--- title: "Ikigai House: Custom Interior Design & Adaptive Layouts in Mumbai" description: "Explore our interior design work at Ikigai House, Mumbai. We focus on custom teak furniture, adaptive layouts, and tactile material palettes. Let us design your home." canonical: https://mytribe.in/studiomotley/interior-design/project-showcase-ikigai-house-mumbai last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Ikigai House: Custom Interior Design & Adaptive Layouts in Mumbai Tribe Verified · Crafting soulful homes across Mumbai. By [Studio Motley](https://mytribe.in/studiomotley) · Based in Koramangala; Projects across Bengaluru & Mumbai · ₹400 per sq ft (estimate) Part of [Interior Design](https://mytribe.in/studiomotley/interior-design). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/studiomotley/interior-design/gallery) In Mumbai's dense urban fabric, we created a home that breathes. Ikigai House is a study in adaptability, where teak wood, brass, and hand-painted artistry come together to form a living, layered space. ## Photos and videos - ![The main living area of Ikigai House, showing the interplay of different seating arrangements, custom furniture, and art. The space is designed for both large gatherings and quiet family moments.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccd7eb04-36e1-44bf-bb25-bb3ddce4f450) - [Video: A video tour of the dining and living areas, highlighting the suspended brass shelves and the custom dining table. The design focuses on creating a sense of lightness and openness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11d0ec72-26bd-4a56-ad4e-476203172de2) - ![The master bedroom, featuring a custom four-poster bed and wardrobe panels with a subtle, elegant pattern. The design creates a serene and restful retreat.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/305bc67c-8025-4952-8a8f-9bb9263bc447) - ![A view showing the sliding panels partially open, connecting the living room to a more private study. This demonstrates the home's ability to adapt its spatial configuration.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df110aed-4523-450c-aeb9-2bcba970fdbc) - ![A wide view of the living room, showcasing the custom Channapatna-inspired coffee tables and the elegant, suspended shelving that acts as a subtle divider from the dining area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7c7973ea-c6b7-4bdf-84fc-647212df7644) - ![A detail of the dining area, with custom cane-back chairs and a heavy stone-topped table. The modern light fixture and artwork complete the sophisticated look.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8f955f8f-62fb-49d1-a3a6-d68c6e963ce7) - ![A guest bedroom featuring a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf with an integrated television and a rolling ladder. This bespoke unit provides immense storage while becoming a strong design feature.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d250aa74-7bca-40b8-a12c-7ebfff524d2a) - ![A cozy nook designed as a home bar and reading corner. The space is defined by custom teak cabinetry and a sculptural pendant light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/61cc4dae-0bc2-45da-8624-fb16028f01c4) - ![The entrance corridor, with its warm teak flooring and paneled walls, sets a calm and welcoming tone for the entire home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e510d07-7fb0-4f75-a47e-0080be90ef44) - ![A quiet corner in a bedroom with a custom-designed writing desk. The textured wall panels and soft curtains create a peaceful and inspiring workspace.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecda3dad-70dd-4a2f-908c-5db660369cb5) - ![A view down a hallway, framed by teak doorways and paneling, looking into one of the bedrooms. This shot emphasizes the home's cohesive material palette and the creation of beautiful vistas within the apartment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10880aa9-2bd9-414d-aac0-4b9aa762ca50) - ![A frontal view of the custom four-poster bed, highlighting the symmetry of the design, the textured headboard, and the elegant pendant lights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5bbc752a-ad71-4f66-9d25-3f0cd5ce03dd) - ![A detail shot showing the layering of art and custom furniture, including a console table with lacquered legs, against the backdrop of the dining area.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10c84181-4526-4bab-88d0-7763ed348bfd) - ![Another perspective of the dining room, emphasizing the custom table and the light, open-shelf divider that separates the space without closing it off.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c52823f3-5f1b-4814-a5e6-bcbd7493f1cd) ## About Project Showcase: Ikigai House, Mumbai Notice how the space changes—we designed sliding partitions that allow this Mumbai apartment to shift from an open, social floor plan into intimate, private zones. If you are looking to balance grand hosting areas with secluded corners, this is the kind of spatial fluidity we prioritize in our design process. For the Ikigai House, our goal was to resolve the constraints of a large Mumbai apartment through precision joinery and honest materiality. We moved away from standard, static wall configurations, opting instead for sliding and pivoting panels finished in rattan and fluted glass. These elements allow the residence to act as a living canvas, expanding for large gatherings or contracting for quiet, solitary moments. ### Craftsmanship and Materiality The interior palette is deeply rooted in tactile experiences. We utilized reclaimed teak hardwood for the flooring, providing warmth that grounds the space. To counter the scale of the apartment, we introduced custom-designed furniture—notably the Channapatna-inspired coffee tables and four-poster beds—which inject a subtle, nostalgic artistry into the modern environment. The walls are treated with Venetian lime plaster, offering a textured, monolithic backdrop that captures light differently throughout the day. ### The Role of Custom Joinery Every storage unit, from the kitchen cabinetry to the bedroom wardrobes, was fabricated on-site. The suspended brass shelving in the dining area serves a dual purpose: it provides storage while functioning as a semi-transparent divider that connects the dining and living zones without visually boxing them in. This project demonstrates how thoughtful interior architecture can turn a standard apartment layout into a deeply personal, adaptable sanctuary. ## About Studio Motley I’m Studio Motley. I don’t believe in trends; I believe in conversations. My approach to a project like Ikigai House starts with listening to how you live, then translating those needs into a space defined by honest materials, local craftsmanship, and a deep respect for how light and air move through a room. 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