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Spaces for Living: Tropical Modern Interiors

by1Leapingfrog StudioVisit Studio in Domlur; Projects in Bengaluru & HyderabadStarts from₹380 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up AreaView full gallery

We create homes that are not just beautiful, but deeply personal. Every space here is designed to support the rituals of daily life, inviting light and nature inside.

This living room combines earthy turmeric-colored flooring with cool grey concrete walls. The space opens onto a large balcony, demonstrating our principle of seamless indoor-outdoor living.

A cozy living area with a low window seat offers an uninterrupted view of the trees outside. The use of natural materials, a neutral color palette, and comfortable furnishings creates a serene and relaxing atmosphere.

This internal courtyard acts as a private sanctuary within the home. With a mix of slate flooring, exposed brick, and abundant plants, it serves as a natural light well and a green oasis that can be enjoyed from multiple rooms.

The entryway of this home is designed around a central staircase and a planter bed, reminiscent of a traditional courtyard. The wooden archway frames the view, creating a layered and welcoming first impression.

The entryway of this home is designed around a central staircase and a planter bed, reminiscent of a traditional courtyard. The wooden archway frames the view, creating a layered and welcoming first impression.

The entryway of this home is designed around a central staircase and a planter bed, reminiscent of a traditional courtyard. The wooden archway frames the view, creating a layered and welcoming first impression.

A view from the dining area into the living room, framed by traditional wooden pillars. This design choice helps define the space within an open floor plan while adding a touch of Indian heritage.

A view from the dining area into the living room, framed by traditional wooden pillars. This design choice helps define the space within an open floor plan while adding a touch of Indian heritage.

The dining area is visible from the staircase, which features built-in shelving for display and storage. This integration of furniture and architecture is a key part of how we maximize functionality in our designs.

The dining area is visible from the staircase, which features built-in shelving for display and storage. This integration of furniture and architecture is a key part of how we maximize functionality in our designs.

About Spaces for Living

When we design a living space, we look at where you sit, how the light hits your reading nook in the afternoon, and how the air moves through the room. We don't just furnish a floor plan, we map out the paths where your family will spend their quietest, most authentic moments. It is about how the material under your feet feels and how the window frames the view outside, turning a standard room into a personal sanctuary.

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1Leapingfrog Studio

Visit Studio in Domlur; Projects in Bengaluru & HyderabadStarts from ₹380 ₹ per sq. ft. of Built-up Area

We are Leapingfrog Studio, or as we like to call ourselves, the gang. We are architects who love brick, shadow, and building homes that feel lived-in and real. If you are looking for a space with soul rather than just a floor plan, you have found your people.

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