2018 Round-Up: 20 Most Popular Indian Homes on Houzz
Here's a round up of some of the most spectacular Indian homes from our popular Houzz tours – get inspired and amazed
From smart, compact city homes to lavish, luxurious farmhouses to palatial properties, there are so many houses to admire on Houzz India. Take a moment off your busy schedule, grab a steaming cuppa and scroll through these awe-inspiring, top 20 homes selected from popular Houzz Tours, that have received much love, views & likes from Houzzers.
2. Bangalore bungalow
Who lives here: A couple, two kids and visiting grandparents from both sides of the family
Year built: 2018
Size: 339 square metres (3649 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms
Architectural and interior designers: Lester Rozario and Smruti Kamat of Kamat & Rozario Architecture
Photos by Niveditaa Gupta & Lester Rozario
A play of light and shadows created by the corbelling of exposed brickwork sets this home apart. The design also integrates floating balconies, thick arches and carved columns. See more of this home here
Who lives here: A couple, two kids and visiting grandparents from both sides of the family
Year built: 2018
Size: 339 square metres (3649 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms
Architectural and interior designers: Lester Rozario and Smruti Kamat of Kamat & Rozario Architecture
Photos by Niveditaa Gupta & Lester Rozario
A play of light and shadows created by the corbelling of exposed brickwork sets this home apart. The design also integrates floating balconies, thick arches and carved columns. See more of this home here
3. 1-BHK in Mumbai
Who lives here: Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani and her three cats Future, Logic and Frida
Size: 51 square metres (550 square feet); 1 bedroom; 1 bathroom
Interior design by: Sapna Bhavnani of Mad o Wot
Photos by Mrigank Sharma Photography
Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani’s home is a carefully curated, eclectic haven filled with accessories either found during her travels or from small flea markets in the city. It has large windows, bird-print wallpapers and small hideout spots that ensure the space is ideal for her three cats, too. Take a tour of Sapna Bhavnani’s house
Who lives here: Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani and her three cats Future, Logic and Frida
Size: 51 square metres (550 square feet); 1 bedroom; 1 bathroom
Interior design by: Sapna Bhavnani of Mad o Wot
Photos by Mrigank Sharma Photography
Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani’s home is a carefully curated, eclectic haven filled with accessories either found during her travels or from small flea markets in the city. It has large windows, bird-print wallpapers and small hideout spots that ensure the space is ideal for her three cats, too. Take a tour of Sapna Bhavnani’s house
4. Mumbai flat
Who lives here: A young couple
Size: 44 square metres (475 square feet); 2 bathrooms; 1 bedroom; 1 reading lounge
Architectural and interior designers: Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani of MuseLAB
Photos by Sameer Tawde
This one-bedroom home in a space-crunched city like Mumbai shows exemplary planning that makes ample room for good design, storage and even lounging. The house is drenched in tropical colours of blue and mushroom green that help create a relaxing, rejuvenating atmosphere. See more of this flat
Who lives here: A young couple
Size: 44 square metres (475 square feet); 2 bathrooms; 1 bedroom; 1 reading lounge
Architectural and interior designers: Huzefa Rangwala and Jasem Pirani of MuseLAB
Photos by Sameer Tawde
This one-bedroom home in a space-crunched city like Mumbai shows exemplary planning that makes ample room for good design, storage and even lounging. The house is drenched in tropical colours of blue and mushroom green that help create a relaxing, rejuvenating atmosphere. See more of this flat
5. Bangalore apartment
Who lives here: A couple and their two young daughters
Size: 297 square metres (3200 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms.
Interior designer and decorator: Vinithra Amarnathan of Weespaces
Photos by Matrioshka Media
A partial home renovation lead to marrying a modern and updated aesthetic to the owners’ love for old-world charm and all things traditional. The new, updated rooms are airy, light-filled and resonating with a fresh, young vibe. Here’s more about this home
Who lives here: A couple and their two young daughters
Size: 297 square metres (3200 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms.
Interior designer and decorator: Vinithra Amarnathan of Weespaces
Photos by Matrioshka Media
A partial home renovation lead to marrying a modern and updated aesthetic to the owners’ love for old-world charm and all things traditional. The new, updated rooms are airy, light-filled and resonating with a fresh, young vibe. Here’s more about this home
6. Kannur bungalow
Who lives here: A couple with two children
Year built: 2015
Size: 631 square metres (6800 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms
Architectural and interior designer: Babu Cherian of BCA Architecture
Photos by Mrigank Sharma Photography
This home, reflecting traditional Kerala architecture and constructed with local materials, has a charming old-world feel where spaces are enhanced with small courtyards, greenery and traditional paintings. Take a tour of this home here
Who lives here: A couple with two children
Year built: 2015
Size: 631 square metres (6800 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms
Architectural and interior designer: Babu Cherian of BCA Architecture
Photos by Mrigank Sharma Photography
This home, reflecting traditional Kerala architecture and constructed with local materials, has a charming old-world feel where spaces are enhanced with small courtyards, greenery and traditional paintings. Take a tour of this home here
7. Mumbai apartment
Who lives here: A couple, their teenage daughter and the husband’s parents
Year completed: 2018
Size: 98 square metres (1060 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Architectural designer: Sonali Shah of mybeautifulife
Glittering wallpaper, custom lighting pieces, space-boosting ideas, plenty of storage and an inviting soft pink palette makes this 3-BHK home stand out. Peek into this Mumbai home
Who lives here: A couple, their teenage daughter and the husband’s parents
Year completed: 2018
Size: 98 square metres (1060 square feet); 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Architectural designer: Sonali Shah of mybeautifulife
Glittering wallpaper, custom lighting pieces, space-boosting ideas, plenty of storage and an inviting soft pink palette makes this 3-BHK home stand out. Peek into this Mumbai home
8. Greater Noida bungalow
Who lives here: Sameer and Rahat Wadhwa with their two children
Year built: 2016
Size: 604 square metres (6500 square feet); 3 floors with a basement, terrace, front and back lawns, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Interior designers and architects: Architect Arushi Wadhwa and interior designer Ashita Talwar, co-founders of Roped Design
Photos by Vibhor Yadav
A plethora of colours, patterns, textures and materials mix together yet maintain a sense of oneness in this Greater Noida home. Read and see more of this home
Who lives here: Sameer and Rahat Wadhwa with their two children
Year built: 2016
Size: 604 square metres (6500 square feet); 3 floors with a basement, terrace, front and back lawns, 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Interior designers and architects: Architect Arushi Wadhwa and interior designer Ashita Talwar, co-founders of Roped Design
Photos by Vibhor Yadav
A plethora of colours, patterns, textures and materials mix together yet maintain a sense of oneness in this Greater Noida home. Read and see more of this home
9. Mumbai flat
Who lives here: Kayzad Shroff and Maria Leon of Shroffleon, their son, and their dog Adobe
Size: Approximately 100-140 square metres (1100-1500 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms
Photos by Ravindra Kanade, Shubham Photography
Architect couple Kayzad Shroff and Maria Leon took over this club house with two guest bedrooms and no living or dining areas, and turned it around on its head. They redesigned spaces to make them outward looking and enhanced the interiors with plenty of personally hand-picked art. Take a look inside the architects’ home
Who lives here: Kayzad Shroff and Maria Leon of Shroffleon, their son, and their dog Adobe
Size: Approximately 100-140 square metres (1100-1500 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms
Photos by Ravindra Kanade, Shubham Photography
Architect couple Kayzad Shroff and Maria Leon took over this club house with two guest bedrooms and no living or dining areas, and turned it around on its head. They redesigned spaces to make them outward looking and enhanced the interiors with plenty of personally hand-picked art. Take a look inside the architects’ home
10. Nadiad bungalow
Who lives here: Mr and Mrs Patel, their son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren
Year built: 2018
Size: 1208 square metres (13,000 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms; 1 steam room
Architectural and interior designers: Ashish Patel, Nikhil Patel, Nilesh Dalsania and Vasudev Sheta of Ace Associates
Photos by Tejas Shah Photography
Sun-filled spaces, private courtyards and an outdoor temple highlight the design of this home. A combination of indigenous Indian and imported materials help create an intriguing facade and interiors. See more images of this home
Who lives here: Mr and Mrs Patel, their son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren
Year built: 2018
Size: 1208 square metres (13,000 square feet); 5 bedrooms; 6 bathrooms; 1 steam room
Architectural and interior designers: Ashish Patel, Nikhil Patel, Nilesh Dalsania and Vasudev Sheta of Ace Associates
Photos by Tejas Shah Photography
Sun-filled spaces, private courtyards and an outdoor temple highlight the design of this home. A combination of indigenous Indian and imported materials help create an intriguing facade and interiors. See more images of this home
11. 2-BHK in Mumbai
Who lives here: Architect Mahek Lalan
Location: Mumbai, Maharasthra
Year built: 2017
Size: 75 square metres (807 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms
Interior designer and architect: Architect Mahek Lalan of SML Architects
Photos by Sameer Tawde
Birch ply plays a starring role in this home, used extensively on doors, window shutters, jambs and handles, fixed furniture, partitions, storage units, screens, table tops, drawers and beds. Strong, clean lines dominate and plenty of greenery infuses warmth to spaces. Take a tour of this home
Who lives here: Architect Mahek Lalan
Location: Mumbai, Maharasthra
Year built: 2017
Size: 75 square metres (807 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms
Interior designer and architect: Architect Mahek Lalan of SML Architects
Photos by Sameer Tawde
Birch ply plays a starring role in this home, used extensively on doors, window shutters, jambs and handles, fixed furniture, partitions, storage units, screens, table tops, drawers and beds. Strong, clean lines dominate and plenty of greenery infuses warmth to spaces. Take a tour of this home
12. New Delhi bungalow
Who lives here: Preeti and Mike Knowles, and Preeti’s mother
Size: 280 square metres (3000 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms; 1 powder room
Interior designers: Preeti and Mike Knowles of The Hidden Gallery
Photos by Mrigank Sharma Photography
The two-level apartment is a bright space that displays design experts Preeti and Mike Knowles’s own furniture creations, lighting pieces and ceramics, as well as collectibles and art. The home is enhanced with greenery and a soothing colour palette. Find out more about this New Delhi home
Who lives here: Preeti and Mike Knowles, and Preeti’s mother
Size: 280 square metres (3000 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms; 1 powder room
Interior designers: Preeti and Mike Knowles of The Hidden Gallery
Photos by Mrigank Sharma Photography
The two-level apartment is a bright space that displays design experts Preeti and Mike Knowles’s own furniture creations, lighting pieces and ceramics, as well as collectibles and art. The home is enhanced with greenery and a soothing colour palette. Find out more about this New Delhi home
13. Bangalore bungalow
Who lives here: Manavi and Mahantesh Bellad, with their young daughter
Year built: 2013
Size: 335 square metres (3605 square feet); 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Architectural and interior designers: Gaurav Roy Choudhury of Gaurav Roy Choudhury Architects
Photos by Tina Nandi
While adhering strictly to vastu principles, this home also makes room for fluid sculptural spaces and explores the concepts of privacy, light and materiality. See more of this house
Who lives here: Manavi and Mahantesh Bellad, with their young daughter
Year built: 2013
Size: 335 square metres (3605 square feet); 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
Architectural and interior designers: Gaurav Roy Choudhury of Gaurav Roy Choudhury Architects
Photos by Tina Nandi
While adhering strictly to vastu principles, this home also makes room for fluid sculptural spaces and explores the concepts of privacy, light and materiality. See more of this house
14. Moradabad palace residence
Who lives here: Chandra Vijay Singh, his wife, and son Yuvraj Surya Vijay Singh
Year built: 1913
Size: 7 guest rooms; 5 private suites
Photos by Deepak Aggarwal
This house, built in 1913, is reminiscent of colonial architecture, where large water features, expansive gardens and an imposing white facade make the property look palatial. The interiors are peppered with heirloom pieces and enhanced with bright hues and exquisite detailing. Take a tour of this palatial home
Who lives here: Chandra Vijay Singh, his wife, and son Yuvraj Surya Vijay Singh
Year built: 1913
Size: 7 guest rooms; 5 private suites
Photos by Deepak Aggarwal
This house, built in 1913, is reminiscent of colonial architecture, where large water features, expansive gardens and an imposing white facade make the property look palatial. The interiors are peppered with heirloom pieces and enhanced with bright hues and exquisite detailing. Take a tour of this palatial home
15. Baroda bungalow
Who lives here: Malvika and Subhash Bhagat, with their son Arpit
Year built: 2015
Size: 1200 square metres (12,917 square feet); 5 bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet and an attached bathroom
Architectural and interior designers: Yatin Kavaiya and Jiten Tosar of Usine Studio, along with their team
Photos by Tejas Shah Photography
A dynamic material palette, textures and shapes seamlessly blend in the design, creating spaces that are flooded with natural light and connected to nature. Take a tour of this house
Who lives here: Malvika and Subhash Bhagat, with their son Arpit
Year built: 2015
Size: 1200 square metres (12,917 square feet); 5 bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet and an attached bathroom
Architectural and interior designers: Yatin Kavaiya and Jiten Tosar of Usine Studio, along with their team
Photos by Tejas Shah Photography
A dynamic material palette, textures and shapes seamlessly blend in the design, creating spaces that are flooded with natural light and connected to nature. Take a tour of this house
16. Mumbai apartment
Who lives here: A couple, their son and daughter
Year completed: 2016
Size: 232 square metres (2500 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms
Architectural designer: Neha Kachhara, principal designer, and Alpana Sukerkar, interior designer, of Neha Kachhara Interiors
Photos by PHX India
Two tiny flats were combined to create a luxurious six-bedroom home for a family. The interiors are enriched with modern furniture and a muted scheme that’s enhanced with pops of colour and stylish storage. Read more about this home
Who lives here: A couple, their son and daughter
Year completed: 2016
Size: 232 square metres (2500 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 5 bathrooms
Architectural designer: Neha Kachhara, principal designer, and Alpana Sukerkar, interior designer, of Neha Kachhara Interiors
Photos by PHX India
Two tiny flats were combined to create a luxurious six-bedroom home for a family. The interiors are enriched with modern furniture and a muted scheme that’s enhanced with pops of colour and stylish storage. Read more about this home
17. Surat bungalow
Who lives here: A couple and their two daughters
Year built: 2017
Size: 1300 square metre plot (14,000 square feet) with 1021 square metres (11,000 square feet) of built-up area ; 5 bedrooms; 7 bathrooms.
Architecture and design firm: Hardik Shah, founder and principal architect, Studio Lagom
Photos by Photographix | Sebastian + Ira
There’s much to admire in this home: its simple aesthetics, minimal material palette and the ‘skewed’ architecture of the garden where its elements have been built at an angle slightly off the straight line to create different points of view and perspective to the landscape. Browse through more images of this home
Who lives here: A couple and their two daughters
Year built: 2017
Size: 1300 square metre plot (14,000 square feet) with 1021 square metres (11,000 square feet) of built-up area ; 5 bedrooms; 7 bathrooms.
Architecture and design firm: Hardik Shah, founder and principal architect, Studio Lagom
Photos by Photographix | Sebastian + Ira
There’s much to admire in this home: its simple aesthetics, minimal material palette and the ‘skewed’ architecture of the garden where its elements have been built at an angle slightly off the straight line to create different points of view and perspective to the landscape. Browse through more images of this home
18. Surat home
Who lives here: A couple with their two daughters
Year built: 2017
Size: 280 square metres (3000 square feet) plus 150 square metres (1600 square feet) terrace; 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Interior architects: Vishal Shah, Vishal Desai, Niti Shah and Prathama Desai of Aangan Architects
This home merges timeless and classic styles. It is a meditative cocoon for the owners and an inviting pad for friends. Take a tour of this Surat home
Who lives here: A couple with their two daughters
Year built: 2017
Size: 280 square metres (3000 square feet) plus 150 square metres (1600 square feet) terrace; 3 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Interior architects: Vishal Shah, Vishal Desai, Niti Shah and Prathama Desai of Aangan Architects
This home merges timeless and classic styles. It is a meditative cocoon for the owners and an inviting pad for friends. Take a tour of this Surat home
19. Goa bungalow
Who lives here: Ankit Prabhudessai, his wife and his parents
Year renovated: 2015
Size: 525 square metres (5651 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Architectural designer: Ankit Prabhudessai of Architecture + Design Ankit Prabhudessai
Photos by Prashant Bhat Photography
This expansive home soaked in tranquility blurs the lines between the indoors and the outdoors, and the design is interlaid with elements from Goan-Portuguese history. Peek into this Goa home
Who lives here: Ankit Prabhudessai, his wife and his parents
Year renovated: 2015
Size: 525 square metres (5651 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Architectural designer: Ankit Prabhudessai of Architecture + Design Ankit Prabhudessai
Photos by Prashant Bhat Photography
This expansive home soaked in tranquility blurs the lines between the indoors and the outdoors, and the design is interlaid with elements from Goan-Portuguese history. Peek into this Goa home
20. 2-BHK in Bhubaneshwar
Who lives here: A 60-year-old lady
Location: Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
Year built: 2017
Size: 149 square metres (1600 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Interior designer: Manmeet Arora of Left of Centre
Photos by Deepshikha Jain
The elderly-friendly design of this home incorporates elements like a soft palette, lightly accessorised spaces, small break-out areas and flexible furniture pieces that can be moved around at will. Take a tour of this home
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Who lives here: A 60-year-old lady
Location: Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
Year built: 2017
Size: 149 square metres (1600 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Interior designer: Manmeet Arora of Left of Centre
Photos by Deepshikha Jain
The elderly-friendly design of this home incorporates elements like a soft palette, lightly accessorised spaces, small break-out areas and flexible furniture pieces that can be moved around at will. Take a tour of this home
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Who lives here: Shabnam Gupta, her husband, two sons and two dogs
Size: 116 square metres (1250 square feet); 2 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms
Interior designer: Shabnam Gupta of The Orange Lane and Peacock Life
Photos (home) courtesy The Orange Lane; Profile photos by Mrigank Sharma Photography
Shabnam Gupta, a product designer and the mind behind the homes of Parineeti Chopra and Irrfan Khan, envisioned her own two-bedroom abode as a warm, comfortable, green space awash in natural light. Each corner of her home is personalised with accessories and art, that all have fascinating stories behind them. Take a tour of this house here