The new season of Asian Paints’ home décor series, ‘Where the Heart Is’ has started! While graciously allowing glimpses of their living spaces, celebrities also share their design ideas and offer inspiring décor tips. The first celebrity home in Season 7 features prominent actress and fashionista Janhvi Kapoor, who in her charming way shares what ‘home’ means to her.

Ar. Diana Kellogg - the founder and principal of Diana Kellogg Architects, known for her high-end New York residences, has expanded her portfolio to include the design of the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School in India. She previously focused on upscale residential projects but has recently shifted towards social change initiatives.

Growing up in Gujarat, and particularly in Baroda, has contributed greatly to my personal creative journey. Elders with connections in the fields of literature and arts of course helped trigger my creative quest; but I would still give more credit to the city we were in – the cultural epicenter of the state of Gujarat. My first visit to the Fine Arts faculty of M. S. University was a life-changer. I remember being enamored by the students painting in the studios. I loved the space and light in the art gallery and the artists’ work on display. The wall art and massive wooden sculptures strewn around the campus fascinated my young mind. I met many stalwart artists (Pingale, Dhumal, Khakhar) through my father and grandfather; but back then I was too young to grasp their stature in the world of art.

The quintessential Indian ideology of ‘atithi devo bhava’- which means ‘treat a guest like God’ is embodied in the soul of almost every Gujarati home. In this Gujarat-special issue, then, the top spot of Insite Story was automatically grabbed by some gorgeous Gujarati homes in Gujarat, designed by Gujarati-led design firms! Whilst we were spoilt for choice with the astounding array we scanned, we hand-picked these five for the cover story.