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Clay roof tile on the wall as art and broken bathroom tile flooring.

Build it green with clay roof tiles

Nandhini Sundar Architect Manoj Patel says they cut down heat ingress, and can be used as stylish facade for exteriors and interiors. By Nandhini Sundar

In the #houseplantclub

Chryselle D’Silva Dias Becoming ‘plant parents’, a millennial trend that’s been around for a few years, came to a head in 2020. Now, influencers, stylists, and master classes are helping keep the momentum

High fashion comes home

Surya Praphulla Kumar As more designers turn their focus to interiors, offering everything from prototype houses to sumptuous décor, here are some names to track

For a brand new look

Teja Lele Desai Teja Lele Desai lists design ideas to experiment with in the New Year

British designer Matthew Williamson

Homes and gardens

Palm Springs to peacock feathers: Matthew Williamson’s collab with Obeetee

Surya Praphulla Kumar

Employees of Kollam Municipal Corporation with the groundnut they harvested. It was grown on the median strip

Homes and gardens

Employees of Kollam Municipal Corporation in Kerala cultivate groundnuts on a median strip

Athira M The crop was grown on the strip at Kappalandimukku and the yield came to around 20 kilograms

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A fondue on New Year’s eve

Teja Lele Desai It can be assembled in little time and doesn’t need you to spend hours in the kitchen, says Teja Lele Desai

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The Raat ki Rani, known for its fragrant blooms at night, is a favourite across India

Inside perfumed gardens: with Deepak Badhwar

Ooty-based dentist, Tarun Chhabra, is an expert on Toda culture and grows native Shola species at his residence

Watch | This man from Ooty has grown a mini Shola forest

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World Environment Day 2018: tree apps across the world

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CUK signs MoU with IIT Hyderabad

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Seeking modular kitchens

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Give a perfect finish to the wall

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Rise of the machines

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Preparing for the monsoon

For absolute title to a property

How to read the sale deed from a consumer perspective. Legal expert Rashmi Deshpande looks into the details

Floor it with tiles

Ceramic and vitrified tiles have successfully replaced natural stones such as marble and granite and also hardwood. A look by Nandhini Sundar

The approach is crucial in construction

Every region in India can evolve a local, contextual and hence ecological architecture, while being contemporary as well. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Decorate it the Bohemian way

Adopt the unconventional in style, colours, patterns and materials, says Nandhini Sundar

Where stars dwell...

Noted architect Saket Sethi talks about his observations while reviewing celebrity homes for the second season of “Design HQ”

Big plans for small spaces

Every resident of the city must work out a plan and design his dwelling for water, energy and food security, says S. Vishwanath

Afghan architecture in sandstone

Roopmati Pavilion is perched regally on the edge of a 365m precipice overlooking the Nimar Valley and to the south of the Baz Bahadur Palace in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. A look by Chitra Ramaswamy

Tiles, themes, craftsmanship

Machine-made tiles bring in exotic patterns, stylish motifs, fine artwork and the visual feel of hardwood or natural stone. By Nandhini Sundar

From Athangudi, with love

The handmade tiles are known for their colourful and intricate patterns

Spruce up that kitchen

Ten accessories to brighten up the space by Teja Lele Desai

Rise of the edimental garden

Malabar spinach and Chinese orange alongside flowering begonias and daisies. The humble backyard vegetable garden moves up front

Beautifully hooked

Tara Jayapraksh’s crocheted works are not just utilitarian but also a treat for the eyes

Fond of gardening? Check out Treepedia app for everything on native trees

Meet Sudha Ramen, creator of the app Tamil Nadu Treepedia, a thesaurus of native trees that people can grow in their gardens, backyards and farms

This Chennai architect is making waves with her sustainable design

The design is all about putting the immediate environment to good use, says Suraksha Acharya

RERA... the impact on the industry

On the first anniversary of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, here is a review of its implementation by industry experts. The

Helping buyers, builders, lenders

RERA has been welcomed by all major players in the real estate sector but it may need another 12-18 months to be fully implemented, says Ramesh Nair

For the right property deal

Property transactions aren’t easy. One should consider going through a channelised advisory system for a smooth and safe deal. A look by industry expert R.P. Deshpande

Protecting the home buyers

They need relief when mired in litigations with builders who face insolvency proceedings. By K. Sukumaran

Truly green, and stylish too

Cob walls can take any shape, including curves, sculptural forms and furniture profiles. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Ikea says ‘hej, Hyderabad’: Concept call home

Ikea hej home comes alive as visitors get a feel of their dream home

Sustainable technologies for city infrastructure

Waste-to-energy plants, RWH, and solar power can obviate the need for dependence on municipal services for waste collection, water supply boards and centralised power grids. By M.A. Siraj

When buying an apartment...

Be alert to lurking legal issues in projects involving joint family properties. By K. Sukumaran

15 ways to get summer-ready

Prep your home for the warm months ahead with these tips by Teja Lele Desai

Waste-water to the rescue

Koramangala and Challaghatta valley waste-water treatment plants are expected to benefit industrial units as well as agriculture holdings in areas close to Bengaluru. By S. Vishwanath

THE ORIGINAL MUD WALL

Re-discovering the virtues of cob construction, a mud wall so thick that it can take all load without getting eroded by rains for a long time. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

Doodles and a passport

Visiting 70 countries has given Deepali Singh plenty for her travel-inspired brand, Inkspired. Now, she takes us to four of her most recent stops through her work

Receipt of maintainance charges

I stay in a residential complex. While many flats are owner-occupied, there are a few which are either on lease or rent. It has been the practice of

Fix it with wood

Teja Lele Desai on how to transform the look of a space in minutes

Preserving urban heritage

A national conference in Bengaluru organised by INTACH Karnataka will discuss how heritage structures could be turned into revenue-yielding assets than being considered liabilities. By M.A. Siraj

Bow wow factor

Plating up for a dog is not that simple, says Ashwin Kashyap Raghuraaman. But he has managed to find a recipe that dogs are lapping up

Buy a house in a resort

Swimming pool, golf course, lake, dine-in facilities... apartment and villa complexes are getting the trendier packages. A look by Nandhini Sundar

‘Pancha sutras’ of architecture

The concrete jungles we are creating may endanger the future of our living itself. It is time to adhere to some sets of basic principles. By Sathya Prakash Varanashi

‘Floating islands’ can clean lakes

They reduce algal blooms, clean storm-water and become a resting place for birds.

Tessellate, the new furniture line from Differniture

With furniture that looks like a jigsaw, designer Aakriti Kumar’s Tessellate collection weaves in sustainability and zero waste

The beauty of exposed brick

Anupama Mohanram on the rustic charm of exposed building textures

Fizz up your bath

You don’t have to duck for cover when this bomb goes off! Liven up your bath with organic bath bombs

Interest in rooftop gardens grows

Many residents raise varieties of spinach to have fresh produce

Cocopeat for your home garden

It is considered as an alternative to soil-less cultivation, and retains water for long. By M.A. Siraj

Cooking up an inspiration

Sameer A.M. offers design tips for a modern kitchen, especially related to aesthetics and space planning

Tristan Auer: Cashmere in his Citroën DS

When not reimagining iconic luxury hotels and the private homes of rockstars, the Parisian interior designer ‘tailors’ cars

Design on a budget

Twelve tips on how to glam up your home by Teja Lele Desai

How to be your own farmer

Eight things you need to know before you become a farmer, according to Venkat Iyer, author of Moong Over Microchips

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