As the Russian painter and art theorist once said, colour is a power that directly influences the soul. Explaining the concept of colours to be used in the home, Interior Designer Smitha Zachariah, Creative Head of ZXP Design, shares her thoughts on popular interior design colour trends.
A Sthira Residence at Kerala, by Taliesyn – Design & Architecture
The term ‘Sthira’ in its origin indicates the state of being still. This project’s design fabric embodies the same sentiment — a series of spaces that fulfill the end-user’s aspiration of unwinding in the company of loved ones in a built volume that is held delicately in the clasps of lushness and architectural expression.
Rock House: A Weekend Villa Near Ahmedabad, India by tHE gRID Architects
The Ahmedabad-based multispecialty architecture firm tHE gRID Architects led by Snehal Suthar and Bhadri Suthar has recently completed ”Rock House”, a unique project which is sustainable and made from all local labour and local tradition craft of stone masonry, situated near Ahmedabad, India.
HOMES, celebrate LIFE. They celebrate views, geographies, locales, climates…..The emotion one feels on arrival at the crest of the site is of liberation, an expanse. The same emotion is distilled through the placement of the 4 ton rock that soars on the prong of a 6 meter cantilever……The home predominantly faces the farmlands, a reservoir and the highlands, witness to the most color saturated sunsets.
The Hermitage in Kasauli is a blissful getaway cocooned in the shelter of hills and lush greenery
Sky above, earth below and peace within! Go wild for a while, on a date with mountains, among the peaky wonders and never-ending vistas. The Hermitage in Kasauli hills serves these aspirations with blissful getaway villas for your vacation, staycation or remote work days.
The “Luxury Aqua Grid House” with Water Courtyards in Koregaon Park, Pune : Mindspace Architects
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Pune, the site had an existing art-deco house, set amidst large trees. The idea was to preserve most of the trees hence the programme was to demolish the old house and construct a new one.
The Stunning 13,500 sqft, “Barakat Villa”, Dabhel, Navsari, by Design By Studio 360
Project Name: THE BARAKAT VILLA
Firm Name: STUDIO 360
Project Type : Weekend Home
Completion time: 16 Months
Project Area : 13,500 Sq.ft
Project Location : DABHEL, NAVSARI
Photography Credits : Inclined Studio
An Ahmedabad Apartment that is replete with Decorative touches, by Architects at Work
Architects at Work play with materials and patterns to create a high-on-ornamentation albeit functional living environment. The site was a bare shell with exposed RCC surfaces. The Client and the Principals at Architects at Work decided to retain the concrete expanses and continue with that idea.
With India emerging as a new hotspot for inventive architecture, we’ve rounded up 10 impressive new homes in the country, from a Mumbai house clad in antique doors to an Ahmedabad villa with rotating walls.
NIVIM : An expansive Goan Country House for “rediscovering” the quiet Luxury found in Nature
Nivim is an expansive country house in Goa meant to rediscover the quiet luxury found in nature. Perched on a lush slope amongst tropical trees, Nivim is a ‘Gold’ certified green building by the Indian Green Building Council, the first in Goa.
The Gorgeous 4,600 sqft, MAGNOLIA HOUSE, Bengaluru, by Tree Light Design
Magnolia is a duplex penthouse situated in the heart of Bangalore city. The house is designed to feel like an oasis that exudes serenity and tranquility. A 4,600-square-foot space that is planned to have a natural flow and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
THIS BANGALORE PENTHOUSE IS A UNIQUE EXPRESSION OF SOPHISTICATION AND PLAYFULNESS
Vaulted ceilings, magnified terrazzo floors, and cobalt blue staircases – at first glance, it is the many striking elements like these which stand out in the Nagpal Residence by Treelight Design Studio. However, a closer look at the home reveals that what makes it so compelling is the underlying visual coherence which runs through the house, tying together every show stopping feature, and serving as a clean canvas for expression.
This British-era Bungalow in Dehradun plays host to one of India’s most prominent Design Families
Hidden within one of the last few lychee orchards in the heart of Dehradun, the Kohlis enjoy al fresco breakfasts, lunches in the sun, and dinners in front of a blazing fire in a home for all seasons. Even as it lies at the foothills of the Himalayas in an intermontane valley, Dehradun, flanked by the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, sits at an elevation of 2,139 feet above sea level—a fact that lends it its mostly pleasant climate.
Multiculturalism in a microcosm – my home is an homage to our love for travel, a respect and appreciation for the belief systems of many faiths, an abiding love for Indian everyday objects and a passion for rocks and fossils.
House S&S : “An elegant 3bhk in Hiranandani OMR, by Sai Lakshmi Architects”
Homes are poetry in three-dimensional space. From the colours that grace the wall to the choice of lights shining up or down, every design decision renders itself to the delivery of a unique piece. More importantly, every detail contributes to giving the family for whom the house is designed, refuge and peace.
Actor Rajkummar Rao’s love for experimentation is reflected in his abode too, and it’s mesmerizing, just like his performances. With a perfect blend of earthy tones and vibrant colours, his home represents his personality of versatility. The subtle, simple and soothing ambience of the space is filled with vivid energy and natural light and it brings him peace.
Asian Paints Where The Heart Is : Featuring Suniel Shetty’s beautiful Khandala Home.
Suniel Shetty’s Khandala home is a true labour of love, rooted in nature, nostalgia and family. Surrounded by tranquil greens on every side, this home is a true reflection of all things that bring him joy. Inspired by his childhood memories in Mangalore, the space is peppered with earthy elements and textures that bring the outside in.
Cadabam’s Aikya : A Gorgeous 15,000 sqft, Bengaluru Home, by Co-Ordinates Architecture + Interior Design
Walk through this absolutely stunning, 15,462 sqft Bengaluru Home, with a gross built up area of 19,278 sqft, completed by Design Firm, Co-Ordinates Architecture + Interior Design, in 2022.
Step inside content creators Kusha Kapila & Zorawar Ahluwalia’s Gurugram Home.
With a Pop-up Bar, almost-invisible shelves and storage hidden in plain sight, Content Creators Kusha Kapila and Zorawar Ahluwalia’s home, designed by Joint Studio, is a multifunctional haven. Come, step inside House Kuzo with AD India, which according to Nimisha Sharma, founder and design head of Joint Studio is all about peace
Situated in the Mumbai suburb of Juhu, the house is designed by Group 7 Architects and Planners. The facade has interesting sciography on the façade cast by peltophorum trees. As narrated by architect Nitin Killawala, the house is composed of terraces & decks of varying depths, the whimsical spatial recession introducing an engaging quality to the structure.
Coalescing mid-century aesthetics with neo-classical elements, this luxurious apartment in Ahmedabad, spanning over 2,500 sq.ft. for a multi-generational family, showcases a sensible spatial alchemy. The designer duo Nachiket & Nishita from Ahmedabad-based design atelier NSAD Studio, saw the unique open floor plan concept of the apartment as an initiation to the multitude of ideas which they used in fearless ways.
This Minimalist Gurugram Duplex is a study in Understated Luxury
New Delhi-based design firm Essentia Environments conceptualised the interiors of real estate developer Deepak Kanodia’s second home—a 7,800 sq ft duplex in a gated community in Gurugram, Haryana. The home is for his family of four. Kanodia loved Essentia Environments’s trademark design aesthetic of clean lines, sleek proportions, tactile surfaces and sumptuous materials and wanted his home to reflect the same.
This ‘second home’ in Surat overlooking the Tapti river, is a sanctuary for the mind and soul
There’s a myth around the Tapti in Surat. As the river flows steadily from the Gawilgarh Hills of the Deccan plateau, it carries with it ancient folklores and myths. Tapti, they say, was once the Hindu goddess created by the Sun God to save himself from intense heat.
The Brick Screen House: An Abode Of Subtle Indian And Earthy Aesthetics | MS DESIGN STUDIO
A house should reflect the taste and personality of its owner and the architects’ ability to make the whole come together and form a space fit for its occupants and its context. And that’s the philosophy we followed while designing this residence.
Punctuating an earthy flair, Anand House is an ode to rattan weaves and Vadodara’s heritage of exposed bricks
Crafted with illuminating patterns, details and handmade pieces, Anand House is a minimal residence weaved together like a rich elegant tapestry. This 3,050 sq ft home designed by Kuryaāt Spaces and Arts celebrates Vadodara’s heritage of exposed bricks. The four-bedroom residence is tucked amid a choreographed cluster of bungalows, away from the urban edifice, and boasts user-friendly and hassle-free spaces.
The Kumbalangi Stories : A Stunning Family Holiday Retreat & Homestay
Set against the enticing Kannamally backwaters in Kumbalangi, within the sprawling 89 cents of land, the Beautiful Residence is a picture painted right out of a dreamscape. Cocooned by the surrounding landscape, the majestic azure skies, and calm waters along the horizon against the verdant hues, the house is delicately designed to dematerialize into its backdrop.
The 1,100 sqft, modern yet minimalistic, “Kiara House”, Pune, by The Opulent Studio
“This is my dream house and I need it elegant, colourful, lit and minimalistic, all at once“, these were the first few words of our client, when he had just appointed us. This beautiful 2BHK home located in Pune breathes life with the help of ambient light, colours, warmth and elegance.
“The Colonial era, Paul Mansion”, Kolkatta, gets an amazing makeover by Tatvam Concepts
The Clients have been living in the House since decades. They wanted a decluttered and spacious layout. They are a family of four and were eager to convert one of the 4 bedrooms into a Den, the primary purpose of which was to entertain guests.
The Burrow : A 1,020 sqft, 2bhk Bengaluru Home, with clean lines and minimal design.
The 1,020 sq.ft. 2 bedroom apartment in Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore, is about simple materials, clean lines and uncluttered spaces. The clients, a young couple and their little daughter wanted the spaces to be simple and undemanding in terms of maintenance.
This typical builder apartment was designed to be a light, unified space with clearly segregated functions.
The luxurious, eye-catching, 3,000 sqft, Cinnamon House, Hyderabad by F+S Designs
Faisal Vohra & Shamila Meeran of the eponymous F+S Designs craft an eye-catching home for their client in Hyderabad with love & luxury. Spread across 3,000 SFT, the design vocabulary of this 4 BHK home reflects the metier of the firm- chic, contemporary and bespoke.
