From sneakers to basketballs and books: How this Mumbai home by Hipcouch has space for all the faves!

What makes the best-designed home? Is it the one that looks visually stunning, the one that is designed to feel comfortable, or the one that places your passions at the heart of its design? Too often, the latter is overlooked, left for last, or, worse, forgotten. But not in the case of this Mumbai home by Hipcouch. This 1,650 sq ft home places the residents’ interests—whether it’s their love for music, sneakers, basketball or books—at the heart of its design.

If there is one word to encapsulate this home, it would be openness. The layout, colours and the blessing of natural light all work together to attain that. The sunset-hued ombre curtains in the living room change the mood with time, from deep orange to red, mimicking the setting sun.

The wooden accents border the rooms and elements. The stark white walls and ceilings contrast beautifully with the warm tones.

Soft, neutral tones of blue and grey add a spritz of visual interest to the space. Wicker detailing on the TV unit and louvered shutters on the crockery cabinet introduce natural elements to the room.

One of the primary challenges the designers faced was ensuring the home felt as open as possible. With the client’s two adult children often away at university, the home needed to adapt to the family’s ever-changing needs. To address this, the third bedroom—which would typically remain unused—was turned into a multifunctional extension of the living room. This space includes a sleek sofa-cum-bed, which can easily be used as a guest room when needed. A floor-level rocking chair—the coolest addition to the space—sits opposite the stepped window seating with an integrated bookshelf.

Complementing the living room, the kitchen utilises soft mint green and white tones. A striking feature of the kitchen is the marble mandir, which has been positioned following the Vastu principles.

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Music in this home is like the invisible thread that ties everything together. Integrated ceiling speakers are strategically placed throughout the house. The concealed amplifier station ensures the system is discreet yet easily accessible.

The master bedroom is a serene oasis of white and olive green, designed to evoke calm and quiet sophistication. The striking olive-green headboard serves as a focal point against the subtle wall detailing and the dyed veneer bedside tables. The wardrobe, with its fabric-sandwiched glass shutters, introduces an unexpected texture to keep one intrigued.

In contrast, the kids’ room in the shades of grey, black, brown and blue hosts their prized sneakers and basketball collection.

What sets this home apart is the powerful connection between its design and the family’s personal passions. Every corner, every detail, is a deliberate nod to their interests, creating a space that’s not just lived in but truly lived through.

FACT FILE:

Project Name: The Serene Escape

Firm Name: Hipcouch

Design Team: Parikshat Hemrajani and Ridhi Agarwal

Location: Mumbai

Area: 1,650 sq ft

Photography courtesy: Kuber Shah