This quaint, cosy 3-storey apartment on Richmond Road in Bengaluru is home to two generations of family and is designed to be an open, airy space that is conducive to shared living. Rich, solid teakwood seamlessly sits in the space; lining the railings and windows, across the ceiling and floor panelling, or even as artful, classic doors. The wood—much of it refurbished from the previous space—calls back to the family’s Kerala heritage, and blends effortlessly with the simple, earthy tones of the apartment.

At its core, the design of the space emphasises functionality and simplicity, preserving the essence of the snug, smaller space, and creating a maintenance-free area that reflects the family’s deep-rooted love for natural materials and colours.