area for your work out equipme... (read more)

Author: Malory Steele

3. Padharo Mhare Des!
December 09, 2017

Dine like a Maharaja! The love and hospitality of Indian culture is served in traditional thalis in an eclectic combination of traditional Rajasthan and contemporary design ideas. A 1000 sq. ft. hospitality project by Sankraman Design Studio for their client, Panchavati Gaurav has reinforced their trademark style of serving traditional thalis with passionate zeal and revered friendliness. Inspired by the city of Jodhpur, the interior design of this space is a unique blend of a traditional experience with contemporary accessories. Standing between other competitive restaurants, th... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

4. Redefining the personal touch!
November 14, 2017

Square 3 Designs Pvt. Ltd designs a luxury jewellery lounge in tune with the modern mindset of indulgent shopping… The very act of shopping is cathartic. And when the experience is enhanced by hospitable store-staff, one comes away feeling truly rejuvenated! Taking this simple premise a tad higher in the echelons of hospitality and indulgence, especially in the jewellery and diamond trade, a noted Mumbai jeweller sought to pamper his clientele via a state-of-the-art lounge experience, where soothing music, optimum lighting and a befitting luxe ambience would aid high-brow purchases in utte... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

5. This holiday home is a style statement!
November 13, 2017

A 1350 sq. ft. holiday home in Mumbai by Amit Shastri Architects materialises as an uber luxurious, contemporary space. The spatial constraints of a Mumbai home have been overcome with unique elements that become part of a coherent design, each element part of a larger whole. The home is a cosy and comfortable haven for the family, yet chic and modern to encourage the social function of the space. Opulent finishes render the house glamorous yet elegant. Neutral and natural colours of wood imbue the space with understated charm. Variants of veneer with natural polish such as fumed s... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

6. Luxury with a green soul
October 17, 2017

TCS Architects, sibling design studio of Design Forum International, designs and builds two multi-residence buildings in Delhi, both intended to reflect luxury with a green soul “With a decreasing green cover in urban areas, craving for a green view and a connection to nature has become more intense, both for visual reasons as well as to create sufficient biomass to produce oxygen,” say Goonmeet Singh Chauhan and Anoj Tevatia, principal architects speaking of the design of their two recent projects – in Vasant Vihar and Greater Kailash, New Delhi. Retaining trees and shrubs on site, intr... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

7. Colours of emotion!
October 06, 2017

Ar. Aditya Agrawal unifies individualistic preferences to design twin bungalows that are independent; yet bonded by the underlying familial emotion… When you look at the bungalow, it looks like a single entity. Yet, the twin homes of two brothers are like an umbilical cord, metaphorically tied through an entrance that opens into a common living room and parents’ room. Anointed with all modern amenities, each of the homes is tailored to the individual needs of the respective families. The 16000sq. ft. ground-plus-three-storey residence on a plot area of 4000 sq. ft. is designed by Ind... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

8. The curtain call
August 12, 2017

It’s not just colour, but its thoughtful combination with fabric and length that can transform your home into Cinderella’s magical carriage. Here is the checklist you need to keep, when you go drape shopping… Curtains can spruce the home up with a fluid finish! The room decides the curtain. If the theme is understated elegance, perhaps you might want to steer clear of prints. Go for fabric with sheen, monochrome while keeping the length cascading to the floor. In case, yours is a happy and crazy house with snappy prints and patterns galore, do not let the curtain miss out. A p... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

9. Give your home that rug-ged edge!!
July 24, 2017

Love rugs but are reticent about how to use them? Here is a wee guide to help you perfect your rug style! The selection of the rug depends on the style of furniture, the colour and contours of the room, surface finishes and any wall adornments. In the picture above to the left, the minimalist furniture and chiselled wall surfaces are balanced by the central luminaire that adds certain elegance to the entire composition. What can be better than a neutral toned silk rug to complete the picture?! On the other hand, the picture on the right has an exuberant wall with heavy yet monochroma... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

10. Living with Calligraphic Strokes
June 22, 2017

Ganna Design studio creates an apartment in Taipei, inspired by the artistic strokes of the most elegant perceived character of Chinese Calligraphy, “?”. Copy: Literally following the strokes of the Chinese character “?”, is the layout with the central living and dining area following the curve of the letter towards the end. Building on the narrative, the colour and material palette is reminiscent of an artist’s studio, where the common area focusses more on natural illumination reflected on soothing wooden wall panelling and pastel hues on fabric. The colours selected for the fa... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

11. Capping the re-rise of shared workplace synergies
May 23, 2017

Shared workspaces are on the revival as they seem a perfect fit for the current dynamics of gen next. KONTRA designs an upbeat one in Istanbul, Turkey… Devised as an entrepreneurial ecosystem, such spaces promote social synergies, enhance value systems and increase camaraderie. Kolektif House Levent designed by KONTRA is one such important business centre that showcases the adaptive reuse of an old broderie factory. Spread across 2700 sq. m., with a 1500 sq. m. entrance floor and a 1200 sq. m. mezzanine, it seizes the essence and spirit of collaborative work places with 75 private o... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

12. Step into the light!
May 20, 2017

check out the visuals on indiaartndesign.com ">Wish to create that perfect statement with light? Through luminaires and concealments, we give you glimpses of perfect manipulations of light, making for an unbeatable ambient home... Instead of furniture, why not make your lights fixtures the central element of decor in your room? Be it overtly ostentatious or understated elegance, here are 7 ways to jazz up your home with these examples of statement lighting! Size being the keyword, the overhanging lights above the dining area and the lamps in the background give a psychedelic aura wh... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

13. Your entrance can tell all!
March 27, 2017

Your entrance mirrors your lifestyle. Here’s how you can project the best… First impressions always count! As you welcome guests into your home, it is the flavour of the entrance that first hits them. No matter how well designed or well kept your home maybe, the foyer, corridor or even a small passage at the entrance makes a world of difference. In old constructions, elaborate entrance halls with old-fashioned stairwells would generally be designed and decorated to mirror the family’s lifestyle and status. Even though, in the present day, we find lesser of these features, eclectic p... (read more)

Author: Chirag Sharma

14. The highs and lows of back to school
February 23, 2017

Revisit school at The Bar Stock Exchange, Juhu, Mumbai designed by The Orange Lane. Playgrounds are proving grounds here, while you bid for your drinks! Indulge your good-old-school-days nostalgia with a mature vibe as you rekindle your child-like exuberance in this school themed bar in Juhu. Rather unusual for the fast-growing uber popular brand, this theme is premeditated to stand out from the rest of them; juxtaposing simple pleasures in life (an evening with friends) with long-forgotten happy associations. The 175 cover, 4500 square feet space consists of a large indoor and ou... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

15. Community space in a formal setting!
February 03, 2017

Several points-of-view shape an interior ambience, especially in the corporate sector; Ar. Puran Kumar of his eponymous firm chisels simplicity as the mainstay in the Dow Jones Mumbai office... Working on the principle of ‘inviting’ rather than ‘scaring off’ visitors with an intimidating design and decor, the architect chisels a formal open office for American publishing and financial news firm, Dow Jones in BKC, Mumbai with an approach that is “clear, simple and direct”. Starting with an open-to-interaction reception that is flanked on one side by the staff pool juxtaposed by an out... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

16. Bedroom designs for teen boys!
January 07, 2017

Designing for a young boy can be a challenge! Team IAnD interacts with various designers to collate some peppy ideas that the little-men just cannot resist!! A volatile mix of music, speed, books, friends, gadgets and fast foods, forms, fads, and colours go racing by and find an ideal reflection in a perky décor suited to the blossoming personality of a growing boy. Here are some smart solutions to pep up your teen’s den… • Pick one wall as the highlight. Get his favourite sports star/ super hero/ musician / sports flag up there –larger than life! This can set the tone of the... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

17. Interior Decor-Design The Living Area
December 21, 2016

House is the fact that location wherever we usually fundamentally return to include each and every day's finish. Be it day that is frantic, day uninterested, sleek day, unfortunate returning house usually seems calming. A transformation is absolutely deserved by this individual living area of yours. Nowadays interior Decor is extremely popular phrase. It merely indicates design your house in your method that is own. It doesn't imply repairing your house instead adorning your aged space that is living to it using fresh improvements. Stylise Your Personal Way Home decor merely in... (read more)

Author: Mark Well

18. Refining the neutral palette
December 16, 2016

SM Studio weaves an ingenious vocab of neutral colours to infuse soul, depth and character into a spectacular home in Mumbai suburbs... A home is luxurious; and, a home is luxurious! So, how does one really make a unique luxurious statement in a milieu of expansive luxe residences?! SM Studio seems to think it’s simple! Prinicpal architects Suresh Mistry and Meghana Shetty toe the tried-and-tested neutral palette defining a sprawling 4BHK-2terrace-41/2 bathroom plush home with a beatific view of the Mumbai skyline; but the difference lies in their approach to neutrality as the mainstay of... (read more)

Author: Savitha Hira

19. The green screen!
December 02, 2016

Banduk Smith Studio designs a vertical garden as the focus loci of a restaurant design; ingeniously doubling the element as a significant climatic feature... When Amazo Armeida, an all-day café located at the intersection of two important thoroughfares on the outskirts of Ahmedabad needed a pertinent solution to combat the sun-soaked afternoons of their outdoor area, the designers in their signature minimalist approach identified a vertical garden as an all-consuming innovative solution. Combating the noisy busy street side and acting as a naturally perforated screen that affords pr... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

20. This 'gossip' offers great food for thought!
November 18, 2016

Addressing the needs of the modern high-flying consumer, Bochinche is Singapore’s newest haunt for fusion gourmet and breezy ambience... Picture this: a traditional shop-house in Singapore’s vivacious, full-of-paradoxes Chinatown; a cuisine that is rich in meat and bears the mark of Italian, Spanish and other influences – Argentinean to be precise; and an award-winning multi-design firm, Viewport Studio, who want to skilfully bring to life a Latin American vibe with a South-East Asian twist – a premeditated nod to the eccentric quirkiness of its location! Thus was born Bochinche, the Arge... (read more)

Author: Savitha Hira

21. Balancing Act
November 17, 2016

Cluster One Creative Solutions’ most recent home interiors displays a candid, balanced and pragmatic approach strengthened by its surface-bound articulations... An all-white shell with neutral tones of umber and grey speckled with a few pops of primary colours forms the base of this approx. 1500 sq.ft Pune residence. Seemingly simple at first glance, the home is fostered by a spacious feel augmented by large windows that bathe the interiors in natural light. Ably complemented by asymmetry in furniture and a partially open-plan layout, it is the details that make the difference. Juxt... (read more)

Author: Marina Correa

22. A class apart!
November 15, 2016

In order to fit in, you need to stand out! A 3500 sq. ft. contemporary Asian gastro pub, Koko has hit the mark in terms of ambience, decor and taste! Copy: The Sumessh Menon designed Koko at Lower Parel, Mumbai is the newest endeavour of renowned duo, Ryan and Keenan Tham and follows a simple brief: upscale, unique and sophisticated. Known to bring a distinctive uniqueness to each of his projects, Sumessh Menon’s concept for this South-East Asian restaurant is completely a play of patterns and geometry. It is truly amazing how the designer juxtaposes patterns on the floor, walls, u... (read more)

Author: Team IAnD

23. Let the sunshine in!
November 05, 2016

View the images of how these colours can lift the mood of your spaces on indiaartndesign.com">Oranges and yellows are zippy colours that perk up your interiors, bringing in positive vibes, creating feisty and cheerful environs... I once heard someone explain, “Colour is a free energy lift! It tickles, delights and motivates us. Our attraction to colour is an energy boost that feeds and fuels us.” A thumb-rule that is always handy is that colour can be used to adjust the visual perception of an overall space, and the perceived size of a room. Once you set your heart on bright happy... (read more)

Author: Chirag Sharma

24. Let the sunshine in!
November 05, 2016

View the images of how these colours can lift the mood of your spaces on indiaartndesign.com">Oranges and yellows are zippy colours that perk up your interiors, bringing in positive vibes, creating feisty and cheerful environs... I once heard someone explain, “Colour is a free energy lift! It tickles, delights and motivates us. Our attraction to colour is an energy boost that feeds and fuels us.” A thumb-rule that is always handy is that colour can be used to adjust the visual perception of an overall space, and the perceived size of a room. Once you set your heart on bright happy... (read more)

Author: Chirag Sharma

25. A luxurious smart home
November 02, 2016

Ushering in opulence via multiple reflections and playing on a metallic palette, design firm Zero9 designs a trendy apartment for a nuclear family in a posh Mumbai suburb… Amalgamating two apartments, the inherent advantage of the ensuing spaciousness has proved to be a wide canvas of opportunity. For instance, the expansive 22 ft x 22 ft living room is definitely the highlight. With plenty of space to play around, a foyer is carved out as an antechamber to the living room, whilst a lounge and a separate kids’ lounge provides additional seating zones, which serves a dual purpose of ... (read more)

Author: Marina Correa