interior design

What Is a Layered Lighting Scheme?

A well-designed lighting scheme incorporates multiple sources of light which can be used to perform specific tasks and activities within the home. The...

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What Architects Want You to Know

We spoke with two Best of Houzz architects from the United States, Nils Finne of Finne Architects and Matthew Coates of Coates Design, to get the insi...

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Best Sofa Designs

There’s really no one-size-fits-all when it comes to sofas. From the classic Lawson to the modern sectionals or the cosy love seat, the myriad style...

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Life in Architecture: Madhav Raman

Madhav Raman is the co-founder of Delhi-based Anagram Architects. He is an urbanist, architect and writer. Since its inception in 2001, Anagram has be...

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A Guide to Curtain Styles

Great curtains are an investment, not just dollar-wise, but also from a style perspective. So it’s important that you choose and hang them right the...

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Vernacular Design Elements We Love

India has a long history of varied cultures, traditions, languages, rulers and religions. This has resulted in a multitude of architectural ideas, inf...

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How to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

The holy grail of interiors? It has to be creating a sense of space, so let these top tips help you make most of your small home Whether you’re con...

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The Pros & Cons of Stone Floors

Stone floors are beautiful, sturdy and extremely long lasting – and they can work in just about any room in the house. In fact, they are one of the ...

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Best Plants for Bathrooms

Houseplants not only bring a calm vibe, but they also add a dash of colour and texture to the interiors of a home. And generally, plants are useful. S...

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Which Light Is Better: LED or CFL?

LED (light emitting diode) lights have emerged as a popular substitute to the traditional CFLs (compact fluorescent lights). Although both these light...

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How to Detox Your Bedroom

Make sure your bedroom is a sanctuary by keeping it free from chemicals, dust and odours with these helpful tips We spend about a third of our lives ...

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My Life in Design: Kohelika Kohli

Celebrated architect Kohelika Kohli talks about working with Sir Norman Foster, her passion for furniture design & more. This series takes a look at t...

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Ways to Tile Floors

There`s more to a floor than the tile itself; how you lay out your tile can change the look and feel of the room After you have selected new tile for...

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Mattress Matters: Foam vs Spring

Understand the differences between a foam or spring mattress and find out which one can help you drift off to dreamland A restful night’s sleep is ...

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The Pros & Cons of Stone Floors

If you’re thinking about going with this hard-wearing material, here are important factors to consider Stone floors are beautiful, sturdy and extre...

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To Paint or to Wallpaper?

The play of colours, textures and patterns on a wall can uplift the mood of a house several notches. Even though the markets are inundated with varied...

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Where to Use Which LED Light?

Learn about the different types of energy-efficient LED lights that can be used to light up different areas of your home LED lights have emerged as o...

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How to Stay On Budget

If you have just started your design practice, these tips will help you handle the budget on your initial projects If you’re an interior designer, ...

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How to Stay On Budget

If you have just started your design practice, these tips will help you handle the budget on your initial projects If you’re an interior designer, ...

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How to Deal With Low Ceilings

Low ceilings can make a room seem cramped. Though you cannot raise the roof because of architectural limitations, paying a little attention to the col...

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What Is Kerala Architecture?

Kerala architecture is a famous style of architecture from the eponymous state in southern India. Widely speaking, this architectural style is primar...

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Amazing Alternatives to Wall Paint

A great deal of us prefer wall paints over any other recourse for covering the walls. It seems the natural course of action – it’s easy to organis...

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Are Beiges Back in Style?

I must confess that I am guilty of being a beige-basher. It was everywhere back in the 1990s, when I first became interested in interior design, and I...

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  Best Sofa Designs

There’s really no one-size-fits-all when it comes to sofas. From the classic Lawson to the modern sectionals or the cosy love seat, the myriad style...

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A Guide to Lighting Your Home

No one light rules them all; you need overhead lighting, task lighting and accent lighting to each play a role Before you update furniture, replace f...

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A Guide to Lighting Your Home

No one light rules them all; you need overhead lighting, task lighting and accent lighting to each play a role Before you update furniture, replace f...

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Where to Use Which Paint?

Know your emulsions from your acrylics, and the right types for painting the home`s interior & exterior When painting a home, selecting the right kin...

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Mattress Matters: Foam vs Spring

Understand the differences between a foam or spring mattress and find out which one can help you drift off to dreamland A restful night’s sleep is ...

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How to Design a U-Shaped Kitchen

A U-shaped kitchen, sometimes called a C-shaped kitchen, comprises workspace on three adjoining walls of cabinetry, with an open end for access. In a ...

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How to Light Kitchen Counters

Discover these 6 professional tips for lighting your countertops and other kitchen workspaces Like a canvas is to an artist, so a countertop is to th...

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What Does a Lighting Designer Do?

Three experts shine a light on the process, from initial consultation to completion Good lighting design is an art. It brings out the best in an inte...

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What Does a Lighting Designer Do?

Three experts shine a light on the process, from initial consultation to completion Good lighting design is an art. It brings out the best in an inte...

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Where to Use Which Paint?

Know your emulsions from your acrylics, and the right types for painting the home`s interior & exterior When painting a home, selecting the right kin...

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Ideas for a Terrace Makeover

A well-designed terrace is like an oasis of calm amid the bustle of the busy city. Give this outdoor zone a facelift with nature-inspired furnishing...

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How to Work Within a Budget

Architect Shami Goregaoker gives tips that will go a long way in helping you design within finances big or small Whether the design budget is sizea...

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How to Work Within a Budget

Architect Shami Goregaoker gives tips that will go a long way in helping you design within finances big or small Whether the design budget is sizeabl...

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How to Make Your Home Feel Bigger

The holy grail of interiors? It has to be creating a sense of space, so let these top tips help you make most of your small home Whether you’re con...

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How to Design Your Dream Bathroom

What does it take to build a dream bathroom? To me, 12 things and a little imagination. These are what I think would make the ideal bathroom escape, a...

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My Life in Design: Shabnam Gupta

Gupta does not adhere to a definite style but uses her own design sensibilities to further her client’s vision. She believes in experimenting with d...

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Most Popular Storage:

Storage-obsessed Houser’s, say aye! One of the most searched topics on Houzz India is storage solutions. So, here we bring you the most liked, bookm...

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How to design a semi-open kitchen

A semi-open kitchen is perfect for compact and spacious homes because it effortlessly achieves the openness of an open kitchen and the privacy of a cl...

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How to choose bathroom tiles

Tiles play a highly important role as they not only waterproof the bathroom but also determine its overall look. With so many tile options available i...

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How to design a semi-open kitchen

A semi-open kitchen is perfect for compact and spacious homes because it effortlessly achieves the openness of an open kitchen and the privacy of a cl...

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A Guide to Curtain Styles

Great curtains are an investment, not just dollar-wise, but also from a style perspective. So it’s important that you choose and hang them right the...

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A Guide to Curtain Styles

Great curtains are an investment, not just dollar-wise, but also from a style perspective. So it’s important that you choose and hang them right the...

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