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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