The Palaces of Memory
This is a book I discovered late and by chance. I was led to it by a picture found online while researching design possibilities for a coffee shop in Shillong. One intriguing photograph lead to...
Interiors
A Restoration
In The Human Zoo, published in 1969, zoologist Desmond Morris famously stated, 'The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.' Humans, he argues, are tribal by nature and that the crowded,...
Very Peri in Indian Decor
Very Peri is a happy, yet somewhat intense colour. Very Peri is a blend of gravitas and fun together. It's the colour one sometimes sees in a sunset, or in the Clematis vine and Hydrangeas...
Bhagton ki Choti Haveli
Bhagton Ki Haveli--This gracious haveli is located in a narrow alley in the centre of Navalgarh town. It is comparatively smaller than the well known Poddar and Moraka havelis, but equally evocative. I took the...
Indian Style by Suzanne Slesin and Stafford Cliff
It's been a while since the last blog post particularly as there's little time to post between work and setting up a new Interior Design studio in Goa. The studio in Goa is a 150...
Decorating a Barsati in Delhi
The Barsati, a small rooftop abode, is a characteristic feature of residential architecture in Delhi from an older period. The word Barsati comes from the Hindi word Barsat, meaning rain & refers to a room...
How to Determine the Size of Art on a Wall
Last week we shared tips about different ways to hang art on your walls. This week's post will help you determine how to pick art that's the right size for your wall. This is easy...
An Early Project in Gurgaon with Tips to Hang Wall Art
A question we get asked often is 'How to hang wall art well ?' This can be a somewhat daunting task, particularly when creating a gallery wall. The home featured here in Gurgaon was decorated...