“The sound of dhol is in the air, so dance beats and share and care. May the rhythms keep you always happy this I wish for you on Lohri. – Anonymous Lohri is one of the most popular festivals in North India. It is a festival celebrated with pomp and show by the people of Punjab. Even other states across India – Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir – celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. Lohri is celebrated in winter and traditionally is a festival associated with sowing and harvesting. The big sound of a ‘dholki’, colourful settings, and people gath ..read more

Check out some ideas to liven up your home with the spirit of this Harvest Festival. Apart from the traditional ways, there are several other ways to decorate your home for Pongal. Check out some ideas to enliven your home. The sun signifies knowledge, spiritual light and wisdom. Makar Sankranti signifies we must turn away from the darkness of delusion in which we live, and begin to joyously let the light within us shine brighter and brighter. We should gradually begin to grow in purity, wisdom, and knowledge, even as the sun does from this day. – Swami Vivekananda The month of January is grac ..read more

Care for your wardrobes with ease with these useful cleaning tips Given the number of belongings that your wardrobes hold, it is essential to regularly clean and maintain these closets in order to avoid stuff piling up — quite literally! Wardrobe cleaning at home is no rocket science, but there are a few things to keep in mind. Wardrobe cleaning has to be done both internally and externally. While external cleaning can be done frequently and is less time-consuming, it is equally important to clean the wardrobe on the inside from time to time. Steps Involved In Internal Wardrobe Cleaning Before ..read more

When we plan an overhaul of our kitchen or even while we are getting it made from scratch, we tend to think about the broader details like the windows, countertops, cabinets and so on. While eyeing all those macro functionalities of a kitchen, we end up paying less or no heed to kitchen cabinet handles. Though they seem trivial, once you start using your cooking space, you realise that kitchen cabinet handles are crucial both from the point of view of function as well as aesthetics. It is, therefore, vitally important to choose kitchen cabinet handles that suit your style of cooking and your s ..read more

Safety first: Take your pick from our list of balcony safety grill designs What makes the balcony an invaluable asset to a house, and why do we tend to look more into the design, comfort level and safety of this particular area of our homes? That would be because it is cherished by everyone in the family, no matter which age group. Balconies connect us to the outdoors, which is a vital human need for those living in apartments. These spaces are for you to relax, or for practising early morning meditation and yoga; to unwind with some tea or coffee while reading; or for catching up with your da ..read more

Rugged stone walls add a nice new dimension to your home interiors! Plain and uninteresting walls are a thing of the past. Most homeowners today prefer having customised wall designs that add to the character of the room. As statement walls are a hit, interior stone wall cladding is a much-favoured option with homeowners, owing to their rustic appeal. What exactly is the stone cladding in interior design? Stone cladding is a decorative surface, a thin facade of natural or artificial material, placed on top of the basic concrete layer in modern constructions. Stone-clad walls are lighter than n ..read more

Trying to rearrange your furniture can be a daunting task and that’s why we at Design Cafe decided to help you out with a blog post on small living room furniture arrangement ideas Have a small house and need some help with small living room furniture arrangement ideas? We at Design Cafe are here to help. A living room is a place where we eat, chat, watch movies and spill popcorn in. A living room is the area of the house where family and friends get together for a gala night. It can be arranged in the way you like according to your personality. Let us show you how! Small Living Room Furniture ..read more

The kitchen is important for most homeowners as it reflects their personal sense of style and way of living as well. Check out this blog post to know all about kitchen glass doors and also skim through our latest collection of modern kitchen glass door designs. There are many ways in which you can enhance the existing design of your kitchen without breaking the bank. Some prefer going for glass door kitchen cabinets while others don’t mind experimenting with a kitchen glass door entrance. And why not? Glass kitchen doors look extremely elegant, classy and fresh. Here’s why kitchen glass door d ..read more

The kitchen is important for most homeowners as it reflects their personal sense of style and way of living as well. Check out this blog post to know all about kitchen glass doors and also skim through our latest collection of modern kitchen glass door designs. There are many ways in which you can enhance the existing design of your kitchen without breaking the bank. Some prefer going for glass door kitchen cabinets while others don’t mind experimenting with a kitchen glass door entrance. And why not? Glass kitchen doors look extremely elegant, classy and fresh. Here’s why kitchen glass door d ..read more

A vivid bedroom is better than a simple one. Let your imagination fly and take you on a wild journey of colours and their combinations. Read this blog post to know more about how these combinations can add so much to your bedroom and, thus, to your lives Are you considering a makeover for your bedroom or getting it designed from scratch? If your answer to the question is ‘yes’, the first thing that you must think about is its colour, right? After all, there are so many options to choose from! Depending upon how you want your bedroom to look like, you could choose wall colours for it. These day ..read more