Akshaya Mestry and Bhakti Loonawat’s collaborative design transforms this 80-year-old, 1,500 sqft home into a vintage wonder.
In an ever-evolving world, we’re living a fast-paced life and constantly trying on the newest buzzwords. However, a trend that never goes out of style is #Vintage. And that’s exactly what Studio Mestry’s Akshaya Mestry went for, when she collaborated with Bhakti Loonawat, to breathe new life into an 80-year-old apartment in the heart of Mumbai.
A Stylishly designed, Mumbai Residence : Kasturi Relekar Designs
Contemporary spaces with the glimpses of art-deco style, are the key words to represent the look and feel of this Mumbai Home, for the creative yet down to earth couple and their young son. Designed by Kasturi Relekar Designs @kasturirelekardesigns, whilst the overall design of the house is very contemporary; each room has been given its customised feel by thoughtful layering and styling.
The stepped house designed by Studio Lotus is based on a structural grid of retaining walls: a main wall that spans the entire length of the project along with intermittently-spaced walls across its width. Embodying a character typical of its location, these stone walls act as prominent design elements in the scheme; defining and demarcating areas.
Right after I saw Tanu Weds Manu Returns I got a chance to interview Kangana Ranaut herself in her house! She was of course incredible and talked about everything from her diet to her various Bollywood characters and what it’s really like in Bollywood!
Watch the duo take you on a tour down their memory lane of a place they call home, where the heart is.
Zoya Akhtar’s sets the stage in her apartment with a mix of timeless art, modern and traditional furniture pieces, travel finds and her vast collection of books and films For more home tours, check out:
Slipping into her role as homeowner, actor Parineeti Chopra makes an impressive debut with a sea-facing Bandra house in Mumbai that is layered with facets of her personality.
Home Tour: The elegant, modern Mumbai home of “Sushant Singh Rajput”
Actor, Sushant Singh Rajput’s home is the ultimate bachelor pad with its combination of robust colours and rugged finishes
Thrissur-based design studio LIJO RENY Architects @lijo.reny.architects, has taken full advantage of Kerala’s sunny, tropical climate with its design of ‘The House Within the Grid’, a luxury residence that produces all of its own energy via rooftop solar panels.
Located in Bangalore, is this gorgeous 7,000 sqft home, designed by Design Firm, TechnoArchitecture
The project entailed demolishing old 1960 structure, and constructing a new one in its place, with a larger space to accommodate the lifestyle and requirements of a family of five.
The 21,000 Sqft, Hovering Gardens, Pune by Design Firm Niraj Doshi Design Consultancy
A unique project in its context, this house is located in a neighborhood of Pune that has abundant greenery. The apt use of natural elements in its creation ― such as water bodies, bridges, stone walls, and landscaped areas on all levels ― helps it merge seamlessly with its environs on the one hand while making it stand out on account of its architectural beauty.
The intent of this design was to work within the context of the Indian cultural narrative with a new language of interpretation that allows for a dynamic, varied and yet enduring experience for the end user.
Known as Captain Fantastic, Sunil Chhetri’s home is his sanctuary nestled away in Bangalore’s most famous pin code – 560001. Play centre forward and invite yourself to possibly the most charming home in Asian Paints Where The Heart Is where India’s humble yet hungry captain takes you on an unforgettable tour of his humble abode.
Blue Scoop Haus is a project designed by DIG Architects. The intent of this design was to work within the context of the Indian cultural narrative with a new language of interpretation that allows for a dynamic, varied and yet enduring experience for the end user.
