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Textured art, ceramics and contemporary reinterpretations of local craft traditions are becoming increasingly popular. Photo: Ehsanul Alam

The art of choosing art for your space

Whether it is the way the light hits a sculpture in the foyer or the texture of a kantha on the wall, the art you choose is what finally turns the house into a home

The one wall that can make or break your living room

The one wall that can make or break your living room

Prayer spaces may incorporate dedicated shelves or cabinets for Qurans, prayer mats, attar, and other religious items. Photo: Srishty architects and consultancy

A room for reflection: How to design prayer spaces in modern homes

Warm lighting, earthy textures, and the aroma of fresh coffee define the calming ambiance of Wellness Cafe. Photo: Courtesy

Wellness cafe: A journey of flavor, balance, and community

With the right plants and fixtures, within six months, an entire wall of your balcony or terrace could turn green. Photos: Baganbari

Up against the wall: How vertical gardens are cooling Dhaka’s homes

Photo : Syed Zakir Hossain

Chummery, not Chameli: The misread history of a Dhaka landmark

Layered lighting transforms this living space into a refined visual anchor, where ceiling fixtures and soft ambient glow work together to shape mood and depth. Photo: Junaid Hasan Pranto

Statement lighting: Luminous anchor of the modern home

A woman relaxes with a book in her living room, which features a large, curated gallery wall of various canvas prints above the sofa.

Transforming spaces with modern abstract art prints

Photo: Collected

The one wall that can make or break your living room

A woman reads on a beige sofa in a bright, modern living room decorated with an eclectic gallery wall of different sized canvas prints.

Transform your living spaces with stunning canvas prints: A complete guide to style, personalisation, and modern wall art

Layered lighting, like this integrated handrail lighting strategy, enhances both safety and spatial quality and introduces a refined, contemporary detail. Photo: BDinterior

Choosing the perfect railing: A guide for modern duplex homes

The three-domed mosque sits in the garden of Musa Khan, embedded within a dense institutional fabric.

Musa Khan’s Mosque: A Mughal monument in the shadow of Curzon Hall

The NAAF Dormitory in Teknaf presents a minimalist white façade, its clean geometry and elongated form responding to the surrounding river landscape. Photos: Courtesy

NAAF Dormitory in Teknaf: A collaboration between simplicity and nature-embracing architecture