This textured Pune home is an art-filled haven full of memories

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The children’s bedrooms are both connected to the living area and are quite divergent in terms of themes. The daughter’s room is fresh and more bohemian, with a palette of beiges, hints of textures from rattan and oak, and a white ornate metal bed adding charm to the space.

Pulkit Sehgal

The son’s room is sombre in a palette of greys and whites with a midnight blue painting adding the element of silent reflection.

Pulkit Sehgal

Artistic Archives

Paintings and artefacts procured by the homeowner, Mrs. Mathur, an architect by education and an aesthete, pepper the artistic landscape of the home. The sofa set in the living room flaunts vibrant texiles she sourced from Nagaland, adding bursts of colour and personality. And years ago, the couple had purchased several tonnes of timber from the structural member of an old, demolished wada. This wada wood now finds expression in the handmade furniture of this home, completing the material’s life cycle. “Many furniture pieces are works of art in themselves, and have been crafted with care by Shaban Lakkadwala, a master craftsman from Mumbai, whose attention to detail and finesse were awe-inspiring. Mrs Mathur had suggested that we get some pieces crafted from him, to further add a layer of artistry to the home,” recalls Ninada.

Mrs Mathur’s room personifies traditional charm with the ornate teak bed combined with the warmth of a minimal workspace that she would use for creative pursuits.

Pulkit Sehgal

Mr Mathur’s den, with a more formal ambience, combines a resting and working space tied with an accent wall in beige lime wash. Connected to this room is a spacious walk-in wardrobe for the couple with meticulously planned storage solutions in a dignified, dark ebony palette.

Pulkit Sehgal

A unique project in the designers’ oeuvre, this Pune home holds a special place in their heart. “This project made us juggle multiple roles—heavy-duty civil work alongside planning of the finer details and art procurement, giving us a brilliant opportunity to immerse ourselves in all facets of design,” reminisces Komal. Ninada adds, “Mrs Mathur, being an architect herself, was completely in sync with our creative processes and that made the entire journey all the more enjoyable.” By the end of the project, the two separate spaces meld together seamlessly as a cohesive whole, striking a delicate balance between art and design.

Styled by Nidhi Tiwari.