Humble Hive
- Client:Private Client
- Location:Mumbai West
- Area:900 Sq.ft
- Delivery:Design & Build
- Design Team:Anu Chauhan
Prashant Chauhan
Nirali
- Photographer:Sebastian Zachariah
- Photoshoot Styling:Jyotsna
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A' Design Award and Competition
Enter the home and you are welcomed by the beautiful frangipani leaves brushing its freshness to you. The visual barrier with the full height shelves makes the perfect ante-space before you enter the living room. The living area with two simple sofas complimented by a balcony as an outdoor space adds visual space to the confined sitting area. The yellow square painting with the shelves make a bold statement in the space.
The dining zone being a part of the living room stands apart with a backdrop of paneled surface with concealed door leaving no clue of an opening further into the home. The impressive full height doors make way to the bedrooms from this dining wall.
The master bedroom has been treated with utmost simplicity. The black and white photograph makes a lasting impression with the brown wall.
The teenage daughters bedroom on the other hand has been a splash of vibrance into the space with teal blue and white tinted pine wood. The bed back with a customised wallpaper of a city map well complimented with 'wanderlust' 3D text makes an impactful visual. The selfie mirror in the this bedroom reflects an inverted 3D text on the opposite wall which creates a perfect backdrop for today's selfie generation.
Between the Lines
Q1. What was the core design intent for this home?
The design aimed to create a calm, personal haven — balancing functionality with intimacy. Every element, from the frangipani at the entrance to the minimal furniture layout, was crafted to make the compact space feel open, fresh, and emotionally grounded.
Q2. How does the entrance set the tone for the home?
The home opens with a frangipani tree brushing freshness into the entry, offering a sensory welcome. The full-height shelf acts as a subtle visual barrier, creating anticipation while forming a curated ante-space before the living room unfolds.
Q3. How is the living room designed to feel more spacious?
Two simple sofas paired with the balcony extension blur the boundary between inside and outside, visually expanding the room. The yellow square painting and shelving composition create a bold focal statement, adding personality without clutter.
Q4. How does the dining area stand apart even within an open layout?
Though part of the living room, the dining zone distinguishes itself with a paneled backdrop and concealed door, maintaining a clean visual language. The full-height doors that lead to the bedrooms feel seamless, creating elegance through simplicity.
Q5. What defines the master bedroom experience?
The master bedroom is designed for calm reflection — a simple, understated space where the black-and-white photograph contrasts beautifully against the warm brown wall, evoking timeless sophistication.
Q6. How does the daughter’s room differ in tone and spirit?
The teenage daughter’s room bursts with youthful vibrance — a mix of teal blue, white-tinted pine, and custom wallpaper featuring a city map. The ‘wanderlust’ 3D text and selfie mirror reflect her adventurous, expressive personality.
Q7. What’s the story behind the selfie mirror concept?
Designed for the selfie generation, the mirror reflects the inverted 3D text from the opposite wall, creating a clever, photogenic backdrop. It’s a playful design gesture that blends personality with modern-day functionality.
Q8. How does the home achieve visual unity despite its contrasting moods?
Through material continuity and restraint. Natural wood tones, subtle wall finishes, and consistent proportions tie the spaces together — allowing each room’s unique color and emotion to coexist harmoniously within a coherent whole.
Q9. What role does art and curation play in this home?
Art becomes emotionally functional here — the yellow artwork energizes the living area, while the black-and-white photograph in the master bedroom adds depth and stillness. These curated choices elevate simplicity into character.
Q10. In one line, how would you describe this home?
A compact, soulful residence that celebrates personality, warmth, and the quiet joy of everyday living.
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