It is no secret that today the world of design is leaning to the contemporary side of the spectrum. The minimalistic look has come a long way in evolving from a stark cold look to a livable, warm, cozy yet impactful ambience. 
Today I will talk about one such home designed by architect Amit Shastri. It draws inspirations from geometrical compositions and has a fuss free easy going charm.


This was essentially designed as an easy maintenance holiday home. It has been brought alive with a function driven comfortable decor featuring a neutral colour palette, rich veneer, natural polished wood and Italian marble (grey Fresco, bronze Armani). The simple modern look is celebrated with strong geometrical patterns, customized furniture starting from the living and dining area. Working on vertical and horizontal lines, mirrors are strategically used as wall claddings to triumph over the visual constraint of a rectangular space. A dynamic lighting palette with geometric patterns creates different moods for different occasions, thus rendering drama to the space which sees a lot of entertaining.




White travertine in the master bedroom with rich wood work in dyed Oak, clean lines and light play – heightens the richness, as do the frosted glass on the walls and Italian marble wall cladding.




White walls with origami styled lights, dyed ash sage veneer and dashes of colour makes the children's room vibrant and spunky. 




A neutral colour palette with fumed Eucalyptus veneer keeps gives the guest bedroom a warm cozy ambience.




A fuss free inspiration - here the creatives are spoken through a language which believe in the less-is-more aesthetic. It delicately balances simplicity complementing modern imagination with a dash of coziness that makes the space a home with oodles of style. 


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Thank you Amit Shastri  for sharing your creative work with us.
Thank you  Photographix| Sebastian and Ira for sharing the lovely images with us. 
Fragrance of steaming filter coffee, quaint charm of brick clad walls, tinkling brass bells, mellifluous Carnatic music, exquisite vintage wooden door, flown in from Chennai, sums up to an intriguing welcome into the Bandra eatery, Madras Diaries, a cafe with a southern twist.





The cafe is divided into an interior, air conditioned, dining space and a casual alfresco area, divided by dainty terracotta-finish screen. The interior dining with pine wood tables, vibrantly upholstered furniture, set against raw backdrop of brick patterned wall, and muted grey walls celebrate an earthy vibe with vibrant hues. The eating experience is high on colour and energy complemented by keen detailing in every nook and corner with assortment of fine craft, customized walls and furniture.






Tailored, modern and elegant with dashes of rough, sleek and bold Madras Diaries has been conceived brilliantly and crafted by Architect Sumessh Menon. It is a newly opened, purely vegetarian, venture by Neeti Goel and Farhan Azmi. With a special mention to the charming menu design, lip-smacking Rassam shots, Pesarattu made of green Moong Dal, Malabari Parotta and red rice Appam,  I found it indeed to be a charming experience, raw and earthy, with all things south Indian and fun. I am so looking forward to another visit to try out the special lunch menu and the filter coffee that still lingers on my taste buds. A definite thumbs up to this quaint, chirpy, southern cafe.



Thank you, Sumessh Menon and team  for sharing your creative work and  the wonderful images with us.