Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art of growing and training trees in miniature, so that they look like scaled-down versions of their full-sized counterparts. The word Bonsai, in Japanese, translates to ‘tree in a tray’ and that’s exactly what these tiny trees are! This fascinating hobby require...

The jade plant also called money plant or money tree, is a popular succulent with small, fleshy leaves and tiny pink or white flowers. When grown indoors, the plant rarely flowers; but the lustrous green leaves are a delight to behold, and look pretty in any setting. These plants are often trained t...

Chandrasekhar, retired executive director, Airports Authority of India, and Mrinalini, his beloved spouse, were looking for a home that has a sense of ample space, crafted using an elegant material and colour palette that embodies sophistication in every square inch. And that’s exactly what the Ch...

You’ve probably heard of feng shui, the ancient Chinese science that balances the flow of energy (called ‘chi’) in living spaces, so that they harmonize with nature. ‘Feng’ and ‘Shui’ literally translate to mean ‘wind’ and ‘water’, and these forces of nature can be mapped to al...

Are you looking for flooring ideas for your home transformation? Vinyl flooring, a popular option during the 80s and 90s, is making a comeback, and how! Now available in a wide variety of innovative designs and patterns, vinyl mimics the warmth of wood, the patterns of ceramic tiles and the texture ...

One of the most versatile and widely used materials in the building construction and interior design industry, glass is used for diverse functionalities. When used in the exterior of buildings, it plays a very significant role in controlling the amount of heat and light inside the home; and when use...