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BANGALORE February 13, 2019

Asha & Sudhir’s Home Is a Sanctuary of Treasures & Handcrafted Products

This home tour has been in the making for several months. But, it was worth the wait as I imagine you will be scrolling up and down in excitement, making notes of the sources for furniture, rugs, cushions, and well, a whole lot. Asha and Sudhir’s serene home in Bangalore is a showcase of the couple’s impeccable taste in natural materials – from wood to bamboo — sourced from all over the world. Who lives here: Asha, Sudhir and their son Location: Whitefield, Bangalore Size: ~4,500 sq.ft Type: Villa, rented Design aesthetic: earthy, warm and rustic Originally from Kerala and…

BANGALORE February 6, 2019

A Nordic Style Apartment in Bangalore Dressed in Gorgeous Shades of Grey

Workshop Inc. designed this show apartment in Bangalore for Arvind Skylands. It has an unmistakable comfortable, lived-in vibe unlike the ostentatious, over-the-top interiors you see at model apartments. There is often a gaping gap between the sample apartment you see and the house you move in after interiors. The interior designers have bridged this gap by designing it as a space potential residents could visualize as being their home, rather than a glamorous, unattainable display house. About the project: Who lives here: Show apartment at Arvind Skylands Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore Size: 950 sq.ft Type: 3 BHK Apartment Completed in: 2017 Duration: 4…

HOUSE TOURS February 4, 2019

Vipul Patel Architects (VPA) Sets The Bar High With This Show Apartment

This is a glimpse into a sample house designed by VPA in Gandhinagar. The design is a beautiful amalgamation of traditional + modern styles. Some corners like the pooja room with the lotus motifs and temple bells feel so personal and welcoming that it is difficult to stamp it as a show house. The sample apartment is an end-to-end marketing tool in itself to lure prospective buyers showcasing the potential of the space beyond the obvious. Do watch out for the lotus theme in the apartment from artwork to artifacts. About the project Who lives here: Sample House Location: Gandhinagar…

HOUSE TOURS January 31, 2019

An Elegant Surat Home with Patterened Floors

Located in Surat, Gujarat, this 3,300 sq.ft apartment belongs to the Khajanchi family. Designed by architectural firm, The Company of Design, the elegantly decorated home is a sight for sore eyes. About the project: Who lives here: Khajanchi family Location : Surat, Gujarat Carpet Area: 3300 sq.ft Designed by : Niel Parekh, Pooja Shah, Devyani Minocha of The Company of Design Completion year : 2018 Design aesthetic: Contemporary functional Brief The young couple wanted a contemporary functional house for their kids and parents. At the same time, the house needed to be a canvas to showcase the century old paintings and…

HOUSE TOURS January 28, 2019

This Mumbai Apartment Is Indian in Spirit and Modern in Outlook

We have another Mumbai apartment today designed by Studio Node that is traditional in design but modern in outlook and comfort. Remember the hugely popular 800 sq.ft vibrant blue apartment designed by them? The style of this apartment is something all of us will instantly relate to. If you ask any new homeowner, what kind of a design style do you prefer, it’s unrealistic to expect a clear answer like “modern,” rustic”, or “contemporary”. Even when you do get a straight answer, the ideas in one’s head are always a combination of elements we’ve related to or aspired to some…

HOUSE TOURS January 25, 2019

A Decor Store Owner’s Rustic Home

For Insta aficionados, “The Yellow Dwelling” needs no introduction. So you will be thrilled to step into the owners’ homes today. For the rest, The Yellow Dwelling is a furnishing and home decor store in Bangalore founded by Abhinayah and Nandakumar. The process of designing and sourcing materials for their first home led to the birth of The Yellow Dwelling. Their home is a mix of rustic elements and furnishings in pastel colours. I hand over the reins to Abhinayah to take us through her lovely little home in Bangalore that she shares with Nandakumar and her son. The row house…

HOUSE TOURS January 18, 2019

The Verandah: A Bare Yet Beautiful Rustic Chic Home

This post is about a rustic chic villa located in the dreamy beach village of Kihim, Maharashtra. Designed by Kavan Shah Design Studio (KSDS), it is a nice reset to take us closer to nature; away from the prim and proper interiors you’ve been seeing of late here. Project Name: The Verandah Designed by: Kavan Shah Design Studio Location: Kihim, Maharashtra Type: Villa Design Aesthetic: Rustic Chic One day when we retire, we would like to go back to a community and surrounding like this that is free of pretenses, non-stop chatter, and a high maintenance house. A house where…

HOUSE TOURS January 16, 2019

Thiyagus’ Dreamy Home in the Hills

A traditional cottage in the hills of Ooty gets a space planning and decor refresh. Designed and decorated by its owner, Navaneetha, it is a fine balance of modern architecture and traditional aesthetically appealing decor in its new avatar. When I saw this image of solid wood chairs, the glistening Tanjore painting in the backdrop on the dark-hued staircase landing, the ornamental staircase balustrade, and a treasure trove of brass finery on a carved wooden chest, I knew that dil would maange more. I was aching to see the rest of the home, and Navaneetha threw open the doors to her…

HOUSE TOURS January 11, 2019

This Mumbai Apartment for a Young Couple Is a Delightful Mix of Geometric Shapes and Colors

Step into this contemporary apartment so peppy and colorful that it will perk up your mood instantly. MuseLAB, an end-to-end interior design firm based in Mumbai, has designed this vibrant and colorful apartment for a young couple. Who lives here: Kishore Jain and his family Location: Byculla, Mumbai Brief: to connect a newly acquired 600 q.ft space to their existing 2-BHK Size/Type: 600 sq.ft addition to the existing 2 BHK apartment Designer: MuseLAB Design Aesthetic: Contemporary Time taken to complete the project: 4.5 months The Jains’ were originally living in a 2-BHK apartment. When they acquired the neighboring 1-BHK 600 sq.ft apartment,…

HOUSE TOURS January 3, 2019

This Laid Back, Free-spirited Family Home Is a Mish Mash of Opposites

Opposites are not contradictory, they are complementary ~ Niels Bohr This house is a testament to that; it defies all the rules of design by proudly embracing exceptions. Home to a family of seven spanning two generations, this 5-BHK apartment in Mumbai has been one of the most ambitious projects conceptualized and executed by Mumbai-based interior design firm MuseLAB till date. Step into the blissfully decorated family home of Jasem Pirani, one of the founders of MuseLAB. Designing a house for yourself or your parents puts you in a unique architect-client relationship. When presented with this opportunity – we jumped right at…