Luxury Home Furnishing

Housing sales data shows regional imbalance with Southern markets gaining, even as North and West sees dip

Premium brands across kitchenware, bath fittings, tiles, furniture, and interiors are experiencing a surge in demand as affluent buyers increasingly splurge on upscale residences

A pool or billiards table is more than a sporting indulgence - it's a stage for connection, where the click of the cue ball is as much about the game as it is about the company you keep

British businessman Sukhpal Ahluwalia has purchased an 11,416 sq ft apartment at DLF's luxury project The Camellias in Gurugram for Rs 100 crore, underscoring demand for high-end homes

From monkey butlers to custom wall murals, statement pieces are those few special things that instantly catch the eye and give a space its personality

The smartest homes are not the ones that dazzle with tech, but the ones that disappear into your daily life while quietly elevating it

Glass facades and air-conditioned enclaves are giving way to spaces that breathe - homes that reflect a deeper connection to nature, heritage, and well-being

Sheltered from the chaos of Delhi, Raseel Gujral Ansal's home is an ode to her father, the artist Satish Gujral, and an extension of herself

Bathrooms are no longer just ordinary, small spaces in a home. They're taking centre stage and becoming sanctuaries of quiet luxury and comfort

Home decor has seen a surge, with couturiers offering a piece of their ideology in tableware, wallpaper, upholstery, carpets, textile artworks, lamps, and room dividers

The days of defining luxury with gilded, heavy furniture are gone. A quiet revolution is taking place in the most fashionable homes of India

Budgets for high-end home entertainment rooms can range from ₹25-30 lakh to several crores

"The concept of cross-ventilation is vanishing in new buildings, but wisdom is in recognising what works where & why"

The company has already piloted same-day deliveries in the Hyderabad market, and is planning to launch it in other markets it operates in

Ikea India, a leading furniture and home furnishing retailer, reported widening of losses to Rs 1,299.4 crore in FY24, according to an RoC filing by the company, a step-down unit of Netherlands-based Ingka Holdings. Its revenue from operations was at Rs 1,809.8 crore, up 4.5 per cent in the financial year that ended on March 31, 2024, according to financial data accessed through business intelligence platform Tofler. Total income of Ikea India Pvt Ltd was also up 5.12 per cent to Rs 1,852.7 crore in FY24. Ikea India reported a loss of Rs 1,133 crore and its revenue from operations was at Rs 1,731.6 crore a year earlier. According to the company, the increase in loss is largely due to investments towards expansion towards omnichannel growth. "IKEA India maintained solid sales growth despite no price increase and lowering the prices on certain products in FY24. Our losses largely reflect the investment we are making towards our omnichannel growth," said an Ikea spokesperson. Ikea .

Crafted bed sheets, pillows made of cooling fabric, ergonomic mattresses are in high demand

Furnishing and wall colours will add to the comfort of living in summers

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The consultancy released the findings based on an analysis of seven cities -- Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata -- over the last eight quarters

The realtor will deliver the remaining 50 per cent of the units to customers in the second phase of the projects