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Modern Kitchen and Dining Area Designs

byAkashraj V RBased in Thalassery; Projects across Kerala, Bengaluru & MangaluruStarts from₹20,000 Per RoomView full gallery

Creating social hubs that blend functionality with natural elements. These designs integrate modern layouts with traditional warmth for everyday living.

A contemporary dining space featuring a marble-top table with a fluted wooden base. The room is accented by an abstract artwork and a large plant, with glass doors opening to an outdoor area.

Another view of the modern dining room, highlighting the sleek black pendant light and the way natural light fills the space from the adjacent courtyard.

This dining area uses a warm, earthy color palette with dusty rose chairs and a wooden table. The space is lit by a cluster of modern pendant lights and opens onto a patio through large sliding doors.

A walkthrough of a double-height dining area with a large statement pendant light. The space features glass block windows for diffused light and connects to other parts of the home.

A classic dining setup with a modern twist. The room features deep teal wall paneling and a beautiful wallpaper with a bird motif, creating an elegant and timeless atmosphere.

A different angle of the teal dining room, showing how the natural light interacts with the dark walls and highlights the indoor plant.

This view shows the dining area in relation to the adjacent kitchen space, highlighting the open yet distinct layout.

A dining area designed around an indoor tree, blurring the line between inside and out. The floating staircase and textured concrete wall add architectural character to the space.

A dining space from a Bangalore project, featuring a solid wood table and woven chairs. The room is situated next to a floating staircase with an indoor planter underneath.

A closer view of the indoor planter and staircase, showing the textured wall with traditional Indian motifs.

About Kitchens & Dining Areas

I focus on ensuring the flow between your kitchen and dining area feels seamless, often using high-grade BWP plywood for cabinetry to handle humidity and long-term wear. By integrating features like courtyard-facing windows or indoor planters, I bring natural light and airflow into these zones, turning a utility area into the social heart of your home.

Architectural design projects across Kerala and Bangalore. — Approved by the tribe
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Akashraj V R

Based in Thalassery; Projects across Kerala, Bengaluru & MangaluruStarts from ₹20,000 Per Room

I am Akashraj, an architect based in Kannur. I design kitchens and dining areas that serve as social hubs, balancing modern, minimalist layouts with natural materials like stone and wood. My focus is on creating spaces that function well for your daily routine while keeping a clean, uncluttered aesthetic.

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A close-up of the kitchen island, featuring a clean white marble countertop and comfortable upholstered bar stools. Open wooden shelves in the background add warmth and display space.
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This living room in a Shobha Windsor apartment shows how simplicity can be full of soul. We solved the lack of a TV wall by creating a custom feature wall that integrates the TV unit and a Mandir, framed by beautiful cane detailing and monochromatic wallpaper.
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