Apartment O2: A Joyful Family Home Design
We designed this 2,300 sq ft Mumbai home to be a sanctuary for a young family, balancing calm, neutral tones with playful energy.
Introducing Apartment O2, a home where every corner invites warmth and happiness. The dining area features a stunning marble table with a unique glass and wood base, reflecting the family's creative spirit and love for playful design.
The living room was envisioned as a sanctuary for the family. We used a mix of comfortable, modern furniture and a soft, neutral palette to create a space that accommodates everything from chess games to family gatherings.
We believe homes should be for living, not just for show. This corner of the children's play area, with its wooden climbing frame and rocking horse, is a testament to creating spaces that are a little imperfect and a lot of fun.
The dining area flows seamlessly from the entrance, with soft, raw cotton hues on the walls creating a calming backdrop. Pops of color and subtle accents reflect the personalities of the family members.
A view through a doorway in Apartment O2, showcasing the light and airy feel of the home. The striped wallpaper and clean lines create a sense of seamless flow between rooms.
Details matter. The checkered pattern on the archway and the bright orange frames add a playful touch to this corner, reflecting the home's artistic and joyful design.
A sneak preview of Apartment O2, capturing the journey of building a happy home. This video shows glimpses of the light-filled spaces, custom details, and the overall serene atmosphere we created.
A close-up detail showing the texture of a colorful rug and the leg of a marble table. It's these small moments of beauty that make a house feel special.
Another view of the living and dining space, highlighting the colorful artwork and the light, airy feel created by the large windows and sheer curtains.
A glimpse through an archway into a child's room, where simple patterns and soft light create a peaceful and playful environment.
About Apartment O2: The Happy Family Home
Living in Mumbai means dealing with constant humidity. In Apartment O2, we avoided heavy wall paneling because it traps moisture and leads to mold over time. Instead, we kept the walls open and breathable, which creates a cleaner, fresher environment that stands up to the climate without sacrificing any of the warmth.
Building a happy home is less about the trends and more about how the space functions on a Tuesday afternoon. For Apartment O2, my team and I wanted a backdrop that felt like a quiet, clean canvas. We used soft cotton hues on the walls to anchor the room, then introduced pops of orange and patterned upholstery to bring in the family’s energy.
Every decision was made with the kids in mind. The furniture has soft edges, and the layout leaves room for chess games or legos, ensuring the house never feels like a place where you have to worry about touching things. We worked with local makers to create custom-made furniture pieces, like our dining table which balances a glass base with a heavy, sculptural wooden support. It is a mix of the airy and the grounded.
We also focused heavily on how the light moves through the apartment. By using sheer curtains and strategic placement of mirrors and reflective finishes, we made the space feel expansive. It is not a showpiece. It is a home that wears its personality on its sleeve, whether that is through the sculptural wall sconces or the playful checkered arches. This project taught us that when you design for the actual messiness of a family’s life, you end up with a result that is much more beautiful than any perfect room could ever be.
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