rustic ZEN
- Client:Private Client
- Location:Nagpur
- Area:4200
- Delivery:DESIGN + BUILD
- Design Team:Prashant + Anu
- Photographer:Pulkit Sehgal
- Photoshoot Styling:Salonee Thakre
This 4200 sq ft Nagpur apartment was created by merging two units into a single private floor, delivering a rustic yet elegant home crafted with the space-saving expertise of a leading Mumbai-based design firm.
The open-plan living area seamlessly integrates a family lounge, balcony, dining space, formal living, and a versatile bar that can be enclosed with sliding partitions for privacy. A guest bedroom, powder room, and functional kitchen connect to this core zone, optimizing the home’s flow.
The family room serves as the heart of the house, linking the bar, balcony, and dining space with plush seating designed for large gatherings. The formal living area is elevated by a custom terrazzo floor with red mosaic accents, while the bar’s amorphous ceiling with color-changing lights adds a vibrant, modern character.
The expansive kitchen, occupying nearly a quarter of the apartment, showcases a central island counter flanked by a personal kitchen, utility space, and dedicated crockery store. Rustic hexagonal tiles and graceful arches bring a vintage charm balanced with modern functionality.
A corridor lined with mirrored shutters and art pieces connects the bedrooms and study area, ending in a cozy carved seating nook beside the kitchen garden balcony.
The master suite features a striking wood-slice bed back, warm wooden flooring, and a dedicated study corner. Its luxurious bathroom with a steam shower and designer tile accent leads to a walk-in closet with a central island for accessories.
The son’s room contrasts black-and-white marble flooring with muted grey walls and a live-edge wood bed back, while the bathroom’s blue subway tiles create a bold statement. The daughter’s bedroom embraces playfulness with a platform bed and tonal pastel tiles in the bathroom.
A guest bedroom with botanical wallpaper, a rustic study room with live-edge shelving, and a simple yet charming layout complete this thoughtfully designed home, blending Nagpur’s urban lifestyle with warm, family-centric interiors.
Between the Lines
Q1. What was the design vision for this Nagpur home?
The brief was to create a warm, family-centric home that blends rustic textures with refined luxury. By merging two apartments into a single private floor, the design delivers openness, intimacy, and seamless functionality.
Q2. How did merging two units influence the overall layout?
Merging allowed the creation of zonal flow and spatial hierarchy — an expansive open-plan core connecting living, dining, balcony, and bar areas, while private zones like bedrooms and the study remain secluded yet accessible.
Q3. What defines the character of the main living area?
The living space is designed as a continuous social hub — with a family lounge, formal living, dining, and bar connected visually and functionally. The custom terrazzo flooring with red mosaic inlays and amorphous bar ceiling introduce drama and personality.
Q4. How is the bar designed to function flexibly?
The bar can be opened up for entertaining or enclosed using sliding partitions for privacy. It features a dynamic ceiling with color-changing lights, making it the perfect space to transition from casual evenings to festive gatherings.
Q5. How does the design celebrate craftsmanship and materiality?
Throughout the home, handcrafted details — like the wood-slice bed back, live-edge furniture, arched niches, and hexagonal rustic tiles — create tactile warmth. These natural textures are offset by elegant finishes, striking a perfect balance between raw and refined.
Q6. What makes the kitchen a highlight in this home?
Occupying nearly one-fourth of the apartment, the kitchen is designed for serious cooking and social connection. A central island anchors the space, complemented by a personal kitchen, crockery store, and utility zone. The rustic tiles and arches add a nostalgic charm to this otherwise modern setup.
Q7. How is the private corridor designed as an experience?
The corridor is more than just a passage — it’s a curated gallery lined with art pieces and mirrored shutters that reflect light and depth. It culminates in a cozy carved seating nook beside the kitchen garden balcony, creating a moment of pause and connection.
Q8. How are the bedrooms designed to reflect individuality?
Each bedroom is an expression of its occupant:
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The master suite combines warm woods, a carved study nook, and a spa-inspired bathroom with steam and walk-in closet.
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The son’s room embraces monochrome marble flooring, a live-edge bed back, and bold blue-tiled bath.
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The daughter’s room feels playful and light with pastel tones, a platform bed, and tonal tiles.
Q9. What role does natural light play in this home?
Strategic openings, arched doorways, and balcony connections ensure every space receives light and air. Reflections from mirrored corridors amplify brightness, while earthy textures ground the home in warmth.
Q10. In one line, how would you describe this Nagpur apartment?
A crafted home of balance and belonging — where rustic character meets modern elegance, and every space tells a story of family, function, and timeless design.
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