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In traditional houses above the verandas, there were sunbreakers—louvre-like elements—so that direct solar radiation could not enter. Photo: TBS

Rethinking Dhaka’s homes in an age of heatwaves

With heatwaves intensifying, Dhaka’s high-density housing model is under strain. Reduced setbacks, limited cross-ventilation, and heat-absorbing façades have weakened passive cooling strategies...

Sketch: TBS

How DBL Ceramics is rethinking tile waste through TileChalk

A seamless resin floor extends wall-to-wall without grout lines, enhancing spatial continuity while offering waterproof, mould-resistant performance suited to Bangladesh’s humid climate. Photo: Collected

How to incorporate resin in your home decor

The blue-green of the solid wood door finds resonance in the Gond painting on the passage wall in this stunning Mumbai home. Photo: Shabnam Gupta

Beyond the door: How accessories make an inviting first impression

Characterised by minimalist compositions and large-scale figurative illustrations, Tirtho’s murals can bring a wall to life. Artwork by Reesham Shahub Tirtho

How interior murals are redefining spaces in Bangladesh

Blue pottery plates are a popular wall decor item across cultures. Photo: Craft and walls

More than crockery: Tableware as interior decor

At Sol in Gulshan, Korean barbecue is housed within an architecture of transitions, where wood, light and sound quietly separate the diner from Dhaka’s relentless pace. Photos: Courtesy

Bangladeshi craft meets Korean design at Sol restaurant

The 3 Defining Interior Trends for Bangladesh in 2026

The 3 Defining Interior Trends for Bangladesh in 2026

The 275 to 650 square feet apartments in Bashundhara mainly target university students. Photo: Maati Properties Ltd

Is compact home architecture the new trend in Dhaka?

Ratten flower chair is extremely popular among decor enthusiasts these days. PHOTO: MY HOME TALES

How local materials are reclaiming modern interiors

Hatirjheel's global honour is a reminder that it is still important

Hatirjheel's global honour is a reminder that it is still important

Soft, warm tones such as orange and yellow bring energy to the space. Photo: Furnishing Future

Healing homes: How interior design impacts mental health

Golpo Griho stands amid 20 bighas of ancestral land, where architecture yields to nature and memories shape every design choice. Photos: Courtesy.

Golpo Griho: A prose written in memories and concrete