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Vaishali Kamdar and Komal Sanghavi Vasa unfurl Parisienne flair at a South Mumbai home
When designers Saahil Parikh and Nupur Shah of We Design Studio were tasked with transforming the bare-shell of a Mumbai skyrise home into a sanctuary of contemporary minimalism, they decided to take on the challenge head-on. For what’s not to love about a space that throws open a gamut of (design) possibilities in a city […]
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ELLE DECOR
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 […]
If Shakespeare is to be believed then all the world’s a stage and we are merely players. But in our lives, would the home be the setting of the main act? Designed by Roopali Mashruwala of her eponymous studio, this two-storey 5,000 sq ft residence is no less than a flamboyant protagonist you can’t take […]
Within a concrete jungle like Mumbai, sanctuaries are seldom born — they are made and painstakingly so. Amongst its dotted cityscape lies a home named Kanso, inundated in shades of beige with soft, curving corners. The sea-facing home designed by Purple Backyard stretches over 4,000 sq ft, offering a reclusive escape from the city. Despite […]
In a towering skyscraper that dots the glittering skyline of Mumbai, brutalist lime-coated walls sheathe a maximalist yet warm home for a large family of seven. For architects Rajiv and Ekta Parekh, Founding Partners at reD alongside Maithili Raut, Partner — it was the essence of familial bonds that they chose to weave within this […]
A 2,000 sq ft apartment in Nepean Sea Road in Mumbai is all about the best sea views in India’s maximum city. The bachelor pad has been designed to be versatile in nature with the ability to be dressed up or down as an ode to the dweller’s personality. Envisioned by Shreya Kanoria, Principal Designer, Shreya Kanoria […]
In the heart of Mumbai’s bustling chaos lies a home that captures the simplicity of desert life. The 2,200 sq ft home ‘The Desert Hues’, as the residents like to call it, whispers with tales of resilient flora and fauna, mirroring the arid landscapes where life unfolds with measured grace. Designed by Ankita Dabrai and […]
In a bid to reclaim individualism and Japanese tenets of wabi sabi, Mumbai-based Neha Kachhara Interiors pieces together this 2,200 sq ft apartment from the unique creative inclinations of its homeowners, overlooking Mahalaxmi’s iconic racecourse. Ameliorating four generations under one roof, a palette of black, white and taupe preserves an inclusive neutrality that can be moulded in […]
Sprawling over 1,800 sq ft, this home in Mumbai is an airy, serene respite. Kavan Shah Design Studio was entrusted with the design of this duplex home with high ceilings and large windows. Beckoning abundant natural light, the house framed staggering views of the city from each space. This openness helped frame the brief around […]
When one thinks of a beachside home, the first things that come to mind are the sounds of the waves crashing on the shore and birds chirping. But switch to the scenes of Mumbai, the first things one possibly thinks of are the clanging sounds of the coastal road being built along the South Mumbai […]
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ELLE DECOR
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 […]
A quaint studio apartment admires the pristine blue waters of the Arabian sea in Bandra’s Pali Hill. Soft breeze pierces the lush foliage surrounding the 2,200 sq ft home to explore its bespoke interiors and magnificent use of colour. Neesha Alwani along with Shruti Jalan, Design Principal of ns*a Architecture and Interiors, wields her design […]
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 […]
When spoken about timeless design, most of the time a neutral palette and clean lines make their way in our brains, while opulence renders images of lustre and gleam. Evincing a balance of both, We Design Studio crafts this 3,300 sq ft home in the upmarket locality of Juhu. This duplex apartment in Mumbai houses […]
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 […]
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 […]
Home—there is magic in that little word. It is a mystic circle that surrounds comforts and virtues never known beyond its hallowed limits. When principal architects of We Design Studio, Nupur Shah and Saahil Parikh were approached to design a home that emphasises on ‘planning and design, not decoration’, they unabashedly displayed their design prowess […]
The enticing appeal of the English style decor saved the day for Founding Partners of Aum Architects, Manish Dikshit, Nachiket Borawake and Sonali Pandit. When an eclectic Mumbai family approached them for their 2,085 sq ft residence, their diverse personalities seemed to agree on nothing but a common love for crafted wooden furniture, decorative wallpapers […]
There’s a certain rhythm of nature that mingles with a design-focused play witnessed at this home nestled in the boundaries skirted by the Arabian Sea in Juhu, Mumbai. The home, much like a sanctuary of solace, is crafted by Amisha Thanawala and Pronit Nath of Urban Studio. The space came alive as an epiphany of […]
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 […]
Designed by Rakeshh Jeswaani Interior Architects, this 6,500 sq ft Mumbai home in Worli does not subscribe to any theme or concept. Each space has its own story—bringing forth an amalgamation of co-habiting areas that do not exist to compete but instead work to complete the home. Rakeshh reveals, “We decided at the start that […]
To fabricate a cohesive tale of style and aesthetic, a designer often curates a mood board. Assembled essentially for inspiration, the mini collage holds paramount data about the project, its crux and its aspirations. Mansi Tarneja, Principal Designer of Mansi Tarneja Design Studio fashions her latest venture—a Mumbai home as a life-size mood board. Styled […]
Let the curves do the talking! Shifting gears from linear profiles to gentle rounded silhouettes and soft outlines, this Mumbai home by Shiraz Jamali Architects is an integration of the homeowner’s personalities and their cultural roots. The 2000 sq ft, 3 BHK Juhu apartment overlooking the lush landscaped outdoors is designed by founder Shiraz Jamali, […]
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 […]
Just as an artist identifies its muse and frames it within their piece of art; a designer anchors the context and outlines a conceptual planning around it. When a panorama of the scintillating Mumbai skyline along with a spectacle of Bandra-Worli Sea Link uncovers as a vantage point, needless to say it adjures to be […]
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 […]
