India, Dec. 8 -- Anjali let out a tired sigh, leaning against her front door after another long day at the office. Her gaze swept across her small, cherished home - the first she had saved years to buy. While it was her sanctuary, the walls told a story of wear and tear she could no longer ignore. The exterior was marred by faint hairline cracks and dullness from years of battling sun and rain. Inside, the monotony of plain, painted walls felt lifeless, and a persistent patch of dampness in the living room had begun to bloom with ugly black spots.

As a working woman from a middle-class family, every rupee counted. A full home renovation was out of the question. She dreamed of something beautiful and durable, but the quotes from painters ...