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Indian Interior Design · 10+ Years of Excellence

Where ancient Indian aesthetics meet the warmth of home — every space crafted to reflect the soul of the family within.

A Decade of Crafting Soulful Interiors

With over 10 years of dedicated practice in Indian interior design, I bring spaces to life through the rich vocabulary of India's design heritage — from the delicate geometry of Mughal jaali work to the vibrant palette of Rajasthani folk art and the serene restraint of Kerala's wooden architecture.

Every project is a collaboration. I listen deeply to understand how a family lives, what brings them joy, and how their home can be transformed into a sanctuary that is unmistakably theirs — and unmistakably Indian.

My work has been featured in Architectural Digest India, Better Homes & Gardens, and several national publications celebrating contemporary Indian design.

"Numbers don't capture the warmth of a family's first morning in a space I've designed for them. Every home I touch carries a story — and that story is what truly matters."

10 Years of Expertise.
Now in Your Hands.

I've spent a decade transforming Indian homes. Now I've distilled the most essential knowledge — color, Vastu, budget tips, room-by-room guides — into beautifully designed PDF guides any homeowner can use.

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Indian Home Design Guide
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Indian Color Bible
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Design Trends

Reviving the Art of Jaali Work in Modern Interiors

How this centuries-old craft is finding new life in 21st-century Indian homes.

March 2025 · 6 min read
Vastu & Wellness

Vastu Colours for Bedroom: The Complete Guide

Which direction is your bedroom? The answer changes everything about your colour choice.

February 2025 · 8 min read
Color Stories

The Indian Palette: Beyond Saffron and Crimson

Exploring India's extraordinary regional color traditions for your next project.

January 2025 · 5 min read
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10 Mistakes Indian Homeowners Make
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A free PDF guide from a practising designer with 10+ years of experience. No fluff — just the honest design mistakes I see in every Indian home, and exactly how to correct them.

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The Design Journal

Design tips, room guides, and Indian home inspiration — written by a practising designer, not an algorithm.

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Vastu & Wellness

Vastu Colours for Bedroom: The Complete Room-by-Direction Guide

Your bedroom's facing direction is the single most important factor in choosing its wall colour — and most Indian homeowners get this completely wrong. Here is the definitive guide, room by direction, with specific paint recommendations for each.

February 2025 · 8 min read Read Article →
Design Trends

Reviving the Art of Jaali Work in Modern Indian Interiors

The ancient craft of perforated stone and wood screens — once the crowning glory of Mughal architecture — is finding an extraordinary new chapter in contemporary Indian homes. Here is how to use it without making your home look like a heritage hotel.

March 2025 · 6 min read Read Article →
Budget Design

Transform Your Indian Living Room for Under ₹50,000

You do not need a ₹5 lakh budget to have a beautiful Indian living room. After 180+ projects, here is my exact blueprint for a complete living room transformation under ₹50,000 — with specific product links for everything.

April 2025 · 10 min read Read Article →
Colour Stories

The Indian Palette: 50 Colours Every Indian Home Should Know

India's color traditions are as diverse as its people — from the indigo-soaked villages of Jodhpur to the ivory-white temples of Tamil Nadu. This is a journey through the regional hues that should be inspiring your interior decisions.

January 2025 · 5 min read Read Article →
Room by Room

The Indian Pooja Room: Sacred Design for the Modern Apartment

Creating a dedicated space for prayer in a compact urban flat without it looking like an afterthought. After designing pooja rooms in 60+ homes, here are the principles that never fail.

November 2024 · 9 min read Read Article →
Craft & Artisanship

Sourcing Authentic Indian Craft: The Designer's Field Guide

How to tell the difference between a genuinely handmade Madhubani piece and a factory print, where the best artisan clusters in India are, and how to build a relationship with craftspeople directly.

December 2024 · 7 min read Read Article →
Vastu & Wellness

Vastu for the Modern Home: What Still Actually Matters

After a decade designing Vastu-compliant homes, here is my honest take: what is worth following, what is outdated superstition, and what can be adapted intelligently for the modern Indian family.

February 2025 · 8 min read Read Article →
Budget Design

Best Sofa Fabric for Indian Homes: A Complete Guide

Cotton, linen, velvet, or synthetic microfibre — what works in the Indian climate, with Indian lifestyles, and for Indian budgets? The honest answer is more nuanced than any shop will tell you.

March 2025 · 7 min read Read Article →

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I've spent 10 years and 180+ projects learning what works in Indian homes. These guides distil that expertise into beautifully designed PDFs you can start using today — no consultation fees, no waiting.

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"Every guide here is something I wish had existed when my clients first came to me. These are not generic tips you can find on any blog — they are the specific, India-first frameworks I use in every single project. The color palettes are tested against Indian light conditions. The Vastu guidance is adapted for modern apartments. The budget plans use products I have personally sourced."

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The Design Studio Collection

Each guide is a complete, professional resource — not a quick listicle. Designed for Indian homeowners who want to make informed decisions, save money, and create spaces they genuinely love.

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Your First Indian Home: Room-by-Room Design Guide
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Your First Indian Home: Room-by-Room Design Guide

A complete 60-page guide walking you through every room in an Indian home — living room, bedroom, kitchen, pooja room, and more. With specific product recommendations, layout principles, and budget breakdowns.

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The Indian Color Bible: 50 Palettes for Every Room
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Colour & Palettes

The Indian Color Bible: 50 Palettes for Every Room

50 professionally curated colour palettes developed specifically for Indian light conditions, Indian interiors, and Indian aesthetics. With exact paint codes, fabric suggestions, and styling notes for each palette.

  • 50 ready-to-use colour palettes
  • Exact Asian Paints / Berger codes
  • Room-specific recommendations
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Vastu Made Simple: The Modern Homeowner's Handbook
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Vastu & Wellness

Vastu Made Simple: The Modern Homeowner's Handbook

The only Vastu guide written by a practising interior designer — not an astrologer. Separates evidence-based spatial principles from superstition, and gives you actionable guidance for a modern Indian apartment.

  • 45-page practical handbook
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Small Indian Home, Big Style
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Small Indian Home, Big Style: 2BHK Design Mastery

India's most common home is the 2BHK — and it is the most misunderstood. This guide gives you the exact strategies I use to make 800–1,200 sq ft feel spacious, stylish, and unmistakably Indian.

  • 50 pages of small-space solutions
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Indian Craft Sourcing Guide
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Authentic Indian Craft: The Sourcing & Styling Guide

Where to find genuine handmade Indian craft (not factory fakes), how to authenticate pieces, which artisan regions produce what, and how to style traditional craft in a modern home without looking like a museum.

  • 40 pages of sourcing intelligence
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All five guides — Room-by-Room Design, The Color Bible, Vastu Handbook, Small Homes, and the Craft Sourcing Guide — at a 40% discount. The complete design education for any Indian homeowner.

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Every product here has been personally evaluated. I only recommend things I would put in a client's home.

April 2025

Designer's Picks This Month

Three pieces I am recommending to every client this month — tried, tested, and worth every rupee.

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Brass Hanging Diya Lantern

This piece works in any Indian interior — traditional, contemporary, or hybrid. The quality at this price point is exceptional. I've used it in 12 projects this year alone.

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Block Print Jaipuri Bedsheet Set

Authentic block printing at a fraction of boutique prices. The colour fastness is excellent — I have tested this across multiple washes. A must for any traditional Indian bedroom.

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Madhubani Canvas Print

Finally a Madhubani reproduction that doesn't look like a hotel lobby poster. The colour accuracy on this canvas is excellent, and it works as a statement piece in living rooms and bedrooms alike.

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Affiliate Disclosure: These are hand-picked products I personally recommend for Indian homes — sourced from Amazon, Flipkart, Pepperfry, Urban Ladder, and other trusted platforms. Clicking a product link may earn me a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely believe in.
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Amazon · Textiles
Block Print Jaipuri Bedsheet Set
₹ 1,299
"Authentic hand-block printing with excellent colour fastness — I've tested this across 30+ washes. Transforms any Indian bedroom instantly."
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Flipkart · Lighting
Brass Hanging Diya Lantern
₹ 2,450
"Works in any Indian style — traditional or contemporary. The brass quality is genuine and the proportions are perfect for 9–10 ft ceilings."
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Pepperfry · Wall Art
Madhubani Art Canvas Print
₹ 3,200
"The colour reproduction on this is unusually accurate for the price. Use it as a focal point on a white or cream wall — it earns the wall."
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Urban Ladder · Furniture
Sheesham Wood Side Table
₹ 8,999
"Solid sheesham with honest joinery — not veneered chipboard. Will last 20 years. A rare find at this price from a mass-market retailer."
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Amazon · Textiles
Kashmiri Wool Throw Blanket
₹ 4,500
"Drape this on a sofa or armchair and it elevates the entire room. The weave quality is excellent — not the scratchy imitation wool you'll find elsewhere."
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Amazon · Puja Essentials
Marble Pooja Mandir with Inlay
₹ 15,000
"The inlay work is genuinely hand-done, not printed. This is the piece I recommend to every client who wants a pooja room that feels sacred and beautiful simultaneously."
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Flipkart · Wall Art
Warli Tribal Art Wall Hanging
₹ 1,850
"Warli at this price point is usually a screenprint — this one is hand-painted on cloth. The difference is visible from across the room. Great for entry halls."
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Pepperfry · Lighting
Bamboo Dome Pendant Light
₹ 3,600
"The warm glow through bamboo is uniquely beautiful — it creates an atmosphere no LED panel can replicate. Perfect over a dining table or in a reading corner."
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Amazon · Kitchen
Copper Hammered Serving Set
₹ 2,100
"Hammered copper on a dining table is an instant style upgrade. This set has the right weight — not the flimsy tourist-shop variety. Pairs beautifully with dark wood."
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Pepperfry · Furniture
Carved Teak Wood Indoor Swing
₹ 32,000
"A jhoola is the single most Indian thing you can add to a home. This one has genuine teak carving — not router-cut MDF. A long-term investment piece."
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Flipkart · Textiles
Banarasi Silk Cushion Cover Set
₹ 1,650
"Four cushion covers in complementary Banarasi patterns that don't clash. The zari is real — run your finger along it and you'll feel the difference from synthetic."
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Amazon · Puja Essentials
Brass Diya Oil Lamp Pair
₹ 899
"Heavy, well-balanced, and the proportions work on any mandir size. The brass patina develops beautifully with use — gets better every year."
Shop on Amazon →