India, Aug. 7 -- Walls speak style and soul-homes now reflect identity through decor, writes GYANESHWAR DAYAL

Over the past decade, Urban Living in India has witnessed a dramatic shift - from simply owning a home to experiencing a lifestyle. Today's city dwellers, especially in metros like Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, are no longer content with four walls and a roof. The modern urban resident aspires for more - swimming pools, clubhouses, landscaped greens, co-working lounges, smart home automation, and even themed environments within their residential complexes. This surge in demand for "amenity-packed living" is redefining the very blueprint of urban development.

The trend reflects a deeper evolution in the urban mindset. As work-from-hom...