A spiritual city abode

Infinity Designs sculpts a home in Mumbai where art is at the heart

14 Oct 2025

A calmness akin to meditation— this was the brief that Suresh Yadav, the principal designer at Infinity Design, had to work with when he was assigned to design this home for a family of four. The residents’ beliefs played an important role in the design language as they wanted a clean canvas, an uncluttered home, where things that truly matter are all that stays.

The 3,800 sq ft two-bedroom apartment that spans two storeys is grounded in warmth and minimalism, with clean lines and muted tones a balance was found. A deep sense of calmness surrounds the space, an anomaly in a city like Mumbai; the magic lies in the cohesiveness that the designer has created throughout the home.

“In many ways, the project didn’t just reflect a style; it reflected a way of life. Calm, structured, and rooted. It came together like a well-paced rhythm, gentle, intentional, and quietly elegant.”

Suresh Yadav

A spiritual home in Mumbai by Infinity Designs — Usage of single marble flooring from Bhardeep marble across the lower level adds warm undertones to the space The walls are treated with a lime plaster white texture, bringing a raw, breathable softness that shifts with light. The staircase is finished in metallic PU, introducing a clean contrast and a quiet glint; photography by Yadnyesh Joshi

From the ashes

“We wanted the home to feel warm and cohesive, where every material, form, and colour works in harmony and allows the space to breathe,” says Suresh, and his words are reflected well in the choices he has made. To ensure uniform narrative, Suresh has made use of a singular rotary ash veneer throughout the space. Ceilings, wall panels, and furniture all make use of the ash wood tones, creating a visual continuity.

Lime plaster covers the wall, and the floorings are made of marble, keeping the base bare. “Another element that really informed our design language was the use of soft, curving forms; you’ll see that in the rounded corners, column wraps, and detailing throughout. It helped break the monotony and added a softer, more fluid quality to the architecture,” adds Suresh.

He(art) of the matter

How do you make a minimally designed home stand out? By making art the focal point. “We were very clear from the beginning that the home wouldn’t be cluttered with too many decorative elements. Instead, we wanted to bring in character through curated art pieces, each chosen or created especially for its context,” explains Suresh.

A thread artwork at the foyer greets the bypassers. In the living room an artwork, inspired by the philosophy of Samakhya, symbolises the connection between form, light, and energy, dangles from the two-storey ceiling and serves as the focal point. Apart from it, a disc-based ceramic artwork adorns the wall behind the sofa. Near the dining area, a 3D artwork on the wall and sculpture-like light above the table dominate the space. A ceiling-mounted swing set captures our attention in the master bedroom, while the study is a collage of thoughtfully curated decorative knick-knacks. The flow of artwork carries you easily through the home.

God is in the details

Another way Suresh has guaranteed a visual continuity that elevates the simplistic background is by taking care of the minute details. The doors disappear into the walls through the use of uniform ash veneer; the hinges and handles are concealed so as not to break visual continuity. The transition of textures from one room to the other is seamless enough so as to create an optical illusion of continuity.

The use of the waffle-like wooden ceiling conceals any visible lights as well. “In many ways, the project didn’t just reflect a style; it reflected a way of life. Calm, structured, and rooted. It came together like a well-paced rhythm, gentle, intentional and quietly elegant.”