Module 03 · Themes

Rooms with a sense of place

Twenty collections we return to again and again — ten drawn from India’s own regions, six modern, four from further afield.

Indian Heritage Collection

Ten regions, ten ways to live

Rooms drawn from India’s own building traditions — each one adapted to Tamil Nadu light, heat and family life.

Chettinad hall with teak columns, patterned Athangudi tiles, swing and brass lanterns

Chettinad Elegance

Teak colonnades, Athangudi tile floors and brass lamps around an open courtyard. Timeless tradition, rich in heritage — and native to Tamil Nadu.

Kerala home with central courtyard, timber roof, terracotta floor and cane furniture

Kerala Traditional

A nadumuttam courtyard open to the sky, sloped timber roof, terracotta underfoot and cane seating that stays cool through the afternoon.

Gujarati living room with a carved wooden swing, embroidered cushions and brass

Gujarati Heritage

A carved teak jhula, mirrored embroidery, brass vessels and arched niches lit by coloured glass.

Rajasthani room with frescoed arches, jali screens and a crystal chandelier

Rajasthani Royal

Frescoed arches, jali screens and chandelier light over jewel-toned seating — palace detail, kept symmetrical so it reads calm.

Punjabi living room with marble floors, crystal chandelier and red cushions

Punjabi Luxury

Polished marble, gilded cornices and crystal light, warmed by deep red and rose textiles.

Bengali drawing room with louvred doors, stained glass and cane furniture

Bengali Classic

Colonial shutters, a stained-glass fanlight, cane-backed furniture and a mosaic floor. Restrained, literary, green-shaded.

Goan living room with blue shutters, whitewashed arches, beams and jute rug

Goan Coastal

Whitewash and cobalt shutters, exposed beams, jute underfoot and indigo prints — built for sea air and long light.

Kashmiri sitting room panelled in carved walnut with layered carpets

Kashmiri Elegance

Walnut carving, khatamband ceilings, hand-knotted carpets and papier-mâché detail against mountain light.

Maharashtrian heritage living room in dark timber with traditional detailing

Maharashtrian Heritage

Wada proportions, dark timber, red-oxide floors and deep verandah shade.

North-East inspired living room with bamboo, cane seating, woven pendants and macrame against forest greenery

North-East, Nature Inspired

Bamboo and cane, woven pendants, textile wall hangings and a wall of green. Light, breathable and built around the outdoors.

Modern Collection

Six ways to be contemporary

Modern minimalist living room in pale tones with a recessed lit TV panel and low round table

Modern Minimalist

Pale surfaces, concealed storage and a single line of warm light. Nothing on show that does not need to be.

Contemporary living room with a large artwork, tan armchair and layered neutral rug

Contemporary

Layered neutrals with one strong accent, open to the dining and kitchen beyond.

Double-height luxury living room with marble feature wall, chandelier and long sofa

Luxury Modern

Double-height glazing, book-matched marble and a chandelier over a dark, quiet palette.

Wabi-Sabi theme — hand-plastered room with a paper lantern, linen seating and aged clay vessels

Wabi-Sabi

Hand-finished plaster, aged wood and undyed linen. Imperfection left in, because it is the finish.

Industrial theme — loft living room with concrete walls, exposed brick, steel stair and tan leather sofa

Industrial

Concrete, blackened steel and honest brick, warmed by tan leather and low pendant light.

Classical theme — panelled living room with a gilt chandelier, tufted sofa and green velvet armchairs

Classical

Panelled walls, cornice work and chandelier light over tufted seating. Formal, kept light.

World Collection

Bringing the culture of every country into your home

Japanese theme — vermilion torii gate over still water at Hakone

Japanese

Low furniture, raw wood, paper-soft light. Rooms that stay quiet even when the house isn't.

Scandinavian theme — light-filled living room with tan leather sofa

Scandinavian

Pale palettes, honest materials, and function first — warmth without a single wasted object.

Mediterranean theme — whitewashed villa in strong coastal sun

Mediterranean

Arches, textured plaster, terracotta underfoot. Built for sun — which makes it built for here.

Moroccan theme — clay kasbah against palm groves at dusk

Moroccan

Zellige pattern, brass lanterns, deep clay colour — maximal detail kept calm by symmetry.