City Homes
Minimalism romances English design elements in this Mumbai home by Studio Rohini Bagla
Imagine lounging in a beach house perched at the edge of the world where the sea is its living companion. Designed by Principal Architects Kunal Barve and Mihir Barve of Interface Architects, along with their team, including Tanmayi Dhir, this aesthetically modern abode on the coastline of Kashid, Maharashtra borrows inspiration from its surroundings.
Echoing the staggered undulations of rice paddy fields, where human intervention strikes an equilibrium with the indigenous terrain to create a holistic design philosophy — this seven-storied ecological utopia in Hyderabad, anchored amidst the affluent neighbourhood of Jubilee Hills, is a second home for a young couple and their growing children. Crafted by Baba Sashank […]
On the twenty-third floor of a Worli highrise sits a 3,700 sq ft home that channels Back to the Future—if Back to the Future took a detour from the past. The part-trad, part-tony aesthetic is no small coincidence. “Far from it,” smiles Ali Baldiwala, Interior Designer and Partner at Mumbai-based Baldiwala Edge, who was tasked […]
It is oft-quoted that a home is a reflection of oneself. Amidst stillness and transformations, a home naturally becomes a confidant of its dwellers. For an exuberant retiree and her adult son, this is indeed true. Their cove in Noida mirrors their personalities and everyday routines – rooted but effervescent and awash in joie de […]
Woven with distinctive features, this home in Mumbai, crafted by Rishita Sekhani, design lead and architect duo Sapna Lakhe and Shewtambari Shinde of Sankraman Design Studio flows with a balanced blend of materials, colours and patterns. Spanning 1,470 sq ft, the cool, muted tones such as pine, sage, and beige, along with monochromatic elements fill […]
Imagine teleporting across continents and witnessing the unhurried and gently decorated world of an English countryside home — a bit of luxury, some repose and plenteous visually appealing corners being its prescribed traits. Such an idyllic reference goes on to become a reality at a home in Pune designed by Studio VDGA, which transports its dwellers […]
As day breaks, the rays of the sun stream into a newly-renovated home in the Alwarpet neighbourhood of Chennai, the many corners bathed in a soft glow of light. This is the story of a family’s ground-floor apartment, spanning twenty years of existence, which once received little to no natural light. Entrusting The Design Shop, […]
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a new idea or concept can jump out and surprise you. And that is exactly what happened with this stellar home in Ahmedabad brought to life by Parthavi Patel of Studio Patternmaker. It all started with the homeowners’ desire to renovate their 3,100 sq ft house. However, […]
A wave of cool, gentle air embraces as one enters the apartment, leaving the hot and humid Chennai outside. Terracotta lines the walls to guard the 2,200 sq ft home from the heat as other functional, vernacular elements complement it. With its minimal tones and natural materials in an intricate combination, Anshuk Punmia, Principal Architect, […]
Designed for a Dubai based family, this abode in Calicut, Kerala is a home away from home. “We always prefer decluttered spaces,” say architects AnnMary and Nufaila. A neutral canvas jewelled with intrinsic details, the holiday home by The Living Square brings about an alluring calm of the natural world. The curious brief “The […]
Hues of golden rays bounce off the soft, neutral tones in this quaint studio apartment located in the premier neighbourhood of Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. This 2,200 sq ft space designed by Kshiti Shah, Principal Architect, KSD Studio offers its owners a quiet abode away from the city’s hubbub. While Shah maintains the freedom of space that […]
Post a busy day at work, all of us wish to withdraw from the hubbub and reside within the peace of nature. Though seldom, anyone actually has turned this into reality. This home built by Olson Kundig and designed by Erica Colpitts Interior Design honours this wish and crafts a mid-century modern home in the […]
“My design philosophy is form follows function with emphasis on the usability of every space being predominant and no fads and design styles are adhered to. Just because I like a monochrome theme doesn’t mean that I will enforce the client to use the same. I strongly believe the house should reflect the client’s personality […]
Long ago, French soldiers would mettre un pied-à-terre—that is, dismount their steeds at the end of the day and spend the night in transient housing. In the 1700s the term was abbreviated to pied-à-terre which was used to describe interim lodging. However the French would have been rather surprised if this delightful home assembled by […]
Architects often contend with requests into conjuring up homes etched in the memories of their clients. Nostalgia is a bitter friend that does not let you move on, it does not let you take risks and reinvent oneself. In most cases that may be a limiting factor to the personal development but this home in […]
Can you imagine what working with a view of the river would do to your productivity levels in office? A pristine and clear view of the river Narmada is definitely going to beat all the Mondays and mid-week blues! Designed by Principal Designers Archis Patel and Tanvi Rajpurohit of a+t associates, this 2,500 sq ft […]
Outlining the monotonic rhythm, the 1,000 sq ft Adam Home in Andheri, Mumbai models functionality and austere colours to create the perfect blend of visual interests. Crafted by principal architect Vibha Saraf of Vcreate Designs, the abode is layered with a deep material palette and celebrates the homeowners’ distinct personalities. “While doing up a monochromatic […]
Establishing a visual hierarchy and communicating the flow of spaces from one to another, while subtly weaving in a lingering mood is a skill, and a very important one at that! Evoking these elements is Shaentelle Chapman of Space Styling at the DSR Head Office in Hyderabad. The goal with this 6,000 sq ft office […]
The power of patterns is unparalleled. From waves to stripes to grids, a simple array of lines can redefine depth and enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space Channelling the same philosophy, Sanjay Newaskar and Mansi Newaskar, Founders of Sanjay Newaskar Designs LLP model this 2,500 sq ft Pune home on a morphing grid canvas […]
When it comes to decor, a traditional style is comfortable and often predictable. Some may say conventional is outdated, but there’s a reason the style is still popular—for its warmth, comfort and familiarity. Home to a family with similar beliefs, Sunita Yogesh Studio crafts an oasis of calm with functionality and an old-school appeal. A […]
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 […]
The blissful charm of tropical landscapes often subconsciously trickle into our visual aesthetic. Consequently, when Nehal Shanghavi, Founder and Principal Designer of Vedanth Design Studio stumbled upon a quaint villa hidden in the rich Brookefield foliage, a fluid design language spontaneously materialised. Nestled in a developed neighbourhood in Bengaluru, the 4,350 sq ft villa is […]
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 […]
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 […]
As much as a home is built to be in harmony with an individual’s living needs and design aspirations – every little and big element only metamorphoses into a complete canvas after a collaborative effort between the dweller and the maker. In the case of this 1,000 sq ft home in Bengaluru, Anisha Chandy, Founder […]
Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood in Bengaluru, ‘Brick Veil’ by architect and founder Haarsha Ravindra Prasad of Haarsha Architects fuses contemporary design language with powerful material aesthetics. Aptly named after its cascading brick facade enveloping the elevation, the house stands tall in a 2,400 sq ft quadrilateral plot of land. The timeless appeal of brick, […]
White makes everything right! The fervour of a freshly spruced up space with clean lines and monochromatic simplicity is a solace for homes in cosmopolitan cities like Mumbai. Trailing this thought process The Architecture Company crafts Apartment 1602. Designed for a young family of four, this 1,400 sq ft abode in Mumbai, styled by Krei […]
Where practicality meets panache—this Bengaluru home by Principal designer Shernavaz Bharucha of Shernavaz Interiors is a snug state-of-the-art sanctum sectioned as an independent extension to a modern millennial couple’s classic bungalow. Sprawling over a 3,300 sq ft space the sundered structure is sufficient with a separate entrance, kitchen, dining and living area. Sparked by a […]
Tracing a spectacular aesthetic with a mood board of mismatched tints and textures is Casa Bohemia imagined by principal designer Rahul Mistri of Open Atelier Mumbai. Unveiling unprecedented views of the city, the 2,000 sq ft apartment sits on the 55th floor of a contemporary glass-clad construction in Wadala, Mumbai. Picturing a playful palette in […]
Located in a plush residential area of Surat, for The Flat White Coffee House, a new start was just a readaptation away. With design interventions from architects Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala and Tarika Asarawala of Neogenesis + Studi0261, an existing 2500 sq ft bungalow has been morphed into a chic, ‘white-washed’ minimalistic cafe. What the […]
Everyday we put on our best adulting face and head out to the daily hustle we call work. Though all days at work might not always be interesting, an engaging office design connected to natural surroundings is surely something to look forward to. Imbuing a similar theme is The Aventador Office by 23DC Architects that […]
Cast in the mineral city of Raipur, the Tetris House by Neelesh Chopda Architecture mounts a minimal monochrome model. Set on a plot measuring 780 sq m in Swarnabhoomi, the manor’s architectural form and design, inspired by the retro game ‘Tetris’ , strikes the onlooker’s eye. The project is principal architect Neelesh Chopda’s clever attempt […]
In cities overwhelmed with individuals, minimalism is expressed as an appreciation of space. Mindful of the paucity of space in Mumbai, this homeowner from Surat fancies an open, uncluttered layout imagining it in his Mumbai home. The 860 sq ft apartment located on the 46th floor of Lodha Park in South Mumbai ensues with a […]
Crafted into an earthy environment rendered in a soft palette, this 2,400 sq ft house draws on an extensive brief from its homeowners. Deftly put together by Dimple Motiani and Meetali Mehta, Founders and Principal Designers of 16th Avenue Interiors, the home sprawls as a beautiful 2-BHK space. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat this home belongs […]
How much oak is too much oak? Elucidating this dilemma is the Natural Modern Home in Central Tel Aviv by Irit Henkin and Zohar Shavit of Henkin Shavit Studio Design, a firm with an adept hold on architectural planning and interior design. Designed for senior clients who sought a home as pristine as a temple, […]
New Delhi-based design practice Navya and a Quarter typify a fresh interior approach of paying homage to history, but in true-blue contemporary style. This 2,500 sq ft home in Greater Kailash 1, New Delhi makes you nostalgic and appreciate the hints of simplicity by establishing yesteryear decor features in context of the present. A capacious […]
Bhag Residence by Nikhil Haridas and Gayathri Padmam H of Aanai Design Studio is a Bengaluru home with such aplomb that the welcome interruption of colours highlights its simplicity. The 1,750 sq ft space located in Uttarahalli in South Bengaluru, is owned by a quintessential South Indian family comprising a young couple, their infant, father […]
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 […]
A residence that looks no less than a riveting storybook at one glance, every turn and nook of Rivera Suites, recites a tale of its homeowners’ experiences and personalities. Temple Town After living in the UK for over a decade, when the family of four, a home baker wife, a neurosurgeon husband, and their two […]
On a rather busy weekday, you are at your desk in the office or probably cooped up in your work-from-home corner, when your mind reroutes to thoughts of a getaway to some place, where only sounds of solitude surround you. This kind of a dreamy destination has been materialised into a cosy but visually chic […]
Revamped for a young NRI family, The Naked House serves as a befitting holiday home that encompasses a canopy of dewy, grey-hued interiors, creating a calm and composed environment that flows from one space to the other in the most seamless manner. Located in Koramangala, Bengaluru, this 800 sq ft abode is redecorated and restructured […]
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 […]
Ingenious, lively and ultra-modern best describe this tranquil abode in Brooklyn, New York City. Crafted by Ruchi Mohan of DesignbyRUCHI LLC, it is a pet and kid friendly apartment spread across a 1,500 sq ft area. The residence embodies a tailor made design outlook that is stylish yet comfortable for everyday living. In her first […]
Minimalist, timeless and modern—best describe this Placid Penthouse, a stunning expanse weaved together by the creative duo Mehul Shah and Mitul Shah of Studio Yamini. We love how the abode renders a tranquil vibe and a serene charm, suggestive of its moniker. Nestled in a prime area of Vadodara, this 2,300 sq ft residence is […]
