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.
The ASHWIVILAS VILLA, Ahmedabad : Eclectic, Modern, Classic with an Italian touch.
This House is designed to meet and desires and needs of each family member in mind. We believe a home must be a reflection of one’s persona. Here the idea was to create this house in the modest, 5,215 sqft east facing plot ,overlooking to the beautiful trees in the front.
Indore : A Luxurious, yet simple 1,700sqft, 3bhk Home by Aangan Architecture Studio
We turned our yet another site into a home in Indore. The most awaited day of handing over the site, getting it photographed and seeing the smiles on our client’s face finally arrived for this one too and we are very excited to share the details with everyone.
Mumbai Home : Simplicity rules this Teen’s Room, designed by Rohini Bagla
A Teenager’s Room is more than just a sleeping space. As they begin exploring their independence, having a room where they can hang out, study and lounge with friends is almost as important as sleep. Simplicity rules in this understated yet undeniably clean cut Teen Room.
“Pretty meets Approachable” in this compact Mumbai Home by Zorkah Design
“We love this project because this was our first small space project . In a city like Mumbai it’s a challenge to create small space house . Some of our favourite details of this project include the styled built-ins with fabric cloth in bedroom, the accent chair in living room, and floor to ceiling cabinet in dining area.
Mumbai : A Cosy, 650 Sqft, 1bhk, Home in Bhandup, by Henal Prajapati
“Nestled in the busy city life, with hectic travelling jobs, this Apartment is designed for a young couple , who wanted a very minimalistic space to relax and wind down at the end of a day. An overall colour palette of pastel colour shades with wooden textures and varied prints echoes in the entire home.
Through the Clients’ Eyes – Parmeet and Princy – Eight years after moving in, this family’s condo apartment in Singapore now feels like a new home after a recent refurbishment and some home renovation. We get the nitty-gritty on the Magical makeover from both the client and the designers.
How to Decorate Your Small House : “The Maximalist Way”
Exciting news! Today, we begin a short series on decorating your small apartment — inspired by real homes. The majority of us actually live in small apartments that we dearly love but have no idea how to make the most of.
Inside India’s Youngest Billionaire, Nikhil Kamath’s Luxurious Bangalore Home
A Home isn’t just about aesthetics, materialism or one’s spending power. A home exudes your values, virtues, beliefs, mindfulness & culture. When we make a home we balance the materialistic with the spiritual, while being mindful of a collective consciousness, with a spirit of Seva (service) and the philosophy of Soham – the idea that we are all connected to the Universe that is constantly supporting and nourishing us in ways we desire or need; identifying and being mindful that the Universe exists within us, as much as we exist within Her.
Step inside Bureaucrat-Author Daribha Lyndem’s maximalist Mumbai apartment
Lovingly designed and conceptualised by Lyndem herself, this vibrant flat looks like a set straight out of a Wes Anderson movie. I first discovered Daribha Lyndem’s Mumbai home when I was browsing Instagram and came across her profile, peppered with OOTD posts shot against the backdrop of her home.
Sārānsh combines concrete, blue tiles and teak inside India’s MD Apartment
Simply put, the Courtyard House is a home of dreams. Nostalgic and traditional Indian elements come together with Spanish, Mogul & Moroccan motifs to create magic in a space that has no walls differentiating the inside from the out. The architecture and interiors are tightly woven together to tell a story of patterns, colours, textures and materials which are all carefully curated within each room.
Ideas That Inspire: 6 Chettinad Elements From Heritage Mansions
The Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu is acclaimed for its gorgeous traditional mansions belonging to the old mercantile, agricultural and land-owning families, who titled themselves Chettiar or Chetti. These are known to be designed according to Vastu Shastra and constructed with local materials, crafts and construction techniques that responded to the local climate of that area.
A modern interpretation of South Indian Vernacular architecture
A quintessential Hindu temple is an elegant reflection of India’s rich and diverse architectural history. Its charm and uniqueness captivates the world for an aesthetic legacy that is vibrant and eternal. The temple’s aesthetic influence and vibe slowly crept into the design of many Indian vernacular homes, bringing in age-old traditions and the use of local craftsmanship, making a home more than just a place to reside.
During this period of uncertainty and fear, we are all spending large amounts of time locked down in our respective homes. A space that is always our final destination, a place where we find comfort after a tiring day, where we feel safe and a cocoon of sorts, to each their own.
Farah Ahmed and Dhaval Shellugar of FADD Studio fashion a sprawling holiday home
This 10,000 sq ft abode serves as a sanctuary from the chaos of the city. Like most, this client wanted a house that reflected their personalities and tastes. The couple, owners of a successful travel company (which they recently sold off ) and being well travelled themselves, their perspectives are broader.
A Contemporary Bengaluru Home where touches of traditional shine through
Ganesh Nair of Whitespace design firm has crafted the interiors of this Bengaluru residence in ways that effortlessly meld the modern with Indian ethnic. Decorative mouldings, luxe metallic surfaces and a largely neutral scheme with splashes of bold colours define the space.
The Panchal’s Residence : A Cosy 1,030 sqft, Mumbai Home by RN Designs
Designed by RN Designs, this Modern Apartment located in Mumbai exudes warmth and simplicity with clean lines, thereby creating a rich ambience that embraces the lighting of early morning and late afternoon. The Color palette of bold hues & touch of soft colors makes this residence delectable alluring.
This Cosy two-bedroom apartment narrates a story of a minimalistic and utilitarian home that is splashed with colours in the right proportions to add a freshness to the space while also remaining unflinchingly true to the functionality and needs of the clients.
Bengaluru based Design Firm, House of Ruya designs a Cosy, 2bhk in Bengaluru, for a Young Couple & their little one. Elegance, minimalism and functionality find their ways into this abode. An East facing main door marks the entrance right inside the living room.
The Victorian Influence : “A Gorgeous Ahmedabad Villa” by SpaceKarma Designs
“For this Ahmedabad-based villa project, the Client wanted a minimal style in Neutral Shades of greys, brown and whites. They had just moved back to India after living abroad for 7 years. Early on in the discussions, our Principal Architect realized that they needed something special, a design that would intrigue them even after a few years of living there.
First time when we visited the space, we noticed rooms to be airy, had sufficient light from windows along south and north walls with unobstructive views. To accommodate the client’s wish for a bright and spacious home, we focused on design that would support such transformation.
The brief called for easy movement, comfortable seating and minimal decor. At the same time, the language had to fulfil the son’s preference for a modern, clean-lined aesthetic. We managed to combine these varied sensibilities into a cohesive aesthetic.
The main door opens directly into an invisible intersection between the living and dining areas, anchored by the wall opposite the entrance, which features fluted wooden panels with a mirror center piece.
