Rakeshh Jeswaani weaves a class act within the calming interiors of this home in Mumbai

What defines a home for you? Is it a cosy cove you can call your own after a long day? Or a bespoke space that sets the bar high on multiple fronts. Rakessh Jeswaani’s latest residential undertaking in Mumbai answers this by finding a sweet balance between fancy and functionality, vintage and modern. He meshes it with his progressive design philosophy to create a sharp visual and functional impact.

Created for a couple and their son, the dwellers aspired for an airy bungalow-esque feel within the 5,000 sq ft apartment. Which led to inclusions like a stairway, slatted wooden sliding doors, indoor plants and large French windows for natural light to stream in. 

Understated luxury 

A quick home tour makes Rakessh Jeswaani’s vision clear — space-saving ideas and flexible furniture are at the heart of this design, while a sense of understated luxury permeates. “We kept the palette in warm tones of taupe and grey to give this home a soothing vibe,” says the principal architect of his eponymous firm. He adds, “The living room has been deliberately created in an enclosed space to give it a cosy and luxurious vibe which could not have been achieved if we’d planned it as a large open space.” 

The neutral-toned furniture with just a few subtle touches of colour gives the space a timeless feel, while a striking artwork by Raman Adone at the entrance, Shola Carletti painting in the living room and the Dolce & Gabbana coffee table under the staircase leave a lasting impact. “We chose to be judicious with the use of colours. The material palette evolved as a blend of earthy textures and matte finishes, which were layered with glamorous and eye-catching elements like the brass detailing and the plush white sofa,” the principal architect of Rakessh Jeswaani Interior Architects outlines. 

Practicality meets glam 

When quizzed about the corner he loved designing the most, he says, “I loved designing the living area and the C-shaped staircase, as the latter also happens to be a focal point in the space. It was exciting and challenging because the space came with its challenges and was quite restricted.”

Maybe, at the end of the day, we all want the same thing — a safe space that mutes out of the clamour of the city and just lets you be. And this breezy abode, which has all the bearings of a contemporary home, along with a penchant for spatial utilisation echoes across this airy Vastu-compliant home. 

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