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Mumbai Houzz: An NY-Returned Couple's Warm & Earthy 50-Sq-Mt Nest
Lime plaster walls, handmade tiles and local craftsmanship give this apartment by KSD Studio a cosy, homely vibe
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Who lives here: A young couple
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: 2021
Size: 50 square metres (538 square feet); 1 bedroom; 1 bathroom; 1 powder room
Principal architect: Kshiti Shah of KSD Studio
Photos by The Light Cube Photography | Pulkit Sehgal
When a New York-returned couple approached Kshiti Shah – founder and principal architect of KSD Studio – to design their new apartment in the maximum city, they knew they wanted an aesthetic that instantly felt like home.
Who lives here: A young couple
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: 2021
Size: 50 square metres (538 square feet); 1 bedroom; 1 bathroom; 1 powder room
Principal architect: Kshiti Shah of KSD Studio
Photos by The Light Cube Photography | Pulkit Sehgal
When a New York-returned couple approached Kshiti Shah – founder and principal architect of KSD Studio – to design their new apartment in the maximum city, they knew they wanted an aesthetic that instantly felt like home.
The living room is dominated by handmade terrazzo flooring, lime plaster walls and an earthy design language.
The muted tones and jute fabrics express the low-key, relaxed visual scheme of the home.
Sofas: Indoors
The muted tones and jute fabrics express the low-key, relaxed visual scheme of the home.
Sofas: Indoors
Track lighting with drum shades frames the ceiling, adding a touch of sharp, dark contrast to the homespun palette.
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In the dining room, the table is of particular note. Its quartzite and wood composition inspires a rustic, organic vibe.
Dining table and chairs are custom-made
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On the wall, meanwhile, a ceramic installation gives the room a sculptural edge.
The kitchen continues the minimalist and muted theme. Here, custom handles in stone and brass draw the spotlight to the wood-toned cabinetry.
Clean lines, unfussy colours and brown undertones characterise the master bedroom.
The lime-plaster walls make a familiar reappearance, forming a fitting backdrop for the wraparound headboard.
Furnishings: Chunilal Mulchand & Co; lights are custom-made
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Furnishings: Chunilal Mulchand & Co; lights are custom-made
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The upholstered wardrobe fronts lend a tactile flair to the rugged surroundings, while bulbous track lights give the room a quirky new dimension.
With crushed-stone-paste surfaces, vertically grooved walls and gilded accents, the bathroom takes on a trad avatar.
“We treated the walls and countertops with 1-millimetre-thick stone paste to maintain the overarching earthiness of the home,” Shah concludes.
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“We treated the walls and countertops with 1-millimetre-thick stone paste to maintain the overarching earthiness of the home,” Shah concludes.
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The home’s floor plan is shown here.
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“We were keen on using native elements and engaging with local artists to create statement pieces for this apartment. The cabinet mirrors this philosophy of local craftsmanship,” Shah says.
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