India's Most Popular Homes of 2021
Take a look at some of the most liked and bookmarked Indian homes in the year gone by
From the eclectic to the classic, from small towns to big cities, from compact apartments to sprawling bungalows, these 15 homes have caught the attention of our readers. They are the most read and most liked home tours of 2021. Check them out to see what was it about them that caught the readers’ eye.
This story features some of the most viewed and liked Houzz tours that were uploaded on Houzz between 1 January and 15 November 2021.
This story features some of the most viewed and liked Houzz tours that were uploaded on Houzz between 1 January and 15 November 2021.
From the traditional Chettinad doors at the entrance to Edwardian-inspired furniture, from old Indian art forms to sculptures by Stephen Cox, from Russian bronze icons to Tanjore paintings, the home is a delightful melange of aesthetic tastes that make it as much a home as an art gallery.
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2. Location: Bengaluru
Designed by: Studio Ruh
Size: 163 square metres (1750 square feet)
Inspired by the the works of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, this home is part tropical, part modernist. It showcases a fine collection of travel souvenirs, heritage artworks and antiques, brought together by the owner, Radeesh Shetty of Purple Turtles.
Designed by: Studio Ruh
Size: 163 square metres (1750 square feet)
Inspired by the the works of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa, this home is part tropical, part modernist. It showcases a fine collection of travel souvenirs, heritage artworks and antiques, brought together by the owner, Radeesh Shetty of Purple Turtles.
Solid wood, natural cane, stone and metal are mainstays here, playing background to colonial-inspired furniture, Southeast Asian artworks and rich Indian textiles.
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3. Location: Mumbai
Designed by: Anushka Contractor
Size: 100 square metres (1076 square feet)
This Mumbai apartment radiates a light, bright look thanks to a neutral palette consisting of white walls, light wood and recurring accents of cerulean to reflect the nearby sea.
Designed by: Anushka Contractor
Size: 100 square metres (1076 square feet)
This Mumbai apartment radiates a light, bright look thanks to a neutral palette consisting of white walls, light wood and recurring accents of cerulean to reflect the nearby sea.
Wood tones are a regular feature, as seen in this bedroom herringbone-pattern ceiling, the world map artwork and the distressed side table – all in the same material but in different treatments and textures.
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4. Location: New Delhi
Designed by: HomesbyDesign
Size: Site area 6780 square metres (nearly 73,000 square feet); built-up area 400 square metres (4306 square feet)
A profusion of outdoor and indoor spaces are defined by brick and metal pergolas, which are the hallmarks of this weekend home. The 3-D lay of bricks is not only a design feature but also works as a cooling device.
Designed by: HomesbyDesign
Size: Site area 6780 square metres (nearly 73,000 square feet); built-up area 400 square metres (4306 square feet)
A profusion of outdoor and indoor spaces are defined by brick and metal pergolas, which are the hallmarks of this weekend home. The 3-D lay of bricks is not only a design feature but also works as a cooling device.
The interiors are characterised by exposed brick walls and cement tiles that imitate durries. Internal passages and courtyards that connect the living quarters to one another ensure that the external landscape is always a part of the house.
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5. Location: Hosur
Designed by: Fadd Studio
Size: Site area 2508 square metres (27,000 square feet); built-up area 930 square metres (10,000 square feet)
This home is a confluence of nuances of vernacular architecture and contemporary design elements. Laser-cut metal roofs, pitched roofs with tiles, Kerala-style open courtyards, Indian patent stone (IPS) flooring, columns painted in traditional motifs – all fit together in a harmonious setting.
Designed by: Fadd Studio
Size: Site area 2508 square metres (27,000 square feet); built-up area 930 square metres (10,000 square feet)
This home is a confluence of nuances of vernacular architecture and contemporary design elements. Laser-cut metal roofs, pitched roofs with tiles, Kerala-style open courtyards, Indian patent stone (IPS) flooring, columns painted in traditional motifs – all fit together in a harmonious setting.
This semi-open dining room is characterised by a teak-wood ceiling, Sri Lankan leather chairs and a live-edge dining table accentuating the earthy flavour of the space.
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6. Location: Chennai
Designed by: Sunita Yogesh Studio
Size: 116 square metres (1250 square feet)
This apartment reflects the owners’ travels in Southeast Asia with a touch of the Wabi Sabi concept of perfect imperfections. Vitrified tiles in concrete finish, Pierre Jeanneret-inspired furniture, and accents of natural wood, cane and bamboo define this home.
Designed by: Sunita Yogesh Studio
Size: 116 square metres (1250 square feet)
This apartment reflects the owners’ travels in Southeast Asia with a touch of the Wabi Sabi concept of perfect imperfections. Vitrified tiles in concrete finish, Pierre Jeanneret-inspired furniture, and accents of natural wood, cane and bamboo define this home.
The living room boasts a round space-saving dining table flanked by chairs in rattan. An arched niche and a credenza in teak and wicker add oodles of charm to this minimalist space.
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7. Location: Ahmedabad
Designed by: Design Box
Size: 167 square metres (1800 square feet)
A strong ethnic design influence in a modern setting is what this home is all about – the owners’ way to get back to their roots after several years abroad. Thus, elements of Rajasthani architecture easily find their place here, be it a jhula here or a jharokha there.
Designed by: Design Box
Size: 167 square metres (1800 square feet)
A strong ethnic design influence in a modern setting is what this home is all about – the owners’ way to get back to their roots after several years abroad. Thus, elements of Rajasthani architecture easily find their place here, be it a jhula here or a jharokha there.
In this bedroom, rich Indian fabrics, carved wooden artefacts and a typical bamboo chik define the traditional-meets-contemporary look.
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8. Location: Ahmedabad
Designed by: UA Lab
Size: 387 square metres (4165 square feet)
This home was designed with the aim of creating spaciousness with a minimalist approach. The stand-out feature, however, is the gable-style roof and the imposing reinforced concrete (RCC) tower.
Designed by: UA Lab
Size: 387 square metres (4165 square feet)
This home was designed with the aim of creating spaciousness with a minimalist approach. The stand-out feature, however, is the gable-style roof and the imposing reinforced concrete (RCC) tower.
Inside, marble floors, concrete ceilings and voluminous double-height spaces are warmed by wooden accents and large vibrant artworks.
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9. Location: Gurugram
Designed by: Mantra One
Size: 149 square metres (1600 square feet)
Understated luxury by way of plush custom furniture embellished with griffin sculptures and brass accents, a gilt crystal chandelier and rich textures characterise this Gurugram home.
Designed by: Mantra One
Size: 149 square metres (1600 square feet)
Understated luxury by way of plush custom furniture embellished with griffin sculptures and brass accents, a gilt crystal chandelier and rich textures characterise this Gurugram home.
Elsewhere in the house, the palette is hushed but rich, dressed in varying chocolate hues, with lacquered walls and a mirror-finish coffee table.
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10. Location: Surat
Designed by: The Interior Workshop
Size: 505 square metres (5436 square feet)
Built on a tight spot which meant upward living, this family home is spacious thanks to well-thought-out ingress of natural light and ventilation. A façade of glass and brick gives it a rustic-meets-modern look.
Designed by: The Interior Workshop
Size: 505 square metres (5436 square feet)
Built on a tight spot which meant upward living, this family home is spacious thanks to well-thought-out ingress of natural light and ventilation. A façade of glass and brick gives it a rustic-meets-modern look.
On the inside, the exposed brick wall forms a stunning backdrop in a voluminous living room. Autumnal colours complement the brick wall while vast windows ensure a constant supply of natural light.
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11. Location: Ahmedabad
Designed by: tHE gRID Architects
Size: 230 square metres (2470 square feet)
A twelfth-floor apartment makes the most of unobstructed views and ventilation by retaining a open floor plan so that the semi-private spaces flow into each other with an airy and expansive feel.
Designed by: tHE gRID Architects
Size: 230 square metres (2470 square feet)
A twelfth-floor apartment makes the most of unobstructed views and ventilation by retaining a open floor plan so that the semi-private spaces flow into each other with an airy and expansive feel.
The material palette is stucco with matte-finish vitrified tiles. Most of the furniture is made of oak wood; in the living room the décor comprises an eclectic melange of wood, fabric and stone.
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12. Location: Kodungallur
Designed by: Mudbricks
Size: 447 square metres (4810 square feet)
Located in the district of Thrissur, this home embraces the green and abundant nature for which Kerala is so well known. At the entrance, a waterbody, creepers and potted plants create a serene ambience.
Designed by: Mudbricks
Size: 447 square metres (4810 square feet)
Located in the district of Thrissur, this home embraces the green and abundant nature for which Kerala is so well known. At the entrance, a waterbody, creepers and potted plants create a serene ambience.
In the foyer a jali screen lends a decorative touch and bridges the indoors with the outdoors. Further inside, a semi-open courtyard, covered with a skylight and decorated with pebbles and dense foliage, makes for a tropical ambience.
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13. Location: Gurugram
Designed by: Essentia Environments
Size: 1115 square metres (12,000 square feet)
A cuboid-looking house composed of four levels, this Gurugram bungalow spells subtle luxury in an entirely neutral palette of creams and greys and wood tones.
Designed by: Essentia Environments
Size: 1115 square metres (12,000 square feet)
A cuboid-looking house composed of four levels, this Gurugram bungalow spells subtle luxury in an entirely neutral palette of creams and greys and wood tones.
Featured here is one of the two living areas. Sage-green sofas, grey marble floors and walls with brass detailing underpin the luxe look.
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14. Location: Mumbai
Designed by: Studio Mestry in collaboration with Bhakti Loonawat
Size: 140 square metres (1507 square feet)
The designers of this old apartment in South Mumbai have retained its old-world charm after its renovation. The flooring seen here is a mosaic of broken marble from the previous floors. Combined with vintage teak furniture, the look is one of a bygone era melding harmoniously into a modern setting.
Designed by: Studio Mestry in collaboration with Bhakti Loonawat
Size: 140 square metres (1507 square feet)
The designers of this old apartment in South Mumbai have retained its old-world charm after its renovation. The flooring seen here is a mosaic of broken marble from the previous floors. Combined with vintage teak furniture, the look is one of a bygone era melding harmoniously into a modern setting.
The black-and-white upholstery of the dining chairs is a continuation of the monochrome theme of the floor, while a very contemporary light fixture is suspended from a pitched wooden ceiling that sports exposed beams and rafters.
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15. Location: Mumbai
Designed by: JDAP Design
Size: 65 square metres (700 square feet)
The home of the design firm’s owner was self-designed as much for their needs as their pet’s – the white marble cladding on the bottom few feet of the walls is one such feature.
Designed by: JDAP Design
Size: 65 square metres (700 square feet)
The home of the design firm’s owner was self-designed as much for their needs as their pet’s – the white marble cladding on the bottom few feet of the walls is one such feature.
A large overture between the open kitchen and the living room makes the space a convivial one. The frame defining the window extends at the bottom to form a handy shelf for sharing snacks and conversation.
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Designed by: K2India
Size: 1000 square metres (10,700 square feet)
Padma Shri recipient and designer Sunita Kohli’s family home was consciously built to be a microcosm of multiculturalism – one that has been built from travel experiences, different faiths and a great love for art.