The Cultural Canvas
Redefining Traditional Indian Home Interiors
Designing a home is never just about finishes or furniture — it’s about understanding the people, their journeys, and the legacy they want their spaces to reflect. This is one such project, designed for a well-travelled couple living in Bangalore, who wanted to move back to their native Hyderabad and create a living space close to their native roots.
The Brief – A Home Rooted in Tradition
The couple had a very clear vision: a traditionally rich Indian home design that would celebrate heritage, craftsmanship, and earthy tones. They wanted their home to be filled with Indian artisanal furniture, heritage-inspired art, and bespoke accessories that truly reflected their culture.
However, they were struggling to find the right designer. They met more than 4 to 5 interior designers in Hyderabad, and were left disheartened with the repetitive, template-style designs they kept receiving. Their dream was deeply rooted in Indian traditional interiors, but it required more nuance than just adding wooden carvings or rustic décor here and there.
The Connection – Understanding the Unspoken
When they came to me, our very first 20-minute conversation became a turning point. They shared fragmented thoughts, unable to fully describe their vision. Yet, I understood it instantly in my vision. I told them honestly: “I haven’t done a house like this before, but I would love to — because every project I take on has to be unique, client-specific, and different from the last.” They liked the honesty and agreed to another meeting.
Within a week, we presented them with a concept board that translated their unspoken vision into design. They were surprised and relieved: “You are the first designer who truly understood what we wanted, even when we couldn’t explain it.” That trust became the foundation of the project, and indeed, our relationship.
The Challenge – Tradition With Sophistication
The biggest challenge was to design a traditional home without it resembling a typical village aesthetic entirely. The couple didn’t want rustic interiors or overly heavy décor. Instead, they wanted sophistication, warmth, and elegance, while still staying rooted in heritage-inspired interiors.
This meant blending handcrafted furniture, earthy color palettes, and Indian artwork with refined finishes and modern comfort. Our goal was to create a home that feels timeless, graceful, and deeply Indian — not as a museum of tradition, but as a living, breathing home with a soul.
The Design Approach – Bespoke, Handcrafted, Authentic
Once our direction was clear in my mind, the journey was seamless. The couple trusted our process so much that they made hardly any changes along the way, except for a few personal touches. The home became a canvas for Indian art and design traditions. We sourcing from:
Rajasthan – hand-carved wooden elements and heritage artwork
Chennai – temple-inspired detailing and classical motifs
Hyderabad – local crafts and indigenous artwork
Every piece of furniture was custom-designed by our in-house execution team, making the interiors truly bespoke and one-of-a-kind.
The Aesthetic – Earthy, Warm, Timeless
The interiors were anchored in earthy tones and natural finishes, balanced with curated art pieces and handcrafted accessories. The placement of each artwork and accessory was deliberate, allowing spaces to breathe while still celebrating Indian heritage art in interiors.
The result is a home that is both culturally rooted and contemporary, offering the best marble finishes, bespoke handcrafted furniture, and quality execution while staying true to the client’s vision.
The Result – A Home That Tells a Story
This House is a story of trust, tradition, and design sensitivity. For us, it was a milestone — a chance to reinterpret tradition with sophistication and warmth, proving that great design is not about imposing a style but about listening deeply and creating something timeless.
Parting Comments
We get asked a lot – What does an interior designer actually do? What is the value add to hire an interior designer? We bring to life your beautiful vision, the song in your heart, and we love doing it!
I also get asked What are the latest luxury interior design trends for homes, apartments, villas? The answer lies within you. What you need is within you. I just bring out your vision, and match the luxury trends to what you have in your heart. We need the notes to play to the song in your heart. What is trending is a fad, and you may get bored. But if the rhythm comes from within your heart, you will always sway to the tune. A luxury designed for your vision will be timeless for you, and that is what we are really really good at.
About the Author
This post was written by Jasdeep Kaur, Principal Architect, Think Studios, Hyderabad. She is the best Architect and Interior Designer in Hyderabad for you if you need a space that speaks to you, and enables your lifestyle. She is passionate about Interiors, and believes her work is lived Art.