10 Most Popular Indian Homes This Year
Take a look at some of the most liked homes on Houzz this year
Every year we compile a list of the 10 most loved homes on Houzz – homes that have the highest engagement in terms of being most liked or bookmarked by our readers. The homes that made the cut this year cover a wide range of spaces and styles – from a tiny, renovated contemporary apartment in Mumbai to a sprawling traditional house in Ahmedabad. Check them out – there’s something for everyone here.
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2. Location: Mumbai
Firm: deSigneR - Architects and Interior Designers
Size: 80 square metres (860 square feet); 1 bedroom; 1 walk-in closet; 1 bathroom; 1 powder room
This home-for-one is an ode to the entrepreneur client’s vision of sophistication and technological comfort achieved through the use of rich colours and fabrics, backlit walls and Parisian-style elements, such as elegant wall mouldings. The living room is dominated by a luxurious velvet Chesterfield in teal, paired with a matching daybed. Botticino marble flooring, a mirror grid set in brass (at right, second picture) and extra-large abstract paintings add volumes to the air of sophistication.
The star of the apartment is undoubtedly the bar area, lit by a customised arrangement of globe lights. The one and only bedroom reflects the luxe theme in its jewel-green headboard and silk drapes. Bathrooms featuring black marble and gold-tinted hardware complete the elegant aura of the apartment.
2. Location: Mumbai
Firm: deSigneR - Architects and Interior Designers
Size: 80 square metres (860 square feet); 1 bedroom; 1 walk-in closet; 1 bathroom; 1 powder room
This home-for-one is an ode to the entrepreneur client’s vision of sophistication and technological comfort achieved through the use of rich colours and fabrics, backlit walls and Parisian-style elements, such as elegant wall mouldings. The living room is dominated by a luxurious velvet Chesterfield in teal, paired with a matching daybed. Botticino marble flooring, a mirror grid set in brass (at right, second picture) and extra-large abstract paintings add volumes to the air of sophistication.
The star of the apartment is undoubtedly the bar area, lit by a customised arrangement of globe lights. The one and only bedroom reflects the luxe theme in its jewel-green headboard and silk drapes. Bathrooms featuring black marble and gold-tinted hardware complete the elegant aura of the apartment.
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3. Location: Ahmedabad
Firm: Design Box
Size: 650 square metres (7000 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms
The hallmark of this Ahmedabad abode is the extensive use of natural materials to create a low-maintenance but comfortable living space built around a courtyard. What strikes the eye is that the indoors merge seamlessly with the outdoors. This indoor-outdoor design is visible in the double-height courtyard, the profusion of greenery and the outdoor projections that expand nearly every part of the house, be it the courtyard or a backyard garden attached to the kitchen or an open-to-sky basement.
The home is a happy melange of various styles, colour palettes and aesthetics. Bright Indian colours sit alongside muted mints, creating a cheerful yet serene ambience.
3. Location: Ahmedabad
Firm: Design Box
Size: 650 square metres (7000 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms
The hallmark of this Ahmedabad abode is the extensive use of natural materials to create a low-maintenance but comfortable living space built around a courtyard. What strikes the eye is that the indoors merge seamlessly with the outdoors. This indoor-outdoor design is visible in the double-height courtyard, the profusion of greenery and the outdoor projections that expand nearly every part of the house, be it the courtyard or a backyard garden attached to the kitchen or an open-to-sky basement.
The home is a happy melange of various styles, colour palettes and aesthetics. Bright Indian colours sit alongside muted mints, creating a cheerful yet serene ambience.
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4. Location: Vadodara
Firm: Usine Studio
Size: 732 square metres (7900 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms
Elegant furniture and lighting fixtures that were all imported for this home, and generously used Italian marble enhance the luxury factor of this home. The lounge area is framed in double-height windows that connect the indoors to the lush outdoors. The living room is a warm, muted space where a leather-finish marble wall serves as an understated yet stunning feature wall.
A sophisticated neutral palette permeates throughout the home. The house also sports a glassed-in outdoor seating area for entertainment on a larger scale.
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4. Location: Vadodara
Firm: Usine Studio
Size: 732 square metres (7900 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms
Elegant furniture and lighting fixtures that were all imported for this home, and generously used Italian marble enhance the luxury factor of this home. The lounge area is framed in double-height windows that connect the indoors to the lush outdoors. The living room is a warm, muted space where a leather-finish marble wall serves as an understated yet stunning feature wall.
A sophisticated neutral palette permeates throughout the home. The house also sports a glassed-in outdoor seating area for entertainment on a larger scale.
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5. Location: Mumbai
Firm: Purple Backyard
Size: 162 square metres (1750 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Two apartments were combined to form a residence that exudes a European design style. The Continental ethos is infused through the colour palette, which runs to English colours (mainly duck-egg blue) and furniture pieces (high-backed armchairs and plush Chesterfields).
The open kitchen carries the grey-blue scheme of the living room on its cabinet fronts. The bed in the master bedroom sports a plush tufted headboard; a reading nook in coral has been fitted in adjacent to the bed. European design gives way to boho-chic in the guest bedroom that features a playful swing and the owner’s photography.
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5. Location: Mumbai
Firm: Purple Backyard
Size: 162 square metres (1750 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Two apartments were combined to form a residence that exudes a European design style. The Continental ethos is infused through the colour palette, which runs to English colours (mainly duck-egg blue) and furniture pieces (high-backed armchairs and plush Chesterfields).
The open kitchen carries the grey-blue scheme of the living room on its cabinet fronts. The bed in the master bedroom sports a plush tufted headboard; a reading nook in coral has been fitted in adjacent to the bed. European design gives way to boho-chic in the guest bedroom that features a playful swing and the owner’s photography.
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6. Location: Mumbai
Firm: MuseLAB
Size: 110 square metres (1200 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
A ‘homely’ home steeped in vintage and contemporary sensibilities describes this Mumbai apartment perfectly. The living-cum-dining space is a masterly example of the layering and contrasting of colours and materials.
The neutral colour scheme of the master bedroom is relieved by tactile elements by way of soft, flowing drapes, a throw and a shag carpet. The kids’ shared bedroom is done in a gender-neutral colour (mint green). Walnut wood has been used extensively, be it in the dining table, bed frame, bedroom sofa or wardrobes, lending a sense of warmth throughout the home.
6. Location: Mumbai
Firm: MuseLAB
Size: 110 square metres (1200 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
A ‘homely’ home steeped in vintage and contemporary sensibilities describes this Mumbai apartment perfectly. The living-cum-dining space is a masterly example of the layering and contrasting of colours and materials.
The neutral colour scheme of the master bedroom is relieved by tactile elements by way of soft, flowing drapes, a throw and a shag carpet. The kids’ shared bedroom is done in a gender-neutral colour (mint green). Walnut wood has been used extensively, be it in the dining table, bed frame, bedroom sofa or wardrobes, lending a sense of warmth throughout the home.
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7. Location: Bangalore
Firm: Weespaces
Size: 250 square metres (2700 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
This duplex apartment is a study in the optimal use of space and the ‘less is more’ mantra. A double-height ceiling that floods the home with light, together with an open-plan setting, creates a space that is clean and modern but no less design oriented. The different spaces in the open floor are demarcated by colour – blue and white in the living area, shades of brown for the dining and a sleek black and white in the kitchen.
7. Location: Bangalore
Firm: Weespaces
Size: 250 square metres (2700 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
This duplex apartment is a study in the optimal use of space and the ‘less is more’ mantra. A double-height ceiling that floods the home with light, together with an open-plan setting, creates a space that is clean and modern but no less design oriented. The different spaces in the open floor are demarcated by colour – blue and white in the living area, shades of brown for the dining and a sleek black and white in the kitchen.
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8. Location: Ahmedabad
Firm: SPACE 9 ARCHITECTS
Size: 205 square metres (2200 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
This architect’s home showcases contemporary design achieved through natural, rustic materials. A wide stone pathway leads up to the house. Inside, the walls clad in RCC panels and exposed bricks are standout features in the entrance and the living room, respectively. The colour scheme of the entire home runs to a rather unusual combination of blue and peach, which translates beautifully across fabrics and finishes.
8. Location: Ahmedabad
Firm: SPACE 9 ARCHITECTS
Size: 205 square metres (2200 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
This architect’s home showcases contemporary design achieved through natural, rustic materials. A wide stone pathway leads up to the house. Inside, the walls clad in RCC panels and exposed bricks are standout features in the entrance and the living room, respectively. The colour scheme of the entire home runs to a rather unusual combination of blue and peach, which translates beautifully across fabrics and finishes.
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9. Location: Ahmedabad
Firm: Ignitus Architectural Studio
Size: 104 square metres (1120 square feet. ); 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
A show flat that combines the needs of daily living with high-end design elements is a winning combination for any client. The living room features slim-line seating and full-length windows that filter in ample daylight. The most striking part of the home is the dining room, which boasts a bolder look with a textured cobalt-blue panelled wall and canary-yellow chairs.
The guest bedroom is a haven of warm hues with dashes of bold colour to relieve the muted palette. The bedrooms sport quiet shades to create a restful vibe.
9. Location: Ahmedabad
Firm: Ignitus Architectural Studio
Size: 104 square metres (1120 square feet. ); 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
A show flat that combines the needs of daily living with high-end design elements is a winning combination for any client. The living room features slim-line seating and full-length windows that filter in ample daylight. The most striking part of the home is the dining room, which boasts a bolder look with a textured cobalt-blue panelled wall and canary-yellow chairs.
The guest bedroom is a haven of warm hues with dashes of bold colour to relieve the muted palette. The bedrooms sport quiet shades to create a restful vibe.
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10. Location: Mumbai
Firm: Inscape Designers
Size: 107 square metres (1150 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; 1 powder room
An old, run-down flat with a view of the sea gets a complete make-over to create a cheerful, vibrant home for a couple. The home radiates a medley of colours, patterns and textures. A bright-red plastered wall is juxtaposed with a wall of white exposed bricks. Sofas are upholstered with a mix of complementing prints, all sitting on a chevron-patterned wooden floor.
The dining room is eclectically designed with a red distressed-paint sideboard and industrial-style ‘cycle lights’. The bedrooms and bathrooms serve up a Mediterranean vibe with a blue-and-white colour scheme and printed Spanish tiles.
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10. Location: Mumbai
Firm: Inscape Designers
Size: 107 square metres (1150 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; 1 powder room
An old, run-down flat with a view of the sea gets a complete make-over to create a cheerful, vibrant home for a couple. The home radiates a medley of colours, patterns and textures. A bright-red plastered wall is juxtaposed with a wall of white exposed bricks. Sofas are upholstered with a mix of complementing prints, all sitting on a chevron-patterned wooden floor.
The dining room is eclectically designed with a red distressed-paint sideboard and industrial-style ‘cycle lights’. The bedrooms and bathrooms serve up a Mediterranean vibe with a blue-and-white colour scheme and printed Spanish tiles.
Read more:
The 10 Most Popular Home Tours of 2018
50 Stunning Indian Homes on Houzz
Tell us:
Which home did you like most and why? Do tell us in the Comments below.
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1. Location: Mumbai
Firm: ZERO 9
Size: 120 square metres (1300 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Originally a four-bedroom apartment, the original layout of this Mumbai flat was changed to accommodate three spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the common theme of abundant light and space throughout the home. The living-cum-dining room is now awash with light that streams in from a balcony through glass sliding doors.
All living spaces, be it the lounge area or the bedrooms, sport a minimalist look in the colours used and the customised furniture. The guest and master bedrooms reflect soothing palettes of beiges and blues, with French windows that open onto balconies. Wooden flooring blends in with wooden furniture to give an open, seamless look to the rooms, while mirror fronts on the cupboards double the space.
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