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Beautiful spaces are important. But so is knowing where everything goes.When designing this Mumbai apartment, we paid ju...
05/06/2026

Beautiful spaces are important. But so is knowing where everything goes.

When designing this Mumbai apartment, we paid just as much attention to storage and functionality as we did to the aesthetics. This custom dining unit was carefully planned to house crockery, serveware, entertaining essentials, and everyday items, ensuring everything has a designated place without compromising the overall design.
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Beautiful spaces are important. But so is knowing where everything goes.Smoked glass cabinets lighten the visual weight ...
05/06/2026

Beautiful spaces are important. But so is knowing where everything goes.
Smoked glass cabinets lighten the visual weight of the joinery, open shelving creates opportunities for display, and concealed storage keeps the space feeling calm and uncluttered.
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Designed as a custom architectural intervention, this media wall was conceived to bring order, rhythm and visual depth t...
02/06/2026

Designed as a custom architectural intervention, this media wall was conceived to bring order, rhythm and visual depth to the living space.
Composed of walnut shelving, integrated storage
and carefully balanced proportions, the structure establishes a strong focal point while seamlessly accommodating the functional requirements of daily living.
Through material contrast and thoughtful detailing, a practical necessity is transformed into a defining feature of the room.

Part of our first Mumbai project, where every element was considered as part of a larger design narrative.



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A compact Mumbai kitchen, completely reimagined.Soft neutral tones brighten the space, walnut finishes bring warmth, and...
27/05/2026

A compact Mumbai kitchen, completely reimagined.

Soft neutral tones brighten the space, walnut finishes bring warmth, and brushed gold hardware adds a refined touch throughout. Finished with quartz countertops, a seamless backsplash with dedicated electrical sockets and a concealed coffee station designed for modern living.

Built-in appliances such as the fridge, oven and microwave were integrated into the design to maximize functionality, while a suspended shelf near the sink creates additional storage for glasses without taking up valuable counter space.

Every detail was carefully planned to make this kitchen feel more open, functional and timeless without compromising on warmth or character.

Proof that smaller kitchens can still feel luxurious.
The last slides show how this space looked before we started working on it.
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The Mumbai Project

From exposed ceilings and a narrow transitional space..to a foyer designed to feel expansive, layered and intentional.In...
18/05/2026

From exposed ceilings and a narrow transitional space..to a foyer designed to feel expansive, layered and intentional.

In smaller homes, every surface has to work harder. Mirrors were used to visually open up the passage and reflect light through the space, while the dark walnut finishes ground the design and bring warmth and elegance. The artwork was carefully chosen to create a focal point the moment you enter adding depth, character and movement without overwhelming the space.

The Mumbai Project was is a reminder that impactful design is never about size.
It’s about how a space makes you feel the second you walk into it.
The Mumbai Project
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There’s something very special about seeing a project before it becomes “beautiful.”Before the styling, before the final...
06/05/2026

There’s something very special about seeing a project before it becomes “beautiful.”

Before the styling, before the final lighting, before everything falls into place, there are layers of decisions, drawings, site visits, revisions, materials, conversations and moments that slowly shape the space into what it’s meant to become.

The Mumbai project has been one of those deeply detailed journeys.
A home that is not being decorated for a photograph, but thoughtfully built piece by piece around the way the family will live, move and feel within it.

Sharing more of the process this time…the unfinished corners, the progress, the behind-the-scenes moments and all the in-between stages that are usually never seen.

Because good design is never just the final reveal.
It’s the story of how everything came together.

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Designed by Anu Kewalram Interiors.
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There’s always a moment at the start of a project where I pause and ask…what is this space really trying to become?Not w...
01/05/2026

There’s always a moment at the start of a project where I pause and ask…what is this space really trying to become?

Not what it looks like.
But what it could be, if it was properly thought through.

This Mumbai home was one of those.

Everything was already there
but nothing quite worked the way it should.
And that’s often the most complex starting point.

So instead of rushing into design,
we stepped back.

We looked at how the home moved,
how each space connected
and where it didn’t.

Then we quietly rebuilt that experience,
until everything began to feel effortless.

That’s always the goal
not just to make a space look better,
but to make it feel right to live in.

This project is now completed and handed over,
and I’m excited to finally share it with you.

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The before is just the beginning.




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