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08 SHOPPING 28 HOMES

08 MOODBOARD 28 DEEP-ROOTED COMFORTS

10 GET THE LOOK 34 HOME FOR THE GENERATIONS
11 HOT RIGHT NOW 40 MAKING A STATEMENT
12 LAUNCH PAD 46 ART INSPIRES LIFE
52 INDIA MODERN

14 SPECIAL FEATURE
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14 CHILDREN AT HOME FEATURE AVRIL NOEL D’SOUZA
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20 HAPPY GREEN DAYS PHOTOGRAPH JUSTIN SEBASTIAN
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There’s a lot that we learnt in these last two

years. And it hasn’t been a flat curve – thank God for that!
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Unlike with the pandemic, a sharply rising graph here hints at

wonderful things. Personal growth being at the top of the list.

In fact, if there was one constant during this period it was the
constant challenging of everything we have ever considered
“normal”. Now I realise we’ve been over this many, many
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second home – which is why, you will now realise, how much
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So to get back to the point about personal growth, for me it’s

all about becoming more and more aware of who I am – and
naturally, that would translate into getting to know myself
better. With this time locked away, I can happily say that I’ve
discovered things about myself that would’ve never believed
to be true about me. That in my opinion is indubitably
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GET THE LOOK

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1
Mirror-light,
Purple Backyard X
Harshita Jhamtani
Designs
2
Kelly lamp,
Iqrup + Ritz.

3
Wall light,
JOSMO Studio.

8
DAUM, AVAILABLE AT EMERY STUDIO

Swan by L’Objet,
Emery Studio.

Beach 4
Vibing
Wing chair,
7 I Heart Homez.

Blue lobster,
Art Age.
...with sandy shades, wooden
finishes and ocean creatures
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5
6 Wrap bench,
Grand Canyon AKFD.
fossil bath set,
Gulmohar Lane.

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HOT RIGHT NOW

2
4

3
1

THE
GLAMOUR
OF LIGHT
5

7
Make a statement
6
with these stunners
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1 Maiden voyage*, The Whiteteak Company. 2 &

3 Light by SICIS*; both available at Tessera Light. 4
Oramental light fixture*, Beyond Designs Home.
5 Rodin lamp*, Iqrup + Ritz. 6 Tutu lamp*, BARO
Design. 7 Light by SICIS*, Tessera Light. 8 Light
by Saint Louis*, Emery Studio. 8 Light by Preciosa*,
Sources Unlimited. *Prices on Request
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DECOR DIARY

COMFORTED
BY NATURE
Headed by architect Anupriya Sahu,
Alankaram is based in Madhya Pradesh
and stands out for its bespoke, handcrafted
furniture designs that reflect the rich
culture and bio-diversity of India. The
ergonomically designed Pouli chairs are
finessed with handpainted birds resting
against colour-soaked earth. A fitting ode
to the upcoming Monsoons, no?

Form and
Function
We have set our sights
on the vibrant mustard
tone of the Daffodil
sofa from Mangrove
Collective. Its evocative
form is a cross between
modern-traditional. We
like that it is blurring
design boundaries.

MAR K ET U PDATE

Launch Pad
New launches, everything hot, whatever’s not.... We tell you first!
FEATURE AVRIL NOEL D’SOUZA

Summer Inspired
Annushka Hardikar has caught
our eye. She wears many hats,
varying from illustrator, visual
artist, documenter, and TEDX
speaker. With every new piece Modern Tales
of art, the constant imagery Over a Century old,
is that of nature or people or Carpet Kingdom is one of
animals in nature..but nature South India’s oldest carpet
remains her muse. There is a
vivid brightness to her work,
manufacturers. The brand
something we could all use steps into the future with a
right about now! 2021 Summer series with
dhurries, carpets, and more.
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 BEST OF DESIGN
Everything that designer Matthew Williamson touches, turns to
gold. And when it is a collaboration with Obeetee one of the
country’s most reputed and oldest rugs companies, the result is
bound to be steeped in modern reverence. Inspired by nature,
every rug/carpet is bold, vibrant, elegant, and summery.

Comfort First
In what is her second outing with
Clarke & Clarke, designer Emma J
Shipley collaborates on Wilderie,
a series of coverings, furnishings,
and accents inspired by mythical
creatures and vivid colours. You
can find more of this dynamic
venture at Maishaa.

Talk about inspiring

upcycling projects!
Pepperfry brings us
Eugene, a solid wood
The Art of Living book shelf in distress
Sanjyt Syngh, one of the country’s leading finish by Bohemiana.
Avant-garde designers recently launched Parcel Priced at ₹43,999, this
Me, a furniture series inspired by the idea of
parceling only good thoughts to destinations. It design is perfect for
is made from brushed brass and glass. compact spaces.
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SPECIAL FEATURE

Children At Home With the new normal, a child’s bedroom must be a do-it-all space.
It demands great creative and functional input, where fun,
safety and practicality are key factors to keep in mind. We
bring you insights from the experts
FEATURE RADHIKA SHENOI

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A MINIMALIST NURSERY
While there are many elements in decorating a
nursery, the most important of all is the furniture.
It is essential to choose your furniture first before
designing the rest of the space. The four main
pieces are the crib, dresser, changing table and a
feeding chair. Make functionality the top priority as it
makes the space safe for toddlers and mothers and
creates a pleasant and relaxing environment.

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vironments

PASTEL FOR SERENITY

The modern children’s room embodies imaginative design schemes using
subtle colour palettes and lots of tonal and textural variations. Spaces must
be engaging and exciting, rather than loud and overpowering. Soft pastels,
gradient colour variations and a multitude of textures evoke peace and
calm. Patterned wooden flooring, simple and elegant mouldings on walls,
interesting shapes and forms create infinite stimulation in young minds.

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STIMULATING
COLOURS AND DESIGN
Bright, stimulating and full of exciting
design elements, this room has been
created keeping the child’s growing
needs. An arched reading nook into
which one can scramble up, a bed with
enough soft cushioning all around, and
lots of tactile and textural materials
to explore… it’s a magical world
designed. The creative wallpapers and
delightful colours add fun to the inspiring
environment. Practical organization tools
such as racks and floating shelves create
ample storage space.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

CUSTOMISED AND
FUNCTIONAL
The easiest way to make sure
the furniture and décor will grow
with your kid is by customising
it. Remember to choose the
products which are comfortable
and safe for children. Consider
decor elements designed using
organic materials and non-toxic
paints. Add fun elements like
animal chairs to keep the little
one’s imagination wild and free.
Help them learn how to keep
the space organised by using
bookcases and cute toy baskets.

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— Sanna Da
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TCG Studio , Founder,

WARM, LUXE AND PLAYFUL

Neutral tones with wood and cane accents, set off
using pastels and soft textures through furnishings, this
nursery has been custom designed down to the last
detail. With a woodland theme and minimalist décor, the
client’s favourite motifs and colours were added in the
design through wallpapers and furnishings. This nursery
is full of tiny details ranging from curtain ties to paneling
that cleverly conceals a walk-in wardrobe. A custom
designed a rug not only grounds the space but also adds
a playful element that incorporates pastel shades.

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WHIMSICAL, FUNCTIONAL
AND QUIRKY
The main idea of the design was to craft a thoughtfully designed
space which infuses dollops of quirkiness into the décor. It
is perfect for playing and comfortable for sleeping. The bed
combines with a staircase, a loft with cut outs resembling a
colourful window-cum-balcony unit and a slide on the opposite
side of the bed. A layered effect is created by introducing
candy hues on the headboard and the staircase which also
accommodates pull-out storage drawers for books and toys.

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HAPPY
PARROT AND LILY

GREEN
DAYS Reclaim, reconnect,
regrow…step into your
garden and flex your
green thumb in the
adept company of
these gardening tools,
kits, and essentials
FEATURE AVRIL NOEL D’SOUZA

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 SPECIAL FEATURE

BERURU
Beruru, headed by Radeesh
Shetty, is a garden lifestyle
brand based in Bengaluru and
Chennai. The label believes
that everyone deserves a
little sanctuary, and they help
create just that - your garden
reserve. From vernacular
plants to exotic foliage’s,
you can find anything and
everything here to nurture the
garden of your dreams.

THE ESSENTIAL S
A basic tool kit at Beruru
consists of a garden fork and
two garden trowels. But we can
find many upgrades well worth
making. From a vibrant and
fun apron and garden tools for
beginners, to a fully-equipped kit
that includes an air plant, a spray
can, glass container along with
rice lights, this gardening retreat
arms you with the basics and
then some more. If you are just
about starting on your journey,
this is the place!

PARROT
AND LILY
Organising is a big deal when
it comes to nurturing a NATUR AL
thriving green expanse. Tulika PATINA
Bhatnagar of Parrot and Lily Another thing we love about
believes it is crucial to focus on this design is how forgiving this
creating demarcated zones for gardening tool organiser is to
your equipment, tools and kit, natural wear and tear. As days
to lend ease to the art of turn to months and then to
gardening. The Rocco design years, the patina deepens and
of this wall-mounted goes on to infuse more depth
organiser is a great decor to your space. That is the real
addition to your green scape. beauty of the classic Rocco
Gardening made stylish. design, isn’t it?

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BOMBAY
GREENS
During the pandemic, DIY GROW KITS
entrepreneurs Tanvi Agarwal Based on the belief that we
and Ankur Agarwal, should be self-reliant and
recognised that people felt independent, Bombay Greens
safer growing their own herbs present DIY Grow Kits that help
and vegetables. Out of that us nurture our own vegetables,
realisation, Bombay Greens herbal teas, edible flowers,
was born in May 2020, with and microgreens. There are 10
the idea of DIY Grow Kits. variants, and each has three
These consist of everything we types of seeds, three grow
need. From understanding soil pots, cocopeat discs, fertiliser,
to growing plants, everything name tags and an extensive
is comprehensive and easy. instruction.manual.

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UPAJ
FARMS
Avanee Jain, the founder of
UPAJ Farms, is an architect
and permaculture designer.
From her family-owned
land in Vadodara, Gujarat,
she shares her passion via a
myriad of gardening ideas.
From gardening tools to GIY
(grow it yourself) kits that
simplify growing vegetables,
herbs, flowers in an organic,
and pesticide and chemical
free manner.

KITS FOR KIDS

To promote gardening as an
activity amongst children,
UPAJ Farms has introduced
GIY kits for children that come
with illustrated instructions on
how gardens help nature. It is
a simple kit and children, six-
years onwards, can follow the
easy instructions by themselves
to go on and become organic

Click here gardeners. These low-cost kits

are priced from Rs99 onwards.
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SHIBUI
Atman Sandhu, the founder of
Shibui, prides herself on giving
birth to an Indian-born brand
that creates weatherproof,
lightweight, and unbreakable
life-sized artisanal planters.
Produced by local artisans,
these handmade and painted
planters are a great addition
to our list of gardening
essentials.

ECO - FRIENDLY
Shibui planters are a great way
to enjoy nature at home, as you
can be comforted knowing that
the aesthetic needs of your
garden did not increase your
carbon-footprint. Each ingredient
used in the making of these
planters are ethically sourced,
made in eco-conscious factories
and handcrafted to artisanal
perfection. They come in varied
heights too.

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STYLE

SUNSHINE
CORNERS
Spruce up your home with summer
colours and decorative touches
FEATURE AND STYLE RADHIKA SHENOI PHOTOGRAPHS RAGHAV SETHI

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 COTTAGE
CHARM
Decorating your hutch or
cabinet is the easiest way to
bring in Summer. Display
your bright and joyful plates,
platters and dainty tea sets.
Add some storage with rattan
baskets and finally, bring in
the florals and greens.

(THIS PAGE)
Cabinet, Ikea India.
Heart measuring
cups, The Wishing
Chair.
Rattan basket,
Nature Weavers.

(FACING PAGE)
Poppies cushion,
Attirail Shop.
Azura tea cup
and saucer, The
Decorkart.
Indigo tea pot,
Cultural Concepts.

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STYLE

(THIS PAGE)
Poppies cushion,
Attirail Shop.
Mirror, Ikea India.
Ceramic vase,
HollyHock. Plant,
Ugaoo.

(FACING PAGE)
Dining set, Ikea
India.
Vintage vase, The
Decorkart. Crystal
candle stands,
Champs Fleur.
Rug, FabIndia.

CONTEMPORARY
CLASSIC
Floral decor is the perfect
way to bring the sunny
summer vibe into your living
room. Add a pop of nature
with floral throw cushions,
fresh flowers and greens.
Choose linen and cotton soft
furnishings to make the
room airy and cool.
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 SUMMER SOIRÉE
Bring in bright summery colours to
Click here your dining area with fresh flowers.
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Pick blooms in warm radiant
colours such as peach, yellow and
purple to create the picture-perfect
summertime vibe. Mix neutral
tableware with easy floral accents
for timeless elegance and English-
inspired vintage charm.

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HOME

DEEP-ROOTED
COMFORTS
For this rented duplex in Mumbai, Shreya
Bhimani crafts a tropical-inspired interior to
reflect the calm and vivacity of the ocean
and racecourse view the home enjoys
FEATURE AVRIL NOEL D’SOUZA PHOTOGRAPHS MOHSIN TAHA
 HOME

WE STARTED WITH A CLEAN SLATE.TO CRAFT THE DEPTH

AND WARMTH WE AIMED TO ACHIEVE,WE BROUGHT
IN RICH MATERIALS, DISTRESSED WOOD,
WALLPAPERS AND MARBLE.
— Shreya Bhimani, Interior Designer and Stylist, Shreya Bhimani Designs
HOME

Shreya’s curation of the pieces of furniture are high on form and

function. Take for instance the dining table, the square-shaped,
six-seater table may appear as an unusual choice, but she
selected it as it was comfortable and fit well within the space.
The designer also optimised vacant corners, to create functional
areas of respite. She has peppered this sequence throughout the
house while still maintaining the integrity of expanse.

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 SHREYA
BHIMANI
Founder, Shreya Bhimani Designs

Before the inception of Shreya Bhimani

Designs, Shreya has gained knowledge of
handling projects and team by working
with different architects for several years.
She has handled high-end residences,
hospitality and real estate projects. She THE DINING AREA WAS PLANNED AROUND
has also been part of restoring Oberoi hotel
after the tragic terror attack in Mumbai THE STAIRCASE. SOFTER TONES WERE
and has also consulted an online editorial
magazine for styling. A decade into this, she USED FOR THE CHAIRS TO BRING OUT
founded her own interiors design company
that prides itself on creating user-friendly THE WARMTH OF THE WOOD.
spaces that remain stylish and evocative.
—Shreya Bhimani, Interior Designer and Stylist, Shreya Bhimani Designs

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HOME

WE CALL IT THE ‘ASYMMETRIC

HOUSE’. FROM THE DECOR
AND ART CURATION TO THE
FURNITURE,THE PLAN WAS
TO CREATE A SPACE WHERE
NOTHING BLOCKED THE CENTRE.
EXPANSE IS CELEBRATED.
— Shreya Bhimani, Interior Designer and Stylist, Shreya Bhimani Designs
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 HOME
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A
t the heart of everything we wanted to create a vibe that is plush While designing
this home that
comfort remains the mixed with some elements of playfulness, is perched up
focus in this 4,500sqft wood lend itself to this narrative so well.” high on the 24th
floor, Shreyas
duplex apartment The designer counterbalances the was mindful that
located in Mumbai. warmth with pops of colour and an she wanted to
create a home
Yes, it is grand in interesting curation of arts. Take for that matched
scale and design, but these aesthetic instance the clayheads in the informal up to the magic
of the view. She
factors firmly revolve around the function sitting area, their scattered pattern planned the
and pragmatics of things. And that is along the white walls, transforms this interiors along
the walls of
what the owners of this rented duplex space into a vibrant recess. Shreya the home and
apartment wanted, and interior designer firmly believes that elegance in a home purposefully
kept central
and stylish, Shreya Bhimani delivered is striking the right chord between spaces clear.
just that. But it is her unique approach to aesthetics, functionality and good The idea was
to retain the
finding the balance between warmth and energy. The holy trinity, so to say. And expanse and
style that elevates the overall language of this home resonates with her philosophy create a sense
of scale within
this Mumbai home that is located up high so well. The views are integral to bringing the house.
on the 24th floor of one of the Megacity’s about a refreshing air in this home, and
most coveted addresses. Shreya has ensured she plays to the
Talking about how she achieved this strengths of this home…the floor it sits
balance, Shreya says, “Wood is the on, the view it enjoys, and the people
dominant material in the whole house. As that call this home.

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HOME

HOME FOR THE

GENERATIONS
Nestled in a quaint corner of Mumbai, Sejal Shah
transformed this two-storey ancestral home into a
contemporary and inviting address
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This ancestral house had an obvious Art Deco leaning. It

was crucial to maintain that pedigree while introducing
modernism. We revolved everything around key art pieces.
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The play of natural light against

textures creates a soulful effect.
The classic wood finish of the
furniture marries well with the
narrative of legacy.
—Sejal Shah, Founder & Principal Designer, Reflections by Sejal

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SEJAL
SHAH
Founder and Principal Designer,
Reflections by Sejal

Reflections by Sejal is a company

born out of a need for expression
and creation. For the past 25 years,
it has been pushing the boundaries
of design to create luxurious homes
around the world. The company
rests on Sejal’s ethos of viewing
every project as a collaboration
between the designer and
consumer. Her designs are created
in harmony with the natural
structure of the project.

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The cove of greenery and shade the house sat in,

provided a tranquil environment. I embraced that while
designing the overall space.
—Sejal Shah, Founder & Principal Designer, Reflections by Sejal

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ith a delicate hand, interior

designer, Sejal Shah injects
modernity in the fabric of this
two-storey ancestral home.
Located in Juhu, Mumbai, this
expansive 7,500sqft home had
stayed the same for years. And so when
Sejal, the founder of Reflections by Sejal,
was approached to redesign and update the
narrative, she was clear nothing would change
drastically. This bungalow would still have
the bones of a forever home that is soaked
in tradition. Sejal says, “Since the house did
not lack scale, I decided to embrace the space
and let house live in its glory. Smart space
planning did not come in compact solutions
but rather strategic thinking for this project.
The flow of the spaces and the fact that each
individual space has been highlighted with
art, lighting and colors makes them all stand
out individually as areas for different use.”
Sejal has created a home inspired by a new
palette, arresting artworks, and an interplay of
texture. To this she adds, “For me the interiors
of every project, has to have an Indian story.
Those are our roots and for me it is important
to make a house that is warm and inviting,
and not an overwhelming symbol of flashy
wealth. I always persuade clients to invest
in art, which will go on to develop their love
story with the house and that which can be
passed on to the next generation.” Here too,
Sejal has championed works of Indian artists.
For example, works by Bhumika Takshak are
present in the dining room.
Nature is important to the way Sejal
designs. Here she celebrates the play of
natural light and the scenic views this
home enjoys.

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MAKING
A STATEMENT For his five-level farmhouse in Chattarpur Farms, New Delhi, Rishabh Kapoor
of Design Deconstruct pulls out all the stops. From the architecture to the
styling and the art curation, his home is larger than life
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WITH THIS HOME,WE WANTED TO CREATE

VISUAL SPACES THAT WERE EASY TO MAINTAIN.
OUR FOCUS WAS TO CELEBRATE A CLEAN
AESTHETIC IN AN UNCLUTTERED SPACE.
—Monica Chadha, Director and Principal Designer, Design Deconstruct

Aside from being an

address of opulent
proportions, the
walls, floors and
ceilings of Rishabh’s
home features an
exciting curation
of art. Works by
Indian artists Thota
Vaikuntham, A
Ramachandran,
Seema Kohli, etc,
are celebrated in
key spaces and
transitional areas,
making this home an
art-lovers delight.

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The narrative of this house hinges on the surreal.

Scales are exaggerated, and designs of an opulent
nature are everywhere, but the styling ensures it
remains understated. Rishabh, along with Monica
Chadha, Director and Principal Designer, Design
Deconstruct, have curated an expanse that interprets
dimensions differently. They are not afraid to embrace
uber luxurious designs and that is refreshing.

WE ENTERTAIN A LOT IN BOTH SMALL AND LARGE

NUMBERS. OUR HOME NEEDED TO BE EXPANSIVE
ENOUGH TO HOST PARTIES, AND COSY ENOUGH
FOR INTIMATE GATHERINGS.
— Rishabh Kapoor, Director, Design Deconstruct
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MONICA CHADHA
AND RISHABH KAPOOR
Founders, Design Deconstruct

Design Deconstruct (DD) is a multi-

disciplinary build and interior design
firm, which was established by Monica
Chadha in year 2005, which was later
expanded into construction with
Rishabh Kapoor; in the year 2014. Since
then, the brand has been rendering
services with great enthusiasm and
detail. Design Deconstruct is driven by
the quest for perfection and quality.
It is the company’s endeavor to offer
its customers the most cutting-edge
designs of structure and usefulness.

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rom the outside, this

five-level farmhouse on a
27,000sqft plot of land in
Chattarpur Farms, New
Delhi, is bold. The façade
has an interplay of unusual
open pockets that offer a
glimpse into its opulent
interiors. Rishabh Kapoor is the Director of
Design Deconstruct, an architectural and
interiors firm. For his farmhouse, he wanted
a standout design. This is precisely how
he planned it, along with Monica Chadha,
Director and Principal Designer. From the
architecture and interiors to the pieces of
furniture, accessories and primarily light
fixtures and art, everything is an experiment
on scale and form. The drama is surreal and
that makes this home, a statement!
The farmhouse, for Rishabh’s family of
four, features six bedrooms and bathrooms,
five powder rooms, an indoor swimming pool,
and expansive outdoor pockets throughout.
While the layout and design is practical, the
drama is present in spades. A combination
of sculpturally dramatic light fixtures and
arresting artworks by some of India’s greatest
artists, (Thota Vaikuntham, A Ramachandran,
Seema Kohli, etc), introduces a vitality to
this farmhouse and further drives to heart its
larger-than-life narrative.

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ART INSPIRES LIFE

It may be a rental, but it is still home. Smita Thomas and Rachita
Murthy bring us an epic one-room-makeover, inspired by Frida Kahlo
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Smita sourced the

mid-century-inspired
sofa and chairs from
Magari. The daybed is
intended to function
as a space for napping,
for the three dogs
of this household.
The gallery wall,
above the daybed,
includes, portraits of
the three dogs, by
artist Shunal Ligade,
a ceramic plate, tribal
mask, a Frida Kahlo
portrait, and framed
handwritten letters
and poems, letters and
poems written by the
client’s father to her
while he was away
on his army postings
when she was a child.
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‘VIVA LA VIDA’ IS THE FIRST ONE-

ROOM-MAKEOVER MY STUDIO,
MULTITUDE OF SINS, HAS TAKEN
ON. WE REIMAGINED THE LIVING
AND DINING SPACES OF THIS
INDEPENDENT, RENTED HOME,
WHERE OUR TWO CLIENTS LIVE
WITH THEIR THREE DOGS.
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SMITA THOMAS
Founder, Multitude of Sins

Multitude of Sins, based in Bengaluru, is one of the country’s

leading design ateliers when it comes to unconventional space
design. Headed by Smita Thomas and her team of talented
designers and artists, the firm has gone on to transform
expanses into scalable works of art. From unique colour
applications and an astute curation of furniture, accessories
and furnishings, Smita always introduces art to the mix,
to create narratives that are explosive and evocative. With
everything Smita does, it’s always a sharp U-turn from what
she’s worked on previously, you can not compare her body of
work, and yet therein lies the vein of thought…her passion to
design spaces that are exotic in their style and function.

THE RENTED HOUSE CAME

WITH GREENISH-BLUE TILED
FLOORING THAT STOOD OUT. I
DID NOT WANT TO FIGHT IT, SO
I NEUTRALISED ITS PRESENCE.
THE MAIN WALL COLOUR IS NOW
AN EARTHY, GREENISH-BLUE
IN VARIED TEXTURES. IT’S THE
BASE FOR EVERYTHING.
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DURING MY MEETINGS, I NOTICED MY CLIENT HAD A LOT OF

PORTRAITS OF FRIDA KAHLO. INSPIRED BY HER LOVE FOR
THE ARTIST AND BY HER OWN INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE,
I CREATED AN ECLECTIC, FRIDA-INSPIRED SPACE, BOTH
VIBRANT AND NON-CONFORMIST IN STYLE AND FUNCTION.
— Smita Thomas, Founder, Multitude Of Sins

L
ocated in one of Bengaluru’s
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tony neighborhoods, this
independent house is the
rented home to two friends
and their three dogs. When the
pair approached Smita Thomas
to transform the one room
that housed the living and dining area,
the brief and scope of work excited her.
Over the years, Smita’s Multitude of Sins
has transformed expansive scales into
eclectic and resourceful residences. This
project presented a unique opportunity.
She looked forward to working within
the structural limitations while elevating
it in its prose. Smita along with Rachita
Murthy, took on the challenge to
transform this one room by striking
balance between eclectic design and
functional forms.
The main constraint was the floor
colour. In the original setting, the
greenish-blue, dull flooring overpowered
everything. Smita decided to offset it by
using tones from the same colour family
for the walls. Around the newly painted
walls, she built the rest...including a
Frida Kahlo wall, as a fitting homage to
the client’s reverencefor the artist. This
home is more than just aesthetic genius,
it harbours a medley of tactile and
accent surface treatments, sculptural
pieces of furniture, evocative artworks
and exciting light fixtures. They work
beyond space-based limitations. Smita’s
curation includes furniture by Magari,
artworks by Shunal Ligade, a gallery wall
of paintings, photographs and framed
letters written to the client by her
grandfather, and a kitchen cabinet the
client already owned.

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INDIA
MODERN
Unrestrained and fresh, Meera Pyarelal perfects
the narrative that is contemporary India with
this home in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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WE WORKED WITH CONTRASTS FOR A TROPICAL, NORDIC STYLE.

SOFT SHADES OF CHARCOAL AND CHALK ON THE FURNISHINGS
ARE TEAMED WITH ROUGH GRANITE AND TIMBER, WHILE
GREENERY AGAINST WHITE WALLS GIVES LIFE TO THIS VISION.
—Meera Pyarelal, Founder, Temple Town

One of the hallmarks of this home is the profusion of natural light. As

this home measures 1,800sqft Meera wanted to play to the strengths
and employ this sunlight filtration into the overall scheme of design.
The plan was to create a fresh and airy space that distracted from
the compact nature of the different areas. The designer explored a
combination of pale-bright for the neutral colour scheme and played
with texture and materiality to layer the home with dynamic details.

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FOR THE LIVING ROOM, TO CREATE A STYLE THAT

RESONATED WITH NATURE, WE USED A LOT OF EARTHY
TONES TO HARNESS THAT EFFORTLESS VIBE. SPLASHES OF
COLOUR MODERNISE THIS SOOTHING NARRATIVE.
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IN THE DINING AREA WE USED CLASSIC

PIECES OF FURNITURE THAT NEVER
DATE. THE TABLE IS A PIECE OF
NATURAL GRANITE AND THE CHAIRS
ARE REPLICAS OF HANS WEGNER'S
WISHBONE CHAIRS.
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Meera is very passionate about sustainable design habits. And this train
of thought is obvious in this home too. She says, “The need of the hour
is to create awareness among younger generations to reuse and recycle.
We must understand, providing sustainable options does not mean
compromising on your interior style choice or quality." And she proves
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To create a sustainable address,

Meera custom made the furniture
with locally-sourced teakwood.
To add colour, she introduced
a combination of artworks and
accessories, and to further add
more depth of detail, tactile
designs in cane, natural stone and
material were incorporated.

M eera Pyarelal designs homes that

are sustainable in function with a
strong Indian style to it. While we
are used to seeing intricate wood
carvings and artisanal crafts at the
forefront of most all her projects,
this one is different. For this 1,800sqft home located in
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the interior and product
designer, and founder of Temple Town, responded to the
strengths of the site. Talking about the brief and the design,
Meera says, “The brief was clear: The owners, a young
working couple with two children, wanted a contemporary
and crisp interior. They wanted to unwind at the end of
a long day. We interpreted that as the need to create an
MEERA uncomplicated light and airy space. Once the brief was clear

PYARELAL I wanted to keep things simple and clean. So, pale surfaces
are mixed with colourful accessories, while natural materials
Founder, Temple Town introduce texture. We made sure to optimize space, as that
is crucial when working in a small space.”
Armed with a Masters in English Function is crucial, particularly for this home. Pragmatic
literature, she discovered her love designs were the need of the hour. Built-in storage with
for interiors while doing up her own a chameleon design were custom-designed to cater to
apartment way back in 1999. She decided
to give it a try and set up a small unit in the space. Meera was mindful that for this young family
her husband’s garage 20 years ago, giving functional spaces should easily transition from family areas
wings to her creative side. After two to stylish interiors. And with that emphasis on the design,
decades of earning a name for herself she creates a home that accommodates needs along with the
in the interiors industry, she conceived
her own brand — Temple Town — with aesthetics of a dream home. The stage is set for a modern
the aim of designing and manufacturing Indian home where earthy tones reflect the Indian narrative,
sophisticated pieces of colonial furniture. while vivid and bright details, transforms this home into a
modern residence.

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