‘Indian design is having a contemporary renaissance’: David Alhadeff

‘Indian design is having a contemporary renaissance’: David Alhadeff

David Alhadeff | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma David Alhadeff is a celebrated figure in the world of design. The Seattle born native, who now lives in Los Angeles, championed the work of contemporary American design at a time when that nation was fascinated by mid-century masters and all things Europe. Almost a decade ago, […]

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Organic shapes and red: 2024 design trends in Chennai

Organic shapes and red: 2024 design trends in Chennai

Last October, Adeline Graham’s love for Chennai, and her passion and commitment to interior design, marked her return to the city from Scotland. She stocked her new furniture and design store, Fern & Ade, with Scandinavian, French and European designs, integrating classic and contemporary styles with Parisian chic. The curated collection of high-end furniture, lighting […]

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Pixels meet Gond art at ID 2024

Pixels meet Gond art at ID 2024

India Design ID 2024, currently underway in Delhi, is an immersive experience indeed. Among the over 130 homegrown and international luxury interior brands, there are unusual examples like Ankon Mitra’s ‘On Paper Of Paper’. In collaboration with Apparao Galleries, this exhibition features the most impressive paper works from over 70 artists across India, from sculptors […]

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Blending design hacks creatively

Blending design hacks creatively

Well-designed spaces, sustainably created, carry a rustic charm. Within the beauty of timeless design lies a world of contemporary design trends. These breathe life into your interiors, ensuring they remain not only relevant but also in tune with your ever-evolving tastes. Here are some of the most popular interior design hacks that you can try: […]

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How to fix your work-from-home space

How to fix your work-from-home space

We may have returned to workplaces following the back-to-office mandates, but the home office isn’t going anywhere. A new study published by the American private non-profit research organisation National Bureau of Economic Research has revealed that the productivity of workers randomly assigned to work from home is 18% lower than that of those in the […]

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Architect Faisal Manzur has designed wooden doors at The Entrance Café and Pandan Club

Architect Faisal Manzur has designed wooden doors at The Entrance Café and Pandan Club

The door at The Entrance Café  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement At Entrance Café in Chennai, the first thing you see is a massive ten-foot wooden door with carved Gothic-style panels. Tucked away in the by-lanes of Kilpauk, the restaurant’s Insta-worthy interiors is courtesy city-based architect Faisal Manzur, who sourced the solid Burma teak door […]

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Indian designers team up with artisans to create edgy décor

Indian designers team up with artisans to create edgy décor

With fluted marble vases, Channapatna lights and shibori consoles, interior designers are increasingly making traditional Indian craft their focal point With fluted marble vases, Channapatna lights and shibori consoles, interior designers are increasingly making traditional Indian craft their focal point When Ashiesh Shah set out to make ‘The Channapatna Light’ in 2020, a take on […]

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