Cover A cohesive composition of materials, artworks, and furnishings in the eclectic home
A cohesive composition of materials, artworks, and furnishings in the eclectic home
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Step inside Nanasu, where Source Architecture shapes this Bengaluru home with wood-panelled detailing, moody interiors, and curated artworks
The southern Indian city of Bengaluru is one of the country’s most dynamic, known for its technology sector, vibrant cultural life, and increasingly influential architecture and design scene.
It is here in the “Silicon Valley of India” that the founders of interior design firm Creative Module have set down roots in their 3BHK residence, nicknamed Nanasu–which means “dream come true” in Kannada–reflecting the owners’ affection for the home and the realisation of their vision.
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Spanning 2,700 sq ft, the residence comprises three bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen, serving as a canvas to showcase their modular furniture components while embodying luxury and ease.
Above Indian artworks punctuate the interiors with cultural depth
Above The wood-panelled wall with recurring grid motifs
Indian artworks punctuate the interiors with cultural depth
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Following her successful design of the couple’s showroom, entrusting the residential project to Sneha Ostawal of Source Architecture was a natural choice.
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Conceived as an exploration of interiors that blend elements from diverse design eras without rigid constraints, Nanasu is mood-driven and emotionally resonant, telling a story of deliberate yet intuitive design through a cohesive yet eclectic composition of materials, artworks, and furnishings.
A choreographed narrative of spatial experiences unfolds throughout the residence, where movement from one room to another feels seamless, and each corner both surprises and comforts in equal measure.
Above The living area features an overhead wood panel and imported furniture pieces
The living area features an overhead wood panel and imported furniture pieces
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Upon entry, the limited natural light in the communal areas becomes an opportunity to create moody retreats–defined by wood-panelled surfaces with recurring grid motifs, lending a rustic sensibility balanced by contemporary lines.
The warm natural material is further deployed as an accent front for the shoe rack and as overhead panels, adding dimension to the low ceiling height without relying on a conventional false ceiling.
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Above In the beige-toned kitchen, a Dekton island counter anchors the space
In the beige-toned kitchen, a Dekton island counter anchors the space
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Above The kitchen counter transitions into bench seating for the dining table
Above Blush-pink dining chairs introduce a whimsical contrast to the neutral palette
The kitchen counter transitions into bench seating for the dining table
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Moving into the living room, which embraces an earthy palette, the intimate seating arrangement features comfortable yet stylish imported pieces, including olive leather sofas and custom-printed armchairs.
Meanwhile, a slab of Charcoal Soapstone Dekton anchors the room, serving as a dramatic backdrop for the television display.
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The pooja alcove with an aluminium-framed door with arched detailing
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Material continuity flows into the beige-toned open kitchen and dining areas, where a white-panelled ceiling with brass accents adds quiet opulence to the heart of the home.
Here, a Dekton island counter functions as a centrepiece, transitioning into bench seating for the dining table, while blush-pink dining chairs introduce a whimsical contrast to the otherwise neutral palette.
Furthermore, cabinetry is finished in beige matte laminated glass–responding to the homeowners’ request for an all-glass kitchen–and is complemented by a quartz countertop and backsplash.
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Above The pictorial wall tapestry in the guestroom
Above Burgundy-veneered wardrobes inject energy
The pictorial wall tapestry in the guestroom
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Adjacent to the kitchen and dining areas, a vibrant Pichwai painting heralds the pooja alcove. An aluminium-framed door with arched detailing provides a poised prelude, opening into a serene interior lined with white marble surfaces and delicate ceiling contours–echoing the rhythm of a mantra.
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Elsewhere, Indian artworks punctuate the interiors with cultural depth. A calligraphy piece by Nikheel Aphale adorns the foyer near a cosy seating nook, while an abstract painting by Basuki Dasgupta sits just steps inside, creating a layered visual narrative.
Above A Chesterfield wingback bed against a Chevron-patterned wallpaper
Above The beige textured finish of the floor-to-ceiling sliding wardrobe
A Chesterfield wingback bed against a Chevron-patterned wallpaper
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The private quarters are steeped in a medley of textures and eclectic details, complemented by sleek study corners that reflect the family’s shared love for writing and intellectual pursuits.
In the guest bedroom, a pictorial wall tapestry serves as the focal point behind a modern Indian bed. Burgundy-veneered wardrobes and a vibrant rug inject energy into the room, while Kota flooring and a jute blind ground the interior in earthy tactility.
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Meanwhile, the brother’s bedroom exudes colonial charm, anchored by a Chesterfield wingback bed from Gulmohar Lane, complete with a pet cove. Chevron-patterned wallpaper enhances the beige textured finish of the floor-to-ceiling sliding wardrobe, while an acrylic study chair introduces a contemporary note.
Above Wooden beading frames the fabric wallpaper in the master suite
Above A mustard swivel chair in the corner offers a sunlit retreat
Wooden beading frames the fabric wallpaper in the master suite
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Above Warm, wooden wall panels conceal a walk-in wardrobe
Above The hidden walk-in wardrobe with textured glass shutters
Warm, wooden wall panels conceal a walk-in wardrobe
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Finally, in the master suite, parquet flooring and tactile textiles establish warmth. Wooden beading frames a fabric wallpaper from Arte, while a patterned headboard adds a playful touch.
By the window, a mustard swivel chair offers a sunlit retreat, while brass-and-glass wall sconces lend a hint of vintage nostalgia, alongside wooden panels that conceal a walk-in wardrobe with textured glass shutters.
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Credits
Photography: Nayan Soni
Celeste Goh is a senior writer covering architecture and design. Based in Malaysia, she reports on emerging architectural and home design trends, as well as insights by local and international architects and interior designers.
Previously, she covered men’s lifestyle, fashion, music and entertainment.
