Solid colored green sofa in living room with monochromatic art. This 3 BHK apartment named the “The Colour Rush” in Mumbai is home to a family of four in their forties. The interiors of this home was a blank canvas for architects Vidhita Kharkar and Gaurav Kharkar to experiment and transform it into a tasteful, vibrant and warm home. About the Project: Project name: The Colour Rush Project location: Raheja Viverea, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Who lives here: a family of four comprising the parents and two teenage kids – a daughter and son. Built Area: 1800 sq. ft Completion Year: 2020 Budget: 1 cr Founder / Principal Designer: Vidhita Kharkar and Gaurav Kharkar of Gaurav Kharkar & Associates Photo credits: @phxindia Photographix India, Sebastian Zacharia After…

This 3 BHK apartment in Ahmedabad designed by UA LAB goes by the name “Aqua Rapport”. Rightfully so. But, when I scrolled through the project pictures, the first word that came to my mind to describe the interior design of this apartment was “fluid”. The fluidity in design will become apparent as you navigate through the spaces. About the Project: Project name: Aqua Rapport (Interior Design of 3 BHK Apartment) Project location: Ahmedabad, India Gross Built Area: 1562 square ft Completion Year: 2020 Architecture Firm: UA Lab (Urban Architectural Collaborative) Founder / Principal Designer: Vipuja Parmar, Krishnakant Parmar Contact e-mail: ualab.india@gmail.com Instagram: @ualab.in Photo credits: Maulik Patel / Inclined Studio / @inclined_studio (Instagram) Layout: Clever spatial planning is a stronghold of architecture firm UA Lab…

This 2,700 sq.ft. apartment in Gandhinagar designed by Vidhi Patel is a brilliant showcase for a Google query on “Interior color schemes” or “How to choose paint colors for your home interior”. Vidhi has worked with the the three basic colors on the color wheel using both contrasting and complementing schemes in endearing geometric patterns for the interiors of this home that has me riveted. This apartment is a celebration of three basic colors – red, blue and yellow inspired by the painting of Piet Mondrian in living room, dining, and entrance. My favorite corners in the home would be the crockery cabinet, the wooden partition in the living room that doubles up as a showcase for artifacts, the lotus engraving in the pooja room,…

All those beautiful homes featured in the glossies, and many times on the blog here, are wonderful to ogle at. But, are they affordable and practical to maintain without an army of house help? Hell, no. They are for visual pleasure just like window shopping is good for the soul. Which is why my heart goes out to this 3 BHK apartment in Dahod designed by DA Architects for a business family with aspirations of a brighter future. About the home: Who lives here: A businessman with his wife and 2 children Location: Dahod Year built: 2019 Size: sq feet : 1300 sqft (carpet area) Type: Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms Designed by: Dhara & Atri from DA Architects Photograph courtesy for the images: Photographix India Budget: INR 15,00,000 The apartment is located on the fifth floor.…

Sometimes, an envious zipcode for an apartment in Mumbai comes with what’s a given: lack of natural light, matchbox sized rooms, and lower ceilings. But, as Zenab Lokhandwala of ZED Designs shows there’s nothing a clever renovation can’t redeem. She gave this 1,230 sq.ft apartment in Cuffe Parade, Mumbai a new lease of life. Home to the Bhatnagars, the family needed more storage space, a larger functional kitchen, a servant quarter, and of course, modern aesthetics. The apartment went under the hammer, literally, as Zenab ripped down the apartment for renovation to its bare structure. She then adeptly redesigned the layout making room for customized built-in furniture and utilized every nook to accommodate concealed storage. The biggest challenge, of course, was to deliver it in…

Every architect has a signature. I’ve come to identify Amit Shastri of Amit Shastri Architects with geometry, play of light, neutral tones leaning towards gray, and liberal use of wood — all that take a contemporary form. So, when it was time to design an apartment for his family, he stayed true to his identity. The final rendition is this harmonious apartment designed intentionally with natural elements of wood and light. Step inside this clean home bathed in neutral tones with tons of clever storage ideas. About the home: Who lives here: Amit Shastri and his family.Location: Vile Parle – West, MumbaiArea (in sq ft): 1050 sq.ft. comprising 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroomsConcept & Interior Design: ContemporaryPrincipal/ Creative Director: Amit ShastriDesign Team: Hajra ShaikhPhotograph credits: Photographix India Amit’s intent was to create…

Surat-based design firm Inceppt has designed this 3-BHK apartment in Mumbai for a small family. This contemporary-style apartment embraces the muted pastel color palette with hints of rustic style coming from brick cladding to create a cozy home. About the project: Who lives here: a husband, wife and their son Location: Lokhandwala, Andheri Year built: 2018-2019 Size: 2200 sq. feet Type: Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Designed by: Inceppt, The Design Studio, Surat Budget: 50 Lakhs Photograph courtesy for the images: Frames n Spaces The family comprises of the husband, wife and their son. The husband works in ESSAR while the wife is the CEO of a NGO. With the son shortly moving to London for higher studies, the spatial requirements of the family were nominal. This gave them the flexibility to…

Brick wall in an apartment designed by The Grid Architects This 2,290 sq.ft apartment in Ahmedabad designed by The Grid Architects fits the bill for owner’s pride, neighbor’s envy perfectly. It ticks the boxes for an industrial style apartment just as much as an old townhouse. Brick walls are not uncommon; they come in many avatars from red to white, and wallpaper to natural. But, to have an entire apartment clad in red brick walls couple with exposed RCC for ceiling and natural stone flooring? That’s the real deal – a whole package for making others envious of your gorgeous home. About the project: Location: Ahmedabad Size: 2,290 sq.ft Type: 3-BHK apartment Year built: 2019 Designed by: tHE gRID architects (Snehal Suthar/ Bhadri Suthar /…