NEWS AND VIEWS

News Etc: Ma Bella bells by Mukul Goyal, Angles in home decor and the inspiration behind NG’s designs

Trend Etc: BLUES The catwalks reeled under the influence of blues of a different kind, one that is

People Etc: Aditya Ahuja talks about the legendary Shyam Ahuja durries and about the brand getting back its prime.

SHOPPING

Buyers Guide to Air Conditioners Cut the clutter and make an informed choice of air conditioners that make for cool living yet save energy.

ATD : Getting Outdoorsy Cool gentle breeze, chirping birds, fragrance of the flowers, scent of freshly wet mud... reason enough to yearn for the great outdoors

Edited Choice: Wall Mirrors Never mind the fairest of them all, just show me to be thin and tall

Edited Choice: Home Theatres Hold your breath, feel the sound... be a part of every scene

MODERN HOMES

A Page from North Africa This home resonates a perfect composition of designer touches

True Brit Alex and Paul didn’t just renovate their seaside home, they took on a huge architectural challenge

Its not just about painting everything white Architect John Pawson shows how simple doesn’t mean soulless

My Interior life Textile designer Archana Shah on her brand Bandhej, her inspirations and home life

DECO IDEAS

French Designs come calling French Design Exhibition in India

New ways with white Take snowy shades to greater depths by layering texture and pattern for a modern spin on the classic white space

Good Wood Walnut, cherry, rose, beech and oak… Celebrate the beautiful grains, rich colours and longevity of back-in-vogue classic hardwoods

MASTER THE ART OF Design Our six-part series to help the designer in you

Design & Decorate: Doors Let your doors speak for themselves... dress them up to create a stunning first impression and to up the wow quotient

Art etc: M F Husa in milestones Real art, is the kind that the hands see and the eyes caress.

as k a designer In a deco dilemma? Call on interiors expert Rahoul Singh

FOOD & TRAVEL

quick escapes Next time you are out for work throw in these capital city breaks

sri lankan hill s beckon For a quick weekend break that will get you ready for Manic Monday

manna for the soul Golden brown breads, simple salads, tartines and baked delights...subtle yet authentic is the new food mantra

Food etc Things that are healthy and those that are sinful.

CITY ETC We tell you which place to visit in Bangkok

INFO

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