Delhi Heights: This home by Design Deconstruct reflects the city’s ‘more is never quite enough’ perspective

We have just entered 2025, and looking back, we can all agree on one thing—the design landscape of Delhi is a different ballgame altogether. The last few years have only highlighted this unique paradox of space. Unlike other metros where we often cling to every square foot, Delhi offers expanses so generous they could house an entire museum. Such is this 31,000 sq ft home by Design Deconstruct.

A massive porch draws one in, and once inside those four walls, one’s sense of space is completely swept away. The soaring ceiling and white marble floors house some of the most sublime artworks, and, of course, the residents seem to float through the carefully curated spaces, where more is never quite enough.

On the ground floor, the formal sitting room holds a poised quietude, its pared-back decor allowing art and open space to draw the eye without distraction. But moving further, one encounters a striking shift—the entertainment room, bold and unexpected in a home of this expanse. Here, textured walls and deep charcoal finishes envelop generously cushioned seating. A bar anchors the room’s heart, charging the scene with a spirited, unmistakably social feel—just the place for gatherings that brim with life and edge.

As one wanders further in, the study appears. The shelves holding books and the furniture in deep blue and tan Italian leather bring a mix of lived-in soul and a crisp, contemporary edge. The owners’ brief was refreshingly open ended: creative freedom rooted in practicality. They were well-prepared with a list of essentials for each room, providing the design team with the room to explore new ideas while staying grounded in the home’s functional needs. This openness paved the way for a highly inventive process, one that focused on establishing a connection across the sprawling spaces of the house.

Rather than adhering to one singular vision, the team sought to evoke different moods for each room, ensuring each felt distinctive yet integrated within the larger framework. For a home of this magnitude, it was essential to allow each space to articulate its own character. The materials selected played a vital role in enhancing these varied atmospheres. Marble was used throughout, not only as a flooring treatment but also as a sculptural element in many areas.

“We loved designing the gym and the party spaces. Here we decided to focus on how to make both of them different,” say Rishabh Kapoor and Monica Chadha, Founders and Interior Designers at Design Deconstruct. The gym, a new addition adjacent to the tennis court, has floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the room with natural light and offering sweeping views of the outdoors. In contrast, the party room is where the fun begins. Dark, moody walls, a striking bar, and a layout designed for socialising form a space that’s anything but conventional.

Every project comes with its own set of challenges, and for this home, the pool area presented a particularly tricky one. While most farmhouses boast picturesque pools, the challenge here was to make it stand out. The design team solved this by adding a flick of drama—flames on the wall. Then there’s the igloo on the terrace—a dome-shaped structure built entirely of steel and glass that breaks the conventions of outdoor spaces. A place where the boundaries fade.

To yet another generous home in Delhi. The city’s homes will always surprise us with their boundless space and daring design, and we’re eager to see what they reveal next.

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FACTFILE:
Firm Name: Design Deconstruct
Area: 31,000 sq ft
Design Team: Monica Chadha, Principal Designer and Founder; Rishabh Kapoor, Founder; Ravinder Sharma, Lead Designer
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