Maximilian Jencquel, founder of boutique practice Studio Jencquel, wanted his home to echo his love for vernacular Indonesian architecture. Perched along a hillside in a quaint village in southern Bali, the nearly 4,300 sq ft Villa Rumah Fajar employs local materials and celebrates native Balinese design sensibilities in a contemporary manner. In fact, the structure […]

While we all know that every sibling relationship has a special friendship, understanding and unique sense of affection bound to it, some get a chance for a more pronounced and memorable showcase of the same. This gorgeous condo for example, set in the historical centre of Moscow was designed for famed gallery owner Polina Askeri […]

What appears to be a stoic grey structure at first glance gives way to a compact and clever piece of architecture, guided by simplicity and integrated with nature. HS House, designed by Ahmedabad based Studio Saransh, breaks away from singular trends and focuses instead on being a warm, wholesome and timeless abode for its residents.  […]

Located on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, this simple 1,500 sq ft setting with cheery, yellow rimmed glass facades is a welcome escape from the city. Designed by Keta and Varun Shah of creative studio Workshop Inc to be at one with its surroundings, a visit to this weekend home ensures a time to hit refresh […]

A bold play of colours, clean lines and huge volumes set the tone for this 2,200 sq ft city apartment. Located in One Hiranandani Park, Thane—one of the prime residential hubs in the city—the striking Blue Scoop Haus designed by Mumbai based DIG Architects welcomes the use of local and global materials along with a […]

Russian interior designer Yulia Golavskaya and her namesake practice conceptualised this light, breezy and peaceful residence in Moscow as an extension of its inhabitants’ creative sensibilities. The tastefully decorated home for an artistic couple draws from their artworks, while still leaving ample room for them to explore and enhance the setting over time. The project […]

A former bungalow in an incongruous part of Juhu that’s densely packed with high rises has been redeveloped to include several residences. Among these is a 3,000 sq ft, serene duplex for a couple and their son designed by Shefali Balwani and Robert Verrijt of Architecture Brio to be conspicuous for its nature swamped urban […]

What struck Sanchit Arora, the principal architect of Renesa Architecture Design Interiors Studio, when he first visited this 7,500 sq ft plot in Gurugram was the natural beauty of the site, brought out by a conclave of 49 trees. Scattered across the trapezoidal compound, these served as both the foundation ground and inspiration for the […]

The brief for this breezy 700 sq ft apartment in São Paulo, Brazil, was to let it bask in an underlying simplicity brought through muted decor and the interplay of natural and vernacular materials. Architect Leandro Garcia along with the team at his eponymous practice fashioned this property as a home for a young lawyer […]

While IKEA’s classic and contemporary styled products have uplifted many interior spaces, a home completely tailored with its furniture seems a tad far fetched. In fact, the closest anyone has probably got to living inside an IKEA store would be the cast of 2009 comedy web series Ikea Heights!  But Mumbai based Anjali Rawat and […]

A refurbished apartment in a historical building in Lviv, constructed circa 1890, belongs to architects Khrystyna Badzyan and Dmytro Sorokevych of Ukranian creative practice Replus design bureau. The 800 sq ft residence is distinguished by its bold, outlandish transformation—a wild and expressive canvas for its inhabitants. “A contemporary rendition of traditional Hutsulian ethnicity within a […]

Bringing a refreshingly new blend of cultures and styles to South Mumbai is interior designer Ali Baldiwala of the recently rebranded practice Baldiwala Edge. The project is christened Mysiga Homu—which literally translates to a cosy home in Swedish—and seamlessly blends wabi sabi aesthetic and hygge decor, characteristics native to Japanese and Scandinavian designs respectively. This […]

Sure to be a significant mention in New York City’s dazzling skyline is the premium Billionaires’ Row. This luxurious piece of real estate, comprising soaring residential skyscrapers, is situated along the southern end of Central Park. Among the numerous covetable homes is this lavish apartment—styled by Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson, principals and founders of […]

A home often functions as more than just a primary habitat or shelter. Instead, for most, it is considered as an extension of their personalities and characteristics—a place that they enjoy staying in and inviting others to as well. The desire for a similar abode paved the way for Serhii Makhno and Oleksandr Makhno of […]

Perched on the banks of Chapora River in northern Goa, this serene coastal property served as an erstwhile ‘home away from home’ for New Delhi based architect Martand Khosla of Romi Khosla Design Studio. The creative, who’d been on the lookout for an idyllic family getaway for nearly two years, knew that his search had […]

Studio Only Design’s creative leads Olga Sedova and Prohor Mashukov’s portfolio of interior works often stands out for the distinct character and personality each project imbibes. With this project too, the duo have transformed an aged residence, built in 1887, into one that’s an ironic and complex play of colours, textures and artefacts. Located over […]

Although this chic residence is located in an apartment complex in Gurugram, its serene and spacious layout leave the congestion and confinement associated with city dwelling far behind. The design conceptualised by Chalk Studio is such that it opens out to clear blue skies and vast expanses of green. The 2,400 sq ft home, inhabited […]

Part of the talented few, who have the luxury of waking up to their own creation every day, is the founder and principal architect of Bodhi Design Studio, Amirah Ahamed. The creative’s capacious 3,400 sq ft house, which she shares with her husband and their two young girls on the outskirts of Bengaluru, sits cosy […]

This minimalist, two storeyed cove near Ahmedabad is an outcome of the mutual appreciation that both, the architectural practice Studio Saransh and the homeowners have for simple spaces and subtle tones. At 5,000 sq ft, it was built seven years ago as a four bedroom property. It has been stripped of all its finishes and […]

The act of curating one’s own residence brings to mind unparalleled joys that are similar to picking yourself a gift—it’s driven by instinct, comes with a pre-approved, definitive design vocabulary and has little, if any, scope for error. Plus, it serves as a literal canvas to one’s skill and imagination. Such an opportunity presented itself […]

When Vadodara based interior designers Surabhi Kankaria Shah and Arpit Jain first visited this penthouse in the city, it was all but a bare shell—a blank canvas bathed with plenty of fresh air and sunlight, uplifting spirits like no other. So, they ensured that daylight still streams inside the home they’ve designed, through numerous open […]

Conceived as the gathering grounds for a joint family to enjoy quality time together a few times a year, this capacious getaway beguiles with its vintage construction. The wholesome property, fashioned by designer Meera Pyarelal, founder of handcrafted wooden furniture label Temple Town, houses three living rooms, six bedrooms, a lush courtyard, sprawling verandahs, a […]

‌Tucked away in a quaint Canadian city is a home that’s built by a South African team of creatives! Mark Bullivant, Johan Basson and Paulina Paz of Saota, a Cape Town based architectural practice, have created a 17,000 sq ft home that makes the most of its picturesque setting.  Located just two hours from Toronto […]

The historic Race Course Road in Coimbatore hides in its leafy folds an open, interconnected and serene home, built as an ode to the personality of its inhabitants as it basks in the city’s rich textile traditions. Principal designers Sandeep Khosla and Amaresh Anand of Bengaluru based Khosla Associates have shaped this two storeyed, 12,500 […]

Lebanese designer Joseph Karam’s eponymous interior and furniture agency has been credited with creating several stunning mansions and villas for over four decades. He’s finally donned the client’s hat to fashion his own dream residence—a minimalist home with unique architecture that’s born out of a rich legacy and enhanced with a contemporary definition of comfort. […]

Jumeirah Islands, already one of Dubai’s most desirable addresses, is home to a sprawling villa that’ll make you want to move to the Emirates immediately. This 5,000 sq ft home, conceptualised by Pallavi Dean, not only regales with its sheer size but also the endearing emotional context that stemmed its being. Indeed, it comes as […]

Having worked previously with the homeowners on several projects, architects Tushar Kothawade and Chiranjivi Lunkad of Studio Infinity knew exactly the kind of home to mould for them—one that was open to nature and culture alike. After visiting a couple of sites in Pune, the creatives set their heart on a 4,200 sq ft plot […]

Tucked away in the foothills behind the illustrious Chateau Marmont Hotel—a historical and cultural landmark in Los Angeles—lies an intriguing, unconventionally styled villa. This former 1920s castle is now a triple storeyed mansion belonging to a Hollywood celebrity couple, which has been refurbished by design world mavericks Cortney and Robert Novogratz and also features in […]

Instantly bowled over by visuals of this charming countryside abode nearly three years ago, Minsk based interior designer Svetlana Koleda fondly recalls what struck her most about the property to make it her present home. “Lithuanian architecture with floor to ceiling panoramic windows, ample and open lawns for grilling, and uncovered terraces for relaxing in […]

Fresh and vibrant hued rooms, each carefully chosen to complement the personality of its occupant, are seen in this four bedroom apartment in Mumbai. It has been conceptualised for a family of five by Amritha Karnakar of AKAD with cheery interiors and a festive essence. “The brief was that it exude a young, fun and […]

Guided by a modern conception for luxury–one that moves away from the traditional, ostentatious approach and embraces a sparse yet premium aesthetic—this modish residence in Pune basks in its simplicity. The stylish city apartment, crafted by Aditi Nair of AVN Interiors is inhabited by a multi-generational family and designed as an expansive, airy abode of […]

Set in the quiet, upcoming locality of Al Wasl in western Dubai is an expansive poolside villa crafted by Priyanka and Piyush Mehra of Mumbai based studio P S Design. The clients, who’ve collaborated for the second time with the creative, had a straightforward brief: They wished for a luxurious residence with a modern and […]

Known for his repertoire of crafting minimalist spaces with a modern essence, Principal Architect Manish Dikshit of Mumbai based Aum Architects fashions this residence with equal zeal. The duplex occupies the uppermost levels. It stretches across 3,750 sq ft and is a solid tick for those envisioning a dream home in Mumbai. Flooded with natural […]

Lodged in a prime, upcoming residential neighbourhood, this sprawling 8,500 sq ft abode in the Garden City sees the seamless intertwining of nature with built space. It lies abutted by roads towards its north and east sides, in accordance to Bengaluru’s systematic layout, but still manages to provide a serene escape from the city’s bustle. […]

Modelled to combat the city’s soaring summer temperatures, this serene, two storeyed home in Vadodara blends modern design and smart living. Crafted by architectural practice Uneven, founded by Shourya Patel and Dexter Fernandes, the sprawling property predominantly employs a monotonal grey palette but breaks away with complementing hues of yellow and pale pink to offer […]

Amongst a huddle of 15 bungalows designed to a central rhythm with uniform plans, facades, finishes and appearance, the T House steps away from what’s conventional with refreshingly revamped interiors. Set in southern Gujarat, the nearly 5,400 sq ft residence modelled by Kalpak Shah, Principal Architect of Pune based Studio Course, basks in ample natural […]

A well travelled person is bound to be a storyteller. Mumbai based interior designer Richa Bahl helped facilitate this when she crafted her new project—a chic city apartment for her close friends Minal and Siddharth Bhargava who love to travel—with memories, accessories and materials that reflected their journeys. Situated in the city that never sleeps, […]

Home to three generations, this stepped triple storeyed, outward looking residence in the capital appears to be at first glance a stacked spectacle, bathed in patterns of natural light and shadow. Located in the bustling Model Town area, and swamped by buildings on three sides, the abode offers an escape from the hustle outside with […]

A sheer love for flying and the stunning views one has access to when airborne are what stemmed the theme for this cosy 425 sq ft apartment located in the north western outskirts of Belarus’s capital city Minsk. Interior designer Svetlana Koleda, who was inspired by the video of a popular J:MPOC song showing a […]

Starting with a clean slate often unlocks a fresh range of explorations and opportunities. Mumbai based architectural studio MuseLAB, helmed by creatives Jasem Pirani and Huzefa Rangwala bagged such a chance when they remodeled a three bedroom apartment in Santacruz, iconic for its series of unique keyhole shaped arches. Beginning from scratch, the duo of […]

They say that all good things take their own time to come through. And such was the case with Mumbai based interior designer Sandesh Prabhu’s recently completed residential project. An outcome of a conversation that started six years ago, the gorgeous two storeyed farmhouse, on the outskirts of the City of Pearls, is a sight […]

Located in the upscale neighbourhood of Peddar Road in Mumbai, this expansive abode, done up by Jason Wadhwani Design Studio, exudes an air of quiet sophistication. The interiors are fashioned with personalised and quirky, wood-dominated furniture in an organic theme, surrounded by indoor plants, to add warmth to the space. Bold, signature design elements such […]

People often muse about, what it takes to enlargen a small home space. MuseLAB’s new project venture is exactly the answer to that. Built with a design vision expanding way beyond the 1,200 sq ft carpet area, this construction is an example of a fluid living space. Architects and interior designers Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem […]

A welcome change from the cramped and clustered city spaces, Castle Royale in Pune is a step towards expansive housing. Brought to life on a rustic backdrop, the house evokes a sense of nostalgia while exuding a quiet calmness with its refreshing view of abundant green canopies. On entering the apartment, you are welcomed by […]