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    Bar and Balcony – Vrindavan

    Bar and Balcony of Vrindavan

    Two little corners, worlds apart in mood, yet bound by the same spirit of Vrindavan. One invites you to pour, mix and linger. The other asks you to pause, breathe and watch the city soften into green. Together, the bar

    Rittika February 16, 2026February 2, 2026 Balconies & Terraces, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Projects, Vrindavan No Comments Read more

    Living and Dining – Phoenix

    Living room of Phoenix - wood TV unit, wooden trunk coffee table, red brick balcony wall, wicker accent chair, grey upholstered sofa, circular art gallery wall,

    They say a phoenix must burn to emerge, and this home is the truest embodiment of that mythic rise. This project was named by the client. Before I start sharing the living and dining of Phoenix with you, let me

    Rittika September 22, 2025September 16, 2025 Balconies & Terraces, Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Phoenix, Projects No Comments Read more

    Living and Dining – Mio

    Living and Dining of Mio - round dining table, dining banquette, large glass dining pendant, blush and white, blush rose wall, brass birds, brass mirror frame, shoe unit, white and wood crockery unit

    There’s something magical about naming a home. It gives it character, a soul, a story of its own. This home, bathed in delicate shades of blush and warmth, is called Mio—inspired by the Japanese word for cherry blossom. Much like

    Rittika September 15, 2025September 1, 2025 Balconies & Terraces, Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Mio - Cherry Blossom, Projects No Comments Read more

    Living and Dining – Taru

    Dining Room of Taru - live edge dining table, wooden pendant lamp

    Hi there, again! I hope you had a good look at Taru’s foyer and are ready to step into the home now because I am more than ready to walk you through the living and dining of Taru today.

    Rittika February 20, 2024March 7, 2024 Balconies & Terraces, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Projects, Taru - The Tree 1 Comment Read more

    Living and Dining – Bhargavi

    Living and Dining – Bhargavi

    Bhargavi is a name for Goddess Durga or Laxmi. I can’t think of a more auspicious beginning to sharing a project, than giving it a name inspired by a Goddess. Now that wasn’t entirely my doing… but we’ll get to

    Rittika November 21, 2023March 7, 2024 Balconies & Terraces, Bhargavi, Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Projects No Comments Read more

    Terrace – Falak Azura

    Terrace of Falak Azura - Lighting

    Moving on to my absolute favourite part of this beautiful home… the terrace of Falak Azura. In a city where apartments barely even have balconies, it is not often that I get an opportunity to design an open terrace like

    Rittika March 14, 2023March 12, 2023 Balconies & Terraces, Falak Azura - The Blue Sky, Home Interiors, Projects No Comments Read more

    Living and Dining Room – S & Y’s Home

    Living and Dining - S and Ys Home

    It’s been more than three years since our last visit here, and today I am happy to share with you the living and dining room of S & Y’s Home. We have worked on this home in stages. We started

    Rittika February 14, 2023February 13, 2023 Balconies & Terraces, Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Projects, S & Y's Home No Comments Read more

    Study and Balcony – Sylver

    Study and Balcony - Sylver

    We finally come to an end of the tour of this vibrant home today. After starting with the entrance and foyer, we took a look at the bedrooms and bathrooms. Next came the more public spaces with the kitchen and

    Rittika May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Balconies & Terraces, Home Interiors, Home Office, Projects, Sylver 2 Comments Read more

    Balcony Bar And Terrace – Gul

    Balcony Bar and Terrace - Gul

    Finally, after walking through the living room and master bedroom, we’ll end our tour of  ‘Gul’ today with a peek at the balcony bar and terrace.

    Rittika November 23, 2021November 22, 2021 Balconies & Terraces, Gul - Blossom, Home Interiors, Projects 1 Comment Read more

    Mid Century Modern Living Room Reveal

    Mid Century Modern Living Room

    It has been such a long time since I first introduced this project here on the blog. Due to various reasons, of which the lockdown is the biggest, this reveal has been a while coming. But, as they say, better

    Rittika April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 Balconies & Terraces, Foyers & Entryways, Home Interiors, Living & Dining, Mid Century Modern Home, Projects 17 Comments Read more
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    A study table doesn’t have to come with a wall ful A study table doesn’t have to come with a wall full of cabinetry. Sometimes four legs, a good chair and a little breathing room are all you need to get down to business.

These are a few of our favourite loose study set-ups. Which one is yours?

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    A balcony that takes the phrase “bring the outdoor A balcony that takes the phrase “bring the outdoors in” and decides to reverse it. 🌿

This little urban corner was designed to feel more like a garden room than a balcony.

- A full vertical plant wall turns a blank end wall into a living backdrop
- A floor and a ceiling that look like warm wood bring in plenty of warmth
- Cane furniture keeps the seating light, relaxed and wonderfully balcony-friendly
- The string lights add a cosy glow once the sun goes down
- And with all that greenery around, the city view suddenly feels a little less… city.

Basically, a tiny holiday destination — without the airport queue.

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    The dining area is where the room gets a little mo The dining area is where the room gets a little more dressed up.
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- A generous live edge dining table keeps the setting warm and grounded
- Floral upholstered chairs bring pattern without making the space feel busy
- A long upholstered bench adds a more relaxed note — and a few extra seats never hurt
- The cluster of glass-and-brass pendants is the real showstopper, adding a lovely bit of sparkle overhead
- And the carved wall art brings in just the right amount of old-world Indian character

From the living room, it reads as part of the larger space. Up close, it has plenty of its own personality.

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this foyer. (Swipe 👈🏻f An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this foyer. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

From raw shell to a foyer with a little more drama.

- The bare shell became a layered foyer with a strong sense of arrival
- A warm mustard colour wainscoting brings energy into the space
- Traditional detailing — from the carved timber door to the patterned floor border — adds a distinctly Indian character
- And the kitchen entrance is now part of the composition, rather than simply another doorway

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    A good study corner is basically a tiny room withi A good study corner is basically a tiny room within a room — just with fewer excuses to avoid the work. 😄 

Built-in study units can do a lot more than hold a desk. 
These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this kitchen. (Swipe 👈 An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this kitchen. (Swipe 👈🏻for before)

This kitchen got a full rethink — in both form and function.

- We changed the ‘L’ shaped counter to a parallel counter on the opposite wall giving much more usable space. 
- The dark cabinetry made the space feel heavier than it needed to, so we introduced lighter finishes to bounce around the natural light
- A terrazzo-style counter brings texture without overwhelming the room
- The backsplash keeps things understated, while the subtle 3D pattern adds interest

Same footprint. A very different experience.
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    An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s roo An #ARIYONAbeforeafter from this little girl’s room. (Swipe 👈🏻 for before)

From a makeshift study corner to a room made for her. ✨

* The desk now has a proper built-in home, with storage above and a pegboard for the things she actually needs
* The wardrobe gets a complete makeover, with a playful botanical finish on the shutters
* Warm wood keeps the room feeling cosy, while the soft neutrals stop it from becoming too sweet
* A comfortable upholstered chair makes the study nook feel like part of the room, rather than an afterthought
* And a few framed music posters bring in the personality

Same room. Very different brief.

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    The best rooms don’t always have four walls. 🌿 Ba The best rooms don’t always have four walls. 🌿

Balconies, terraces, little outdoor corners — basically, the spaces we all claim we’ll use every morning.

A few of our favourites for making the outdoors feel a little more like home.

These are our favourites. Which one is yours?

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