Rugs and Dhurries - Spread them chic!

Pre-Diwali Special 

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By Leah Linhares

Photography: Courtesy World Wide Web

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This festive season, adorn your floor with a glamorous, colourful rug or let it speak the tradition of the Indian dhurrie...

Silken Interiors

Pre-Diwali Special 

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Compiled by Leah Linhares

Photography: Courtesy World Wide Web

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Introduce an element of awe - create an ambience of silken delicacy and beckon your guests to sensational understated warmth...

Monsoons and Landscaping

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Monsoon Special Edition

Compiled by Anuradha K. R.

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Lush green soft landscaping and the monsoons share a special bond. Building and landscape architect, Ajay Suryawanshi, shares his valuable insights on developing and maintaining landscaped areas during the monsoons; as he showcases his work with the Yarina and Jesica farms... 

The Monsoon Home Décor Guide

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Monsoon Special Edition

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy the designers

Soft furnishings from Monsoon & Beyond

Fuss-free yet trendy home décor ideas to counter the wet weather!  

Monsoon Style Guide

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Monsoon Special Edition

By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy the designers

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Don’t let the monsoons dampen your style. IAnD recommends these wardrobe essentials that are both, stylish and functional.

Living with Rainwater

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Monsoon Special Edition

By Rashmi Bharti

Photography: Courtesy Avani

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The Avani community in Kumaon Himalayas lives on rainwater for more than seven months a year. Co-founder, Rashmi Bharti gives a first-hand account of a fulfilling sustainable living with rainwater…

Rainbow Colours

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Monsoon Special Edition
By Marina Correa

Photography: Riyaz Quraishi and Sebastian Zachariah

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Grey clouds, overcast skies and heavy rains translate into more time at home. But often interiors exude a gloomy look-feel. So, let’s add pizzazz and ratchet up that cheery vibe so that you can enjoy the magic of the monsoons…

Let us bust those monsoon myths!

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Monsoon Special Edition
By Team IAnD

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We begin the Monsoon Special Issue by busting some popular myths! Read on to ensure you bask in truly relaxed monsoon mania…

Calling Indian Architects, Designers and Artists to participate in London Design Festival 2015

India Pavillion Edition 1 LDF 2013

After a highly successful stint at showcasing brand ‘India’at the London Design Festival 2013, India Art n Design ezine is all set to establish the calibre of yet another set of Indian design and art talent on a global platform.

Impelling Interior Design Trends for 2015!

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By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy The Orange Lane

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Shabnam Gupta, Principal Designer of the award-winning The Orange Lane design studio takes you through some upcoming trends in the interior design world, while sharing tips on how to weave them into any space…

Prêt & Couture Trends - Womenswear 2015!

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By Zoya

Photography: Courtesy Monisha Jaising

  

 Hint of sexy - the crop top!

As we move into the New Year, prêt-à-porter and haute couture womenswear take on conscious new looking-into. Monisha Jaising equips us with what was ‘hot’ in 2014 and what will be in 2015!

Earthy tones – why does the human psyche react to them naturally…

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By Chirag Sharma

Photography: Courtesy World Wide Web

 

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Have you ever wondered why the human psyche reacts to and is most comfortable in an earthy environment? IAnD finds out... 

Tackle the aftermath of a party with ease…

IAnD Exclusive

By Chirag Sharma

Photography: Courtesy World Wide Web

It's after-party time!!

Party time is great fun! But clearing up after? Here are some simple solutions to save you from some nightmarish clearing up!!

Trend Forecast 2015: Luxury Menswear

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By Beverly Pereira

Photography: Courtesy PareshLamba

Fashion Designer Paresh Lamba at his Signatures Store in Bengaluru

Fashion designer Paresh Lamba gauges the future of menswear in 2015 just like he did 15 years ago, when he stirred up a sartorial storm in Bengaluru’s fashion scene…  

What colour is your home? Take our quiz…

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By Team IAnD

Information: Courtesy the Dewey Color System™

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Your home reflects your personality. What does your favourite colour reveal about your personality? Take our quiz…

Colours of the Seasons: Forecast 2015

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By Savitha Hira

Photography: Courtesy Akzo-Nobel

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Interior Designer, Colour Expert & Trend Analyst, Latika Khosla suggests that as ‘warmth’ and ‘sharing’ re-enter our lifestyles and personas, the earthy Copper-Orange is the dominant hue for 2015! 

Sizzling décor trends for 2015!

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By Marina Correa

Photography: Courtesy Casa Paradox

Herald 2015 with Art, Colour & Individuality!

As 2014 draws to an end, IAnD speaks to one of India’s leading lifestyle designers, Raseel Gujral Ansal, about the Top 4 décor trends that will be the rage of 2015!

India Pavillion - Edition 2 at Designersblock, London Design Festival 2014

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India Pavillion at Designersblock, London Design Festival 2013

After a very positive and exhilarating first international exposure at London Design Festival 2013, India Art n Design ezine is once again all set to participate in London Design Festival 2014 to showcase brand India - Artists n Designers on a global platform.

London Design Festival 2013 – First-person Insight!

By Team IAnD

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IAnD brings you a candid insight on the goings-on at the London Design Festival 2013…

Entrepreneurial Empowerment through Design

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Design Impact Special

By Team IAnD

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Commemorating the initial success of the Design Clinic Scheme empowering MSMEs, 21 success stories of completed design projects in India have been launched as a Book, “Entrepreneurial Empowerment through Design”.