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Your home, your style

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Exploring the world of interior design and learning from the experts can set you on the path of rediscovery. You will begin to see your living spaces in a different way and enjoy decorating your home like a pro. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1. Mastering the art of scale In […]

All things curvy

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

The Sanskrit word ‘vakr’ literally means curves, and Devyani Gupta, founder and Principal Designer at Delhi-based Vakr Studio, says, the curves in the furniture she designs signify transformation and reflects beauty in imperfection. All the handcrafted furniture here has some element of bends and curves that are guided by the laws of physics. The nature […]

Designing kids’ rooms in 2023

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

These days, rooms for children are being designed to be multi-functional with specific areas for sleeping, work and play. Even within small spaces, it is possible to creatively achieve this. During the pandemic, people looked for furniture that could be moved easily, and structurally too. For instance, bunk beds or play bunks with slides and […]

World Wood Day: 6 Indian artists crafting everything from artefacts to toys using wood

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Dancing deities @ Indian Haathi Launched in 2021 to support artisans impacted by COVID-19’s first wave, the Hyderabad-based Indian Haathi takes pride in its quirky creations that depict mythical and folk characters: Surabhi, a white cow, Ambhra the elephant, and Dawon the lion, among others. Their latest collection of dancing deities (upwards of ₹600) is […]

Investing in chairs: Seated advantage

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

While chairs are an integral part of home interiors, statement furniture like accent chairs can also be intimidating. Their bold shapes, colours and patterns can be a challenge to incorporate into the existing décor. However, a well chosen piece can create an impact — think Ashiesh Shah’s Naga chair, which draws inspiration from French-American artist […]

Move over Scandi, Japandi is here

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Minimalist yet welcoming, Japandi first made its appearance in 2016. It continues to be a bang-on trend known for its blend of Scandinavian design with Japanese aesthetic Minimalist yet welcoming, Japandi first made its appearance in 2016. It continues to be a bang-on trend known for its blend of Scandinavian design with Japanese aesthetic As […]

Studio Kilab’s contemporary twist to Kashmiri crafts

November 4, 2022November 4, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Burhan ud din Khateeb, co-founder of Studio Kilab, is giving traditional Kashmiri crafts a contemporary touch while creating livelihood opportunities for local artists Burhan ud din Khateeb, co-founder of Studio Kilab, is giving traditional Kashmiri crafts a contemporary touch while creating livelihood opportunities for local artists When Burhan ud din Khateeb completed his Product Design […]

7 tips for baby rooms

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022cpooldigitalLeave a Comment

Overpowering themes and gender-centric colours are passé. Go for modern design and functional furniture Overpowering themes and gender-centric colours are passé. Go for modern design and functional furniture Sometimes, the smallest things take up the biggest room. In your heart and your home! But designing a space for a baby isn’t the easiest of tasks. […]