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    Office Plan: Citadel Update

    Office Plan: Citadel Update

    As you remember, a couple of weeks back we started working on the Citadel office design. The first thing we needed, was obviously an office plan!

    Rittika October 21, 2016April 8, 2019 Citadel Office, Office Interiors, Projects, Rental Makeovers 2 Comments Read more

    Office Interiors for Citadel: New Project

    Office Interiors for Citadel: New Project

    Hey all! It has been another exciting week… and I am delighted to announce a new project! Ariyona Interior is designing the office interiors for Citadel.

    Rittika October 8, 2016April 8, 2019 Citadel Office, Office Interiors, Projects, Rental Makeovers 4 Comments Read more

    Suitcase Decor – Unusual Home Decor Ideas

    Suitcase Decor – Unusual Home Decor Ideas

    Got back from vacation yesterday, and seeing the huge pile of suitcases while unpacking reminded me of this post on suitcase decor. It’s one of the first few posts I’d written when I started blogging and I’ve always loved it.

    Rittika September 30, 2016August 19, 2018 Tips, Trends & DIY 15 Comments Read more

    Dealing With the Exposed Beam and Other Updates

    Dealing With the Exposed Beam and Other Updates

    The incessant rain in Mumbai has not dampened our spirits at Project Comeback. The excitement and enthusiasm is only increasing as the home begins to take shape. We have an idea for the exposed beam, but let me give you an update

    Rittika September 23, 2016September 19, 2017 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Home Office, Project Comeback, Projects No Comments Read more

    Living and Dining Rooms: Project Comeback

    Living and Dining Rooms: Project Comeback

    We have been working hard on the design of the public areas of the home i.e. the living room, dining room and terrace.

    Rittika September 16, 2016September 19, 2017 Balconies & Terraces, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Project Comeback, Projects 4 Comments Read more

    DIY Ganpati Decoration With Glasses And Candles

    DIY Ganpati Decoration With Glasses And Candles

    Ganesh Chaturthi marks the beginning of a long festive season, and to me it means dressing up, visiting friends, eating modaks and feasting on all the Ganpati decoration. Everyone decorates their Ganpati. Every one of them is different. And all are beautiful!

    Rittika September 9, 2016July 5, 2018 Festival & Party Decor 16 Comments Read more

    Guest Room, Cutting Chai and Other Updates

    Guest Room, Cutting Chai and Other Updates

    Last week I mentioned that Sport had finally got a bigger bedroom. The smaller one he left behind is now the designated TV-cum-guest room.

    Rittika September 2, 2016September 8, 2016 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects 4 Comments Read more

    Project Comeback: We Start The Woodwork

    Project Comeback: We Start The Woodwork

    The carpenters came on to site this week and we finally began the woodwork at Project Comeback.

    Rittika August 26, 2016August 27, 2016 Bedrooms, Home Interiors, Project Comeback, Projects 2 Comments Read more

    Kitchen Cabinets: Placing Them Right

    Kitchen Cabinets: Placing Them Right

    A while back we had finalised the kitchen layout for Project Comeback. Once the layout is final, we move on to the next step in kitchen planning. We decide where we want to place all the kitchen cabinets and equipment. If you

    Rittika August 19, 2016May 11, 2017 Home Interiors, Kitchens, Project Comeback, Projects 4 Comments Read more

    Mosaic and Other Wonders for Your Floor

    Mosaic and Other Wonders for Your Floor

    A few days back I decided to visit the Nitco Le Studio. Nitco tiles are available all over and I have seen them at various outlets, but I had seen their mosaic only in catalogs and online and so, wanted to see this for myself. The

    Rittika August 12, 2016 Shopping Hotspots, Tile & Stone No Comments Read more
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    Dining lights have a tough job. They need to make Dining lights have a tough job.

They need to make the food look good, the table feel inviting, and somehow avoid becoming the only thing anyone notices.

A few things we look for:

• The right scale for the table
• Light that feels warm, not interrogation-room bright
• A shape that adds personality without stealing the show
• Something worth looking at even when it’s switched off

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

Photography: @bizou.photos 
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this boy’s bedroom. (S An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this boy’s bedroom. (Swipe left for before)

The biggest change here? We flipped the bed placement entirely.

Before:
• the bed blocked movement and made the room feel tighter
• bulky furniture + dark curtains made the space feel heavier than it was

After:
• the new bed position opened up the layout
• a full-height wardrobe streamlined the storage
• soft neutrals + layered textures made the room feel calmer and brighter
• wall lights freed up bedside space and added a boutique-hotel vibe

Sometimes the smartest design move isn’t adding more.
It’s simply rethinking the plan.

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    A dressing corner designed for a teenager who want A dressing corner designed for a teenager who wanted her room to feel soft, calm, and just a little bit Pinterest-worthy 💗

This nook was designed to do a little bit of everything:
• dressing table + window seat
• soft curves to keep the space feeling playful
• an arched mirror to visually open up the corner
• warm lighting that feels dreamy at night
• and layered blush tones because apparently “just one pink” was not enough 😄

Swipe 👈🏻 for the full setup and those floating butterfly lights quietly stealing the show.

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    Headboards are basically the eyebrows of a bedroom Headboards are basically the eyebrows of a bedroom. 

They do three main jobs:

• Stop pillows from escaping
• Give you something to lean on during late-night scrolling
• Make the bed look far more put together than it probably is

From upholstered panels to warm wood details and everything in between, headboards quietly set the tone for the entire room.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

Photography: @bizou.photos 
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    Soft neutrals, layered textures, and one chair tha Soft neutrals, layered textures, and one chair that quietly steals the spotlight 🤍

This living room was designed to feel calm without feeling flat:
• textural fabrics instead of loud contrasts
• curved seating to soften all the straight architectural lines
• sheer curtains that let the daylight do most of the work
• warm wood tones to balance the creamy palette
• and subtle patterns that reveal themselves slowly

Swipe 👈🏻 for a closer look at our favourite reading corner in the house.

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

From drying rack zone to “just five more minutes with my coffee” zone ☕🌿

This narrow balcony needed to work harder without feeling crowded.
So we kept the layout light and simple:

• a swing chair for lazy evenings and long phone calls
• compact side table for coffee/books/snacks/random life admin
• layered plants to soften all the concrete around

Coz we think even the skinniest balconies can become the favourite corner of the house.

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    A study corner that doesn’t scream corporate cubic A study corner that doesn’t scream corporate cubicle energy 📚

We kept this setup simple, warm, and quietly functional:
• a compact solid wood desk with slim tapered legs
• an upholstered chair comfortable enough for long reading sessions
• open shelving for books, keepsakes, and the “I’ll read this next” pile
• soft natural light filtering through sheer curtains
• and just enough greenery to make deadlines feel slightly less dramatic

Swipe 👈🏻👈🏻 for more pics.

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    This living-dining space was designed around one s This living-dining space was designed around one simple idea — calm, comfortable, and easy to live in.

A soft neutral palette, warm wood tones, layered textures, and lighting that keeps the mood relaxed from morning to late evening ✨

A few details we particularly love:
• the sculptural pendant lights anchoring the dining space
• grey marble flooring adding depth without overpowering the room
• curved dining chairs softening all the straight lines
• and the mix of wood, fabric, metal, and muted prints keeping the palette quiet but never flat

Swipe 👈🏻 for a closer look at the dining setup.

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