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Indoor-Outdoor Living: Blending Home with Nature

byStudio RuhBased in Halasuru; Takes projects across Bengaluru & IndiaStarts from₹450 per sq. ft. (Carpet Area)View full gallery

We believe your home should breathe. Our designs blur the lines between inside and out, creating spaces that feel connected to the world around you.

The deck area of the Aikaa show villa, which spills out from the home theatre. It's a perfect example of creating a fluid connection between indoor entertainment and outdoor relaxation.

One of our favorite cozy spots in the Pràna house. The large corner window frames the garden like a living painting, making you feel surrounded by greenery even when you're inside.

A view from a bedroom in the Pràna house, looking out onto the lush garden. We designed the home so that every room has a beautiful connection to the outdoors.

A glimpse of the garden at Pràna, a tranquil oasis in the middle of Bangalore. The landscaping was as important as the interior design in creating the home's overall feel.

The exterior of the Pràna house, showing the deep overhangs in exposed cement and the seamless connection to the garden. The architecture is designed to embrace the landscape.

Another view of the home's exterior, where the simple material palette of cement and wood allows the lush greenery to be the star.

Waking up to this view every morning. The bedroom opens directly onto the garden, blurring the line between the sleeping area and the natural world outside.

The terrace dining area at Pràna, shaded by a wooden pergola. The dappled sunlight filtering through creates a beautiful, calming atmosphere for outdoor meals.

This living room corner at Pràna is a testament to bringing the outdoors in. The large windows and indoor plants make the space feel like a serene, sophisticated conservatory.

The upper terrace at Pràna, a perfect spill-out space for hosting parties. The slatted wooden screen provides privacy while allowing light and air to filter through.

About Indoor-Outdoor Living

Creating that seamless transition is not just about big windows. We pay deep attention to the spill-out zones, like deep overhangs in exposed cement or using a simple material palette to let the garden outside become the feature wall. It is about ensuring that when you step onto your terrace or open your bedroom doors, the space feels like a continuation, not a separation.

Nature-inspired design for Bangalore homes. — Approved by the tribe
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Studio Ruh

Based in Halasuru; Takes projects across Bengaluru & IndiaStarts from ₹450 per sq. ft. (Carpet Area)

We are Kavya and Shruthy from Studio Ruh. We do not just design rooms; we build spaces that breathe, focusing on the connection between your home and the nature outside. It is all about the vibe that makes you want to stay, always with a warm cup of chai in hand.

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