Design Details & Moods: The Soul of a Space
For us, beauty isn't in the perfection of a showroom. It is in the way light hits a textured wall, the curve of a chair, and the stories hidden in every corner.
A full view of the den and media lounge, showing the hand-painted mural that wraps around the room. The custom black side tables add a strong, graphic element to the soft space.
A glimpse from a hand-painted mural into a hallway, where our LUNA installation can be seen in the distance. This shows the visual connections we create throughout a home.
Another perspective of the den, where a peach-toned table sits in front of the whimsical, hand-painted wall mural. The design is all about creating enjoyable and visually interesting spaces.
A first look at our House of Grace Kelly project, a quiet rebellion in the heart of Mumbai. This home is imagined for beauty and belonging, mixing old-world charm with minimal maximalism.
A bathroom we designed, featured by Kohler India. The green terrazzo sink adds a pop of color against the neutral, textured tiles.
Another bathroom from our portfolio, featuring a custom marble vanity and wood-paneled walls. The design creates a warm, natural, and spa-like feeling.
A waiting area from our House by the River project in Goa. The space is crafted for relaxed, slow living, with natural wood stools and fish sculptures that echo its calm surroundings.
Our take on the Mad Hatter's Tea Party for a design installation. We created a whimsical, curious space where furniture has personality and every corner tells a story.
A moment from our Mad Hatter's Tea Party installation. The all-white, miniature tea set creates a surreal and playful tablescape.
A peek into our own studio, the Purple Backyard. This is where our ideas are born, where we tell stories, and where spaces come alive with soul.
About Design Details & Moods
Most designers focus on the layout, but we spend weeks perfecting the stone finish for a vanity or the exact drape of a custom light. It is not about buying off the shelf, but how a green marble sink or a hand-painted mural interacts with the specific light in your room. We believe a home should feel lived in, not polished to the point of being untouchable.
Design is rarely about one big gesture. It is the sum of small, thoughtful choices that make a space feel like yours. Whether it is a custom marble vanity or the specific lighting installation in a double-height void, our process focuses on the tactile, the feeling of the finish, the weight of the material, and the way it ages over time.
Our transitional aesthetic is a result of this focus. We work with local karigars to source solid Indian stones like green marble or Banswara white, ensuring that every object, from a side table to a wall sconce, holds a sense of place. We avoid the clinical, high-gloss look, preferring matte, honed textures that feel honest and warm.
This approach is deeply personal. We want your ghar to be a reflection of your daily life, not a static display. That is why we embrace the beautiful mess of the design process, ensuring that your home feels grounded, rooted in craft, and entirely yours.
Purple Backyard
I’m Kumpal, the founder of Purple Backyard. I design homes that feel less like museums and more like a warm hug, blending our heritage crafts with your personal stories.
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