Gifts
9 October 2026
How do you choose wooden home décor that lasts?
Choose wooden décor by the weight of the piece, the evenness of the carving, and a shelf that does not sit in harsh sun.
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Notes on rooms, décor, and gifts
Home decor ideas from the Saanvi Home studio in Anantapuram: wall art, entryways, handmade gifts, lamps, and the small choices that finish a room.
Home décor
4 October 2026
Which handmade lamp suits a living room?
Choose a table lamp when someone reads there, and painted star lights when the wall itself should glow.
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Interiors
27 September 2026
How do you pair two paintings on one wall?
Hang two paintings at the same centre height, with a gap about the width of your hand, and stop there.
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Gifts
6 September 2026
What makes a good housewarming gift?
A good housewarming gift is one finished handmade object the new home can put out on the first evening.
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Home décor
22 August 2026
How do you style a pooja corner at home?
A pooja corner needs one main idol, a lamp within reach, and a shelf that can be wiped clean every morning.
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Interiors
11 July 2026
How do décor and a room layout work together?
In a small home the layout comes first. Décor is the last object, placed only where the furniture has left a clear wall.
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Home décor
17 June 2026
Where should a lamp sit in a quiet corner?
Put the lamp beside the seat, not deep in the corner, and keep the shade near eye height when you are sitting.
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Gifts
8 May 2026
How do you choose a handmade gift for a home?
Choose a handmade gift by the shelf it will sit on, not by how busy the object looks in a photograph.
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Interiors
19 April 2026
What belongs in an arrival hall?
An arrival hall needs a clear path first, then one painting, a slim console, and a single object on it.
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Interiors
14 March 2026
How should you plan a living wall before hanging art?
Measure the wall, set the centre near eye height, and leave clear space around one piece before you choose the painting.
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