Every bookworm is going to “flip” (pages) over these four stylish reading corners. Because nothing says a well-established home better than a small area with a stack of tastefully arranged books and a comfortable seater to beaver away at reading.We aren’t suggesting high maintenance libraries but just a creative area that has two things in […]
Every bookworm is going to “flip” (pages) over these four stylish reading corners. Because nothing says a well-established home better than a small area with a stack of tastefully arranged books and a comfortable seater to beaver away at reading.We aren’t suggesting high maintenance libraries but just a creative area that has two things in common – isolated yet ample space and great design. Moving beyond archetypical bookshelves, here are four inspired design ideas from homes previously featured in ELLE DECOR India to get your started.1. Incorporate a perfect prism of colour with rainbow hued booksEnsconced in a bylane in the heart of New Delhi, this classic, stylised apartment is the ideal refuge for the musings of author Aatish Taseer. Arranged in the perfect prism of colour is Aatish’s library-study; his choice of location to write during winters. The star inclusion is the Anglo-Indian desk that is “higgledy-piggledy” with tomes and papers, while the bookcases designed by his uncle Oliver Musker create an imposing backdrop. We love the muted, earth tones that dictate the space, offering a comfortable, lived-in quality – a great idea to replicate in any home.2. Juxtapose different textures and shadesTeaming a medley of opposites, the Shades of India duo, Mandeep Nagi and David Housego, play with a profusion of ideas in their penthouse. Popping colours and neutrals run in the home. The highlight of course is their eclectic study, which presents an open shelving cabinet filled with books collected by David. The furnishings and long cushion are from Shades of India, while the floor has a bird motif carpet from Khotan near Samarkhand. This is an ideal option for bookworms who like to experiment with various colours, patterns and textures.3. Keep it simple with earthy tonesArchitect Pradeep Sachdeva’s 300 year old Kerala weekend homestead manor transcends memories and boundaries with dark timber interiors and aged but enduring furniture. On the first floor outside one of the bedrooms, the verandah makes an enviously warm coffee sipping and reading corner. While the table and chairs are Pradeep’s own treasured possessions, the lamp with an onyx base was a present from a friend who got it from Pakistan. Eco-friendly and down-to-earth, this reading corner quintessentially defines cosy.
Completely transformed into a space unafraid of colours and deluged in textures, this home in Greenwich, Connecticut defines a genre of its own. Designed by Monica Fried of her eponymous interior design practice Monica Fried Design, the home pre-glow-up as described by her was, “A new construction home with beautiful bones but not much colour […]
Nestled amidst balmy breezes and sun-dappled landscapes, this holiday home is a soulful ode to the susegad way of life. Designed by principal architect Leanne Alcasoas of Studio Detailine with principal architect Sharon D’mello of Studio Nola, spread across 2,337 sq ft the retreat echoes the rhythm of the sea—seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern-day elegance. Conceived […]
The Gulmohar Street house is a traditional abode at the cusp of modernity while both the interior and exterior bask in natural light. Located in Aurangabad the home is a reflection of the homeowner’s spiritual selves and exudes traditional minimalism. Featuring a trove of sleek lines and simple but loving elements.
Imagine lounging in a beach house perched at the edge of the world where the sea is its living companion. Designed by Principal Architects Kunal Barve and Mihir Barve of Interface Architects, along with their team, including Tanmayi Dhir, this aesthetically modern abode on the coastline of Kashid, Maharashtra borrows inspiration from its surroundings.
Every home has its own ineffable allure, some imbued with an understated poise, others with a grandeur that defies the ordinary. But then, there is this neoteric pied-à-terre in Mumbai that immerses you in the heart of an art lover’s dream. Converted to a two-bedroom apartment from a three-bedroom, this refreshingly stylish 2000 sq ft […]
Though Mocha Mousse is Pantone’s 2025 colour of the year, this home in Mumbai revels in its own vocabulary that reminds one of coffee and more coffee. A rather fun but surprising visual, contrary to the ordinary assumptions of neutrals being monotonous, this 3,800 sq ft home displays a medley of textures and curves posing […]
Do you also believe a clutter-free home is a myth? Well, then you’re in for a ride, because we have found an abode that will change your perception. This 4,500 sq ft family home in Pune, designed by Simran Kanungo and Preksha Shah of The Open Door design studio is straight out of any homeowner’s […]
People who feast on aesthetics like a cuisine of their choice, look at homes differently. It is no different in the case of this Chennai home woven by Arvind Varuna Associates and owned by a young couple who had a clear-cut vision of what they wanted their first city home to look like: a minimalist […]
A visceral home with memory-filled pictures as they cascade the walls, nostalgic books sit in the foreground while Scandinavian design stands at the fore. Spread across 3,200 sq ft and orchestrated by principal architects Ritu Yadav and Kulveer Bhati of TOD Innovations is this Gurugram earthy treasure-filled trove.