Journals

Some families witness the passing of creativity and passions from generation to generation. From internationally acclaimed landmarks built by I.M. Pei and his two sons, to the historic works of Cesar and Rafael Pelli, these father-son legacies have left an indelible mark on the architectural world. Father’s Day is fast approaching, which offers us a prospect to reflect on the paternal bequest that has connected dynasties of noteworthy architects – Let’s travel back in time to see the ancestral

When scrolling through a surfeit of #homeinspo and elegantly spread furnishings on Instagram, seeking inspiration to update your space can be quite a task. Whether aiming for a corner overhaul or just a total redesign, these design-centric Instagram accounts serve up little snippets of insights daily and never fail to whip a quick visual pick-me-up - hit that follow button now, you need these on your home feed.

The teardrop-shaped emerald island south of the Indian peninsula is breathtakingly beautiful. Lush forests, pristine beaches, sparkling lakes, majestic hills – no matter what you seek, you find it here. The loveliness of the land is matched by the warmth of its people. The ultimate detox destination is the best therapy for your soul, senses and stomach. Our list of recommendations is collated from personal, first-hand experiences of the THOT team, and we are happy to share these with you.

Transform any room with stunning patterns for the walls.

As the biggest surface area in any room, walls have a massive impact, yet offer some of the easiest and most affordable ways to refresh your home. When it comes to turning your home’s blank canvases into masterpieces, there’s no denying the wow effect of

In the age of high-definition 4D graphics and the green screen, it is difficult to imagine life in the era of ‘real’ set design. Yet, the ambitions and imaginations of early 20th century filmmakers continue to amaze us, just because they were so ahead of their times. The precision and detail with which these mad geniuses tackled the various visual aspects of cinema have influenced the way the world has seen things thereafter. Painting a psychedelic spectrum through black and white, the

The nights are drawing in on a world which seems to get busier and more hectic every day and the need to sit back, relax, and enjoy the small things in life has never been more prevalent. Political uncertainty always incites the most significant cultural movements just like the Danish concept of coziness, ‘hygge’. Pronounced ‘hoo-guh’, this lifestyle trend of the Danes emphasizes all things cozy and insouciant. Think warm-and-fuzzy, delicious-and-hearty, mulled-and-aromatic. A national manifesto, nay, an obsession expressed in the constant pursuit of homespun pleasures involving candlelight, fires, cashmere, coffee, mulled wine, cake, wellbeing, and the company of friends.

The Danes have established themselves as lovers of calm and in turn, consistently top the polls as the happiest people on earth. The age-old concept is currently experiencing a global renaissance, with the world declaring hygge the next, new, best way to live.

The man synonymous with surrealism was a master of multiple trades – painter, sculptor and designer. From furniture to interiors to home accessories to perfume bottles to film sets, everything that he touched left a distinct Dadaist fingerprint. His works have inspired creative thinkers across the globe for generations. Even now, the theatrical man with the funny mustache continues to be a reference point for modern surrealist design. We create a collage of contemporary lifestyle artists who have retained the Dali strain.

“If there was ever a painter who could claim to have completely changed the way popular Indian imagination pictured its gods, goddesses, myths and legends, then it was that charismatic Keralite Raja Ravi Varma.”

Rupika Chawla

For patrons of Indian Art, the name Raja Ravi Varma has been familiar for more than a century. Born to the ruling family of Kilimanoor in 1848, a small estate in the erstwhile kingdom of Travancore, this aristocratic painter became a cultural icon whose popularity acquired a pan-Indian sweep. With no immediate tradition which could inspire and help him to evolve, Raja Ravi Varma broke new ground and left behind a brilliant legacy of academic realism.

Ravi Varma’s paintings were a vision of civilization of the classical times, the mythical Golden Age, when Hindus were said to be at the peak of their prowess-supreme and pure, both politically and culturally. Other

“The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.”

- Ayn Rand

This week, we would love to feature some incredibly powerful women whose achievements and conceptions in design have inspired the industry and changed the lives of many. Spanning from different age groups and segments of the design industry, we are privileged to have them associate with The House of Things. These women spearheaded the world of design and notched a place for themselves autonomously. Let’s salute them who came as a full circle; within them, the power to create, to nurture, and to transform.

Sarita Handa

It takes a true visionary like Sarita Handa to channel her passion for textiles to build a multimillion dollar company. 25 years ago, she started with nothing other than her name, a list of customers she wanted