5 Indian Homes Perfectly Designed for Joint Families
Take a leaf out of these well-designed homes for that perfect set-up for multi-generational living
It can be a challenging task to design a home to house a large extended family, with members ranging from the very young to the very old. Achieving a balance between communal living and privacy, individuality and cohesiveness, can take some doing. These homes, however, make the task seem like an easy one and make living all together seem effortless, comfortable and fun.
The home has a spacious living area for spending family time together. Wall-to-wall French windows connect the indoors and outdoors, allowing for easy mingling. The expansiveness of the double-height ceiling is given a touch of warmth by floor-to-ceiling blinds.
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2. Where: Mumbai
Firm: Aum Architects
Balancing openness with privacy, this spacious living room has been sectioned to create semi-private seating areas for multiple subtly separated gatherings. Each space has a distinct style; signature elements like wallpapers, drapes and accessories have been used to bring in variety in the decor of the rooms.
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Firm: Aum Architects
Balancing openness with privacy, this spacious living room has been sectioned to create semi-private seating areas for multiple subtly separated gatherings. Each space has a distinct style; signature elements like wallpapers, drapes and accessories have been used to bring in variety in the decor of the rooms.
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A puja room dedicated entirely for the purpose of prayer or meditation is large enough to accommodate a large household. The minimalist altar is offset by the corrugated ceiling, which is reflected in the backdrop design of the altar.
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3. Where: Vadodara
Firm: The Crossboundaries
A medley of different styles of furniture caters to comfortable seating for all ages. Deep sofas, straight-backs and ottomans in a mix of colours and textures, with a matching rug, make for a warm palette enclosed by a concrete ceiling and brick walls.
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Firm: The Crossboundaries
A medley of different styles of furniture caters to comfortable seating for all ages. Deep sofas, straight-backs and ottomans in a mix of colours and textures, with a matching rug, make for a warm palette enclosed by a concrete ceiling and brick walls.
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The vast kitchen includes an informal dining area for those occasions when meal times don’t involve going the whole nine yards. The enormous refrigerator could hold rations for a small army, while chairs in red, white and black add a pop of colour to the industrial-style kitchen.
4. Where: Kochi
Firm: LIJO.RENY.architects
This veritable greenhouse allows for plenty of circulation space. Open split levels and tall glass windows bring a sense of airiness, space and transparency, allowing household members to see each other and interact across rooms and different levels.
Firm: LIJO.RENY.architects
This veritable greenhouse allows for plenty of circulation space. Open split levels and tall glass windows bring a sense of airiness, space and transparency, allowing household members to see each other and interact across rooms and different levels.
This bedroom has its own private sitting area for cosy tête-à-têtes, cocooned between translucent sliding doors on one side and greenery on the other.
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5. Where: Mumbai
Firm: KNS Architects
This home maintains a sense of individuality in its bedrooms despite housing three generations. The master bedroom has a striking back-painted red glass wall that injects colour into the overall neutral palette.
Firm: KNS Architects
This home maintains a sense of individuality in its bedrooms despite housing three generations. The master bedroom has a striking back-painted red glass wall that injects colour into the overall neutral palette.
The grandparents’ bedroom follows a subdued but warm tone. A leather headboard, comfortable for elderly people, is enhanced by the wallpaper behind it. A running ledge alongside the bed serves to store things within hand’s reach.
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Firm: Khosla Associates
This 1000-square-metre house has been planned in such a way that the spaces are split into different levels, from ground floor up to the first floor, to ensure privacy for all members of the household. The rust-coloured spiral staircase made of steel is a prominent sculptural piece in a living room that is 25 feet high.