Navin Kanodia, Creative Director at Spacio, was featured in the Times Bengal Biz section of The Sunday Times of India, Kolkata on September 27, 2026, as part of its Festive Home Stories feature.
The feature looks at the growing demand for home interiors in Bengal as Durga Puja approaches, with industry professionals discussing changing homeowner preferences, festive home makeovers, design trends and the increasing focus on well-designed living spaces.
In the Industry Speak section, Navin Kanodia shared his perspective on how homeowners are moving beyond simply furnishing their homes and placing greater importance on how their spaces are styled and experienced.
Styling Homes for Memorable Gatherings
One of the changes highlighted in the feature is the growing willingness among homeowners to invest in creating well-designed living spaces rather than simply furnishing them. Navin Kanodia described this shift through the way homes are being prepared for festive gatherings:
“The focus is on styling homes for memorable gatherings rather than simply decorating for the occasion.”
This reflects the focus discussed in the feature on preparing homes for festive gatherings and considering how living spaces are experienced beyond the occasion itself.
Design as a Long-Term Investment
Kanodia also connected the changing demand for interiors with the wider economic activity and fresh investments taking place in Bengal. “As economic activity grows and fresh investments come into the state, demand for both products and thoughtfully styled interiors is also likely to rise,” he said.
He further noted a growing appreciation for design beyond the immediate festive occasion - “We’re seeing a greater appreciation for design as a long-term investment in the way people live, entertain and express their personality,” Kanodia said.
A Changing Approach to Festive Home Interiors
The Festive Home Stories feature places these observations within the wider home interiors market in Bengal, where homeowners are looking at ways to refresh and style their homes as Durga Puja approaches. The discussion reflects a shift from simply decorating for a particular occasion towards thinking about how interiors support everyday living, entertaining and personal expression.
Spacio's Connection with Kolkata
Spacio's presence in Kolkata provides a local connection to the interiors market discussed in the feature. The brand's Kolkata showroom is located at 86B Topsia Road South, Kolkata. The showroom brings together Spacio's curated collections for homeowners and design professionals exploring furniture, decorative lighting, fireplaces, decor accessories and other interior styling objects.
Navin Kanodia in Times Bengal Biz
Navin Kanodia's contribution to Times Bengal Biz – Festive Home Stories adds his perspective to the discussion around changing approaches to festive home interiors in Bengal.
The feature appeared in the Sunday Times of India, Kolkata on September 27, 2026. Read the full edition here.
