A sumptuous wooden material palette and smart details come together to balance the classic and contemporary in a bare shell at the heart of Kolkata’s Salt Lake City courtesy interior designer Ajay Arya. Presenting, the stylish all-day eatery — Sly Fox Gastro Club — that transforms into a buzzing lounge at night, and is poised to become the next swish new haunt of the neighbourhood.

Whether you’re looking to overhaul your bathroom or just upgrade it, look no further than our curated annual round-up of elegant, luxurious and innovative sanitaryware and bath fittings from Indian and international brands that embrace design and technology in equal measure.

Product designer Jun Aizaki led-Creme Design uses home-grown gourds to produce a sustainable alternative to disposable coffee cups.