21 design experts on the best lesson they didn’t learn in school
From “failing better” to picking up skills far removed from their profession – 21 experts of design, of all ages and experiences, reveal the most important education they received for free. JIGNESH JHAVERI (Photographer, Mumbai) Shot by Jignesh Jhaveri, this award-winning photograph was created for Paradise Biryani, Hyderabad. Jignesh tried to combine the actual act […]
4 innovative designs that will reinvent your outdoor spaces
With shrinking green cover and cramped urban spaces, it’s not hard to see why young designers are engaging themselves to find ways to make the outdoors great again. Here are some innovative examples that you’ll hopefully be seeing everywhere soon. BEE-UTIFUL SPACES The Insect Hotels by Czech design studio Dilna Hammer are made to help people […]
WeWork spearheads its first flagship space in India’s Silicon Valley, Bengaluru
Honest question: does your office building have a rooftop pool where you can cool off after a hectic day of boardroom negotiations? How about a terrace gym to ensure you don’t skip leg day just because your meeting ran late? Yeah, we thought so. The spanking new WeWork flagship in Bengaluru will make you entertain […]
Inside the eclectic studio space of father-son design duo, Arjun and Kamal Malik
We take you to the drawing board of your design favourites, giving a glimpse of what keeps this father-son duo ticking – tatty postcards, invaluable scribbles, priceless notes and more. “The design follows our core philosophy of assimilating and interpreting contextual data…, material, light, nature…” Located in a historic locale of South Mumbai, this studio […]
This gorgeous homestay is a little piece of Bali in Goa
Sitting on the verandah at Summertime with a vast unbroken vista of the green valley, you can’t imagine that you’re just a short drive away from the crowded Calangute beach. Inspired by the lines of classic Balinese homes, the homestay is designed and built by owners Sucheta Potnis and Hans Tuinman. They chose the name […]
Ashish R Kesurvala’s project is a refreshing respite from a busy life
When I design a home, the surrounding natural environment is always my first priority. I used the same approach while planning this 7,000 sq ft residential project in a small gated community in Ahmedabad, nestled among dense green neem trees. The simple plan starts with a long central passageway flanked by rooms on either side […]
Ridhi and Vidur Arora take us on a personal tour of their sprawling decor boutique, Intersekt
A walking tour across the 30,000 sq ft showroom of Intersekt is the only way to experience their curated collections from luxury brands like Porcelanosa, Sicis and Villeroy and Boch, while mentally ‘adding to cart’. The co-founders of the decor boutique, Ridhi and Vidur Arora, give us a glimpse of the process and some of their […]
How fashion designer Nachiket Barve turned a grimy factory into his colourful workspace
Set deep within a bustling industrial estate in Mumbai, Nachiket Barve’s unassuming and tasteful studio is a reflection of his glamorous yet modest life. Originally a plastic factory with bulky machines and grimy black and turquoise walls, the space had to undergo a holistic transformation to transition into this neat workspace for the couturier. The […]
Presenting the EDIDA 2018 winners from around the globe
Our annual reveal of sterling products and superlative talent – presenting this year’s international EDIDA winners handpicked by ELLE DECOR editors from 25 countries. DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – Formafantasma Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin are, for all intents and purposes, leading the way in a new approach to designing as part of the industrial […]
8 unique decor stores that are now open in your city
From luxe chandeliers and OTT dinner sets to understated fabrics and oriental crafts, we’ve listed 8 new décor stores to check out in your city: Sarita Handa The home décor label’s mission to revive traditional techniques in fabrics has begun to take root in Mumbai, with their second store in the city. Their Bandra outlet […]
Instagram just launched an account devoted to design lovers
Hashtags for design fiends get a level up with this Instagram handle. @design is the social media platform’s attempt at creating a one-stop feed featuring craft, cultures and of course – design around the world, with insider access to events, conversations with emerging designers, supercool innovations and more. A post shared by @design (@design) on […]
Inside designer Anjali Mody’s enchanting Mumbai apartment
This little nook in Breach Candy is our first marital abode. My husband, Akshay and I, had only a few months to make this house a home before we tied the knot last year. I wanted the apartment to reflect our combined personalities; a mix of my eccentricities and his nesting instincts. Overall Scheme Our […]
