A home that rewards observation

29 Jan 2026

There’s an inherent order to this house that leaves little room for clutter, physical or mental. Step inside, and the noise recedes. What remains is a sense of calm that is earned and lived in. Designed by Anna Rose, Anoop Bhat, Divya Verghese and Sreerag Anirudhan of Mamama for a family of three, the house dubbed MA014 favours something that is the ultimate goal of many: groundedness spread across 2,500 sq ft.

The material palette that consists of reclaimed wood, marble, granite, metal and layered textiles draws from the familiar lexicon of Indian craft, but arranges it with a rather new age aesthetic. Greens, browns and soft beiges dominate, punctuated by the occasional flash of orange, like a well-placed thought in a measured conversation. Nothing here clamours for attention. Everything belongs.

"Mud-plastered walls, rich reclaimed wood, marble, granite, metal, and textiles interact to create a tactile, layered environment"

Anna Rose and Anoop Bhat, Partners at Mamama

A metal-and-glass partition subtly delineates the dining area from the entrance passage and foyer, ensuring both openness and privacy; Photography by Nayan Soni

Intersecting visuals

At first glance, the house reads as minimal, even austere. Spend a little longer, though, and it begins to reveal itself in layers. This is a home that rewards observation. Planters interrupt sightlines just enough, abstract artworks emerge against earthen walls, and textures accumulate across dividers, upholstery and soft furnishings. “Mud-plastered walls, rich reclaimed wood, marble, granite, metal, and textiles interact to create a tactile, layered environment,” recollect Anna Rose and Anoop Bhat, partners at Mamama. There is a deliberate confidence in the choice to source everything locally, from furniture to finishes, to textiles, which serves as an understated nod to Indian artistry. The living room, in particular, feels like a study in balance: rich reclaimed wood wraps the cabinetry and armchairs, neutral upholstery recedes politely, and a sage-green sofa fills the room with assurance of a well-lived home. White curtains temper the palette by allowing daylight to filter in generously, and a textured rug gathers the space together, gently.

No longer just a utilitarian zone, the kitchen evolved into a true heart of the home where the family could gather and cook; Photography by Nayan Soni

A work desk, sculpted from decadent solid reclaimed wood, sits unobtrusively within the space; Photography by Nayan Soni

A metallic divide

A metal-and-glass partition marks the transition to the dining area, introducing a sharper, more reflective texture without breaking visual continuity. Here, a dining set from Vernacular Modern lightens the mood, playful yet precise. The kitchen, designed for a family that loves eating food as much as they love making it, has been planned with almost architectural discipline. Maximum light, generous storage and an intuitive flow ensure it functions within the home’s broader rhythm. Dominated by shades of blue, the kitchen gains depth and dimension, with whites and browns acting as its counterpoints. In the bedroom, the house softens again. This is a space designed to hold you: a cushioned window seat that invites lingering, a desk that suggests thoughtfulness and study, textured walls framing a wooden bed that feels reassuringly solid.

You don’t so much enter MA014 as you exhale into it. In a city like Bengaluru, forever humming, forever arriving, this home offers its owners the rare luxury of composure.