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Vaishali Kamdar and Komal Sanghavi Vasa unfurl Parisienne flair at a South Mumbai home
Though Mocha Mousse is Pantone’s 2025 colour of the year, this home in Mumbai revels in its own vocabulary that reminds one of coffee and more coffee. A rather fun but surprising visual, contrary to the ordinary assumptions of neutrals being monotonous, this 3,800 sq ft home displays a medley of textures and curves posing […]
Designing a home that bridges the cultural confluence of two worlds is an undertaking that requires both sensitivity and imagination. Eager to merge their Indian roots with their Dutch lifestyle, an Amsterdam-based family with an ardent admiration for Scandinavian aesthetics, enlisted the expertise of The Architecture Company for their 1,100 sq ft Mumbai home.
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 […]
Mumbai is known for possessing a multitude of cultures, but fleeting moments of being able to take it in. This 1,580 sq ft home designed by Twisha Thakker Design Studio likes to differ however. A contemporary interpretation of Vrindavan, here every design decision extends culture to its homeowners with a meticulous presence of comfort. Traditional […]
“We embraced a colour palette drawn from the delicate brushstrokes of Monet’s masterpieces,” muse Karan Anand Shandilya and Rushil Bhatia of The Last Goldfish Design Studio about a South Mumbai skyrise that embodies the soul of the quintessential sea-facing home with a subdued Parisian flair. Dubbed House Est, the space is an experience. One that […]
In the verdant neighbourhood of Five Gardens close to Kings Circle in Mumbai, a 2,500 sq ft apartment on the 13th floor sets itself as an example of design duality. Thoughtfully crafted by Kiran Gala and Associates’ Sonam Gala Gosalia and Kiran Gala, the home transpires as an entertainment-centric spin to its turns and corners […]
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If you’ve ever been bitten by the travel bug, chances are you’re more than familiar with the Greek island of Mykonos. The city’s pristine white buildings with blue doors find an echo within this 3,000 sq ft Mumbai home crafted by Saloni Narayankar Interiors. Borne out of the homeowners’ love for all things timeless, the […]
Think about it, often, more is more and just enough. Brimming with life and fervour, this home in Mumbai exemplifies that one can find comfort in being sumptuous too. Every corner of this 4,000 sq ft duplex crafted by RC DESIGN STUDIO is curated as an experience of a London townhouse, but with a Mumbai […]
A functional and minimal design for a home is no less of an artistic conquest. Overcoming the challenge, this 2,350 sq ft home in Mumbai crafted by Ashni Tapuriah Shah and Sanna Daya Hasan, co-founders at TCG Studio is a spectacular contemporary piece of art. Snug and inviting, the home epitomises comfortable living with a […]
Nestled in Maximum City Mumbai, this home basks in the simplicity of earthy colours. A calming combination of comfort and functionality, the space draws inspiration from the timeless tenor of Wabi-sabi crafted by Nikita Dhoble Interior Design. Sprawling 900 sq ft, this home prioritises the beauty of purpose. Nikita Dhoble, the principal designer reveals that […]
A bite of the Big Apple for design inspiration a day certainly keeps monotony away! One concrete jungle plays the muse for another, as Jason Wadhwani designs a 5,500 sq ft Mumbai duplex echoing a New York penthouse. Collectible furniture pieces and decor strike a pose against the city’s skyline, peering in through the expansive […]
In the bustling heart of Mumbai, a collector’s abode comes alive as SML Architects brings simplistic design philosophies to underscore the homeowner’s personal art collection. As one ambles into the home, the entrance passage paints an overarching picture of the space — the hues of Paresh Maity’s artwork immediately captivate the gaze, before one’s attention […]
Redolent of a design aesthetic that transcends time, the interiors of this 3,000 sq ft sea-facing Worli apartment in Mumbai proffers a refreshing take on classic Parisian decor, with a touch of modernist, larger-than-life whimsy. “The idea was to balance maximalism without tipping into visual chaos,” reveals Jannat Vasi, interior designer and founder of her […]
As Le Corbusier once said, “The home should be the treasure chest of living.” This Mumbai home embodies that thought adorned with the freshness of sage green and the lasting warmth of timber. Nestled on a quaint street in Mumbai, Neha Kachhara Interiors has designed this 850 sq ft abode designed for routines of repose […]
Every turn in Chembur, Mumbai reveals a new layer of charm, especially when walking along its tree-lined residential pockets. Amidst this serene backdrop is an aspirational home that defies conventional design trends and embraces an elegant interplay of curves and arches. When called upon to renovate this 1900 sq ft apartment, Principal Designer Smit Shah […]
Inside a petite yet dramatically layered home in Mumbai, “A lot of thought went into how the colours and textures could create variations into the composition yet blend in, as there is less time to transition from one space to another,” says principal designer Tejal Mathur of her eponymous firm, who imagined refined surface treatments […]
Lightness of being In the past decade or so, the term ‘wabi-sabi’ has been discussed — and demonstrated — with wild abandon. A dining table with a dent? Wabi-sabi. A chair without a back? Wabi-sabi. A lopsided lamp? If it can’t be straightened, wabi-sabi. As the term has gained currency, more out of convenience than […]
Are millennial homeowners viewing life differently? While there are myriad ways to answer this, Rukhsar and Saiqa Shaikh, principal designers and co-founders of Beetle Design Studio, decided to fuse their progressive design philosophy, accommodating both zen and zany vibes in equal measure. Called Urban Eden, the 1,000 sq ft pet-friendly Mumbai abode with a modernist […]
For the passionate aficionado of artistry and pottery, adorning one’s abode with striking pieces is practically a given. However, when the very essence of pottery serves as the muse for a home’s design, a masterpiece takes shape. Such is the enchanting narrative of Neterwala and Aibara’s (N&A) endeavour in the heart of Mumbai — a […]
Nestled in the bustling community of Lokhandwala, Mumbai, this apartment by Oris Architects is a serene escape. A celebration of tranquillity with natural textures and organic hues, the 720 sq ft open plan home for stylist and costume designer Eka Lakhani is perfect for one. All with a glimmering trove of couture and a space […]
Words like simplicity and minimalism are the first few that likely establish the idea of a Japandi-style moodboard. Add to this medley, an expansive, inviting space that holds its own unique allure. The result of this ubiquitously famed interior style takes the shape of a home in Mumbai. Helmed by principal designer Bijal Chawda and […]
In the arena of crafting interiors, embedding individuality in the many spaces and corners of the home goes well beyond being a buzzword. It also means achieving the perfect equilibrium between utility, aesthetics and the layering of thematic ideas. Inside this home in Mumbai, the ever-so cosmopolitan heart of new-age residences, Sameer Balvally and Shilpa […]
Merging a visual translation of the sedating yet bold waves of the Arabian Sea crashing against the shore with the fast-moving metropolitan life of Mumbai, a home in the southern stretch of Worli brings everything around it to a standstill — such is its design vocabulary. Vidhita Parekh Kharkar, Principal Designer at Gaurav Kharkar & […]
In the bustling cityscape of Mumbai, nestled within an old building, lies a serene home that envelops muted spaces, flooded with light and accentuated with the breathtaking views of the sea. Setting a vivid stage for Japanese and Scandinavian interior styles, Studio Urban Form + Objects, also known as Studio UF+O, designs the space to […]
Continuing the philosophy of embracing the role of an architect and melding it with the exemplar role of revived modernity and craftsmanship, Sahiba Madan of Insitu Design Studio, also our EDIDA India winner crafts a contemporary home in Mumbai for a newlywed, brimming with the couple’s vision for a home that not only reflects their current […]
Have you ever heard of a holiday home in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai? Or a faux fireplace in Maximum City? Well, brace yourself, because the design wizards at Purple Backyard led by Kumpal Vaid have conjured up a celestial haven right in the heart of the city! It is a testament to the mettle of […]
In the vibrant tapestry of South Bombay’s design heritage, where the allure of traditional wood and the inexorable march of concrete descendants wrestle, arises a charming abode for an architect-artist couple. Their tropical ambiance sets the stage for an enchanting tale of design-focused love affairs, where the romance of Art Deco intertwines harmoniously with opulent […]
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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