GuidesJournal
Long-form, practical guides on architecture, interiors and the craft of building — written slowly, kept current, from the Roomantic studio.
Vastu Shastra
8 November 2026
· 11
Learn staircase vastu rules from an architect: best direction and placement, number of steps, clockwise turns and vastu tips for positive energies at home.
Office & Commercial
11 November 2026
· 21
Office interior design guide for India 2026: costs per sq ft, layout ideas, workspace design trends, and office interiors from startup to enterprise.
House Design & Architecture
9 November 2026
· 22
House design in India 2026: house plans and floor plan layouts for 2BHK-3BHK homes, vastu basics, architect fees, and city-wise house construction costs.
Vastu Shastra
7 November 2026
· 15
East, west, north or south facing house? Get plans per vastu, room placement tables, and simple remedies our architects use in real Indian homes.
Vastu Shastra
6 November 2026
· 19
Architect-written vastu shastra guide for 2026: a room-by-room vastu chart, pooja room to living space, plus practical vastu tips for a new home.
Vastu Shastra
8 November 2026
· 15
Aquarium position as per vastu shastra: best direction, fish tank placement tips, number of fish and mirror rules to attract prosperity at home.
Vastu Shastra
7 November 2026
· 12
Architect's vastu guide to toilet direction: ideal bathroom zones, toilet seat facing rules, and practical vastu shastra remedies for wrong placement.
Vastu Shastra
8 November 2026
· 15
Kitchen vastu made practical: best kitchen direction as per vastu, stove placement, sink rules and kitchen colour tips from a practising architect.
Vastu Shastra
7 November 2026
· 10
Best sleeping direction as per Vastu Shastra, ideal bed placement in the bedroom and fixes. An architect explains bed direction and positive energies.
Bedroom Design
26 September 2026
· 20
Bedroom interior design guide for Indian homes: modern design ideas, master bedroom layouts, wardrobe storage, lighting and real 2026 costs.
Wall Design, Paint & Wallpaper
4 November 2026
· 17
Accent wall ideas for every room: 2026 wall design trends, paint, wallpaper, texture and panelling compared with real India costs by interior designers.
Bathroom
2 November 2026
· 18
Modern bathroom design guide for Indian homes: layout planning, tile picks, 2026 design trends, and real bathroom renovation costs per sq ft.
Pooja Room & Mandir
31 October 2026
· 18
Pooja room design ideas for 2026: mandir formats, materials, vastu tips and real costs from interior designers, plus how to create a serene puja room.
Bathroom
3 November 2026
· 22
20 bathtub designs for Indian homes: freestanding, built-in, corner and sunken tubs for 2026, plus standard sizes, materials and layout tips.
Wardrobe & Storage
1 November 2026
· 21
Wardrobe design ideas for every bedroom: hinged, sliding wardrobe and walk-in types, interior layouts, materials and 2026 prices per sq ft in India.
False Ceiling & POP
29 October 2026
· 21
Types of false ceilings, gypsum vs POP vs PVC, and false ceiling cost per sq ft in 2026. The complete false ceiling design guide for Indian homes.
Living Room & Hall
27 October 2026
· 21
Living room interior design for Indian homes: layout, colour, TV wall, 2026 costs, plus stylish home interior design ideas from a design-build studio.
Modular Kitchen
25 October 2026
· 25
The best modular kitchen design ideas for Indian homes: kitchen layouts, materials, smart storage, and real 2026 costs from a design-build team.
Modular Kitchen
26 October 2026
· 14
Modular kitchen accessories guide 2026: tandem boxes, magic corner units, baskets, pull-outs & cabinet organizers that save space and cut clutter.
Modular Kitchen
26 October 2026
· 23
Looking for the best kitchen chimney in India 2026? Suction power, baffle vs filterless auto-clean filters, prices and sizing for Indian cooking.
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