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Ditch the plastic and bring home eco-friendly furniture made with pine needles

Chennai-based Ombak is on a mission to find sustainable alternatives for everyday needs, particularly furniture and home decor

The Hindu 4 Jul 2025 7:59 pm

Indian designer A. Balasubraman wins U.K.s Hills Millennium Award

He, the first Indian to receive the Hills Millennium Award, says design still needs evangelising, and we must always demand good designers

The Hindu 4 Jul 2025 7:30 pm

Saira Banus ancestral home in Delhis Ajmeri Gate is an echo from the past

The childhood home of Saira Banu in the bustling lanes of Ajmeri Gate within the Walled City of Old Delhi is a piece of history crushed between memory and decay

The Hindu 3 Jul 2025 2:15 pm

Rimzim Dadu unveils her flagship store in Hyderabad

From working with unconventional materials to creating pieces that last longer, the designer looks back at her 18-year journey

The Hindu 2 Jul 2025 3:03 pm

5 studios bringing Indian craft into modern homes

Five outfits, from Delhi to Hyderbad, showcase how modern designers can integrate the nuances of indigenous crafts into contemporary products

The Hindu 27 Jun 2025 6:30 pm

Build a personal forest | Behind Rural Modern Glass Studios new lighting collection

Endangered flora and sacred banyan trees inspire Rural Modern Glass Studios new lighting collections, Vanaspati and Wishing Tree

The Hindu 27 Jun 2025 4:16 pm

Kitchen couture: here are five unique new-age designs

From sleek layouts to smart storage, Indian kitchens go luxe

The Hindu 13 Jun 2025 6:07 pm

Design finds from Chennai

Three labels that are bringing craft and comfort to the city

The Hindu 7 Jun 2025 8:08 am

Let the walls talk colours that shape your space

Leading architects and designers share their latest projects and smart colour stories that work through the year

The Hindu 7 Jun 2025 8:00 am

Indias contemporary vernacular homes blend tradition and sustainability

Precious lessons from buildings that celebrate courtyards and balconies as well as handmade clay tiles and stone masonry for resilience and natural cooling

The Hindu 6 Jun 2025 7:50 pm

Bar design | under the hood of 5 cocktail dens in India

Some of this years most popular and evocative bar interiors, from MOAI in Hyderabad to MadCo. in Chennai

The Hindu 30 May 2025 6:19 pm

Fashion-forward villas in demand

How developers and HNIs in India are turning to fashion designers such as Kunal Rawal and Sounak Sen Barat to outfit their homes

The Hindu 30 May 2025 5:49 pm

Chennais WHITEDGE crafts Studio Mediums flagship store in Dhan Mill

Studio Mediums debut store in New Delhis Dhan Mill comprises interactive window displays, upholstery from thread waste, and steel consoles

The Hindu 23 May 2025 7:04 pm

A maximalist tour: 4 design spaces

Lessons from some of the best in this category -- an office in Delhi, a multi designer store in Kanpur, a fine dining restaurant in Hyderabad and Abu Jani & Sandeep Khoslas new Mumbai store

The Hindu 16 May 2025 7:30 pm

Tiny humans, big decisions | Pros and cons of designing a nursery

Parents and designers share insights on how to plan a babys nursery

The Hindu 9 May 2025 8:48 pm

Sculpted with earth: a home for saris

Varanasis winding streets and sunsets at the ghat serve as the muse for Kalga Banaras showroom designed by Brown Dot Collaborative and Tiny Farm Lab

The Hindu 3 May 2025 11:30 am

Heritage as climate strategy: how Indias old towns hold the key to resilient cities

Breathing new life into old or historic buildings can help rejuvenate derelict neighbourhoods

The Hindu 3 May 2025 11:00 am

Escape to the hills: Demand surges in the Nilgiris

Coonoor and Kotagiri are turning into an investors playground as corporate heads, retirees and ambitious entrepreneurs look for holiday homes and summer offices

The Hindu 25 Apr 2025 4:56 pm

Gaurangs spice movement

With a new home collection inspired by turmeric, the Hyderabad-based fashion designer makes a case for all things handwoven and handcrafted

The Hindu 11 Apr 2025 2:21 pm

Global furniture designs: chasing curves

Living room trends this year prioritise comfort, individuality, and artistry. From chunky armed sofas to kidney-shaped marble pieces, take your pick

The Hindu 4 Apr 2025 3:26 pm