If your heart aches for a piece of green, landscaping can be of help

We are too slow to catch up with bamboo usage in construction and our government is even slower in clearing policies to facilitate the use of the wonder material, says architect Neelam Manjunath in an interview with Nandhini Sundar

Decorations for celebrations can be thematic and traditional, writes M. Soundariya Preetha

Mysore based sculptor, Kiran Subbaiah’s multi-dimensional work is spread across more than 100 sculptures

Gaatha, a venture based in Ahmedabad, tells the stories of craftsmen in order to bring social and commercial benefits to artisans

Thinking of doing up your home this new year? The Habitat Team tells you what’s in this season

Many groups have been working for water access to all as a human right, especially for the poor

STONA is one fair (Feb. 12-15) where no stone will be left unturned, according to the All India Granites and Stone Association. The pure stone variety that comes in every possible avatar showcases Indian and world products for all sectors of the stone industry.

Nandhini Sundar counts three bedrooms, courtyards, family room, and a charming puja space here

Even though the country is witnessing a growth in indigenous design, designers continue to find it difficult to break through. Stores like At-tin and Paper Boat Collective are coming up with ways to help them, says Sujatha Shankar Kumar

Karishma Benjamin enjoys creating home décor with bangles

Cut out the clutter from your life and home with these tips from Teja Lele Desai

Wall clocks have evolved to don a character and style that you can proudly portray in your home. A look by Ruth Dsouza

Find imaginative ways to fit vines into your landscape, says Vrinda Kumble

With brands and designs abound keep these pointers in mind when buying bed linen, says Suvasini Sridharan

Exhibit D is an effort to offer customised design services for interior accessories

S. Vishwanath says apartments buy water by the tanker loads every day and many have installed a meter to measure the water delivered

Interior design options are aplenty today, but are such energy-guzzling materials healthy?

Here’s a design brand, Amalgam, that merges tradition with modernity, style with function.

Floor space must be celebrated. Here’s how to do it right

Choose from an array of furniture to add a stylish touch to your garden or patio, says Suvasini Sridharan

Mukul Goyal marries art and engineering to create beautiful products for the home.

Hema Vijay meets D. Ravindran, whose bonsai garden in Kanyakumari is the largest in Tamil Nadu

Are you busy and still interested in gardening? Green Orchid Nursery offers tips and services that you could find useful.

Get creative accessories from the Garden Store

The Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute marks its 52 years of presence in the industry.

Apartment 9, housed at Collage Shop, Ashok Nagar, was launched recently in the city. It offers an eclectic mix of home décor and interior design solutions

A curated show of antique furniture and collectibles in the city that takes your breath away

Known for his opulent bridal collections, designer JJ Valaya now ventures into home décor

Show off your love for the sea with these home décor tips

Solid, patterned or embroidered, fabrics can add a touch of elegance to your home, writes Teja Lele Desai

Spruce up your décor using accent walls. Teja Lele Desai tells us how

For that casual and ethnic look, design low-level seating areas, says Suvasini Sridharan

Are high-rise residential blocks really eco-friendly as they claim? How do they fare in comparison to low-rise houses? By SATHYA PRAKASH VARANASHI

Connoisseurs of antique furniture speak to Sujatha Shankar Kumar about how to preserve these treasures

Chennai Corporation becomes the first in India to adopt a dashboard to manage civic issues. Nidhi Adlakha finds out more

Your kitchen is filled with items that can be converted into décor pieces.

Explore hues of green to infuse coolness into your home this summer.

The nuanced work of artisans add charm to period and contemporary pieces on show at ‘Furniture Mela.’

Modular kitchens are all about ensuring maximum utility, convenience, comfort, and easy movement, says M.L. Mahesh.

Here are design tips by Teja Lele Desai if you’re single and living alone

Declutter your home with these tips from Teja Lele Desai

Copper weds modern and rustic décor, adding style and sturdiness for good measure, says Teja Lele Desai

Majority of buildings today are being built by habit where we take the ideas for granted.

The House of Things prides itself on curating beautiful, luxurious and rare pieces for your home.