Skip to main contentDuring the pandemic, designer Nakul Munim found himself returning to his roots. He spent the lockdown working closely with a potter based out of Dharavi in Mumbai and developed a newfound appreciation for hand craftsmanship. Being stuck indoors also gave him an entirely new appreciation for the natural world. “I derive most of my energy from nature, and the pandemic gave me a renewed appreciation for what we had around us,” he shares. “It created a whole new understanding and interpretation of my language of design.” Munim channeled his pandemic-inspired design...…Skip to main contentDuring the pandemic, designer Nakul Munim found himself returning to his roots. He spent the lockdown working closely with a potter based out of Dharavi in Mumbai and developed a newfound appreciation for hand craftsmanship. Being stuck indoors also gave him an entirely new appreciation for the natural world. “I derive most of my energy from nature, and the pandemic gave me a renewed appreciation for what we had around us,” he shares. “It created a whole new understanding and interpretation of my language of design.” Munim channeled his pandemic-inspired design...WW…

Skip to main contentBefore they were abandoned mansions, the world’s most opulent palaces and manors were built to be enjoyed generation after generation. But some luxurious homes have not fulfilled that destiny due to war, economic changes, or natural disasters. In the new book Abandoned Palaces (Amber Books Ltd., $30), author and historian Michael Kerrigan explores more than 100 of these once spectacular structures that have turned into ruins. For Kerrigan, the sites in the book are just as important as pristine abandoned mansions. “A beautifully preserved and managed stately home is a...…Skip to main contentBefore they were abandoned mansions, the world’s most opulent palaces and manors were built to be enjoyed generation after generation. But some luxurious homes have not fulfilled that destiny due to war, economic changes, or natural disasters. In the new book Abandoned Palaces (Amber Books Ltd., $30), author and historian Michael Kerrigan explores more than 100 of these once spectacular structures that have turned into ruins. For Kerrigan, the sites in the book are just as important as pristine abandoned mansions. “A beautifully preserved and managed stately home is a...WW…

Skip to main contentMany of us are finding ourselves living in small space homes, in some cases because of simple financial realities and in other cases because of a desire to live more simply. But we still need storage space and the strategies here can be used to create it.The more freely you can move around your home, the larger the space between your four walls will feel. A clever way to do this is with multifunctional furniture and fixtures: retractable or extendable table surfaces that disappear when you don’t need them, or a work surface that doubles as a bench. There are countless...…Skip to main contentMany of us are finding ourselves living in small space homes, in some cases because of simple financial realities and in other cases because of a desire to live more simply. But we still need storage space and the strategies here can be used to create it.The more freely you can move around your home, the larger the space between your four walls will feel. A clever way to do this is with multifunctional furniture and fixtures: retractable or extendable table surfaces that disappear when you don’t need them, or a work surface that doubles as a bench. There are countless...WW…

Skip to main contentIn one Bengaluru apartment in Indiranagar is a mottled green bedroom with nothing more than a Henri Rousseau artwork in the way of decor. At some angles, the room is reminiscent of Tulum; at others still, it inspires the nature-rich landscape of Southern California. Yet, everywhere in equal measure, its spirit is decidedly Indian—a masterstroke by interior designer Vinithra Amarnathan in keeping the space firmly rooted in its homeland. “Their love of clean, warm spaces and natural, earthy materials set the stage for the palette,” says Amarnathan of the homeowners, a...…Skip to main contentIn one Bengaluru apartment in Indiranagar is a mottled green bedroom with nothing more than a Henri Rousseau artwork in the way of decor. At some angles, the room is reminiscent of Tulum; at others still, it inspires the nature-rich landscape of Southern California. Yet, everywhere in equal measure, its spirit is decidedly Indian—a masterstroke by interior designer Vinithra Amarnathan in keeping the space firmly rooted in its homeland. “Their love of clean, warm spaces and natural, earthy materials set the stage for the palette,” says Amarnathan of the homeowners, a...WW…

Skip to main contentA popular trend in the West—where ‘barkitecture’ is a widely-known term—the focus on designing a pet-friendly home is catching up in India. An integral part of the family, pets occupy prime real estate in one’s home. Their guardians are no longer holding back from indulging their pets' needs with special, practically designed areas. From flooring, fabrics and furniture to dedicated corners and safety features, we bring you tricks to design a pet-friendly home, with a touch of creativity.Non-slip flooring is non-negotiable. Slippery floors are terrible for the joints,...…Skip to main contentA popular trend in the West—where ‘barkitecture’ is a widely-known term—the focus on designing a pet-friendly home is catching up in India. An integral part of the family, pets occupy prime real estate in one’s home. Their guardians are no longer holding back from indulging their pets' needs with special, practically designed areas. From flooring, fabrics and furniture to dedicated corners and safety features, we bring you tricks to design a pet-friendly home, with a touch of creativity.Non-slip flooring is non-negotiable. Slippery floors are terrible for the joints,...WW…