The client envisioned a contemporary home, for their family of seven with three generations—that embraced traditional Indian design while integrating the sophistication and functionality of modern day living. Building on this vision, we planned to have a space incorporated with rich colours, intricate patterns, and handcrafted elements, blending traditional aesthetics with contemporary elements.
Project Name: EKAM
Studio Name: SMASH STUDIOS
Project Location: Hyderabad,Telangana,India
Completion year: 2025
Gross Built up Area: 1800 SFT
Photo Credits: Asa.pstudio
We took inspiration from Indian materials and elements, and recreated them in a modern framework, using hardwood paneling on walls with simple, clear lines in the place of intricate woodwork patterns, bringing warmth to the home. Whereas, accents of lush green lime plaster and vibrant yellow fabrics thread through the home, energizing the otherwise grounded palette, tying the individual spaces into a unified whole.
The indian green marble is widely used in the home, enriching the overall ambience of the space. While, handcrafted rattan mats, woven jute textures and fabrics with Indian motifs are integrated with modern and minimalistic furniture.
Traditional brass elements make a subtle return through delicate handles, lighting fixtures, and decor pieces—bringing a touch of heritage into the modern setting. Traditional features like the ancestral furniture and artisanal woodcraft played a central role in infusing the home with a deeply personal and enduring character.
Every material, detail, and spatial gesture reflects a conscious effort to honour the past while accommodating the present. The result is a space that feels rooted and timeless, yet entirely relevant for modern day living.
