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In a world dominated by screens, social media and constant digital stimulation, slow living is becoming increasingly difficult to practise. The article explores how hands-on hobbies such as embroidery, knitting, crochet, gardening and pottery can help bring back patience, creativity and meaningful connection. It also looks at how traditional crafts have historically fostered community and human-to-human interaction.
In a fascinating geographical trend, Kerala accounts for an astounding 31 per cent of all senior living centres across India.
To make the most of this versatile design element, it is crucial to match the wallpaper pattern with your existing furniture, flooring, and lighting.
From deciding what to eat and when to wake up, to how to organise and decorate your living space, there is no need to seek consensus or compromise.
Gen Z prioritises functionality, clever layouts, and lifestyle integration over space when choosing homes, favouring tech-enabled, move-in-ready apartments with hybrid-work features and community spaces.
In India, the concept of experiential biking has caught on rapidly among young audiences. Travel is no longer viewed as a simple leisure activity; it has become an avenue for self-discovery and immersive learning. Whether navigating the winding curves of foggy hill stations, cruising along coastal roads, or exploring rural backroads, these journeys encourage riders to look at life through a vastly different lens.
While the classic off-white and gold remain eternal, this year's collections are bursting with lively shades, Madras cotton checks, and stripes in bold hues.
Inside, the layout embraces a thoughtful, semi-open plan. The spaces, including a welcoming sit-out, formal living, a cozy family lounge, dining area, interior courtyard, four spacious bedrooms, an upper living lounge, and a breezy balcony, feel connected yet maintain their individual privacy. The interiors are crafted to invite nature in at every opportunity.
Sustainability plays a key role in the home's design. The family ingeniously repurposed construction materials from their demolished ancestral house. The compound wall was uniquely constructed using recycled roof tiles, combined with painted cement sheets.
The undisputed showstopper of the home is its central courtyard, or 'nadumuttom', around which all other living spaces are arranged. It was the homeowner's long-standing dream to have an open-air courtyard where they could experience the romance of monsoon showers indoors.
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