Residential Masterpieces: Curated Indian Homes & Villas

The exterior of the Abhikram home in Ahmedabad is designed to blend with its natural surroundings, with mature trees providing shade and a sense of establishment.

The double-height living room in this Ahmedabad home features a dramatic wooden-clad ceiling and clerestory windows that fill the space with soft, indirect sunlight.

An alternate view of the Abhikram residence, showing the interplay between the solid brick structure, the open patio, and the sculptural form of the external staircase.

A detail of the internal wooden staircase, where the fluid curves of the handrail and the warm texture of the wood create a sculptural and inviting path between floors.

This video tour of 'Between Gardens' by Deearth Architects shows how courtyards and transitional spaces can structure a tropical home, weaving natural light and greenery into the fabric of daily life.

A quiet corner in the Mount Pleasant Villa in Coonoor, where colonial-era furniture and a vintage record player evoke a sense of nostalgia and heritage.

The living area of the restored Mount Pleasant Villa features a double-height space with an exposed timber-framed loft, blending traditional hill architecture with an open, modern feel.

The entrance to the Mount Pleasant Villa, where restored panelled doors and patterned floor tiles welcome visitors into a space that honors its 1940s origins.

A cozy bedroom in the Coonoor villa, complete with a built-in window seat that offers a perfect spot for reading while enjoying views of the Nilgiri hills.