Oorjaa has always approached lighting from a place of material curiosity rather than decoration, and the Sea Sponge Table Lamp continues that line of thinking with a focus on texture, handcraft, and a slower way of making. The lamp takes its cue from marine life — specifically the irregular, naturally formed structure of sea sponges — but the reference is handled lightly. What stands out is not the imitation of form, but the sense of ease in its contours: nothing sharp, nothi

The Senator Group India has introduced a new modular seating line called Aura Lounge , created in collaboration with French designer Patrick Norguet. Known globally for his ability to pair clarity of form with practical comfort, Norguet brings that same sensibility to this collection, which is aimed at commercial and hospitality environments—corporate lounges, cafés, hotel lobbies, breakout zones, and the growing number of hybrid workspaces in India. Aura Lounge sits under Al

Akina’s arrival in Worli feels less like the opening of a new restaurant and more like the unfolding of a story that has travelled far before finding its home in Mumbai. Designed by Istaka and shaped under the creative direction of Architect Mehak Kapoor, the restaurant brings a quiet, refined interpretation of modern Asian dining — one that holds the familiarity of Japanese minimalism while carrying the wanderlust of global influences collected over time. From the moment you

The first thing that registers about this 7,500 sq ft home in Delhi is its atmosphere. Not dramatic, not imposing – simply a steady, confident presence shaped through charcoal tones, sculptural furniture and meticulously detailed craft. Interior designer Disha Bhutani Subramanium approaches the project without theatrics, allowing the weight of materials, the softness of lighting and the discipline of neoclassical forms to speak for themselves. The homeowners had moved from a

Somany’s new wall-hung closet, Postura , sits within the brand’s French Collection, but it doesn’t lean on ornament or dramatic styling. The idea behind it is simpler and more practical: make a closet that feels natural to use, something that supports the body instead of forcing it into an awkward posture. The result is a product that settles quietly into a bathroom and does its job without trying to look loud or overly sculpted. The design is gentle in the way it presents it

High above Puerto de la Cruz, on a hill that has watched over the north of Tenerife for more than a century, the Gran Hotel Taoro has opened its doors once again. For locals, the silhouette of the building has always carried a sense of nostalgia. For travellers, it has been a name whispered in the island’s early tourism history — the first grand hotel in the region, a jewel from 1890 that shaped how the world once imagined holidays in the Canary Islands. Now, after a meticul

When Jumeirah steps into a new world, it rarely does so quietly. This season, the brand enters the realm of luxury yachting with a partnership that feels almost cinematic: The Maltese Falcon, a Jumeirah Privé Experience . For a hospitality group known for shaping some of the most recognisable silhouettes on the Dubai skyline, the move toward the open sea feels both unexpected and completely aligned with its instinct for grandeur. The Maltese Falcon has long held a mythical pl

When the Gstaad Palace in Gstaad, Switzerland opens for the winter on 15 December 2025, it returns with a story that still holds its charm half a century later. In 1975, Blake Edwards’ The Return of the Pink Panther was filmed largely inside this Alpine landmark — its lobby, revolving doors, and the now-legendary GreenGo nightclub became part of Hollywood’s visual memory. The European premiere was also held here, turning a quiet corner of Saanenland into an unexpected cinem

Set within a quiet expanse of the Colorado Plateau, Amangiri has long been a place where travellers come to encounter the desert at its own pace. The architecture folds itself into the rock, the mesas rise around the property like steady companions, and the landscape dictates the rhythm of the day. It is from this setting — stark, cinematic, and strangely grounding — that Amangiri has introduced a new way to experience the region. The property now offers private flight tours

At the point where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, a quiet shift has taken place inside Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town. The landmark property has opened Amura , a restaurant shaped by the vision of Michelin-starred Spanish chef Ángel León , marking the first time he has brought his unmistakable, ocean-centred philosophy outside his home country. Known internationally as “the Chef of the Sea,” León approaches the ocean not as a pantry but as a living, breathing

In this 7,500 sq ft residence at The Camellias, Gurugram, Ravoh and RVH craft an interior that feels both precise and quietly expressive. The project emerges from a close collaboration between Ravoh — led by Ravish and Somya Vohra — and RVH’s bespoke design practice. Together, they bring a level of craftsmanship and material clarity that defines the apartment’s character. Ravoh’s ongoing partnerships with Italian designers inform the aesthetic, but the home ultimately sits co

House of Migo marks the festive season with a jewellery edit shaped for everything December holds — warm Christmas dinners, intimate reunions, and those last evenings of the year when dressing up becomes part of the celebration. The brand’s familiar blend of British cool and Indian design intuition runs through the collection, giving the pieces a clarity and identity that feel unmistakably theirs. Co-founders Anisha Mittal and Isha Goyal have built a label that does not chase

PAYAL KHANDWALA ends the year by returning to the language that has defined the label from the beginning—clarity of form, a preference for sculptural silhouettes, and fabrics that carry depth without excess. The new capsule, released this December, focuses on moments that feel slow, personal, and unforced. It is built around the idea of dressing for oneself rather than for spectacle. The collection reflects the brand’s understanding of the modern woman, the one Payal Khandwal

Poltrona Frau’s 2025 “The Five Seasons” collection brings several new pieces into its catalogue, but the one drawing the most attention is Blisscape , a sofa designed by Ludovica Serafini and Roberto Palomba . It takes the brand’s longstanding interest in comfort and craftsmanship and gives it a language that feels unmistakably contemporary. The name comes from a blend of bliss and escape —a small cue to the mood the designers wanted to create. They reference the easy, unhur

As conversations around hygiene and safety continue to shape the way homes function, kitchen appliances are evolving to meet these new expectations. Hafele’s Valeriya Semi-Integrated Built-In Dishwasher reflects this shift, introducing a feature designed specifically for families who prioritise health without compromising on convenience. At the centre of the appliance is the Hygiene 72°C Wash Programme , a high-temperature cycle that keeps the wash at 72°C long enough to elim

Angelo White marble has long been regarded as one of the most refined stones in the luxury materials spectrum, and in its latest presentation by A-Class Marble, it takes on a new clarity. Sourced from the company’s quarries in Zambia, the stone is known not only for its immaculate white field but also for its unusual strength, which sets it apart from many other white marbles used globally. It carries a quiet elegance that works across styles, making it as relevant in a moder

As homes shift toward more open, fluid layouts, the kitchen has become a central space rather than a separate room. This change has pushed kitchen design toward cleaner lines and uninterrupted surfaces, and Hafele’s new Profin Gola Profiles fit directly into this movement. The profiles allow handle-less cabinetry, giving modern kitchens the calm, streamlined look that contemporary interiors increasingly rely on. The Profin system is built around precise engineering. Hafele h

Black Cube Gallery, led by Sanya Malik, opens December with Modern Freskos , the first solo exhibition in India by Berlin-based contemporary artist Paul Kuntze . Born in 1995, Kuntze brings a visual language shaped by history but not defined by it, looking closely at Baroque fresco traditions and translating them into a style that sits firmly in the present. Kuntze’s work begins with a deep interest in the ceiling paintings of old churches and palaces — those large, theatrica

Catellani & Smith’s newest lighting family, Pòta! , has been recognised at the LIT Lighting Design Awards 2025 , securing one of the most respected honours in the global lighting industry. The award places Pòta! among this year’s standout innovations, highlighting its thoughtful balance of material craft, technical refinement, and contemporary aesthetics. The LIT Awards jury, made up of designers, technical experts, and lighting professionals, evaluated more than 1,000 submis

Turri has always treated the home as a place where design and personality overlap, and its newest interpretation of living unfolds through two collections that speak to each other without losing their individual character. Bow, designed by Studio Milo under the creative direction of Arianna Crosetta, and Atelier, created by Matteo Nunziati, come together as parallel versions of Turri’s modern luxury—distinct in expression, yet aligned in language. What ties the two collection