This lakeside home in Hyderabad by Studio Nilasha captures the city’s paradoxical nature

Hyderabad is a city of paradoxes. Ancient fortresses rise alongside modern tech hubs, and the past often shares the same space as the future. But how does a home capture this tension? Does it lean into the weight of history or rush toward the future? That’s the question Studio Nilasha set out to answer with this lakeside home that is a beach house in spirit. And you will know exactly what I mean in a few seconds. And here’s a little secret—there’s even a surfboard-inspired seating.

As you step into the home, it’s clear that nothing here is accidental. The materials—Kota stone, river quartz, and brass—don’t fight for your attention. Instead, they quietly coexist, each holding space with purpose, never overshadowing the other. One begins to realise that the house isn’t trying to blend different elements so much as it’s letting them sit side by side, framed by a white backdrop. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow the natural light to flow in, but the space never feels overexposed. There’s a stillness here that allows the materials and textures to breathe, to speak for themselves.

The living room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, lets the outside in. The natural light plays off the soft, neutral tones of the interiors, highlighting the artwork and furniture as though they’re part of the same scene. Then, there’s the furniture, designed by Sandeep Sangaru. No oversized statements, no heavy-handed details—just pieces that fit perfectly.

The dining table, shaped like a lotus leaf, doesn’t demand your gaze, but somehow it draws you in. It’s not just a table; it’s a moment. But it doesn’t stand alone. It’s part of the larger rhythm of the space, where everything has a place but nothing fights for it.

On the first floor, the entertainment area further expands on this concept of space. The infinity pool, set against the backdrop of the lake, creates a connection between the home and its environment. It’s a calm, uninterrupted flow from the interior to the exterior.

Arjun Rathi’s lighting follows the same unspoken rule. There are no grand chandeliers, no dramatic overtones. Each fixture is placed carefully, strategically, like a quiet punctuation mark in a long sentence. The lighting here isn’t about drama; it’s about subtlety. It’s about casting shadows, highlighting textures, and making the space feel alive, no matter the time of day. The light isn’t the star of the show, but it’s the one that makes everything else feel real, feel grounded.

And then there’s the lake. It’s always there, framed by expansive windows, quietly changing with the seasons. The infinity pool almost seems to melt into it, as if the two were never meant to be separated. There’s no dividing line, no dramatic contrast. Instead, the house and the view share space, not as two separate things, but as one continuous experience.

The doors stand out, not in their size or their presence, but in their history. Sourced from vintage European markets, they carry with them a piece of another world. You don’t notice them at first, but then you do. They aren’t shouting for attention, but they’re not ignored either. They sit there, quietly asserting their presence. They don’t try to outshine the rest of the home. They don’t need to. They just are.

In a city like Hyderabad, The Serene Edge doesn’t try to impress. It doesn’t need to. Instead, it makes its presence known quietly, in the way the materials interact, the light shifts, and the view comes alive. The home isn’t about drawing attention to itself. It’s about drawing attention to the world outside. It’s not about where it’s been or where it’s going. It’s about where it is, right now, in this moment.

FACT FILE:

Project Name – The Serene Edge

Firm Name- Studio Nilasha

Location – Hyderabad

Area- 13,500 sq ft

Decor- Sandeep Sangaru, Arjun Rathi, Sage Living

Photography Credit – Talib Chitalwala

Styling Credit – Samir Wadekar