India, May 27 -- Homes today are starting to feel far more personal than performative. We have slowly moved away from designing spaces around the occasional guest and are now creating homes that work for our daily routines, quiet habits and comfort rituals. From cosy coffee corners to calming balconies and reading nooks, every little corner is getting more intentional.

While researching this growing shift, HT Shop Now spoke to Pranndeep Singh, Director of real estate firm White Flower Developers, who believes modern homeowners now value "spaces that offer emotional comfort, flexibility and a sense of calm instead of simply focusing on square footage." He explains that balconies and personalised corners are no longer extra features in a h...