Interior Design Guides

60 honest guides to building a home that lasts

Real, Chennai-specific advice on materials, finishes, hardware, paint, lighting and Vastu — written by the Homeli design team, with 2026 pricing and no jargon.

🪵 Plywood & Boards 10

BWP Plywood — Complete GuideBWP Plywood — Complete GuideWhy marine-grade ply is the Chennai standardMarine vs BWP vs IS:303Marine vs BWP vs IS:303Plywood grades, decodedMR vs BWP PlywoodMR vs BWP PlywoodWhich survives Chennai humidityGreenply vs CenturyGreenply vs CenturyTop plywood brands comparedKitchen Carcass PlywoodKitchen Carcass PlywoodBest brands for the carcassEngineered vs Solid WoodEngineered vs Solid WoodWhich for Chennai homesWPC vs PlywoodWPC vs PlywoodCan WPC replace plywood?MDF vs HDF vs PlywoodMDF vs HDF vs PlywoodThe board hierarchyAvoid Particle BoardAvoid Particle BoardChennai humidity warningBamboo WoodBamboo WoodIn Indian interiors

🔩 Hardware & Fittings 5

Hettich Hinges GuideHettich Hinges GuideIndia buyer guideHäfele HardwareHäfele HardwareRange + buyer guideBlum TandemboxBlum TandemboxPremium drawer systemsSoft-Close HingesSoft-Close HingesWorth it? Honest takeHettich vs Häfele vs BlumHettich vs Häfele vs BlumCompared + care guide

🚪 Laminates, Veneer & Shutters 7

Acrylic vs PU vs LaminateAcrylic vs PU vs LaminateShutter finishes comparedGreenlam LaminateGreenlam LaminateComplete guideMerino vs GreenlamMerino vs GreenlamLaminate comparedPVC vs Acrylic Edge BandingPVC vs Acrylic Edge BandingWhat actually lastsItalian VeneerItalian VeneerWorth it for India?Indian Veneer BrandsIndian Veneer BrandsBuyer guideTeak vs Sheesham vs MangoTeak vs Sheesham vs MangoSolid wood compared

🪨 Marble, Granite & Counters 6

Italian vs Indian MarbleItalian vs Indian MarbleWhich for your homeStatuario vs CalacattaStatuario vs CalacattaLuxury marble comparedQuartz Counter BrandsQuartz Counter BrandsCaesarstone, Silestone & coGranite vs Quartz vs MarbleGranite vs Quartz vs MarbleBest kitchen counterGranite & Quartz CareGranite & Quartz CareCounter maintenanceItalian Marble CareItalian Marble CareSealing + maintenance

🛁 Tiles, Glass & Sanitaryware 8

Jaquar vs Kohler vs TotoJaquar vs Kohler vs TotoSanitaryware comparedCera vs HindwareCera vs HindwareMid-range sanitarywareSaint-Gobain GlassSaint-Gobain GlassTypes + uses guideWardrobe Glass TypesWardrobe Glass TypesFrosted, lacquered, temperedVitrified vs Wooden FloorVitrified vs Wooden FloorChennai apartmentsItalian Tile BrandsItalian Tile BrandsFloor Gres, Cotto & coKajaria vs Somany vs BramoKajaria vs Somany vs BramoTile brands comparedBathroom Tile BrandsBathroom Tile BrandsAnti-skid + premium

🎨 Paint, Walls & Cladding 5

Royale vs Apex UltimaRoyale vs Apex UltimaAsian Paints comparedBerger Silk GlamorBerger Silk GlamorPaint reviewDulux Velvet TouchDulux Velvet TouchHonest reviewWallpaper vs Texture PaintWallpaper vs Texture PaintChennai wallsWall Cladding MaterialsWall Cladding MaterialsStone, wood, fluted

💡 Electrical & Lighting 4

Polycab vs HavellsPolycab vs HavellsHouse wiring comparedPhilips Hue vs LutronPhilips Hue vs LutronSmart lightingBest LED Light BrandsBest LED Light BrandsFor Indian homesMaterial Warranty RealityMaterial Warranty RealityWhat's really covered

🧭 Vastu Guides 15

Vastu for BedroomVastu for BedroomDirection + bed layoutVastu for KitchenVastu for KitchenStove + sink positionVastu for Pooja RoomVastu for Pooja RoomIdol placementVastu for BathroomVastu for BathroomLayout + drainageVastu for Living RoomVastu for Living RoomSofa + TV placementVastu for Main DoorVastu for Main DoorEntrance directionVastu for Kids' RoomVastu for Kids' RoomBed + studyVastu for Study RoomVastu for Study RoomDesk directionVastu for Dining RoomVastu for Dining RoomTable placementVastu Colours by RoomVastu Colours by RoomTamil Nadu paletteNorth-Facing VastuNorth-Facing VastuLayout guideSouth-Facing VastuSouth-Facing VastuMyth-busting + layoutEast-Facing VastuEast-Facing VastuLayout guideWest-Facing VastuWest-Facing VastuLayout + heatVastu for 1 BHKVastu for 1 BHKCompact-flat layout

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