House on the horizon

ADND crafts a boundary between ocean and oasis in Mumbai

16 Dec 2025

The perfect mix of artist and muse, this quiet neighbour of the Arabian Sea, seems forged of the blue expanse it faces. Designed by ADND, the 3,500 sq ft house features a minimalist design and a colour scheme reminiscent of its coastal company.

Making the ocean a backdrop for the family’s daily activities, principal architect Shobhan Kothari explains, “The layout was approached with a strong intent to blur the boundaries between inside and outside, ensuring each space felt visually and emotionally connected to the sea,” who completed the project with Prajakta More, Priyanka Rahate and Minal Raut. Reflecting the outside, within, this home seems to bend the boundaries of the space it sits in, welcoming the colours and movements of the sea inside.

"The layout was approached with a strong intent to blur the boundaries between inside and outside, ensuring each space felt visually and emotionally connected to the sea"

- Shobhan Kothari, ADND

One half of the spacious living room, this section is a palette of light and dark with artwork by Mona Rai, and a carpet by Jaipur Rugs, along with a centre table and armchair by Poliform; Styled by Sakshi Pathak; Photography by Photographix

Sand and stone

A textured concrete finish on the walls of the home adds a raw tactile edge to an otherwise lavish interior. Light wood grain cabinets in the dining room and bedrooms are reminiscent of driftwood, and mix with the light colour palette of the home, making the space feel airy, bright and welcoming. One could even say the taupe marble floors from Classic Marble that cover the home complete the immersive experience by cosplaying as light foamy seawater. Each element is one of careful design that immerses this home in a feel that’s coastal chic.

The blue veneer is by Jalaram Veneers, with Marmorino texture paint by Asian Paints, with Black Wave marble from Classic Marble, completed with a hanging light from Flos; Styled by Sakshi Pathak; Photography by Photographix

An eye-catching blue metal art piece by White Domus hangs on the wall over Marmorino texture paint by Asian Paints, as a dining table by Poliform, and a sculptural chandelier by Atelier De Troupe complete the picture; Styled by Sakshi Pathak; Photography by Photographix

Accent splashes

Adding to the breezy and mindful designing of the space, accent art pieces amp up the splendour and elevate the seaside haunt. A cantilevered antique brass bar is visually striking with its backdrop of textured blue veneer panels, while a snaking rope-like light installation manoeuvres on the ceiling above an accent blue couch. “Controlled experimentation ensured visual calm while keeping the spaces rich in detail and layered in texture,” reveals Shobhan, allowing the space to stay true to its inspiration while blending in colours of personality. With its glints of metal within the bedroom and living spaces through light fixtures and subtle accents, this home is no seaside shack but more akin to a pearl within the ocean bed.