#TrendAlert Come home, caveman: Recoil into an abyss, embrace primal instincts and reflect back to the abodes of our ancestors. As urban walls close upon us, the call to revert back to savage ways only grows louder. Come home to a cavernous retreat in earthy hues and tactile finishes.
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Interpretation and emotions. Materials and techniques. An unexpected connection surfaces at Faye Toogood’s Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth where the architecture enwraps itself in the interiors and the string of materials like glass, stone, wood and well, plenty of daylight. The poised nature of materiality and sculptural scales seen here almost feel spiritual, indicating an interdependence on the self and our surroundings; Photograph by Genevieve LutkinIn this contemporary interpretation of ancestral caves, we found a celebration of form and function and an irresistible connection with primal days. Designer Faye Toogood’s Standing Stones part of Mirror Mirror: Reflections on Design at Chatsworth installation observes the raw elegance of exposed rock flooring, sculptural walls and tall marble plinths within meditative abodes. The past collides with the future and we can hear the loud call of the Caveman; Photograph by Genevieve Lutkin1. “SILENT ECHOES” WOOL, SILK AND TENCEL RUG by Jaipur Rugs, `2,10,560 2. “STONEHENGE” HAND-STAINED LEATHER CONSOLE part of Heavy Too collection by Atelier Bobby Aggarwal 3. “MYSTIC TABLE I” MATTE BRASS TABLE part of Unrealism collection by Scarlet Splendour 4. “LITHIC’’ MOSAICO PESTA SHELVING UNIT by Wriver 5. “SEGOVIA” STEEL AND GLASS CONSOLE by Nitush – Aroosh 6. “BROKEN MIRROR” designed by Snarkitecture for Gufram in collaboration with Gallery All, all prices on request
1. “ATUXUÁ” SABAI GRASS CABINET designed by Humberto Campana for æquo gallery in collaboration with Estudio Campana 2. “GRINZA” ARMCHAIR designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra 3. “TOTEM I” MATTE BRASS SCULPTURE part of Unrealism collection by Scarlet Splendour 4. MARBLE AND BRONZE DOOR STOPPER part of Upcrafted Collection by Liaigre 5. “PLOUM” SETTEE designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset, all prices on request 6. “TERRA’’ ENGINEERED WOOD AND MICROCONCRETE BOOKSHELF part of the Terracotta collection by Objectry, `47,600 7. “BIG FEET” SEMI PRECIOUS STONE END TABLE by Within 8. “SOLITUDE” MARBLE FLOOR LAMP part of Rahnumaa collection by DBEL Studio, `57,702 9. “NUDO INTERLOCKING” RAINBOW ONYX CHAIR by Kelly Wearstler Studio in collaboration with ARCA, both prices on request
Completely transformed into a space unafraid of colours and deluged in textures, this home in Greenwich, Connecticut defines a genre of its own. Designed by Monica Fried of her eponymous interior design practice Monica Fried Design, the home pre-glow-up as described by her was, “A new construction home with beautiful bones but not much colour […]
Nestled amidst balmy breezes and sun-dappled landscapes, this holiday home is a soulful ode to the susegad way of life. Designed by principal architect Leanne Alcasoas of Studio Detailine with principal architect Sharon D’mello of Studio Nola, spread across 2,337 sq ft the retreat echoes the rhythm of the sea—seamlessly blending old-world charm with modern-day elegance. Conceived […]
The Gulmohar Street house is a traditional abode at the cusp of modernity while both the interior and exterior bask in natural light. Located in Aurangabad the home is a reflection of the homeowner’s spiritual selves and exudes traditional minimalism. Featuring a trove of sleek lines and simple but loving elements.
Imagine lounging in a beach house perched at the edge of the world where the sea is its living companion. Designed by Principal Architects Kunal Barve and Mihir Barve of Interface Architects, along with their team, including Tanmayi Dhir, this aesthetically modern abode on the coastline of Kashid, Maharashtra borrows inspiration from its surroundings.
Every home has its own ineffable allure, some imbued with an understated poise, others with a grandeur that defies the ordinary. But then, there is this neoteric pied-à-terre in Mumbai that immerses you in the heart of an art lover’s dream. Converted to a two-bedroom apartment from a three-bedroom, this refreshingly stylish 2000 sq ft […]
Though Mocha Mousse is Pantone’s 2025 colour of the year, this home in Mumbai revels in its own vocabulary that reminds one of coffee and more coffee. A rather fun but surprising visual, contrary to the ordinary assumptions of neutrals being monotonous, this 3,800 sq ft home displays a medley of textures and curves posing […]
Do you also believe a clutter-free home is a myth? Well, then you’re in for a ride, because we have found an abode that will change your perception. This 4,500 sq ft family home in Pune, designed by Simran Kanungo and Preksha Shah of The Open Door design studio is straight out of any homeowner’s […]
People who feast on aesthetics like a cuisine of their choice, look at homes differently. It is no different in the case of this Chennai home woven by Arvind Varuna Associates and owned by a young couple who had a clear-cut vision of what they wanted their first city home to look like: a minimalist […]