City Homes
This remodelled New Delhi den by Varrun Motihar hides two residences within
People who feast on aesthetics like a cuisine of their choice, look at homes differently. It is no different in the case of this Chennai home woven by Arvind Varuna Associates and owned by a young couple who had a clear-cut vision of what they wanted their first city home to look like: a minimalist […]
This 2,500 sq ft Mumbai home carries the charm you’d find flipping through the pages of a PG Wodehouse novel. Created for a couple in their 60s, with a visiting daughter and frequent guests in mind, Disha Bhavsar and Shivani Ajmera of Quirk Studio have crafted a nook that feels both curated yet effortless, every […]
The excitement of coming home is unmatched – especially at this Bengaluru abode that embraces you with an inviting calm, gently drawing you into its folds. A space that exemplifies a timeless charm, where design transcends fleeting trends to create an earthy hued sanctuary. Principal architect Sujitha Chandrasekharan of LAB9 Design imagined this minimalist home […]
In Kolkata, beauty is held in the simple things: in the cool tile on bare feet in the summer, the sharp bite of phuchka on a humid afternoon or the way the city sighs into the river at dusk. It is an improvisation of life that defies order. And a home in its southern neighbourhood […]
The interiors of a doctor’s office are typically envisaged to be austere and daunting, devoid of personal touches. But this notion takes a 180 degree flip with Sculpta — a cosmetic practice in Mumbai crafted by Aum Architects — that forges a therapeutic and welcoming environment for patients. Helmed by founding partners Manish Dikshit and […]
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 […]
Why should maximalists have all the fun? Designed by Tanya Mallavarapu Studio, this minimal apartment in Chennai is an undeniable classic, unafraid of a pop of colour (or two). Extending across 2,500 sq ft, the space sports an abundance of toasty-hued wood, containing curves and sharp angles in equal measure. Ample daylight gushes in through […]
Encapsulating the heady rush of being on a holiday, Baxter has transformed a 20th-century villa named La Casa sul Lago near Lake Como, Italy, into a contemporary haven — much to the delight of design enthusiasts (and much to the chagrin of those who cannot experience this beauty in person, miles away). Replete with glamourous, […]
What is a quintessential Bombay-style apartment? This question unravels umpteen answers at this home in Mumbai designed by Esha Pandya. Think reminiscent yet novel. Classic yet contemporary. “The attempt was to transport the experiencer across two ends — from the outside chaotic world to the quiet, transcendental world inside,” says Esha, the founder and creative […]
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What is a quintessential Bombay-style apartment? This question unravels umpteen answers at this home in Mumbai designed by Esha Pandya. Think quiet luxury interior design. Classic yet contemporary. “The attempt was to transport the experiencer across two ends — from the outside chaotic world to the quiet, transcendental world inside,” says Esha, the founder and […]
The mere suggestion of a tropical getaway is enough to elicit a dreamy sigh, ensuing a montage filled with windswept hair, salty air coating one’s tongue and feet soaked in warm sand. Reminiscent of an escapist, luxuriant retreat, this Goan villa by Papersky Studio nestles near Anjuna Beach, parading as the stuff beach house dreams […]
When designing their own office, Arsya Designs sought a departure from the conventional office setting to embrace their appreciation for nature’s beauty and tranquillity. Mugdha Pathak, the Principal architect, uses minimalist elements to create an office that keeps the mind clean and clutter free, which creates maximum impact. The office is spread across 3300 sq […]
Crowned by traditional Rajput elements, this Rajkot apartment is quiet luxury personified. A creative expression of Intrinsic Designs, the 2,550sq ft apartment brings together heritage with the modern idea of minimalism. “The design of the apartment came to life after detailed conversations with the clients, who had specific ideas and cultural elements they wanted to […]
A gentle wrestle to establish a multifarious ground of minimalism, practicality and a palpable sense of zen was what first propelled Varun Goyal of Atelier Varun Goyal to craft and fine-tune the design vocabulary of a sea-facing home in Mumbai. Surprisingly defying and redefining the notion of ‘zen’ living, a quick but rested glance through […]
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There’s a certain intellectual incentive to art that is confined in a personal boundary as much as it trickles over to be interpreted by everyone outside of it. While for some, art is a way of expressing eclecticism, for some it is a gateway to balanced minimalism, countered perfectly with interjections of colours. A home […]
In a rather busy but urbane neighbourhood of Khar in Mumbai, a 1,050 sq ft residence stands wrapped with a visual concept of a raw, clean and minimal design that also combines a wise palette of nature and plants. This creative manoeuvre is helmed by Suraj Manik, Principal Architect of Tank Design, who reveals that […]
Where do I begin with this place? No seriously where do I begin. This expansive home by Minimalist Architecture & Design Studio has lush untouched landscapes. The RB 182, a 14,316 sq ft space, designed by principal architect Samridh Aneja of Minimalist Architecture & Design Studio and styled by Rahul Kukreja is a residence in the […]
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 […]
Art is longing. You never arrive, but you keep going in the hope that you will. Written by the German painter and sculptor Anselm Kiefer, I read and repeat this quote over ten times, before every word absorbs into my intellect. The magic about the word ‘longing’ is wherever you see it, you’ll most likely […]
Conceptualised by Rohit Bhoite and Lina Kobeissi of Rohit Bhoite Designs and LSK Interiors respectively, this breezy, 1800 sq ft home in Mumbai is a blend of the artistic perspective of two designers. This all-embracing home is dipped in muted hues with a delicate texture packed with bold surprises for homeowners. The curious brief It […]
Soulful, creative and created with love — these are a few words usually associated with Meraki, a word that has its origins in the Greek language. And this capacious 2,380 sq ft duplex in Bangalore is an epitome of this visualised by Chintan P, Founder and Principal Designer at Studio Autumn. The curious brief Chintan […]
When it comes to designing homes, designers are vested with one of the most intimate matters of the homeowner’s life. Manu Gautham and Sneha Ostawal of Source Architecture undertook the task of identifying the hidden taste of their client to create a comfortable oasis for them in a four-bedroom home in South Bengaluru. Hitting the […]
Brewing the idea of slow living into a solid mood board, a three-bedroom home in Bengaluru becomes the cocoon-worthy cove for a couple and their two kids. Principal designers Esha Tipnis and Karan Danda of Studio KE Architects imagined the home in their signature theme of SLOW — sustainable, local, organic and whole. “The key […]
Function and fluidity converge with a sense of harmony and poetry in design at this Mumbai residence carved up for a joint family. Three distinct homes, 1,000 sq ft each, are nestled comfortably in a luxurious skyscraper at Lodha Parkside in Lower Parel, Mumbai — one for parents and the other two homes for the […]
Spaces that we live in are often more than just a checklist of furniture and interiors. What we also fondly call our ‘home’ — these spaces are proverbially a story in making, a riveting recital of memories, some time spent in joyful solitude and of course, decking up the home to its aesthetic best. One […]
Navigating through a complex ensemble of materials and an unusually dynamic colour palette, this Bharuch home finds its coherent voice in the floral upholstery and designer Italian marble. Designed by Devang Patel and Pratik Siddhpura, Principal Designers of P&D Associates, the 7,130 sq ft home in Bharuch, Gujarat named ‘Anurag’, is an assortment of themes […]
A shelter to dwell, a haven of peace, a break from the hustle and a retreat to relax—a home is all this and so much more. Striding towards acquiring these cosy shores, is this Kerala home by Temple Town. This 12,000 sq ft, The Hill Crest Home situated atop a small hill in Thrissur, Kerala is […]
Popularised and coined by Mies Van Der Rohe, the term ‘less is more’ elevates the bare form, revealing the true essence of design and achieving simplicity. Taking cues from this approach and treading on his footsteps is this Mumbai home by The Design House Company. Located in the suburb Juhu, this 1250 sq ft home […]
The good and a rather surprising thing about less being more, a subject in design that’s often debated over, is that it never looks less and feels doubly absorbing in its details. Outlining this very idea onto a canvas of a home in Hyderabad are Naina Reddy and Rajat Sanghvi, Founders-Principal Architects of MakeSpace Architects. […]
Imagine opening an envelope and your senses slowly but swiftly getting deluged by a soft whiff of serenity. Andrea Rodman of her namesake practice Andrea Rodman Interiors has attempted to manifest a similar semblance of quietude and sophistication in this grand home in Canada’s Vancouver Island, in a sleepy coastal village Victoria. Sprawling 10,000 sq […]
An unhurried cadence casts a spell at this home, making one take a double take in the ways it presents its design demeanour to the eyes. Composed by Farah Agarwal, Founder and Principal Designer of her interior design studio Chestnut Storeys, the 3,500 sq ft residence concocts its own vocabulary of simple but evocative aesthetics, […]
A rhythm of repose that nudges you to slow down and at the same time actively saunter the spaces, this home in Kochi, Kerala by Silpi Architects is a sight to bask in and behold. A couple, their two kids and pets call this resplendent address their abode—dubbed Muziris Residence. Informed with an innocent but […]
Whispering stories of its family’s roots while crafting a dimensional charm of mid-century and modern aesthetics, House of Weaves stands as a 4-BHK apartment in the heart of Mumbai and the commercial locale of BKC. Beautifully put together by Disha Bhavsar and Shivani Ajmera, Co-founders of Quirk Studio, an interior design firm, this 1,950 sq […]
Delicately bundled up with a passion for design and a vision to create a private sanctuary for a family of four, this Bengaluru home nestled in a gated community in Whitefield is birthed with an enthralling vocabulary of its own. Christened The Grand Finale Home, a name that makes you agog and intrigued to unravel […]
Exemplifying modern elegance across an area of 1,400 sq ft, Apartment 2102 is a residence in the prime suburbs of Mumbai. Designed by The Architecture Company, a Mumbai-based architecture and interior design studio, and styled by Krei Studios, a minimalistic design narrative gives life to a joyful sojourn amidst the bustling city. Home to a […]
Strikingly different from the typical residences one would find on a casual walk on the busy, residential lanes of Thane, this home by The Act of Quad appears as though it belongs to a science fiction film. The homeowners, a family of a middle-aged couple with two daughters and their adorable feline, are also great […]
