Architectural Digest India
American design icon Kelly Wearstler’s first-ever Indian collaboration is here
Kelly Wearstler’s foray into India is the result of a three-way collaboration between collectible design gallery aequō; artisans specialising in carpentry, enamel work and metal casting; and her eponymous design practice.
This abandoned British-era cemetery in India is turned into a space for reflection
Designed by Ahmedabad-based firm Compartment S4, Sensorium Park transforms a cemetery in Nainital into a quietly immersive public space.
This Kerala home enlivens an ancient legend for two sisters and their families
A holiday home in Kannur, designed by Elemental, honours a mythical goddess and pays ode to its owners’ childhood bungalow.
Formerly a bank, this school in Fort has been restored to preserve its Neoclassical style
AD100 firm Somaya Sampat, alumni of the school, has restored and renovated The Cathedral and John Connon School's Thomas House, giving students cutting edge spaces within a heritage building.
16 unlucky plants to avoid in the new year—and 11 lucky plants to welcome instead
Here is our guide on the unlucky plants that bring disruptive energy into the house, and which plants actually attract luck instead.
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This new furniture store in Okhla, New Delhi is built around a circular path
Created by Studio Dot for The Wardrobe Company, this store in Okhla centres the customer’s experience above everything else.
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Baccarat has upheld an exceptional heritage of craftsmanship. Shaped by both eye and hand, each piece is unique. Whether minimalist or extravagant, refined or richly cut, every creation is born from a subtle tension between emotion and creative freedom.
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Cafe Nur in Mumbai’s Fort precinct brings Sufi sensibilities to a 155-year-old shopfront
Brought to life by Dhool Design Studio, Cafe Nur balances Sufi philosophy, material honesty, and the layered architectural history of old Bombay.
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14 beautiful homes in India that celebrate the timelessness of wood
If there’s one material that can make a brand new house feel like it has history while being familiar and rich, it’s wood, and these homes in India prove it best.
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9 beautifully designed Vastu homes that know their directions
Designed in accordance with Vastu principles, these homes showcase smart design, effortless flow, and stylish, harmonious spaces.
Homes
This Pune apartment borrows from the quieter qualities of Wada architecture
In this 1,500 square-foot home, Koriv Design Studio combines terracotta, timber and handcrafted details to create a modern expression of courtyard-style Wada architecture’s familiar warmth.
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13 colour combinations for homes loved by AD Editors
Choosing colour combinations for your home can feel overwhelming. This editorially curated guidebook is all you need to get that going.
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7 beautiful homes in India that carry memories of the past
From a Geoffrey Bawa–inspired retreat in Alibag to a maximalist bungalow in Dehradun bursting with lived-in joy, these beautiful homes in India honour the past,
Homes
In this Mumbai home, a love for Indian craft traditions meets modern clarity
Designed by Sahiba Madan of Insitu Design Studio, this Mumbai home invites you to look closely, linger and return to details you may have missed the first time.
Exclusive: AD visits the world of Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's biggest set production
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new Netflix series Heeramandi's spectacular set interprets a magnificent world where dance, poetry, fine arts, weaving, and jewellery-making are nurtured and a time when great artists moved freely, without any barriers.
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Dining
Cafe Nur in Mumbai’s Fort precinct brings Sufi sensibilities to a 155-year-old shopfront
Brought to life by Dhool Design Studio, Cafe Nur balances Sufi philosophy, material honesty, and the layered architectural history of old Bombay.
Retail
This new furniture store in Okhla, New Delhi is built around a circular path
Created by Studio Dot for The Wardrobe Company, this store in Okhla centres the customer’s experience above everything else.
Dining
6 new restaurants in Bengaluru to check out (including a 1,85,000-square-foot brewery)
Escape to the tropics, step into Latin America or travel back in time to the Garden City; these restaurants have something for everyone.
Dining
20 must-visit restaurants in India with the most breathtaking mountain views
From Ladakhi undulating, moon-like vistas to Uttarakhand's memorable wooded slopes, these restaurants in India serve panoramic views alongside a delectable spread.
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This Bengaluru home wears art as a way of life
Designed by Yellow Brick Road Designs, this earthy, maximalist Bengaluru home unfolds as a layered canvas of art and memory.
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10 incredible Indian homes loved by AD editors in 2025
A look into the most expressive, design-led Indian homes of 2025, handpicked by AD.
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39 wall decor ideas for a refreshing home transformation
These simple decorative touches will bring your empty walls to life.
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.
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5 terrace garden ideas to inspire your next home makeover
From minimalistic wooden garden decor to sleek rooftop bars, consider these terrace garden ideas to revamp outdoor nooks in your home.
6 unusual and original bathroom design ideas for small homes
It’s not always easy to fit a bathroom into a small space, but these architects’ designs can provide inspiration.
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47 desk organisation ideas to create your happy 'work space'
Hide tangled cables, organize scattered paper, and make your home office an island of productivity.
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh takes AD through unseen parts of the Jaipur City Palace
Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the head of the Jaipur royal family known to friends and family as "Pacho", leads us through unseen parts of the royal City Palace complex—stepwells, terraces, havelis rich with the patina of age and time— and lays before us his ambitious project of revival.
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Unseen images of the late Zakir Hussain are currently on display at the NCPA, Mumbai
Photographer Dayanita Singh spent decades following and documenting the tabla maestro. Her intimate and hitherto unseen archive featuring Hussain — mostly, backstage and off-stage — forms the heart and soul of a newly opened memorial show in Mumbai.
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The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain is a must-see exhibition, on display till February 2026
The Rooted Nomad: MF Husain, an immersive exhibition now showing at the Qatar Museums, is the artist's layered exploration of movement, memory and tradition.
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MuseLAB's new exhibit in Hyderabad shows how design begins before it behaves
Muse: The Making Room at Hyderabad’s Kadari Art Gallery opens up the world behind design firm MuseLAB’s process.
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Ceramic artist Jane Yang-D’Haene's exhibition at Nilaya Anthology embraces imperfection
Once determined to quit clay altogether, New York-based ceramic artist Jane Yang-D’Haene’s 16 handcrafted stoneware vessels arrive at Nilaya Anthology shaped by memory, Korean ceramic traditions and the imperfect, deeply personal process that rebuilt her life.
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10 art shows in Mumbai and Delhi that should be on your radar for December
Close out the year by catching one (or more!) of these beautiful art shows happening in Mumbai and Delhi.
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Here is how Jaipur's City Palace is evolving into a cultural centre
Contemporary art, evolving exhibition formats and new narratives— take a glimpse into the steady transformation that is underway at Jaipur’s City Palace complex.
This Bengaluru home is a magnificent Mexican daydream
Soul Space Design Studio drew inspiration from the country’s rich vibrancy to craft a home bursting with colour, warmth, and character.
AD visits Devi Seetharam at her Bengaluru studio to reflect on gender and public spaces
Devi Seetharam unravels the complexities of gender, belonging, and femininity through her meticulous methodology of image making.
This nostalgic Kerala home was built around a beautiful traditional courtyard
Designed by Temple Town, this Kerala home in Thrissur is replete with antiques like 200-year-old windows, consoles crafted from reclaimed ceiling wood, and more.
This weekend home in Pawna is the perfect winter escape, perched atop a hill
Spread across 12,000 square feet, this Texan-style weekend home in Pawna by NACL Studio blends rustic charm with modern sophistication, creating the perfect family retreat.