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Split-Level Home Design and Interiors

bySML ArchitectsProjects across Mumbai Metropolitan Area; Visit studio in Vile Parle WestStarts from550 ₹ per sq. ft. (Carpet Area)View full gallery

We use split-level layouts to define different zones in your home, creating distinct areas for living, working, and resting without the need for walls. This approach keeps your space open and allows natural light to flow freely.

The three levels of this home are connected by a custom, climbing bookcase that serves as the focal point. The wide steps double as informal seating, making the entire transitional space functional and inviting.

Here, the living and dining spaces are visually linked but separated by a change in floor level. This creates a clear distinction between the zones while maintaining an open, connected feel throughout the home.

A wider view of the split-level layout, showing how the lower living area with its warm orange sofa relates to the upper dining level. Bay windows on both levels ensure the entire space is filled with natural light.

This staggered bookcase is built into the transitional space between floors, turning a simple staircase into a home library. The design follows the climb of the steps, integrating storage seamlessly into the architecture.

The dining area is set on its own level, with a custom hexagonal table and views out to the surrounding trees. The double-height ceiling and hanging beams above add a sense of scale and architectural interest.

The upper-level landing in this duplex apartment acts as a gallery space for art. The simple black metal railing and dark flooring create a strong contrast with the white walls, guiding movement through the home.

Another perspective of the upper landing, showing the interplay of art, doorways, and the staircase railing. I design these circulation spaces not just as paths, but as thoughtful moments within the home.

From the living room, you can look across to the bay window seating of the dining area, set at a higher level. This is a key example of how I create visual connections across different functional zones.

About Multi-Level Sanctuaries

In Mumbai apartments where square footage is at a premium, we don't build solid walls to separate rooms. Instead, we adjust floor levels to define living, dining, and working zones. This technique keeps the floor plan open, allows light to travel deeper into the core of your home, and gives every corner a distinct function without making the space feel boxed in.

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