Writings on the wall

If you are planning to give your walls a makeover, wall decals can serve as an excellent option. They can be used on almost any kind of surface, are easy to install and remove. They come in a variety of designs, colours and sizes, writes Bindu...

Maximising space at home

Storage space in apartments is precious. Sudha Jain offers tips to maximise space by using multipurpose furniture, shelves mounted on walls or storage-friendly furniture.

Retrofitting for energy-efficiency

The basic definition of ‘building retrofit’, to quote an American expert in energy-efficient building improvement, David H Allen, is the modification of the infrastructure of the building to improve its energy usage, comfort, safety, health and...

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Where god is in the detail...

The house of architect and writer Nagaraj Vastarey, and his wife, actress Aparna, has been designed in keeping with the customs and traditions that the family observes. Vastarey has retained the foundation and roof of the older house that stood on...