Journal
Notes from the site, not the showroom.
What we have learned building homes in Bangalore: which materials hold up, which layouts work in a 1,200 square foot flat, and what to ask before you sign.
3 November 2026 · 8 min read
How to combine ambient, task and accent lighting at home
What the three layers of lighting do, how to combine them room by room, which colour temperatures to pick and what to settle before the ceiling is closed.
Read →26 October 2026
Layout ideas that make a small bedroom feel bigger
The layout moves we use in compact Bangalore bedrooms, from walking paths and the bed wall to ceiling-height wardrobes, wall-mounted shelves and layered light.
26 October 2026
Moisture-resistant materials for Bangalore homes
Which boards, finishes, paints, floors and hardware hold up through Bangalore's long monsoon, room by room, and what to ask a designer before you sign.
26 October 2026
Pooja unit design for Bangalore apartments
Where to place a pooja unit in a flat, the formats that fit, stone bases and warm lighting, flame and smoke safety, and what to ask before you hire.
16 October 2026
How to choose an interior designer for your Bangalore home
What to look at before you hire an interior designer in Bangalore. Process, 3D views, materials, site supervision, what a quote includes and the questions to ask first.
16 October 2026
Open kitchen living, without the smell of last night's curry
How to keep an open kitchen fresh with Indian cooking. Chimney sizing, duct runs, airflow, sliding partitions, wipe-clean surfaces and what moves the cost.
16 October 2026
From empty space to everyday living: planning a home interior in Bangalore
How to plan a Bangalore home room by room. The questions to settle before colours, where storage hides, what to spend on first and what to bring to a first meeting.
17 December 2024
Simple bedroom design, seven easy tips for a calm room
How to keep a bedroom simple and calm. Neutral colours, fewer pieces of furniture, built-in storage, good bedding, a plant or two, layered lighting and your own things.
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