The Serene Home
Preeti - Amar Residence
Client : Preeti and Amarbabu
Location : Raheja Vivarea Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
Area : 5000 Sq.ft
Design team : Swati Gupta, Rohan Anand, Vallari Sarangdhar, Soham Shinde, Mrunali P.
Photography : Pulkit Sehgal, Mayur Erulkar
Styling : Mrunali P , Rupal Maruti.
The design philosophy for this residence was rooted in creating a calm, minimal home inspired by Japanese sensibilities, while grounding it in Indian warmth and everyday living.
Rather than adopting Japanese design as a visual style, the approach focused on its core principles—simplicity, balance, clarity of space, and thoughtful transitions. Clean lines, sliding elements, concealed storage, and restrained material palettes were used to create a sense of order and quietness across the home.
Warm teak-toned wood, brass details, and marble surfaces were intentionally introduced to soften the minimal language and bring in an Indian emotional layer. The client’s deep spiritual connection and love for Ganesh idols became an integral part of the home, seamlessly woven into the design rather than treated as decorative accents.
The result is a home that feels minimal yet warm, contemporary yet rooted—where Japanese calm meets Indian soul, and modern living coexists with tradition.
The home is conceived as a calm, minimal retreat where geometry and material warmth create a sense of quiet balance. A semicircular element at the entrance introduces softness and frames a brass Radha–Krishna sculpture, setting a serene tone on arrival. A warm wooden slatted ceiling with integrated lighting further enhances the transition into the home.
Japanese-inspired sliding doors allow spatial flexibility while concealed storage maintains visual clarity. The material palette remains restrained—teak wood balanced with white marble and subtle brass accents. Furniture blends Italian comfort with Japanese simplicity, while Indian artefacts are curated with discipline.
Private spaces reflect individual moods within the overall minimal language, with luxury expressed through thoughtful detailing rather than overt gestures.
Private Spaces, Personal Moods Each bedroom maintains the overarching minimal language while responding to individual preferences—deep blue and wood for the son’s room, soft pastels for the parents, and a serene master bedroom featuring backlit green Shoji paper as a focal element.
