Architectural Digest India
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Mira and Shahid Kapoor's Mumbai home is all about family, with design at its heart
Coffee table books from her father’s collection, tabletop pieces picked up over travels in Europe, an obsession with sculptural lights, a growing appetite for art, the gift of golden natural light, fresh flowers and food on the table, always—the Mumbai home of Shahid and Mira Kapoor is all about wholesome family fun, with design at its heart.
5 Indo-Portuguese villas in Goa that sing with the spirit of susegad
These villas in Goa embody the spirit of slow living and enjoyment, while still paying homage to their heritage roots.
Joe Armitage’s chandelier, on display in Mumbai, has a legacy tracing back to 1947
Specially commissioned by Nina Yashar, the Noveconi Chandelier, showcased at NILAYA ANTHOLOGY by Asian Paints, pays tribute to a pivotal era and the individual who contributed to India’s architectural history.
11 creative wardrobe organisation tips that will change your life
Say goodbye to chaos! We'll show you how to bring some order to your wardrobe with a few simple tricks and creative hacks.
A 1,000-year-old stepwell in Sudi, Karnataka, is now being resorted to its Chalukyan glory
With the Nagakunda’s restoration, the Deccan Heritage Foundation is taking charge of replenishing local water systems and cultural bustle in Sudi.
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This climate-responsive weekend home in Nashik is every minimalist’s dream
Designed by The Architecture Company with interiors by Salonee Ashtekar, the 3,000-square-foot residence serves as a serene escape from city life.
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7 study room designs that'll turn your home office into a sanctum of productivity
Explore these study room designs, taken straight from the AD archives, to inspire your next home renovation.
Modern minimalism takes over this bespoke family home in Bengaluru
Clean lines, soft colour palette and bespoke furniture make this house, designed by Studio Ipsa, a modern sanctuary.
5 unique design features found only in an art collector's home
From functional and collectible design pieces, to art that spans multiple walls, AD curates a list of items that can be found in an art collector's home.
This 3,500-square-foot home in Bengaluru tastefully incorporates ‘black’ elements
Interiors designer Roshni Ramnane designed a two-storey villament to merge old memories with new ideas in a palette of nudes and striking black.
This climate-responsive weekend home in Nashik is every minimalist’s dream
Designed by The Architecture Company with interiors by Salonee Ashtekar, the 3,000-square-foot residence serves as a serene escape from city life.
At the Mumbai home this media executive, cinematic flair meets old-world charm
The dramatic colour palette and eclectic styling of this Mumbai home by Studio Orangeworks creates a retro-modern haven in a bustling metropolis.
Exclusive: AD visits the world of Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biggest set production
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new Netflix series Heeramandi's spectacular set interprets a magnificent world where dance, poetry, fine arts, weaving, and jewellery-making are nurtured and a time when great artists moved freely, without any barriers.
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A new restaurant in Jaipur’s City Palace, The Sarvato dives into Rajasthan’s culinary traditions
Step inside The Sarvato and Gallery Cafe, a new restaurant in Jaipur by HH Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur and restaurateur Abhishek Honawar.
In Bengaluru's Kaash, Kasera showcases traditional kottan chequerboard patterns
Inspired by the connection between Chettinad architecture and basketry, David Joe Thomas created his modular seating collection, currently on display at Kaash.
Veteran fashion designer Ritu Beri's Escape in Goa is a surreal wonderland
Ritu Beri's new store brings the surreal and the sublime together, celebrating creativity in every corner.
ZZ plant benefits: Why this tough beauty belongs in your home
The ZZ plant isn’t just a pretty addition to your home—it’s a low-maintenance powerhouse that purifies air, boosts mood, and thrives with minimal care. Discover all the ZZ plant benefits and why it deserves a spot in your space!
7 gritty architectural films to watch if you liked The Brutalist, starring Oscar-winner Adrien Brody
If you enjoyed The Brutalist, the Oscar-sweeping film starring Adrien Brody, check out these 7 architectural films that dive into the world of concrete, chaos, and cinematic grit.
Ashiesh Shah’s showcase at Paris Design Week highlighted India's incredible craft heritage
Earlier this year, Atelier Ashiesh Shah presented a curation of objects that showcased the depth of Indian craftsmanship through a contemporary lens.
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39 wall decor ideas for a refreshing home transformation
These simple decorative touches will bring your empty walls to life.
43 small bathroom ideas to make your bathroom feel fun and ultra-spacious
Your tiny bathroom just might become your new favourite room.
AD Small Spaces: 5 decor ideas to copy from these tiny homes
Take inspiration from these tiny homes from AD archives to spruce up your small spaces with design and functionality.
9 'good weird' paint colours approved by designers
From Bamboozle to Little Black Dress, here are the unusual colours experts say have had the biggest impact on their interior design projects.
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5 terrace garden ideas to inspire your next home makeover
From minimalistic wooden garden decor to sleek rooftop bars, consider these terrace garden ideas to revamp outdoor nooks in your home.
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh takes AD through unseen parts of the Jaipur City Palace
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the head of the Jaipur royal family known to friends and family as "Pacho", leads us through unseen parts of the royal City Palace complex—stepwells, terraces, havelis rich with the patina of age and time— and lays before us his ambitious project of revival.
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Nilaya Anthology brings the best of Indian and global design under one roof in Mumbai
Nilaya Anthology, a culmination of Asian Paints’ long-term vision, brings together the best of Indian and global luxury and collectible design, all under one roof in Mumbai.
A new art show at NMACC features light installations by American artists from the 1960s and ’70s
Light into Space, at The Art House, NMACC, takes viewers on a hypnotic journey through the radical art movement in California during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Asia Society India Centre’s 9th Game Changer Awards display South Asia’s artistic vanguard
This edition of the Game Changer Awards focused on artists and art practices from India and Pakistan, with the guidance of guest advisors Nada Raza and Zarmeene Shah.
The Sculpture Park is back: This time at the Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur
Curated by Peter Nagy in collaboration with the Jaipur Centre for Art, the Jaigarh Sculpture Park includes must-see works by Ashiesh Shah, Subodh Gupta, Vishal Dar and more
Valentine's Day 2025: 8 iconic artworks depicting the complexities of romance
Long before February 14 became synonymous with declarations of romance, artists have expressed it through the tilt of a figure in an oil painting, the stillness of a sculpture, or the gut-punch of a performance piece.
Arpita Singh’s work gets its first solo retrospective in London’s Serpentine
Curated by Tamsin Hong, the exhibition brings forward six decades worth of oil canvases, watercolours, and drawings by Arpita Singh for a global audience.
Summer is kind to this holiday home in Chandigarh amidst an orchard of mangoes
Nestled among lush orchards in Chandigarh, this holiday home redefines living in harmony with nature, showcasing a design philosophy that integrates architecture seamlessly into its verdant surroundings.
Inside a 1970s home in Ahmedabad beautifully restored by AD100 architect Kunal Shah
This modernist home in Ahmedabad, built in the 1970s and restored recently by AD100 architect Kunal Shah, is a reminder of a classic domestic architecture that an entire generation of Indians grew up in — a modernism that is timeless, that we adapted to suit our culture, climate, materials and our domestic rituals. This is Fouzdar, a grandfather's home.
Inside Sri Lankan architect Palinda Kannangara's first residential project in India
Palinda Kannangara’s first residential project in India is a home in Bengaluru designed with his signature indoor-outdoor poetry and singing of place and context.
This enchanting homestay in Rishikesh was crafted from mud by 90+ individuals of 18 nationalities
Spearheaded by artist-architect duo Ansh and Raghav Kumar, this homestay in Rishikesh was hand-sculpted by a global community and is straight out of a fairytale.
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Inside a one-of-a-kind, larger-than-life miniature doll house
Bharti Sanghvi's exquisite miniature doll house is a six-storey repository of good design, complete with the iconic Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen, decorative plates from China, and Italian mirrors.
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Bijoy Jain's Breath of an Architect at Fondation Cartier is a contemplative beauty
AD follows Bijoy Jain from Mumbai to Paris for his exhibition, Breath of an Architect, where he displays a new creative response to inhabiting space.
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Virat Kohli’s holiday home in Alibag is the embodiment of biophilic luxury
Virat Kohli unwinds at his wellness-chic and tech-savvy holiday home in Alibag, brought to life by globally acclaimed architects at SAOTA, led by Phillippe Fouché.