Noor, meaning radiance, is a home where modernity meets nostalgia. Vintage charm and
contemporary classic character come together in a thoughtful confluence. A celebration of vibrant colour, artisanal craftsmanship, intricate embroidery, and layered textures, the space reveals its story through quiet, considered curations. Every element has been chosen with an eye for narrative, nuance, and a hint of whimsy.
Project Name: Noor
Studio Name: Drishti Bhartia Atelier
Location: Juhu, Mumbai
Year Built: 2025
Project size: 2000 sq ft
Photographer: Ar. Sagar Mandal
Tucked away in a serene, leafy neighbourhood of Juhu, this 2,000 sq. ft. home belongs to a UK-based expat who came to us with a heartfelt vision. The brief: uplift the energy of the space, upcycle select furniture pieces for their emotional and nostalgic value, and create a home that felt ornamental, feminine, and inspired by nature. The result is a space that is vibrant yet serene, gently playful in its composition, rich in detail, and deeply rooted in memory.
A Living Room Where Nostalgia Meets Nature
This living room exudes an elegant, inviting freshness, layered with vintage charm, modern
refinement, and botanical ease. The three-seater sofa and settee, with hand-carved wooden frames that subtly echo Art Deco influences, are upholstered in a rich teal blue fabric chosen for its depth and tactile warmth. Their embroidered backrests, sourced with intention, depict a lush tapestry of branches, birds, and leaves in soft sage, pale green, silver, and golden yellow. Each thread is a tribute to spirited detail.
Custom cushions add a playful note, embroidered with dragonflies, butterflies, and round golden accents that offer a whimsical counterpoint to the cool-toned base. A classic lounger, with a paisley-embroidered seat in delicate hues, continues the visual rhythm with grace and cohesion.
At the centre, a round glass-top table anchors a sculptural arrangement of driftwood, hand-picked crystals, and botanical elements. Beside it, a custom terrarium by bonsai expert Chand Kejriwal features a hand-blown glass vessel resting on natural driftwood, filled with preserved foliage and crystals. Both pieces bring texture, grounding, and a quiet sense of wonder.
A hand-knotted golden yellow wool and viscose rug grounds the room, its bold hue adding vibrancy and warmth. Cream and gold brocade curtains, tied back with vintage tassels, frame the setting in softness and old-world elegance.
Celadon green armchairs, embroidered with floral motifs, echo the room’s botanical vocabulary and vintage soul. In the far corner, an upcycled console wrapped in ivory and beige patterned fabric, framed in pearl-white moulding, and detailed with clover-shaped brass knobs, adds charm and character. It reflects the client’s love for tactile richness and mindful reuse.
Above it, an original 19th-century painting The Saraswati, is an early Bengal treasure art piece that brings a contemplative stillness, rooting the room in cultural memory and quiet reverence.
