Rewriting tradition with Elite Spaces

Culture drives the narrative in this multi-generational Hyderabad home by Elite Spaces

25 Aug 2025

Better together. Spanning across 6,000 sq ft, Elite Spaces has crafted a multi-generational home in Hyderabad that keeps its residents and their needs at its fore. And yet, amidst a classic design language steered by a love for India’s rich heritage and Vaastu alike, it indulges in a surprising mix of aesthetics: melding Indian artistry with the crisp geometry of cubism, artistry of Pichwais with 21st-century statement pieces. This sentiment reflects itself in the layout, too, catering to both the family and the individual. While the common spaces make room for all to interact, the bedrooms let you fall away into a world curated just for you. Such is the duality of the home.

With an artistic bent that melds the past with the present, this thoughtfully curated residence sets the stage for a new era of family homes that remain rooted yet reflective of change.

Pichwai painting by Deepak Soni; Photography by Vivekajeet Purohit

Bridging the generational gap

Four generations reside under one expansive roof, sharing laughter and quiet moments alike. But this intuitive sense of harmony and belonging is anything but a fluke. Rather, it’s a result of careful orchestration, where the design firm has utilised spatial interventions to bridge opposing design languages and needs. Their tools of choice for this daunting task? Handcrafted furniture and heirlooms, layered with novel design solutions. The Pooja room, for example, covered with a sliding partition that rolls back to reveal the larger main hall, remains true to this very mantra of adaptability. A private nook, it turns into the main hub of activity for any festival when the partition is pushed back, making way for a larger gathering to be a part of the festivities. The palette, too, is customised as per the needs of each generation that resides or frequents the space the most: bold for the young ones, with pops of colour aplenty, and quieter for the elders, with a penchant for soothing pastels and serenity.

Brought to life under the careful supervision of the design firm’s in-house team with the aid of local artisans, the residence responds to the context it is located with ease — and yet stays true to those residing within all the same.

Heirloom Pichwai paintings collected by the family decorate the red wall, covered with raw silk; Photography by Vivekajeet Purohit

Making space for soul

The cubism-inspired exterior of the home marks it as a unique sight in the neighbourhood. And yet, the indoors pivot to a complete 360. At the heart of the home, the living and dining areas are anchored by a striking wall of miniature antique Pichwai paintings, collected lovingly over generations. Framed against a deep red raw silk backdrop, this visual focal point sets the aesthetic tone — rich, cultural and soulful.

Several of the furniture pieces within have been repurposed from the family’s ancestral home: settees, sofas and chairs that bend to the seater’s will, paired with angular accents that fit in with these newfound modern silhouettes. The classics remain: marble flooring, gold-beaded wall panels that add both character and opulence, paired with craft traditions that shape the look and feel of each room. Colour, here, is an emotional tool: guiding emotions to align the selected spaces in this home with purpose and warmth. The entertainment room, for example, becomes an important space for the family to come together. Hence, it has been crafted from pastels and modular furniture that supports both movement and relaxation. Everything is marked with a touch of Hyderabad’s local culture, right from finishes to the very objects that decorate and fill the home.

A living, breathing canvas of culture, Elite Spaces elevates design to more than just a problem-solving tool — it leans into its power to guide, shape and create a sense of belonging.