Located in the quiet neighbourhoods of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Tsukihi Residence is a 4BHK home that translates the philosophy of Japandi minimalism into an Indian context of warmth and functionality. Designed for a family of three and their dog, the 4,000 sq. ft. apartment unfolds as a serene narrative of balance between sun and moon, light and shadow, geometry and stillness.
Project Name: Tsukihi Residence
Studio Name: UrbanNest Design Studio
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Year: 2025
Area: 4000 sq.ft.
Design Team: Jhanavi Parikh, Jugal Bhatt, Aakansha Dad, Arpita Shah, Darshan Gajjar, Ayushi Bhatt and Kailash Jangid
Photography by: Umang Shah Photography
Conceived by UrbanNest Design Studio, the home borrows its name Tsukihi from the Japanese word meaning sun and moon, symbolising the seamless rhythm of contrasts that defines its design ethos.
A neutral palette of beige, ash, and warm teak wood forms the tranquil base, while bold accents of deep maroon-red punctuate the calm, much like a full moon against a muted sky. Every freestanding element in the house has been custom designed in-house, imagined as sculptural yet utilitarian pieces that bring character to the bare walls and open volumes.
The spatial planning follows a linear, rectangular layout, housing a living, dining, and drawing area arranged around a central dining table anchoring the heart of the home. Softly diffused light filters through the spaces, enhanced by decorative silk-fabric lights that add texture and subtlety to the atmosphere.
Each room speaks a distinct language while remaining within the cohesive palette of nature-inspired tones. The guest bedroom, bathed in shades of green neutrals, brings a refreshing calm complemented by jute textures and wooden accents. The kid’s bedroom, designed in beige and browns with hints of orange, balances playful geometry with a sense of calm through circular and spherical motifs.
In the master suite, verticality is celebrated through an all-wood poster bed crafted in teak a sculptural statement that honours the apartment’s generous height. Subtle Japanese-inspired trims and diamond-cut ceiling details lend quiet ornamentation, while the adjoining balcony draws in natural light, reinforcing the connection to the outdoors. The second master bedroom evokes dusk with painted forest motifs in greys and blues, echoing the poetic duality of the residence: sunrise and sunset, warmth and shadow, day and night.
Throughout the home, geometry becomes language — circles, arches, squares, and semi-circles merge into a rhythm of restraint and expression. From the red console in the drawing room to the glass-detailed vestibule piece and the meditative swing in the living space, every furniture element embodies Tsukihi’s balance between minimalism and warmth, function and emotion.
Tsukihi Residence ultimately becomes more than a home — it’s an interpretation of Japandi serenity through the lens of Indian living, where the sun and moon coexist in a timeless dialogue of balance.
