This home showcases the art of balancing warmth with style!

By Savitha Hira

Photography: Ishita Sitwala; courtesy the designers 

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Studio Saransh strikes a balance of contemporary and traditional design elements in this Ahmedabad home, making it timelessly relatable and relevant to its occupants. 

Nature and my pet are My go-to Therapists, says Ar. Rupande Shah

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Text & Photography:  Ar. Rupande Shah

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Ar. Rupande Shah talks about how a complete disconnect from the problem often works as the best therapy to rejuvenating one’s creative juices… 

Interior design for children – Part II Learning spaces

By Kajal Gaba

Photography: courtesy Once Upon My Wall

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An initial prerequisite to designing a space that supports learning effectiveness and stimulates the child’s cognitive functioning. A nursery classroom at Kara4Kids, Bengaluru (inset) Kajal Gaba

In the second instalment of this three-part series on the impact of interior design on the holistic development of a child, designer Kajal Gaba focusses on communication through learning spaces like play groups, childcare centres and primary classrooms… 

Getting creative by recycling and upcycling

By Ar. Vinita Wagh

Photography: Tejas Shah photography; courtesy the designer

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Manoj Patel Design Studio puts on display the unpretentious beauty and simplicity of recycled materials, giving this Vadodara-based fashion boutique an aesthetic that is anything but monotonous.

When dissimilar styles unite

By Ar. Vinita Wagh

Photography: Ajay Kadam Photography; courtesy the designer

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director's cabin

Mahesh Punjabi Associates personify a company brand whilst exploring how a distinct mix of styles and elements can unite to form coherent and flowing spaces.