City Homes
This Pune home honours Kerala’s rich heritage from a contemporary lens by Renesa Architecture Design Studio
In a city where everything is always on the move, it’s befitting for a home to celebrate the transience of life. While Mumbai calls you to stay sharp, this 1,780 sq ft apartment by Spacedays Architecture & Design inspires soft sensibilities by embracing the many shapes and moods we take on through a single day […]
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be no longer reaching for but actually living up with the stars? No one in this family has any need for the sunrise alarm clock. Well, because they have the sun greet them every morning instead. High up on the 71st floor in the upscale locale […]
Whether that much-needed shower yields life-saving revelations or simply a whole lot of steam, you can’t argue with the allure of bathrooms designed to perfection. To some, this means a sensuously curved tub with gilded fixtures, while for others it is all about that kitschy mirror thrifted from Bali and more curios sourced from world-bound […]
Salut! To the epicenter of family feasts, soirées with friends and a solo affair with that trusted takeout dinner – dining rooms in a nutshell are a celebration. Get inspired as we unveil a roundup of 5 stunning dining rooms. Grab your fanciest china and shiniest silver because it’s table-setting time with pizzazz and flair! Neutral […]
From Mumbai’s bustling apartments to Delhi’s serene bungalows, the concept of less is more has become a way of life. With its new AW’23 collection that perfectly mirrors this approach, BoConcept’s furniture becomes a representation of classic, clean and simple living. In conversation with ELLE Decor India, Mikael Kruse Jensen, Global CEO, BoConcept and Navin […]
Located in Vagator, North Goa, Artius has completed a 6,500 square-feet residential project against challenging weather due to sea winds, humidity, and monsoons lasting for four months. The project utilised raw structural timber and Douglas fir, and a unique building technique called glulam. This residence is the first in India and represents a significant milestone […]
Creating a home for a well-known fashion curator with their own heightened sense of style was both a challenge and learning experience for the mother-daughter team of architects, Nina Puri and Ayesha Puri Kanoria of Sanjay Puri Architects. “The client was keen to use modernised Indian art forms, whether it was introduced in the material […]
“A wonderful gift may not be wrapped as you expect,” said author Jonathan Lockwood Huie. Designed by Principal Architect Maya Nair of A Sketch, this Bengaluru home is a gift from a loving father to his son. The rustic essence of the colour palette along with avant garde elements tie in this 3,500 sq ft […]
A concoction of Paris and Jaisalmer, this high rise home in Mumbai, designed by Shruti Jhaveri Designs is an amalgamation of styles and breaks away from one particular design. Designed by the founder of her namesake practice Shruti Jhaveri, this 3,800 sq ft space with an additional 1,200 sq ft balcony located has high ceilings […]
It is tough to put your finger on any one distinctive vibe. And that is actually the most remarkable feature of this charming 1,600 sq ft apartment in the quiet neighbourhood of Khar in Mumbai. As you walk through the home, the mood is eclectic. A mixture of textures, styles and colours make this space […]
What would be your thoughts if your immediate neighbourhood is bounty of nature and lush landscape? Expressions of tranquillity and calm are sure to be the first thoughts popping up. Bringing a similar notion to existence is this home in Surat by EssTeam. Quiet and relaxed, just like its name, the Niraant House is designed […]
The Estate de Frangipani is a sprawling 7413 sq ft private luxury property in Bardez, Goa. Founded by Dhimaan Shah and Nibhrant Shah, Isprava stands upright to show how a home can become a coherent fabric of design styles, blurring lines of distinction and welcoming nature in. Adhering to the fact that Isprava is a […]
Blending the best of Danish design and high-quality materials into products that are created with a playful touch, FLEXA for fifty years has brought joy to parents and children. At FLEXA, children are at the centre of the universe with the sole mission to provide them with better sleep and develop the kids through play […]
Treading the lines between minimal and modern, with an overarching Scandinavian theme is the impeccably neat and lively New Delhi home by Ekta Khanna Design Studio. Conceptualised by Ekta Khanna, Founder and Lead Designer at her namesake practice, the elegant abode exudes an almost vintage wooden warmth paired with rich, earthy hues and periodic pops […]
Drenched in a minimal yet bohemian aesthetic to elevate the mood and appearance of the homes, Sashaa World is a contemporary home textile and lifestyle brand, slowly and steadily gaining a loyal customer base. Carrying a beautiful warmth to each one of its crafted decor and furnishing pieces, the brand’s offerings are bright and sophisticated, […]
One of the first steps of home decor ideations is a visual mood board. Governed by either the warm tones of wood, the calm of pastels or perhaps a string of colour splashes, hues and shades form an integral part of the overall ambience. While the usage of the colour black remains debatable when it […]
Hustle bustle, a term that aptly describes Mumbai and lost in this fast-paced crowd are couples from equally demanding professions craving a touch of hush and calm—a perpetual escape. When one such dynamic duo approached Mahek Lalan, Principal Architect at SML Architects, they desired nothing more than a simple, sensible home rooted in the sense […]
Seasoned with love, the fondest memories made in a family are often the ones that were made gathered around the kitchen counter. It is befittingly said that there is no end to imagination when it comes to the kitchen, whether it’s bellying up with delectable concoctions or putting together creative kitchen designs. Keep up […]
Something about the early 1900s Art Deco movement still captures hearts today. The latest happy casualty being writer and comedian Sonali Thakker. Fun meets functional as her new Mumbai apartment allows a modern take on the French style. Designed by Karan Shandilya, Founder/Principal Architect and Rushil Bhatia, Partner Designer of The Last Goldfish in collaboration […]
Reflecting implicit inklings of subtle Scandinavian structure balanced in a bohemian backdrop, principal designer Meena Murthy Kakkar of Envisage Project revamps this 1,200 sq ft residence dubbed Anugraha in New Delhi. Shielded from the dotty discord of the city, an envelope of tree canopies serve as a soothing screen sequestering the space from its fourth […]
Whistling myriads of ligneous medleys is ‘Wood Story’ a 8,000 sq ft Indore home by AMPM Designs. Crafted by co-founders and principal designers of the interior design firm, Akash and Poonam Mehta, the residence paints a placid and prevalent design picture for a hospitable household of six. Evincing an equable and unremitting flow, the project […]
Drama—it enters with a bang and exits in awe at The Box Office. Designed by Natasha Shah, Principal Designer of Between Walls, a pune-based interior design studio, this home spread across 800 sq ft in Bavdhan, Pune is a concoction of bold expressions. The homeowners’ fondness for all things big and beautiful translated this space […]
The unspoken truth about glass is how irreplaceable it is. Materials have come and gone, but none have managed to stay relevant like glass, and rightly so! Glass caters to a myriad of innovations and utilities. In homes, specifically, glass can be employed in living rooms as accent wall panelling, as lacquered glass panels on […]
With its wings spread across various design disciplines, the Mumbai-based Kalakaari Haath combines the zesty energy of Indian heritage with the quality of intricate craftsmanship. Post an extensive research study on traditional building crafts of India, Sahiba Madan founded the brand with a core focus on home decor, wall features and illustration. In 2019, Madan […]
Produced by Sonia Dutt The earth has yet again orbited around the sun, in other words, another year has gone by! Here’s a little perspective—are new beginnings linear or are they a cycle of learning and unlearning? With that musing on our minds, after everything that the pandemic has taught us over the last two […]
Sohra, or Cherrapunji, hidden in the ancient hills of Meghalaya is a place of stories and legends. The ancestral land of the Khasis and serenaded by thundering waterfalls, the region enfolds its inhabitants in mist-shrouded secrets and folk tales. Sai Hun Lang’s own heritage is entwined with this tranquil corner of north-east India and when […]
Rich with details, surrounded by nature and cocooned in colour—Baytul Sama offers a unique perspective on cosy living. Fruit of the collaboration between Pathos Design Studio and Dezinologist, this 2,000 sq ft home located on the top floor of a plush complex in South Mumbai is awash with decor elements that would seem new and […]
Sophistication falls in a whirlwind romance with urban views in this 1300 sq ft Chennai home on the 30th floor at Hiranandani OMR. Designed by Sailakshmi Venkatesh, founder at Sailakshmi Architects (SLA), the 3BHK apartment is home to a couple and their eight-year-old child. Focused on bringing the outside in, the home is resplendent in […]
Headquartered in Austria, Wittmann is where one finds the true expertise in furniture making. The brand that came into existence as a saddlery back in 1896 has seen decades of successful innovations and evolutions in furniture design, where every piece made for the living spaces, translates to a lasting experience of comfort and visual art. […]
Minimalism and a solid design language seem to be the guiding principles for the fairly new bedding company BEDLAM. As a brand, BEDLAM has been able to establish itself as a leading player in just one year’s time and making quiet waves in the design sphere. On visiting their e-store the first thing you notice […]
Lately, it’s not just women who are taking centre stage but also their tastes. This 1,600 sq ft bachelorette pad for Paige Rudzin by Justin Charette of Charette Design in the NoMad area of New York flaunts clean lines and shades of green like no other. When Rudzin reached out to Charette via Instagram, the […]
High spirited, joyous and an exemplary melange between modern and traditional design—the Glass House by P&D Associates celebrates the beauty of life. With a striking colour palette spread religiously through 3,600 sq ft, this home is a remedy for sore eyes. Located in Surat, this home for four has been crafted by principal designers P&D […]
In a collaboration inked with creativity, innovation and luxury, Sternhagen and Carysil of parent company Acrysil Group, launched an outstanding collection of premium bathroom suites and kitchen sinks with The Charcoal Project. While Sternhagen reigns the bathroom zone with its origin in German design that is equally artistic and advanced, Carysil finds itself at the […]
Embraced in an unhurried mood of calm and composure, House No. 7 is a design gem tucked away in one of the upscale lanes of Juhu in Mumbai. Elevated by a warm and harmonious colour palette, this residence makes you want to stop, gaze and admire its visual savoir faire as well as the various […]
Metropolitan city life has its own charms, whims and fancies. With the kind of fast-paced lives people live in these cities, everyone dreams of going back to a home that offers a break from the noise. A quiet, scenic reminiscence of the country life, this home in Bengaluru crafted by ma+rs is a conscious, warm […]
Aptly christened Ferelith, a feminine Swedish name, the bespoke apartment in Mumbai plays host to unconventional ideas and design narratives. The 700 sq ft home designed by Ms Subhangi Vaidyanathan, founder, FURNICHEER encompasses a bohemian vibe with a strong sense of identity. It was a serendipitous experience during the homeowners’ visit to FURNICHEER’s studio where […]
A collaboration drenched in a passionate dialogue between fashion and art takes centre stage as two celebrated names in the space of design— Ashiesh Shah and Ritu Kumar—come together. Shah’s works in interiors and architecture that are proverbially serene and thought-provoking, intersect with the playful and trendsetting moodboard of fashion designer Ritu Kumar in the […]
Paying utmost attention to detail is what Ronak Sekhri, director of Pomegranate Designs, believes his design approach to be. Representing this idea to the T, the Pomegranate team has built as well as designed three brand new luxury apartments, all ready for handover this Diwali. These three abodes replete with a rich blend of contemporary […]
In a world where one can be anything, the architecture and interior design community chooses to be mindful, detail-oriented, focussed on the needs of clients and of course, creative in its maximum capacity. And, sometimes, the ones who stand out are those who believe in going beyond the standard rules and creating interiors and facades […]
As one approaches, a soaring timber clad volume looms into view. The autumnal light shimmers off the glass between the honey coloured brise-soleil. At eye level, two earthen walls underpin the space, yet seem part of the landscape. Beyond, the monsoon drenched garden is visible through the glass pavilions. We are in a country garden. […]
Recognised for its highly refined sensibilities that are elevated by traditional craft techniques, Ahmedabad-based design house This and That was conceptualised by Ariane Thakore Ginwala in 2016. Fascinated by the rich diversity of Indian crafts and contemporary sculptures around the world, Thakore’s innate eye for detail found a match in a carpentry workshop in Ahmedabad. […]
The thing about our homes is that every turn and every corner is unceasingly a work in progress. You decorate it to your heart’s content, but with the approaching new season, you are yet again compelled to bring in to your abode, some new decor elements and newer changes. This constant change forms the basis […]
A home by the Tapi, offering panoramic views of the timidly flowing river while being nestled amidst the many bungalow colonies in the vicinity is such a dream, isn’t it? It’s like striking the perfect balance between living a tranquil life in a natural landscape and indulging in the comforts of the built environment! Principal […]
