Trend board

What homeowners are choosing, what is holding steady and what is on its way out. Updated weekly.

Rising

Rising
Wall

Fluted wall panels

Vertical grooves behind TV units and beds. WPC versions keep the cost down.

₹250–600 / sq ft
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