City Homes
Ali Baldiwala designs a Mumbai home to surprise and celebrate the joy of living
Completely transformed into a space unafraid of colours and deluged in textures, this home in Greenwich, Connecticut defines a genre of its own. Designed by Monica Fried of her eponymous interior design practice Monica Fried Design, the home pre-glow-up as described by her was, “A new construction home with beautiful bones but not much colour […]
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In the age of technology — that thrives on likes, followers, Pinterest pins and incessant scrolling — where human interference begins and blurs is hard to tell. But through the layers of raging trends, reels and visual hoodwinks online, the duo, Vaishali Kamdar and Ravi Vazirani are an exception in the offscreen world. Their creative […]
With views of the lush Goan landscape captured from the generously sized windows, this home in the coastal state of Goa carries within a joie de vivre kind of composure and poise. For a young globetrotting couple, it is also their first dream home. They enlisted the expertise of Natasha Kumar and Abhijit Sawant of […]
Something young and contemporary; a place that is spacious, minimalistic and filled with natural light, the Grey House in Mumbai, caters to a young couple, their daughter and their shih tzu, Mango, It finds its place of pride on the 46th floor of a high-rise building spanning 3,000 sq ft where principal designers Ritu and […]
Most weekends when they’re there, Aprameya Radhakrishna and Parinita Narain can be found on the katte (Kannada for ‘bench’) in the courtyard, sometimes with a friendly neighbour, always with some piping hot filter coffee. For the couple, such weekend sojourns are a regular occurrence — the happy result of a long-ago manifesto to escape the […]
Where life races ahead at a rapid pace amidst the clamour of modernity in the city of Mumbai, Studio Osmosis beckons you into a 2,400 sq ft home on the 15th floor of Windsor Grande Terrace, where time slows down and aligns harmoniously with the universe. The essence of Shunya, the eternal circle of life, […]
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There must be a reason stones are so popular in homes, be it the floors or the walls. Versatile, durable, intriguing and resilient are only a fraction of the words that describe this rugged material. Showing off its stone facade is a 2,250 sq ft home for a family of four in Vadodara. Designed by […]
When the homeowners are open minded, even the spaces of a home start conversing freely. This home by Simran Bhargave, Principal Designer of The Design Cube is a thoughtful combination of varied elements that allowed her to experiment whilst following a uniform industrial style of interior design wherein one uses a monochromatic palette of greys, […]
The blue-sky peeps through a thick canopy of trees to gaze at a quiet residence, home to a family of four generations. Nestled in Erode, Tamil Nadu, the abode celebrates imperfection amidst the seemingly perfect tropical landscape. Every element comes together to revel and discover the beauty in their flaws. Carefully curated by Lokesh P […]
A house on a hilltop is a dream for many. But a home that encompasses hues of the skies is a fantasy that has been rendered to reality by Arjun Sawhney, Creative and Managing Director, TCCGGD who is also an art and design connoisseur. Working alongside him was Namrata Datt, Interior Stylist and Creative Head […]
Designed by Kayzad Shroff, The Half Arc House gets its moniker from the many semicircles that exist in it. The first—a textured and painted arc—is seen right where the entrance meets the main L-shaped living area, and frames that room. Next, taking the left passageway from the main door, a short walk from the kitchen, […]
“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 […]
I have often discussed the concept of a ‘dream client’ with designers who usually brush it off with a scoff or mirth. A dream client is as fickle as a dream project with almost no intentions of blossoming into reality; or so they had me believe. Till I met Karan Desai, an architect, who had […]
LADLAB, a Nashik-based architecture and interior design studio, was engaged to design a home of calibrated simplicity for a family of four in an upscale neighbourhood in Nagpur, India. This 1200 sq ft apartment was designed and executed entirely during the pandemic over countless video calls and WhatsApp messages. Unphased by current design trends, architects […]
Clever layering and a mixture of opposing textures form the key aesthetic of this 1,800 sq ft Mumbai home designed by MuseLAB for a family of three, with warm minimal tones that bring a respite from the din of the city. The dark oak rafters line the ceiling of the living and bedroom spaces neatly […]
Nestled amidst 400 mango trees, the Mango orchard mansion in Gujarat’s Karamsad city spans an impressive 14,000 sq ft of built up space. The entryway to the residence is led by a 150 ft cobble stoned driveway that ends in a cul-de-sac and leads to a mild steel entrance canopy that connects to the main […]
In a world where most of the vacation itineraries end by the beachside or amid mountains, deserts are underrated. Bringing the serenity of fine sand particles and soothing sunshine, Studio Nishita Kamdar crafts this Mumbai home, with grain-like details Founder of her namesake practice, Nishita Kamdar designs this 950 sq ft apartment in a high […]
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 […]
Why should maximalists have all the fun? This Pune home designed and conceptualised by S.ALT Atelier and T.T.D.S is minimal yet vivid. The founders Shantanu Waykar of S.ALT Atelier and Twisha Thakker of T.T.D.S crafted this 1,950 sq ft space at the 11th floor in Pune that was later styled by Samir Wadekar. The Curious […]
While Monday blues have just started, this grey and blue home designed by Studio GSA Architects Pvt Ltd will make you forget the concept of monday blues altogether. While maintaining its individuality, the founders Gaurav Panjwani and Santosh Belani of Studio GSA Architects Pvt Ltd along with the stylist Samir Wadekar designed this 4,200 sq […]
Designed by Anupama Kumar, Principal Designer of 7 Sparrows, this 2,650 sq ft Noida apartment plays with materiality that inculcates a sense of calmness and tranquillity. The entire design approach is to transform the apartment into a distinctive identity of its own, setting it apart from its adjoining apartments. The curious brief The idea was […]
Priya Rose and Rahul Mathew, co founders of Workers of Art design a 5000 sq ft home in Kerala. Covering the entire 14th floor this home is an interpretation of the embodiment of memory from the nameless places stumbled upon during the homeowners’ travel across the Italian countryside as a boy. Influenced by his explicit […]
Helmed by Kavan Shah of Kavan Shah Design Studio, this 2,500 sq ft home in Juhu, Mumbai is a culmination of an everlasting and uninhibited dialogue with the urban dwellers and a journey into their reminiscences and aspirations. “The idea of creating an intentionally incomplete interior, which has been the guiding light for this project. […]
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 […]
Demystifying a charming slice of India’s colonial past. Illustrating impeccably nuanced design ideologies and aesthetics. Enriched in India’s rich textile grandeur and reminiscent of Kerala’s cultural history. “This home is an endearing gift from a father to his daughter,” describes Meera Pyarelal, Founder and Interior Designer, Temple Town, referring to the 5,000 sq ft home […]
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 […]
Working out meaningfully with simple efficient changes, Principal Aman Issar of Unbox Design orchestrates authentic Indian craftsmanship renovating a 2000 sq ft residence in the fastest growing city of Faridabad. Starting from a clean slate and letting the context guide, Nilaya home has been put out successfully matching aspirations of the home owners creating personalised […]
Not very often do we come across a house that does not overpower its own elements, and radiates calm to the user in the simplest ways possible. And like they say “if the mother is happy, the child is also born happy”, so was the case for Nishita Kamdar while designing this house. As a result, […]
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 […]
Expressing bygone eras through heritage, resting silently in the middle of chaos and defining cityscapes, Mumbai’s architecture is influenced by Neoclassical, Victorian-Gothic, Art Deco, Indo-Saracenic and contemporary architectural styles. For those who are perceptive enough to observe it, they are still alive and kicking amidst the city’s fabled commotion. An equally nostalgic gem that once […]
Travelling through different parts of the world, each of us desires to incorporate international elements into our home—be it Scandinavian minimalism or Manhattan elegance. Designed by Martini Design Studio, this 4000 sq ft show home brings the aesthetics of Manhattan to Mumbai. Manasvi Pillai, Founder of Martini Design Studio believes that there is so much […]
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Nestled in one of the oldest and well-cultured historical places in the Western Ghats is Belgaum, Bengaluru, a city with a sense of transition between Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa. Within it lies a 3,500 sq ft home in Nanawadi juxtaposed with a Californian vibe crafted by Vinithra Amarnathan. Founder of her interior design studio Weespaces, […]
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 […]
A home is not just its walls, nor is it just the people living in it. A home transcends function, form, emotions and all that makes and builds its boundaries. Perhaps, it is nostalgia in making in the present… Meenakshi Jessani, Founder and Principal Architect of MJ Architects traces a similar thought, shaping up a […]
A glance at this Kashmir-inspired house of 1,900 sqft juxtaposed in the modern dwellings of Sarjapur, Bengaluru, crafted by Kamini Rao, Founder of Studio Slip and Sharon John, Project Design Lead narrates the process of how functionality met culture. Infused with Kashmiri motifs and captivating a thirst for nostalgia, this abode is designed to pay […]
Grand and expansive but equally cocooning in its demeanour (and function), a home must serve more than one purpose for its dwellers as well as visitors, for it to be entitled as an ideal quarter of repose and rewinding. With a similar quest in front of them, Humming Tree’s leading creators Mohammed Afnan and Arun […]
A rather spectacular recall to the roots of one’s heritage and familial memories, this home in Mumbai, christened The Colonnade reignites a beautiful connection between the modern momentum of the city life with the rich heritage of cities like Jaipur. The homeowner’s native city Jaipur generously dips into an Indian modern design narrative materialising into […]
Lines are a curious visual element. Pack enough of these underrated design tools together and they will emphasise and enhance the linearity of a space. Stack them vertically and the same space is now more tight-knit and snug. Converge them and one can unleash a string of focal points via interesting intersections. Accentuating this intriguing […]
If Monica Geller from F.R.I.E.N.D.S. ever happened to visit the William Street Residence by Ruchi Agrawal Mohan, Principal Designer and Founder of DesignbyRUCHI, she would exclaim, “Now, this is a grown-up’s apartment!” Situated on the 39th floor of the skyscraper 130 William (by renowned architect Sir David Adjaye), the sprawling 12,000 sq ft Manhattan home […]
How does one capture the essence of a home in a few words, much less in a frame? The curated work of art that Villa 6 is, by tHE gRID Architects, seems to have cracked the nearly impossible task. An apt representation of the Ahmedabad home’s design philosophy, the art pieces are a muted landscape […]
Located in the Whitefield area of Bengaluru, the Prestige Silveroak Villa by Amirah Ahamed, Principal Architect at Bodhi Design Studio is an example of what happens when colours meet neutrality. The 2,350 sq ft premise is a home for a family of four—a couple and their two boys and is designed to reflect the family […]
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 […]
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, […]
Etching an intricate sketch of impactful and intimate design is ‘Barkat’ by principal architect Amit Aurora of GroupDCA. Sited in New Delhi’s prevailing prime neighbourhood, the 3,415 sq ft Vasant Vihar abode accommodates an acute sense of solitude and exclusivity, occupying a private floor. Manifesting minimalist interventions with an opulent twist, this sublime home maintains […]
