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These Mumbai homes, for example, are testament to the transformative power of design. From multi-functional furniture to clever paint hacks and thoughtful storage solutions, they’re packed with smart design ideas to maximize compact spaces and are yet each distinct in style and personality.

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Designer Anita Dongre is a name to reckon with in the world of fashion. She has stores across India and in New York, she is the founder for multiple clothing brands and has a global celebrity following. Her creations have been widely appreciated and the nature-inspired motifs that mostly adorn her clothes are in sync with her larger mission–she is a passionate advocate of sustainability.

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This is a beautiful sea-facing, 2,700-sq-ft residence at Bandra, Mumbai. An artistic approach to interior design created a residence that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also deeply personalised. “The combination of wooden furniture, concrete walls, modern materials, and vibrant colours through art created a rich and sophisticated atmosphere, reflecting a balance between luxury and contemporary style,” say architects Vinod Mehra and Kartik Mehra of VMA Studio.

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Traditionally, Indians lived in a common family system. The home’s many residents and their interpersonal relationships required well-defined spaces for a variety of activities. Inside the house, there was a private zone and a public zone around the courtyard. These beautiful houses in India had a very high sustainability index.

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Traditional Kerala homes are rich in memories; of the long-forgotten smell of the first rain, the sound of raindrops falling in the courtyard, people sitting and conversing around it, the feeling of the warmth of mud walls and wood, the coziness of spaces; one may find him or herself drifting into their nostalgic memories of yesteryears every once in a while.

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The bungalow built on a 45 feet × 70 feet property in Sangli consists of a ground floor that houses the office of the architect, and two residential floors above it. Keeping in mind the site dimensions and hot and dry climatic conditions of the region, the house is designed on a rectangular grid with internal as well as external landscape patches. 

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Chirantan –  The House in Faliya, designed by AANGAN Architects, creates a balance between the traditional lifestyle of the user as well as their modern aspirations. The house brings an ample amount of light through the linear court positioned on the north side where it shares a common wall with the adjacent house.

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It’s easy to forget that this home is in the heart of hot and humid Chennai. Down a little cul-de-sac off a busy thoroughfare, the house sits between two other buildings amidst a thicket of trees. You’d imagine it would be dingy—instead, it feels almost radiant.

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The idea was to design in such a way that CONCRETE has an impact. This project involved creating a simple, functional home for a small entrepreneurial family with an appreciable creative streak. The client runs a thriving business, but is also an enthusiastic poet, while his son is an avid wildlife photographer.

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Inside a Breathtaking Kerala House with Straight Line Designs

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The HANNIEL is a modern contemporary residence located in Varapuzha, Kerala, covering an area of 9,200 square feet on a plot size of 23 cents. It showcases an interplay of space and form, harmonising with its unique context. The architecture emphasises understated elegance, allowing the surroundings to breathe.

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This home is nestled in the heart of the defence colony, New Delhi, a canvas of memories, a sanctuary of culture, and a reflection of worldly experiences. A well-travelled and art-loving couple owns a residence that transcends mere living space, this home serves as their private haven, where they reconnect with their Indian roots amidst their globe-trotting adventures.