Aditi Sharma Maheshwari
Aditi Sharma Maheshwari completed her masters in Advertising and Marketing Communications in Mumbai but wasn’t entirely sure she wanted to pursue a career in the field. Journalism and long-form writing felt more exciting, and so started her first job at The Address (The Times of India), a tabloid on interiors and art. She wrote profiles of Indian artists, designers, and architects, and covered inspiring houses and commercial properties. This is also where she learned the ropes and gained knowledge about the vast yet exciting world of design. After four years at the brand, she moved on to ELLE DECOR, as a senior features writer where she contributed to the magazine and website, and also worked alongside the events team on India Design ID — the brand’s 10-day, annual design show that took place in New Delhi. She wrote across topics: from designer interviews, and house tours, to new product launches, shopping pages, and reviews. After spending three years at the title, she was offered a position as senior editor at Houzz. Being part of the founding team of Houzz India was both exciting and challenging, and the experience was full of learnings. The website content focused on practical advice on decorating the home and making interior design feel more approachable. She created a series of articles on budget buys, design hacks, and DIYs, all backed with expert advice. Equipped with sizable knowledge of the industry and with a good network, she moved to Architectural Digest (Conde Nast) as the digital editor, and contributed to AD Design Show — a 3-day on-ground event that brought together Indian and global brands. Since the publication's focus was on high-end design, her content covered design A-listers, starchitects, celebrities and highlighted high-concept products, all customized for an audience that loves and invests in luxury. She also worked closely with the video teams on how best to package AD House tours and AD fine art films to gather interest from a global audience. After a two-year stint, she moved to London and was hired at Livingetc. Currently, as the design editor, her focus is on kitchens and bathrooms and she covers exciting before/after projects, writes expert pieces on decor, and color, and occasionally reviews unique travel destinations.
Her love for interiors and design extends outside of her work life. She has styled two projects in Mumbai for clients, and as a serial renter, considers each new home as a fresh“project” to sink her teeth in. She’s a passionate writer and has co-authored a book on short stories covering new Indian writing. Once every month she can be found reciting poetry at Spoken Word, London. She’s an animal-lover and truly wishes she lived on a farm with dogs, cats, bunnies and cows for company. In her free time she loves to explore new restaurants in the city. And, she’s always up for quick weekend getaways if she finds the right company.
Latest articles by Aditi Sharma Maheshwari
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What Color Bedding Goes With Gray Walls? 5 Colors That Will Flatter This Paint Color
These 5 bedding colors will be a love match with your gray bedroom walls, either complementing its simplicity, or bringing a new life through color
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Should You Put a Rug on a Carpet? The Dos and Don'ts of This Layering Technique
Wondering if laying a rug over wall-to-wall carpeting is a good idea? Experts weigh in on this decor technique and tell us its pros and cons
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8 Types of Showers to Consider for Your Next Remodel — Styles and Layouts Designers Are Using Now
There are all kinds of different varieties of shower you could choose for your bathroom, each with its benefits and drawbacks — these are the 8 designers want you to consider
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5 Shower Bathtub Ideas That Make This Small Space Combo Feel So Much More Luxurious
Combining a shower and bathtub is a great idea for a small bathroom to help your space do double duty — and it can look incredibly stylish, too
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Before & After Small Kitchen Remodels — 5 Makeovers That Increased Style and Storage
Inspiring small kitchens that have dramatically enhanced utility and design, and have proved that you can do more with less
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Can You Put a Rug in a Kitchen? We Asked Designers to Settle the Debate — They All Agreed on the Answer
This comprehensive pros and cons guide will help with your decision-making when it comes to adding floor coverings in your cooking space
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Ceiling Decorating Ideas — 12 Ways to Make the "Fifth Wall" the Star of Your Home's Design
Fresh inspiration for decorating your home's ceilings from top interior designers, as seen in their most creative projects
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How Big Should a Living Room Rug Be? Your Ultimate Guide to Size, According to Designers
Interior designers offer advice on how to pick the right size of rug, and the best way to place it in your home
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5 Green Couch Living Room Ideas — Beautiful Schemes to Inspire Styling Around Your Sofa
These living rooms, all with green sofas at their heart, best show you how to make this furniture the centerpiece of your home
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Can I Have a Kitchen Window Flush With the Countertop? We Investigate This "Inviting" Design Choice
Having a window that stretches all the way down to your kitchen countertop can make your cooking space so much brighter, but is it practical? We ask kitchen designers
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Before and After — A Dated Kitchen Transformed Into a Characterful Space With Much Better Storage
This kitchen remodel is the perfect example of how taking your doors to the dark side can really elevate a design
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It's Been a Year Since my Bathroom Remodel — These Are the 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
These are the regrets from my own bathroom remodel, so you don't have to make the same mistakes I did
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5 Mistakes to Avoid in a Small Living Room — And What to Try Instead to Flatter a Compact Space
These design choices are only amplifying the problems of a small living room, say interior designers — heed their advice on how to dodge the pitfalls
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10 Clever Kitchen Window Ideas That Do Way More Than Just Frame a Good View
Interior architects and designers are making bold, interesting choices for kitchen windows that enhance how these spaces can be used
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Should I Tile Every Wall in My Bathroom? Designers Agree on What's Most Practical, and What Looks Best
If you're debating whether to tile all your bathroom walls or not, here's what designers want you to know
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Before and After — This Small Kitchen Makeover Transformed a Dark and Dreary Galley
Heritage details, a muted color palette, and vintage light fixtures give this kitchen designed by Storie Collective, a charming, warm appeal
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What is the Best Paint Finish for a Bathroom Ceiling? A Definitive Answer From Decorators
Bathroom ceilings are prone to moisture collecting, causing all sorts of problem for your paintwork — this is the best type of paint to use for it, according to professional house painters
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5 Lessons I've Learned Living in Small Apartments as a Design Editor to Make Rentals Feel Like Home
The tricks I've learned to bring character and personality while renting that won't cause problems when it's time to move out
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5 Storage Ideas That Make So Much Sense for a Galley Kitchen — They'll Make the Most of Narrow Spaces
Explore these great-looking galley storage ideas that really maximize what you can do with limited footprint kitchens
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Designers Are in Love With "Unexpected Ceilings" — This Creative Trend is Elevating Modern Spaces
More often than not, the ceiling is ignored in the design process, but by taking this space to do something surprising can be a gamechanger
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Wall and Ceiling Color Combinations That Just Don't Work — 3 Pairings Designers Avoid, and How to Get It Right
Experts say that these wall and ceiling colors will look jarring, and the ways to make your palette work better together
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Daybeds in Living Rooms? These 11 Ideas Show How This Piece Can Make Your Living Room Flow Better
Daybeds are the do-it-all furniture piece that's definitely back in fashion when it comes to our living spaces — big and small
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3 Ways Designers Say You Shouldn't Decorate Your Ceiling in 2024 — Number 3 Definitely Surprised Us!
The wrong design choices will turn your ceiling from amazing to eyesore, say these experts. These are the outdated ceiling designs to avoid now
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Are You Making One of These Small Kitchen Mistakes? 5 Designers Always Notice and How to Avoid Them
These small kitchen mistakes may seem minor at first but can have a huge impact on the functionality and looks of a compact space. Experts point out the most common errors they see
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