India's Most Popular Homes
Take a look at 8 spectacular homes from around the country that inspired Houzzers the most this past year
Ranging across the country and covering the spectrum in terms of size, style and design, these are homes that have grabbed the most number of eyeballs this past year. Take a look at spaces that have been infused with life by Houzz designers, created specifically for the homeowners, where blank canvasses were transformed into vibrant sanctuaries.
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Teak wood, granite, concrete and brass accents are some of the materials that have been used in copious amounts. The open kitchen is a fine example of the home’s ethos – a melange of organic materials reflected in the polished granite countertop, oxidised walls and cabinet shutters.
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2. Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Size: 186 square metres (2000 square feet); 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Firm: Richa Bahl Design Studio
This actor’s home in Mumbai reflects a quaint charm and quirkiness, far removed from their glamorous profession. Sporting a subtle aesthetic and comfortable seating, the living room is cosy, comfortable yet stylish made for what it was meant for – entertaining friends and family.
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Size: 186 square metres (2000 square feet); 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Firm: Richa Bahl Design Studio
This actor’s home in Mumbai reflects a quaint charm and quirkiness, far removed from their glamorous profession. Sporting a subtle aesthetic and comfortable seating, the living room is cosy, comfortable yet stylish made for what it was meant for – entertaining friends and family.
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The dining area adjoins the living room, with a corner adorned by a tea bar, in an open-plan layout. Brick walls and the open plan give the apartment a New York loft-inspired look, while the mix of furniture styles, be it the weather-beaten bar stools or the colonial cupboard, creates a contemporary look with a touch of the vintage.
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3. Location: Anand, Gujarat
Size: 790 square metres (8503 square feet); 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Firm: Ace Associates
In this multi-generational home for six, the private quarters are designed as per the occupants’ requirements, while the common areas reflect the family’s collective desire for open spaces. A sky-lit internal courtyard forms the heart of the house, visible from all the spaces within the home. The common areas are bathed in natural light facilitated by glass partitions and a semi-open patio.
Size: 790 square metres (8503 square feet); 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Firm: Ace Associates
In this multi-generational home for six, the private quarters are designed as per the occupants’ requirements, while the common areas reflect the family’s collective desire for open spaces. A sky-lit internal courtyard forms the heart of the house, visible from all the spaces within the home. The common areas are bathed in natural light facilitated by glass partitions and a semi-open patio.
A running theme of a greige-and-brown palette, including matte grey walls and natural wood flooring, serves as a conducive canvas for natural light. The connection to the outdoors is maintained in the living room via full-height windows that look out on lush greenery.
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4. Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Size: 120 square metres (1292 square feet); 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Firm: Studio Context Architects
A renovated 80-year-old ancestral property retains most of its original elements in its modernised avatar. With the help of red oxide floors, lime-plastered walls and doors, windows and rafters made of Burma teak and a terracotta roof, the home owns a timeless heritage charm.
Size: 120 square metres (1292 square feet); 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Firm: Studio Context Architects
A renovated 80-year-old ancestral property retains most of its original elements in its modernised avatar. With the help of red oxide floors, lime-plastered walls and doors, windows and rafters made of Burma teak and a terracotta roof, the home owns a timeless heritage charm.
The house is replete with vintage furniture, black-and-white family photographs, soft furnishings repurposed from traditional silk saris and objects typical of a traditional South-Indian household. It is a fine example of an old-world home embellished with new age conveniences.
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5. Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Size: 107 square metres (1150 square feet)
Firm: Studio Nishita Kamdar
A relatively compact apartment looks anything but small, thanks to tying spaces together and camouflaging difficult corners with common finishes. Blush tones, pale floral prints and metallic accents define the living room.
Size: 107 square metres (1150 square feet)
Firm: Studio Nishita Kamdar
A relatively compact apartment looks anything but small, thanks to tying spaces together and camouflaging difficult corners with common finishes. Blush tones, pale floral prints and metallic accents define the living room.
The showstopper has to be the 14-foot-long, live-edge dining table that effortlessly sits adjoining the living space. Translucent sliding doors can either separate or merge the dining area and the kitchen. The bedrooms are cocooned in wood – chestnut-wood floors, teak-wood headboards and wardrobes covered in wood veneer.
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6. Location: Bangalore
Size: 280 square metres (3000 square feet)
Firm: Weespaces
A home that accommodates the distinctive and differing styles of the husband and wife juxtaposes traditional curves and wood elements alongside clean lines and metallic touches, merging them with their shared love for the Mediterranean. So, round framed metallic mirrors sitting atop a distress-finish cutwork credenza go along with a rustic dining table flanked by Windsor chairs.
Size: 280 square metres (3000 square feet)
Firm: Weespaces
A home that accommodates the distinctive and differing styles of the husband and wife juxtaposes traditional curves and wood elements alongside clean lines and metallic touches, merging them with their shared love for the Mediterranean. So, round framed metallic mirrors sitting atop a distress-finish cutwork credenza go along with a rustic dining table flanked by Windsor chairs.
The Moroccan print rug in the living room finds resonance in the kitchen, which is resplendent in oceanic blues. The bedrooms are again a mix of styles – a colonial bed against a chevron teak-veneered wardrobe, hushed florals against the sleek lines of a wooden bed.
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7. Location: Kolva, Goa
Size: 2800 square metres (30,140 square feet)
Firm: ZERO9
This enormous joint-family house in southern Goa has a homely vibe to it despite its vast size. An ivory and mint-green palette greets the visitor at the entrance that opens to an imposing double-height living room. Italian marble is the reigning flooring scheme for much of the house.
Size: 2800 square metres (30,140 square feet)
Firm: ZERO9
This enormous joint-family house in southern Goa has a homely vibe to it despite its vast size. An ivory and mint-green palette greets the visitor at the entrance that opens to an imposing double-height living room. Italian marble is the reigning flooring scheme for much of the house.
A beautifully curved sweeping staircase leads upstairs to all the bedrooms. Walnut veneer panels on the floors, wooden rafters on the ceiling, luxurious bathrooms in shades of beige and grey marble characterise the first floor. A large terrace with faux grass and sun beds is the perfect spot for lounging under the Goan sun.
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8. Location: New Delhi
Size: 1600 square metres (17,200 square feet); 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
Firm: Ekta Khanna Design Studio
This home was built in a crescent shape to accommodate a large joint family, with the central cavity filled with greenery. Private suites located in the C shape, connect to each other via a common corridor. Stately doors and arches, grid-patterned marble floors, wood-panelled ceilings, antique furniture and artefacts characterise this luxurious home.
Size: 1600 square metres (17,200 square feet); 9 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms
Firm: Ekta Khanna Design Studio
This home was built in a crescent shape to accommodate a large joint family, with the central cavity filled with greenery. Private suites located in the C shape, connect to each other via a common corridor. Stately doors and arches, grid-patterned marble floors, wood-panelled ceilings, antique furniture and artefacts characterise this luxurious home.
The corridor that links the private residences is stunning with its monochrome tiled floor and ceiling-high windows that let in swathes of natural light, the latter being a distinctive feature of the house. Each of the private quarters is self sufficient, with its own kitchen and entertainment zones; each one has been designed to the residents’ specifications, ranging from the bright-cobalt palette of the older son’s living room, to the burgundy and blue of the younger son’s bedroom, to the subtle beige palette in the grandparents’ quarters.
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Size: 500 square metres (5382 square feet); 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Firm: Studio Course
Minimalist design and sustainable materials characterise this home. Predominant throughout the house is a combination of cement oxide finishes and wooden accents, a look that appears inspired by and in touch with nature.