Bring soft brutalism inside your den

Maximal thoughts meet meditative design at a Bengaluru home by Sneha Talati

07 Oct 2025

Wrapped in a warm, maximal design language, this independent two-storey Bengaluru villa is where design versatility thrives just as much as soft brutalism. Spanning 4,000 sq ft, its airy interiors bask in a time-honoured sensibility designed by Sneha Talati of her eponymous firm Studio Sneha Talati. “This is a home that is glocal, characterised by both local and global considerations,” avers Sneha, who worked along with project lead Pragati Baheti.

And rightly so, the curved corridors and bold detailing channel a singular allure, while the local features shine through the generous use of indigenous finds such as fabrics by Sabyasachi, wallpapers, and the works of Indian artisans and mural creators.

“The global aspect is realised in the spatial treatment: in the form of curves and bold details while the local aspect comes through the use of indigenous materials”

Sneha Talati

Brutalist home by Sneha Talati in Bangalore — : The master bathroom centres around a deep tub by Jaquar from Ram ceramics set against a hand-painted mural by Vicky Venkatesh. The bath fittings are from Wayfair; Photography by Nayan Soni

SCULPTURAL AND SOFT

Awash in warm creamy neutrals, pale pinks, peaches, greens, and deep wine-coloured accents, the overall palette is soft, brimming with sheaths of organic luxury. A careful gathering of elements in the living area — a smokeless fireplace and a coffee table — layers in detail, offering a delicate counterpoint while exuding quiet drama and a visual rhythm that flows through the dining and kitchen, gathered beneath a barrel-vaulted ceiling.

The hallway observes a similar palette, where a sense of ease is engraved into the design language of softness, structure, and spatial calm. “We love how the open kitchen and dining has turned out,” adds Sneha, noting that the cabinetry in a warm shade of white, the barrel-vaulted ceiling, and the cantilevered dining table are all a labour of love and attention to detail. Interestingly, their favourite nook also happens to be the spot that posed the greatest challenge during execution. “The most challenging detail here was to have the dining table cantilevered on one end to the kitchen island. This required sound engineering and coordination with multiple vendors.”

GENTLE, GROUNDED MAXIMALISM

Can a home that’s gentle also bear a side of whimsy and wonder? The daughter’s room answers the question through a careful incorporation of decor that serves as a lesson in playful, sculptural language. A circular bed anchors the bedroom, framed by a gently stepped staircase that leads to a cantilevered play loft above.

“At the heart of the design is a unicorn-themed wallpaper, which sets the tone for everything else,” Sneha concludes. A space where arches, textures, and soft motifs define gentle, grounded maximalism, this is a home that’s built for living, dreaming, and gathering across generations, where an interplay of stone, structure, and surprise balances precision with presence.