MEET THE MAKERS CLAYMEN

KNOWN FOR THEIR STONEWARE CLAY AND TERRACOTTA FIGURINES, CLAYMEN’S QUIRKY SIGNATURE IS UNDERPINNED BY A ROBUST, WELL-OILED OPERATION

A rustic charm

Architect Sandesh Prabhu revisits his heritage with this 100 year old Goan-Portuguese villa

WHERE THE HEART IS

A contemporary Kashmiri family home in Bengaluru comes alive with tasteful flair by Sharon John and Kamini Rao of Studio Slip

STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

This triplex Kolkata apartment by Spaces and Design has Bauhaus motifs, Nordic forms and Japanese-inspired paintings, but the real crown jewel is the staircase

POSH PERCH

Perched high in a skyscraper in Mumbai and designed by Nishita Kamdar, this luxurious apartment is global in its appeal yet Indian at heart

AN ARTFUL ABODE

With jewel tones, objets d'art and rare artisanal treasures, this Kasaragod villa, designed by Humming Tree, is nothing like its neighbours

Inspiration gallery: decor updates

Cool and quick refreshes to bring colour, pattern and style home

NAME TO KNOW Rochelle Santimano

With a repertoire brimful of restored Portuguese-era gems, the architect's restoration work is a subtle hat-tip to her Goan roots

Getting candid with Mangesh Lungare INTERIOR AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

We delve in to the inner workings of this talented interior and architectural designer, who is known for crafting spaces, which are a distinctively fresh take on modern minimalism

Design Journey with Channa Daswatte

An iconic Sri Lankan creative, his body of work is anchored in meaningful design and as he talks with us we discover the nuances of his journey, that led him to become the prolific designer he is

Nature's retreat

SEQUESTERED IN THE ENVELOPE OF GUWAHATI'S ALPINE-DOTTED HILLS, BAH BY INDIHAUS DESIGN IS AN ECHO THROUGH TIME THAT SIGNALS ITS INTENTION OF RETHINKING RECREATION THROUGH ROOTED MATERIALITY AND EARTHY MINIMALISM

DO MORE

A THOUGHTFUL INITIATIVE BY IKEA IS SEEING THE NONDESCRIPT TOWN OF DROTTNINGHÖG BEING REVIVED INTO A PLACE OF POSSIBILITIES

In the woods

Built on sloping land on the side of a mountain, Plavu Residences in Wayanad, Kerala is inspired by the grammar of mountain lodges and a native design aesthetic

Living with Nature

Flora designed by Mohammed Afnan and Arun Shekar Gowda of Humming Tree returns the reins of the body and mind rightfully to nature, creating a boutique stay within the green-swathed plantations of Vythiri in Kerala

Getting candid with Benny Kuriakose

Known for his rare brand of sustainable architecture, the civil engineer spills the beans on transplanting old buildings, reincarnating old doors and windows, and why vernacular techniques are the country's best-kept secret

DOWN TO EARTH

The relaxed aesthetic of this minimalist meets-maximal comfort loft apartment illustrates the beauty of a simple life

Colour insight: how to use green

A favourite to decorate with, this verdant hue goes with many shades but these combinations rule

A VERNACULAR VOCABULARY

This earthy home in Kerala by Vivek Puthan Purayil and Nishan M of De Earth is crafted with sustainable details, site centric design and local pride

A HOME WITH A VERANDAH

Crafted for indoor-outdoor living, the house with three pavilions by Anjali Mangalgiri of Grounded focuses on earthy luxury through a tangible connection with nature

Design Journey with Niels Schoenfelder

Self-effacing and discreet, architect Niels Schoenfelder's career of over two decades is a glowing testament to reconciling aesthetics and sustainability practices

A BEAUTIFUL BALANCE

Drawing inspiration from the Japanese Ryokan, Joel Wong and Amanda Gunawan of OWIU restore Netflix star, Kane Lim's mid century modern home

Easy Tips To Dress Up Your Table

Breezy prints, bright fresh florals and delicate details - dress up your table with these easy tips from Louisa Preskett Mobbs, creative director of Maison Margeaux

Inspiration Gallery... Small Bathrooms

compact SPACES CAN STILL pack a punch-proving that BIJOU is beautiful

Partners in Practice - Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani MUSELAB

The talented Mumbai-based duo throw open their studio and their creative world to us, one thoughtful detail at a time

Naturally tranquil

The much awaited Asian Paints Colour Next, Colour of the year 2022 is here and it is the calm and confident, Transcendent Pink while the Wallpaper of the year is the nature-inspired, Lotus and Stilts

SPACES - Decadent Design

DISCOVER A WORLD OF OPULENCE AT THE WORLD OF VALAYA

Mountain Magic

Anode to Indian craftsmanship and Thai architecture, this expansive property in Gokarna designed by architect Philip Syborn is built on principles of sustainability

Popsicle Pairings

From coral to scarlet and all the blushes in between, with bursts of fresh mint and tropical touches, too, the interiors forecast is looking bright

Design Journey with - Ritu Nanda

With a breezy aesthetic and a disposition to match, Ritu takes us around her island-chic world that is elegant yet eclectic at the same time

NAME TO KNOW - Alex Proba

Take a joyride into the whimsical and joyful world of this Portland and Brooklyn-based designer, where candy shapes and delicious colours are par for the course