Luxury Home Furnishing

India's housing market gets 'premium', with surging value despite sales dip

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

India's luxury housing boom fuels demand for premium home products

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

Table for two, please: Pool, billiards tables are redefining home luxury

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

UK businessman Sukhpal Ahluwalia buys Rs 100 cr flat in DLF Camellias

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

Objects of desire: Statement pieces that make your home talk

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

A home that truly knows you: A new era of smart luxury living is here

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

Earthy elegance: Sustainable sanctuaries are redefining the idea of luxury

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

The fine art of luxurious living: Inside Raseel Gujral Ansal's bungalow

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

Soaked in luxury: Bathrooms take centre stage in modern home design

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 in on couture: Six designers share their home decor philosophy

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

Function meets fantasy: How stylish is your furniture in today's homes?

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

Room with a view: Tech-savvy home theatres redefine the movie experience

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

Designer havens: Tahiliani Homes is all about 'bringing the outside in'

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

30% total sales from online delivery, says Ikea India CEO Pulverer

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 FY24 results: Loss widens to Rs 1,299 cr, revenue up at Rs 1,809.8 cr

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 .

For a good night's sleep, tuck into luxurious, comfortable bed linen

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

Curtains to ventilation: How to protect your home in extreme heat

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

Shubhashish Homes honoured with the 'Luxury Project of the Year' Award for Shubhashish Prakash in the Non- Metro Category

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Selling time for unsold real estate inventory down by nearly one-third: JLL

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

Signature Global launches second phase of premium projects in Gurugram

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