Woodworking’s fantastic four

Woodworking’s fantastic four

Prem Balasubramanian and Carola Winnie of Chennai-based furniture brand Madras Makers are in Mysuru, furnishing a house with fine woodwork. In Ahmedabad, production is in full swing at Dhruvkant Amin’s 35,000 sq. ft. workshop for his brand, Tectona Grandis. Further north, in Manesar (New Gurugram City), Hitesh Sharma and Avantika Oli of Solid Bench are … Read more

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 … Read more

Inside Gen Z’s four walls

Inside Gen Z’s four walls

Did you know that: for 31% of Indians, their favourite pillow is the most important element that helps them sleep. For 50% of Indians, home is their favourite place to be; 56% of Indians say they’re planning to move next year; and 71% say they have a positive outlook about their future in the next … Read more

A sofa with a secret

A sofa with a secret

A Mumbai professional walks in for a Caffé Americano and walks out with a Chanterelle table made in solid walnut and chrome. This is a scene from the recently-opened Ligne Roset store in the country’s financial capital, where spur-of-the-moment purchases are not unusual, and a cafe adds just the right welcoming touch. The Chanterelle table … Read more

All things curvy

All things curvy

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 … Read more

Designing kids’ rooms in 2023

Designing kids’ rooms in 2023

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 … Read more

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

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

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 … Read more

Investing in chairs: Seated advantage

Investing in chairs: Seated advantage

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 … Read more

Move over Scandi, Japandi is here

Move over Scandi, Japandi is here

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 … Read more