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Interior

27-09-2026

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A home, at its core, should always feel like home. That was the guiding thought as we designed this residence for a young couple who wanted their spaces to be rooted in warmth, yet stil carry a sense of character. The journey begins at the emerald-green entryway, where an aged brass door sourced from Kochi’s antique markets stands as the first encounter. The patina against the deep green wals creates a jewel-like capsule, softened by natural light and greenery. It feels like a pause — a threshold that invites you to leave the day behind before stepping into the intimacy of home.

Beyond this, the living room opens as a grounding embrace. Soft light fals across muted wals and earth-toned furniture, each piece chosen to evoke quiet comfort. The seating is clean-lined and contemporary, but textures, cushions, and art lend it a lived-in ease. Calm, inviting, and intentionaly restrained, it sets the stage before the home reveals its more spirited side. Turn the corner, and the mood shifts. The bar room makes its presence felt with a twenty- foot-high handwoven red carpet — its weave inspired by Indian saris — stretched dramaticaly across the wal. Behind it, the bar sits tucked away, revealed only to those invited in. Low seating and a sculptural coffee table anchor the room, making it intimate yet theatrical — the true heart of evenings in this home.

Chennai,Tamil Nadu,India

Architects	:	Naav Studio
Area	:	4500 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2025
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/naav_studio?igsh=MTJucnpoaW9hd3k3MA==

Formal living of Indie by Naav Studio

Family living of Indie by Naav Studio

Dining of Indie by Naav Studio

From here, the dining area comes into view. A ten-seater, delicately engraved wooden table stretches the room, crowned by a sculptural light insta lation that throws a warm, golden glow. At its far end, a swing breaks the formality — playful, unexpected, and a favorite spot for coffee or casual chats.

Dining of Indie by Naav Studio

Kitchen of Indie by Naav Studio

Pooja room of Indie by Naav Studio

To the side, the pooja glows softly in rusted hues, echoing the palette of the house in a more sacred tone. Compact but striking, it feels like a jewel box of calm — a presence that anchors without overwhelming.

Library room of Indie by Naav Studio

Further in, the study takes on a quieter role, with warm wood, clean shelving, and natural light shaping a space for focus and creativity. The bedrooms then ease the mood once more — softer palettes, upholstered details, and layered lighting creating sanctuaries designed purely for rest.

In its entirety, this residence unfolds like a rhythm — serene to spirited, bold to quiet — but always homely at its core. Less about grandeur, more about belonging. A house that lives with its people.