Traditionally, Indians lived in a common family system. The home’s many residents and their interpersonal relationships required well-defined spaces for a variety of activities. Inside the house, there was a private zone and a public zone around the courtyard. These beautiful houses in India had a very high sustainability index.
Steeply pitched tiled roofs perched on concrete columns shelter the breezy interiors of House by the Grove, a weekend retreat on the outskirts of Bengaluru designed by Indian architecture studio Taliesyn. Located alongside a grove of trees near the town of Magadi, the 5,433-square-foot (505-square-metre) dwelling was completed for a family of three to be a place for “reflection and slowing down” away from the city.
Sand sourced from four different regions creates a “geological canvas” of coloured and textured strata in the rammed-earth walls of this home in India, designed by Ahmedabad studio Hiren Patel Architects + Design. Named A House Born of Four Soils, the 790-square-metre home is located on an open, arid site on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.
There is a certain stillness to the landscape in Naggar, Kullu…dense orchards, distant hills, and a pace that resists urgency. Within this setting, Salt Box, designed by Arch Lab, takes shape as a house that responds with restraint, allowing its form to emerge gradually over time.
Gifting is more than the exchange of objects; it is an expression of thoughtfulness, connection, and celebration. The art of bespoke gifting elevates this simple act into a meaningful gesture, leaving a lasting impression on the recipient. When curated with care and creativity, a gift becomes a timeless keepsake, reflecting the giver’s intention and understanding of the recipient’s taste and personality.
Housethome & Taj Falaknuma: A Majestic Union of Artistry & Heritage
Kahani Gifts, the bespoke gifting arm of Housethome, founded by Nalini B Bharggav, Co-Founder, Housethome, takes a step forward by collaborating with the Taj Group, showcasing its exquisite creations at the iconic Taj Khazana Store within the palatial Taj Falaknuma, Hyderabad.
5 of the most beautifully designed Mumbai homes under 1,000 square feet
These Mumbai homes, for example, are testament to the transformative power of design. From multi-functional furniture to clever paint hacks and thoughtful storage solutions, they’re packed with smart design ideas to maximize compact spaces and are yet each distinct in style and personality.
Collecting stories: Jane and Kito de Boer and their passion for modern Indian art
Ahead of a sale of works from their comprehensive collection spanning the late 19th century to the present day, Jane and Kito de Boer reveal how they felt compelled to begin collecting after moving to Delhi in the early 1990s. ‘Find greatness that you can afford,’ suggest the collectors Jane and Kito de Boer.
A Virtual Tour of Designer Anita Dongre’s Stunning Mumbai Home
Designer Anita Dongre is a name to reckon with in the world of fashion. She has stores across India and in New York, she is the founder for multiple clothing brands and has a global celebrity following. Her creations have been widely appreciated and the nature-inspired motifs that mostly adorn her clothes are in sync with her larger mission–she is a passionate advocate of sustainability.
VMA Studio explores the interplay between nature, art, form and function while creating a unique and harmonious living space.
This is a beautiful sea-facing, 2,700-sq-ft residence at Bandra, Mumbai. An artistic approach to interior design created a residence that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also deeply personalised. “The combination of wooden furniture, concrete walls, modern materials, and vibrant colours through art created a rich and sophisticated atmosphere, reflecting a balance between luxury and contemporary style,” say architects Vinod Mehra and Kartik Mehra of VMA Studio.
Made From Recycled Waste, This Award-Winning Navi Mumbai Home is Stunning!
Atop Parsik Hill in Navi Mumbai’s Belapur, lies a multi-generational home. Spread across 5,000 sq ft, 46 ft wide and 82 ft in depth, it stands in stark contrast to the overtly luxurious homes and 20-storied towers that congest the cynical city.
Savour the charming views of this uber luxury apartment at Nepean Sea Road in Mumbai
With a horizon extending to the Arabian Sea and South Mumbai, the clients came with the most straightforward requirements a home that stays extroverted to Mumbai’s charming views.
Traditionally, Indians lived in a common family system. The home’s many residents and their interpersonal relationships required well-defined spaces for a variety of activities. Inside the house, there was a private zone and a public zone around the courtyard. These beautiful houses in India had a very high sustainability index.
Courtyards Creating Memories At Kecherile Veedu | Finder Studio
Traditional Kerala homes are rich in memories; of the long-forgotten smell of the first rain, the sound of raindrops falling in the courtyard, people sitting and conversing around it, the feeling of the warmth of mud walls and wood, the coziness of spaces; one may find him or herself drifting into their nostalgic memories of yesteryears every once in a while.
House of Dynamic Shadows, Sangli by Aakar Group of Consultancy
The bungalow built on a 45 feet × 70 feet property in Sangli consists of a ground floor that houses the office of the architect, and two residential floors above it. Keeping in mind the site dimensions and hot and dry climatic conditions of the region, the house is designed on a rectangular grid with internal as well as external landscape patches.
