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Material guides, renovation know-how and design stories — written by the people who walk the gallery every day.

Best outdoor tile designs for Gurgaon terraces and balconies 2026

Latest · 9 October 2026 · 11 min read

Best outdoor tile designs for Gurgaon terraces and balconies 2026

Outdoor tiles design: light stone-look porcelain leads for Gurgaon terraces. Compare balcony layouts, surface checks and installation before you choose.

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Best stone wall cladding designs for Indian home exteriors 2026

9 October 2026 · 11 min read

Best stone wall cladding designs for Indian home exteriors 2026

Choose linear stone wall cladding for a restrained exterior. Compare six designs for Indian homes, with guidance on texture, joints and fixing details.

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Best textured stone wall designs for Indian living rooms 2026

9 October 2026 · 12 min read

Best textured stone wall designs for Indian living rooms 2026

Compare textured stone wall designs for Indian living rooms. Choose low-relief marble for TV walls, with tips on lighting, panel joints and installation.

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How much do Kohler bathroom fittings cost in India in 2026?

9 October 2026 · 9 min read

How much do Kohler bathroom fittings cost in India in 2026?

Compare Kohler bathroom fittings price quotes in India for 2026. Check models, finishes, included components and installation before approving your budget.

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BSPL Epoxy Master tile joint filler buckets beside bags of BSPL tile adhesive

1 October 2026 · 9 min read

Epoxy vs Cement Grout vs Grout with Admix: Which Joint Your Tiles Need

Plain cement grout, cement grout with polymer admix, or epoxy — what each does, where each belongs, and what each costs per kilo in Gurgaon.

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A rooftop terrace zoned with grey stone-look porcelain and a raised wooden-look deck beneath a pergola

22 September 2026 · 9 min read

Outdoor Tiles for Terraces: Why 20 mm Is Usually Overkill

Why a 9 mm porcelain terrace floor beats 20 mm pavers on a rooftop — slip ratings, slope, adhesive, epoxy grout and the heat mistake most NCR homes make.

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The Kohler experience zone at Tayo Living, Gurgaon

1 August 2026 · 6 min read

Kohler in Gurgaon: A Buyer's Guide to Faucets, Smart Toilets & Showers

Where to see the complete Kohler range in Gurgaon and Delhi NCR, how to choose between Kohler faucet finishes, smart toilets and digital showers — and why installation decides everything.

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The Kohler experience zone at the Tayo Living studio

1 July 2026 · 7 min read

The Complete Bathroom Renovation Guide for Gurgaon Homes

From Kohler fittings to anti-skid tiles and bespoke vanities — a step-by-step bathroom renovation guide for Gurgaon and Delhi NCR homes, with realistic timelines.

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A carved leaf-relief stone feature wall in a finished lounge

27 June 2026 · 5 min read

Marble vs. Textured Stone: Choosing a Feature Wall That Ages Well

Veined marble slab or textured HL stone? How to choose a feature wall for Indian interiors — cost, maintenance, light behaviour and the looks that last.

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The designer tile library at the Tayo Living studio in Gurgaon

20 June 2026 · 6 min read

How to Choose Tiles for Indian Homes: A Room-by-Room Guide

Vitrified or ceramic? Matte or gloss? A practical, room-by-room guide to choosing tiles for Indian homes — floors, walls, bathrooms, balconies and façades.

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