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    Diwali DIY: How To Paint Festive Glass Lanterns

    Diwali DIY - How To Paint Festive Glass Lanterns

    A couple of months back I saw these beautiful glass lanterns with pretty mehendi designs on Pinterest. It was love at first sight and I knew I had to try and make these for myself. With Diwali approaching I realised

    Rittika October 3, 2017November 1, 2020 Festival & Party Decor, Tips, Trends & DIY 4 Comments Read more

    9 Practical Tips For Coffee Table Styling

    Practical Tips for Coffee Table Styling

    Does your coffee table look like this? Do you swoon over the pretty coffee table styling pics in home decor magazines and then think that’s not practical?

    Rittika September 26, 2017August 19, 2018 Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Tips, Trends & DIY 8 Comments Read more

    How To Make Pretty DIY Kitchen Towels With Stencils

    How To Make Pretty Diy Kitchen Towels With Stencils

    This time when I went looking for kitchen towels, I decided to get myself something ‘different’. That’s easier said than done. Everywhere I looked, including online, I found kitchen towels in checks or stripes. You can picture them, can’t you?

    Rittika September 4, 2017January 24, 2020 Kitchens, Tips, Trends & DIY 8 Comments Read more

    Backsplash Ideas: 17 Ways To Make A Fabulous Kitchen

    Backsplash Ideas: 17 Ways To Make A Fabulous Kitchen

    A lot goes into making a kitchen, but the backsplash usually has a way of standing out. It plays a large part in what the kitchen eventually looks like. So here are some fabulous backsplash ideas that you can use

    Rittika August 16, 2017August 19, 2018 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Tips, Trends & DIY 2 Comments Read more

    How To Glam Up Your Home With Accent Lighting

    Accent Lighting

    Getting your lights right is one of the easiest ways to double up the glam quotient of your home. Some time back I had written a post on the 3 basic things you need to know about home lighting. We

    Rittika August 8, 2017December 9, 2023 Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 15 Comments Read more

    Glass Bottle Decoration: A Super Easy DIY

    Glass bottle decoration

    The other day I saw this large stack of glass bottles on one of my kitchen shelves. Once upon a time, they contained salsa. Over the years we’ve obviously used a few (and continue to do so) and so now

    Rittika August 1, 2017 Tips, Trends & DIY 10 Comments Read more

    Where To Get Your Eco Friendly Ganpati

    Where to Get Your Eco Friendly Ganpati

    Ganesh Chaturthi is fast approaching, and everyone has started ordering their idols and planning their decorations. Most of us are now aware of the importance of using eco friendly ganpati idols.

    Rittika July 18, 2017August 15, 2020 Festival & Party Decor, Tips, Trends & DIY 8 Comments Read more

    How To Make Ribbon Bunting In Easy Steps

    How to Make Ribbon Bunting in Easy Steps

    I made ribbon bunting as a solution to a small problem. Recently we completed Doll’s room. Though I was happy with most of the room, this was really getting to me.

    Rittika July 12, 2017September 11, 2017 Tips, Trends & DIY 8 Comments Read more

    10 Cute Chore-Reward Ideas For Your Child’s Room

    10 Cute Chore-Reward Ideas for Your Child's Room

    Last week one of our blog regulars messaged me. She asked me for ideas to set up an ‘appreciation corner’ in her kids’ room. She said she would like to set targets for her kids, motivate them as they move

    Rittika July 4, 2017July 5, 2017 Tips, Trends & DIY 7 Comments Read more

    7 Ways to Make Big Space in Your Small Bathroom

    Small bathroom ideas

    Most of us have had to deal with a small bathroom in our homes at some point. If you are a Mumbaikar like me, or stay in any big, crowded metro, your bathroom probably ends where it begins.

    Rittika June 27, 2017May 4, 2020 Bathrooms, Home Interiors, Tips, Trends & DIY 15 Comments Read more
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study. (Swipe 👈🏻 An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this study. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

This one custom unit became a library, TV wall, study nook and display space—all in one.

• Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves for a lifetime of reading
• A TV unit seamlessly built into the composition
• Deep drawers below to hide away everyday clutter
• A compact workspace tucked by the window with natural light
• Rich walnut tones paired with deep green accents for warmth and depth
• Adjustable picture lights that put the spotlight exactly where it belongs—on the books

One well-designed wall can do the job of four!

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    A home feels calmer when the colours flow from one A home feels calmer when the colours flow from one space to the next. 👈🏻👈🏻 

Here’s how we carried the same earthy palette across the living and dining areas to make the transition feel seamless.

• Gentle beige and taupe keeping everything light
• Warm walnut tones adding richness
• Muted greens bringing depth

See how the living room rug quietly pulling all those colours together, making the two spaces feel like one?

A cohesive palette doesn’t have to be monochrome.. just a few well-repeated colours that make everything feel naturally connected. 

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    Designing a boys’ room is easy. Designing one tha Designing a boys’ room is easy.

Designing one that still looks tidy five minutes later... now that’s the real challenge. 😄

These are our favourite boys’ rooms. 👈🏻👈🏻
Which one is yours?

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this guest room. (Swip An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this guest room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

This transformation was all about creating warmth without adding clutter.

• A woven headboard adds texture while keeping the palette light
• Floor-to-ceiling curtains soften the large window and frame the view beautifully
• Warm wood furniture brings depth and timeless character
• Gentle greens, blush pinks and florals keep the room feeling calm and welcoming
• Every layer—from the rug to the artwork—works together to make the space feel complete

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    This single wall packs in almost everything the ro This single wall packs in almost everything the room needs, without feeling crowded.

• TV unit with hidden storage tucked neatly behind it
• A floating study desk that keeps the floor feeling open
• Open shelves for books, plants and everyday favourites
• Display shelves on the other side to bring in a little personality
• Soft blush backdrop, warm wood and brushed brass details to tie it all together

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this bedroom. (Swipe 👈 An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this bedroom. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

• A handcrafted wooden bed that anchors the space
• Wardrobe shutters framed with a heritage-inspired arch and floral artwork
• A decorative border running around the room, adding just the right touch of detail
• Layered blue and white textiles for a calm, timeless feel
• Warm wood finishes balanced with crisp whites for a space that feels both elegant and inviting

It’s the little details that make a bedroom feel like it has always belonged to the home.

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    Every living room has that one seat everyone quiet Every living room has that one seat everyone quietly claims.

More often than not... it’s the bench or the chaise.

These are our favourites. 👈🏻👈🏻
Which one is yours?

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    This bar is tucked neatly to one side of the livin This bar is tucked neatly to one side of the living room.

A few details we love:
• The arched glass cabinet inspired by old-world windows
• Rich walnut tones paired with deep green for warmth
• Open shelves for display, closed storage to keep the clutter away
• Brass accents that bring just the right amount of sparkle

Swipe 👈🏻 to see how the bar becomes part of the larger living space, tying together the swing, artwork and warm wood finishes.

Functional, inviting, and always ready for happy hour.

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