Rising
Wall
Fluted wall panels
Vertical grooves behind TV units and beds. WPC versions keep the cost down.
₹250–600 / sq ft
Trend board
What homeowners are choosing, what is holding steady and what is on its way out. Updated weekly.
Rising
Rising
Surface
Microcement
Seamless, grout-free finish for bathrooms and feature walls. Needs a skilled applicator.
₹350–700 / sq ft
Rising
Furniture
Cane and rattan
Cane shutters on wardrobes and crockery units. Light, breathable, very Instagram.
₹1,800–3,000 / sq ft
Rising
Lighting
Warm 3000K lighting
Homeowners are moving away from cool white tube lights to warmer profiles and cove strips.
₹45–80 / sq ft cove
Steady
Steady
Flooring
Terrazzo
Back as tiles and countertops. Large-chip patterns read best in small doses.
₹180–450 / sq ft
Steady
Style
Japandi
Low furniture, light oak, muted tones. Works well in compact 2 BHKs.
Mid tier
Fading
Fading
Surface
High-gloss acrylic everywhere
Still popular in kitchens, but full-gloss wardrobes are giving way to matte and textured laminates.
₹1,900–2,600 / sq ft
Fading
Wall
Heavy texture paint
Being replaced by limewash and subtle plaster finishes.
₹60–120 / sq ft