Living Room
13 easy, renter-friendly upgrades to personalise your rental property
Rental apartment or leased villas can feel impersonal and cold. Put your own stamp on where you live with these easy, non-permanent home improvements.
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.
Iridescent Vinyls: A colourful interior trend for an eclectic home transformation
Interior designers including Miriam Alía and the Martín Peláez Studio have been using iridescent vinyls and setting trends for many years. We sat down with them to discuss the creative possibilities of the material.
How Glenmorangie’s Dr Bill Lumsden pushes the boundaries of flavour and experimentation
We speak to Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling and Whisky Creation, The Glenmorangie Company, on the art of making whisky, his love for experimentation and the ‘Delicious Living’ collection
Houseplant horoscope: Indoor plants you should adopt as per your sun sign
Align your home interiors with the stars—by sprucing up your residence with lucky indoor plants—as per your zodiac.
Coolest home bar ideas that'll make you the life of every party
From clown faced adorned bar tools to black Saint Laurent platform, these 8 home bars are made to impress.
No tree? No problem! 7 Dazzling Christmas decor ideas for a festive home
Christmas decor isn't limited to just the traditional tree. Here's how you can create a cosy and festive atmosphere in your home, even without the classic holiday centrepiece!
Vintage photos: Retro Christmas decorations from 1950s to 1980s
We go in search of old-school holiday style, and find some surprising choices, on a journey through archival photos of beautiful homes and famous families.
7 perfect small space sofas to make tiny living rooms look bigger
If you think there’s no room for a sofa in your home, these seven designs offer creative solutions for challenging spaces.
3 plants that will keep spiders out of your house
For those who suffer arachnophobia, it might sound too good to be true. These three plants are natural spider repellents. We explain how to use them in your home.
5 small space homes that use unique partition designs to demarcate a chic foyer
From organic wall extensions to playfully stacked cubes, these clever partition ideas carve out stylish foyers in small homes.
Feng Shui decorating tips to help you improve the quality of your sleep
Our bedrooms should be dedicated to rest and relaxation. Here are home do's and don'ts based on the ancient Chinese practice that will help assure peaceful nights.
Interior
The colourful trend that makes small rooms look bigger
With its powerful monochromatic impact, colour drenching reduces visual noise and makes even small rooms appear larger.
5 spiral staircases that will make you look twice
Curated from AD's archives, these sculptural staircases elevate the aesthetic of any home.
7 expert tips by interior designers for the perfect entertainment room
AD spoke to some of the most talented interior designers in India to help you create an ideal entertainment room for your home.
5 artisanal foyers that come alive with traditional flair
AD rounds up five contemporary homes that feature traditional foyer design replete with exquisite details.
AD It Yourself
11 cozy living room ideas from designers to make your interiors more comfy
Bring on the throw pillows, photo frames, and a conversation-worthy sectional.
These are the top living room design trends for 2023
Minimalism and maximalism will happily coexist while vintage, natural, handcrafted, and curved pieces will also be big in the year ahead.
AD It Yourself
7 dark colour palette ideas that won’t overwhelm your space
Rich hues don’t have to be gloomy.
How to renovate your living room on a tight budget
Want an Insta-worthy, dreamy living room on a budget? AD tells you how to achieve that.
14 space-boosting design ideas for a small living room
Tips to maximise space and allow you to live large in a compact living room
How to choose the right colour scheme for your living room
Use these strategies to create the perfect foundation for your living room decor
4 unique Mumbai living rooms that make a case for minimalism
Designed by Loulou Van Damme, Act of Quad, Chicago Studio Interior Architects and Quirk Studio, the living rooms of these Mumbai homes remind us why less is indeed more
7 ways to decorate a double-height living room
Use these design features to accentuate the style and grandeur of a high ceiling
7 ways to divide the living and dining space in a smart way
Here are clever ideas to segregate the living-cum-dining area into distinct zones
8 ways to decorate the corners in your home
Use these design strategies to add style and function to the neglected corners of your home
Want to buy a new sofa? Experts offer tips
All the expert advice to ensure you get the big, comfy couch you really want
Hand-sculpted marble tables inspired by Ellora Caves
Exquisite materials and difficult-to-master techniques are fused in the travel-inspired coffee and dining tables by Duffy London for the modern-day globetrotter
4 living rooms from Surat homes that spell laid-back luxury
If you're planning on redecorating your living room, this guidebook is the perfect reckoner for you
25 photos take us inside the living rooms of Bollywood actors Dia Mirza, Diana Penty, Ayushmann Khurrana, Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra
These spaces have been tastefully done up and seem like snug, cozy corners that the actors simply can’t wait to return to after a long day