Raw and unfiltered, cement courses on the walls in unruly textures. There is a sudden overwhelming urge to graze your fingertips over it. Fighting it, you steer away to the centre of the space. As you stand under the colossal ceiling, amongst 15 ft tall arched windows and regal pillars, unknowing of their European roots, […]
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A house doesn’t need straight lines and refined edges to look ‘sharp’. Blunt lines are just as perfect! Loving curves just as they are, Vani Naik Bhutani of Vani Bhutani Designs crafts this monochromatic den in Surat, Gujarat. “The homeowners are a simple family. They wanted a house that reflected their personality and lifestyle,” reveals […]
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Tall trees lean towards the centre, peering at a bright yellow fountain. Leaves take advantage of the sun and decide to play with shadows amongst themselves. A white macrame swing sways as a soft breeze wafts past. As you close your eyes, you can almost picture yourself by clear blue waters that reflect every detail […]
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Work can be fun and these office interiors understand how important creatively designed workspaces are to bring out that precise balance of productivity and recreation. With cosy couches, open layouts and bespoke decor, these offices are sure to make you comfortable even during the longest hours of work days. Let work not be a snooze-fest […]
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Other than introducing India to croissants, the French also left clues of their design and architectural tendencies on the eastern coast of the country during the colonial period. What has since then evolved and taken an emblematic identity for the many edifices, dominantly seen around the lanes of Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, has inspired yet another […]
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The homeowners presented Rukhsar Shaikh and Saiqa Shaikh, Founders and Principal Designers, Beetle Design Studio, with a blank canvas. Excited, the duo saw this as an opportunity to explore their creative freedom and transform this bare den on the 58th floor of The World Towers, South Mumbai, into a successful design experiment. Every element has […]
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If you’ve ever made a scrapbook, you know it’s fun — assigning a theme to every page and picking pictures to fit as if it were a puzzle. There’s a feeling of intimacy that comes with personalising a scrapbook. Now imagine doing this with a home. Anu Chauhan, Principal Architect and Stylist of ZERO9 along […]
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As the sun sets in the valley, it casts a golden glow on the Pacific. The sky turns a pinkish red as the warm California breeze wafts, undisturbed. A quaint home perches on a hilltop, its glass windows sieving the rich yellow. It’s as if nature is assembling all its elements for the perfect picture. […]
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Cosy and contemporary. The two words that Praneetha Rebala and Dipika Pallikal Karthik of Studio TwentyOneTwelve, were entrusted with, to imagine a residential space in Chennai with plenty of inspiring visuals seeping in throughout. With three distinct show apartments harboured in The Crown Residences, the duo after their discussions with Bashyam Yuvraj of Baashyam Constructions […]
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Who says white can only be the perfect backdrop? White is as impeccable under the spotlight as it is in the background. Within the gated communities of Vadodara in Gujarat, this 5,500 sq ft home employs white’s characteristic elegance to inevitably grab the family’s and guests’ attention. Impeccable white flows onto the walls and ceilings […]
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Subtle and elegant, pastel tones haven’t always been the first colour choice for kid’s bedrooms. But we say, pastels are definitely not a palette to be overlooked. The scope of experimentation and calm these hues bring to a child’s room can surprisingly elevate the mood of the space. In fact, the secret to using pastel […]
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A box of memories translates into a home that seems like a fairytale come true with some eclecticism, a hint of American farmhouse, a whiff of France and a dash of English country. Seemingly worlds apart, these elements come together in an intricate blend of patterns and playful splashes of colour in a 2,100 sq ft […]
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A minimalistic, easy to navigate labyrinth-like pavilion extends into lush foliage. Deep verandahs intersperse comfortably in the magnificently built industrial expression, blurring the boundaries between rustic interiors and the sublime outdoors. With a skilful design direction to build a new anchor for communal activities, Studio Lotus manifests the Beer Garden within Godrej’s impressive 34-acre ‘The […]
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A wave of cool, gentle air embraces as one enters the apartment, leaving the hot and humid Chennai outside. Terracotta lines the walls to guard the 2,200 sq ft home from the heat as other functional, vernacular elements complement it. With its minimal tones and natural materials in an intricate combination, Anshuk Punmia, Principal Architect, […]
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There’s something quite liberating about painting a perfectly white, flawless canvas that becomes a window to a unique perspective into art and its beauty. Amita Kulkarni and Vikrant Tike, Founders, SAV Architecture + Design, embraced this compelling sentiment when they designed a sumptuous 5,000 sq ft home in the unhurried locale of South Mumbai. Three […]
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Tints of white and blue ripple in this Bengaluru home to mirror the understated but exquisite elements of the classic, serene-looking coves in Greece. With its simple lines and arches intersecting subtly with minimal, smooth textures, the home is a triumphant work of creativity by Aanai Design Studio and its spearheaders Gayathri Padmam and Smrithi Madhu. […]
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A quaint studio apartment admires the pristine blue waters of the Arabian sea in Bandra’s Pali Hill. Soft breeze pierces the lush foliage surrounding the 2,200 sq ft home to explore its bespoke interiors and magnificent use of colour. Neesha Alwani along with Shruti Jalan, Design Principal of ns*a Architecture and Interiors, wields her design […]
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The blue-sky peeps through a thick canopy of trees to gaze at a quiet residence, home to a family of four generations. Nestled in Erode, Tamil Nadu, the abode celebrates imperfection amidst the seemingly perfect tropical landscape. Every element comes together to revel and discover the beauty in their flaws. Carefully curated by Lokesh P […]
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Hues of golden rays bounce off the soft, neutral tones in this quaint studio apartment located in the premier neighbourhood of Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. This 2,200 sq ft space designed by Kshiti Shah, Principal Architect, KSD Studio offers its owners a quiet abode away from the city’s hubbub. While Shah maintains the freedom of space that […]
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