All that the army stands for… and a little more! From the rawness of the site to its material palette and even the decor, the newest The Bar Stock Exchange, a first in Bengaluru, is a tribute to our armed forces. All credit goes to the super talented interior designer Shabnam Gupta and her troops at The Orange Lane.

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.