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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Box Bedroom Storage Ideas — 'Because Even the Smallest Rooms Have Hidden Opportunities,' Say Experts
These box bedroom storage ideas will transform this petite, humble room into a practical and comfortable space ideal for all functions
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What's the Best Bed For a Small Room? Experts Share 5 Styles With Their Pros and Cons
Experts say these bed styles will suit the tiniest, narrowest and most cramped bedrooms
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This is What You Want Your Home to Smell Like for Good Feng Shui — 4 Scents To Boost Positivity at Home
Activate the sensory experience in your home with these Feng Shui fragrances that will calm your mind and relax the mood
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How to Take Care of Tulips in a Vase — 6 Easy Ways to Make Them Last Longer
Wondering how to take care of tulips in a vase? We've gathered advice and tips from top experts to help you keep these beauties always fresh and healthy
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4 Feng Shui Plants to Avoid — 'These Will Disturb The Qi In Your Home,' Warn Experts
Want to create a positive and happy environment at home? Make sure you avoid these plants, and choose the expert-recommended ones instead
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I Didn't Know I Was Making These Small bedroom Layout Mistakes Till Experts Pointed Them Out
...and now I know exactly how to arrange furniture, storage and lighting in my small bedroom's layout
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How Can I Keep My Kitchen Warm Without Heating? 'It's All About Colors, Textures and Materials,' Say Experts
You don't need to crank up the heating to keep your kitchen warm all winter - all you need is the right decor elements to save the day
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9 of the Most Creative Ways to Decorate Your Home With Tiles — Ideas That Will Change How You Think About Tiling
Used in modern, inspiring ways, tiles may be the secret to unlocking your home's potential. Here's some of our favorite examples
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5 Calming Backyards From our Favorite Californian Homes — Pools, Bars, and Firepits Abound in These Spaces
Here's a round up of the most thoughtful, practical and beautiful designs that truly make the most of the natural surroundings
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'We Are Done With These Trends,' Say Experts - 5 Design Elements That Are Best Left Behind in 2023
As we move into 2024, experts share trends that no longer add value to interiors and need to be shunned
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These Are The 10 Coziest Living Rooms of 2023 - That I'm Putting On My 2024 Moodboard
Make your living room the heart of the home with carefully considered touches that contribute to an atmospheric and tranquil space
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I'm re-decorating my dining room in 2024 – these are the 10 designer spaces on my moodboard
These stunning dining rooms designed by top experts from around the world showcase brilliant use of color, materials, and finishes to make this room feel like the paragon of good taste
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5 Paint Ideas for Chair Rails That Will Take This Feature From Ordinary to Inspiring
Want to elevate the look of your chair rails? These clever paint ideas will help you enhance this decorative element
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It's Decided — Designers Say These 15 Paint Colors Will be the Biggest Decorating Trends of 2024
Interior designers and color experts pick the paint colors that are going to define 2024
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Forget Watching TV - Here are 3 Ways to Make Your Living Room Better to Read in
A living room with a reading corner has become a design staple and is more commonly seen nowadays. So what's the ideal way to design this space that merges socialization and reading
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Design Soothsayers Have Finally Revealed a Kitchen Trend That Will Take Over 2024
Say hello to "rough luxury" - the kitchen trend that combines elegant materials with raw, rustic ones for a look that feels expensive yet friendly, too
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5 Common Design Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Feel Colder – Make These Choices Instead
From flooring, paints, lighting, window treatments to fabrics, 'these decor elements might be stopping your home from feeling cozy,' say top experts
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What Color Christmas Decor Will Make My Home Feel the Coziest? 5 Schemes Other Than Red & Green
For a home that feels cozy at this time of year, here's the alternative color palettes designers would choose
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5 Clever Ways to Store Serving Platters so They Don't Take Over Your Kitchen's Valuable Cabinet Space
Serving platters can be a tricky thing to store in a kitchen - we asked experts how they get it right for a better organized home
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How to Keep an Entryway Feeling Warm - 5 Tricks to Try That Don't Include Turning on the Heating
Entryways can feel chilly at this time of year, but - heaters aside - you can cozy up the entrance with clever design elements
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40 Expensive-Looking Christmas Gifts we'd be so Happy to Receive This Year (But That Are Less Than $30)
Looking for Christmas gifts that seem thoughtful but don't break the bank? These are 40 of the best buys you'll find this year
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What's the difference between Corian and Quartz countertops? This guide will help you decide between them
Renovating your kitchen and unsure what to pick between Corian vsQuartz countertops? We ask the experts for their help
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5 things that people with professionally-designed bathrooms have in them - they make spaces feel elevated
If you want your bathroom to stand out from the crowd, these are the things to include, according to designers
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5 built-in storage ideas that can make any room look 100% better - 'they're the secret to tidier-looking homes'
These built-in storage ideas add form and function to any room, while also ensuring they're easy to keep in order at all times
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