Tips and hacks
Plant & Planter Guide: Which Room, Which Corner
Most people choose a plant based on how it looks at the nursery and a planter based on what's in stock. Here's a better way — matched by room, by light, and by what the corner actually needs.
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The Balcony Edit: How to Turn an Ignored Space Into Your Favourite Corner
The balcony is the most consistently neglected space in Indian apartments. It has a view, natural light, and fresh air — everything a good corner needs. Here's how to finally give it what it deserves.
How to Create a Bar Corner That Makes Every Evening Feel Like an Occasion
The difference between an evening that feels like any other and one that feels like an occasion is smaller than you think. It's a corner. A surface. The right light. Here's how to build it.
Maximalist Interiors Done Right – IKIRU
The homes that make maximalism work aren't the ones with the most stuff. They're the ones with the most intention. Here's the difference — and how to land on the right side of it.
The Case for Wall Art: Why Bare Walls Are Easy to Fix – IKIRU
Most Indian homes are beautifully furnished and completely bare above the furniture line. Here's why that one decision — or the absence of it — is affecting how every room feels, and what to do about it.
How to Make Your Home Feel Cooler Without the AC – IKIRU
The AC is not always the answer. Before you turn it up, here's what your home's materials, lighting and layout could be doing better — and how to fix it without a single renovation.
A Shelf Should Tell a Story. Here's How to Make Sure Yours Does
The difference between a shelf that looks considered and one that looks like a showroom is smaller than you think. Here's how to style yours so it feels like it belongs to someone — specifically, you.
How to Make a Small Living Room Feel Twice as Big – IKIRU
Most small living rooms feel smaller than they actually are. Not because of the square footage — but because of the choices made within it. Here's how to fix that without changing a single wall.
Why Your WFH Space Affects Your Productivity – IKIRU
Most WFH setups are built for convenience, not performance. The desk near the bed, the chair that's just okay, the lighting that was never meant for eight hours of focused work. Here's why your space is affecting your output more than you think — and what to do about it.
The 5-Minute Evening Reset for Your Living Room – IKIRU
You don't need a deep clean or a redesign. Just five minutes, a few deliberate shifts, and your living room can go from the place you've been in all day to the place you actually want to be in tonight.
Design for Rest: How to Build a Home You Can Do Nothing In
We design our homes for productivity, for hosting, for function. But the most important thing a home can do is let you stop. Here's how to design a space that actually allows rest.
How to Style an Entryway That Sets the Tone – IKIRU
Most entryways are an afterthought — a place where shoes pile up and bags get dropped. But the first thing you see when you walk in sets the tone for your entire home. Here's how to get it right.
What to Look for When Buying a Floor Lamp
A floor lamp is one of the hardest-working pieces in a room — it lights a corner, fills vertical space, and changes the entire mood of a space. Here's what to look for before you buy one.