Table Talk: The Art of Restaurant Design – An Exclusive Interview with Industry Experts
Restaurants are vibrant spaces where design transcends functionality, creating immersive sensory experiences. The Ideal Home & Garden’s Nikitha Sunil spoke with three designers—Amey Dahanukar –Principal Architect | ARA Design , Minnie Bhatt- Founder and Design Director | Minnie Bhatt Design, and Misbah Kapadia – Founder | Design Konstruct—to unravel the nuances of restaurant design. From ambience […]
Timeless Textiles: Elevate Your Home with the Magic of Indian Weaves
The rich tapestry of Indian textiles has awed the world for centuries. Be it Benaras’s brocade sarees to Kerala’s elegant Kasavus, every traditional handloom woven is a masterpiece in itself. Welcoming this heritage to our spaces, give it a balance of grace and grandeur. Here are the best textiles to adore your heart and home […]
Mocha Mousse Magic: Style Your Space with Pantone’s 2025 Colour of the Year!
Announcing Mocha Mousse as the Pantone Colour of the Year has been the most soothing news for 2025. As said by the company, the colour is an ‘evocative soft brown’, that tingles our senses to comfort and peace. As designers rush to use Mocha Mousse in their collections, here’s how you can adore your homes […]
Parametric Possibilities: Redefining Design with Algorithms and Artistry
The term “parametric design” redefines architecture, interiors, and product design in the same breath. What began as a niche methodology has blossomed into a powerful tool for solving real-world challenges, optimizing material usage, and crafting dynamic, site-specific solutions. In an exclusive conversation with The Ideal Home & Garden, Kanika Agarwal and Jwalant Mahadevwala of andblack […]
Design Milestone: Redefining Kolkata’s Luxury Landscape, One Creative Spark at a Time!
The vibrant city of Kolkata recently witnessed a turning point in its design narrative with Design Milestone, held at the iconic Swabhumi. This first-of-its-kind event seamlessly blended art installations, panel discussions, curated exhibitions, and a dynamic marketplace to redefine how design is celebrated in East India. With impeccable curation and an innovative approach, Design Milestone […]
Pooja Bihani on Spirituality, Inclusivity, and Transforming Indian Spaces with Prana Homes
It is the domain of architecture and design, where aesthetics rule over functionality most of the times; Pooja Bihani’s journey at Prana Homes brings a transformational perspective to the design domain. Heralded from her broad practice of spirituality, meditation, and pranic healing, Pooja approaches design as a means to create eclecticism, harmony, and wellness-a boundary […]
Rhythmic Drift: A Boutique That Celebrates Texture, Color, and Whimsy
Nestled in Gondia, Maharashtra, Project Rhythmic Drift redefines the retail clothing experience with its stunning boutique that artfully balances elegance and whimsy. Designed by the Architect Rohit Asati of Ethos Architects, this 1,200-square-foot commercial space embodies a harmonious blend of textures, colors, and innovative design. A Vision Comes to Life The client’s brief was clear: […]
A Candid Conversation with Jayesh Sachdev on Creativity, Collaborations, and the Quirky World of Design
Jayesh Sachdev is a multifaceted artist, designer, and entrepreneur known for his boundary-pushing creations that merge art, fashion, and design. The founder of Quirk Box, an award-winning design studio, Jayesh has left an indelible mark on the creative world with his unique aesthetic and thought-provoking projects. In this candid and fun interview with Nikitha Sunil, […]
Nestled in Nature: A 20,000 Sq. Ft. Masterpiece Overlooking Pawna Dam
Set on a five-acre estate in Lonavala, this 20,000 sq. ft. residence by DesignHex is a study in integrating architecture with its natural surroundings. The cross-gabled roof and expansive windows align with the contours of the nearby hills, offering framed views of the Pawna dam while flooding the interiors with natural light. Local materials like […]