Madhuvan is a thoughtfully designed 4BHK apartment in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, spanning 1800 sq. ft., which represents a seamless blending of modern minimalism with cultural sensibility, creating a calm and sophisticated home for a young couple, their parents, and grandmother. This simple design interior project is a narrative of balance—between muted simplicity and vibrant accents, a middle-ground approach for merging contemporary aesthetics and traditional values, functionality, and family identity. Every element of this space is carefully curated to reflect the family’s ethos, aspirations, and devotion.
The couple, newly married and embarking on a new chapter, envisioned a home that was simple, understated, and luxurious without being ostentatious. Their preference for a neutral and muted palette shaped the design, giving rise to an overall aesthetic that is modern, minimal, and serene. Shades of grey dominate the canvas of the home, creating a calming ambiance while setting the stage for pops of color introduced through furniture and decor. This combination brings the space to life, ensuring it is peaceful yet lively, understated yet full of personality.
Fluted textures emerge as a recurring design element throughout the home, subtly emphasizing luxury and continuity. From the living room’s wall details to the pooja room’s decor, these flutes provide a cohesive design language, weaving together the different spaces. Additionally, the grey palette is complemented by natural tones and accents. It enhances the visual harmony, allowing each room to tell its story.
This Simple Design Interior Seamlessly Blends Modern Minimalism With Culture | RCD – Riya Chokshi Designs
The entrance is a striking prelude to the home’s thoughtful design. A Srinathji wall mural welcomes guests, symbolically representing the family’s deep devotion. Meanwhile, the house name, Madhuvan, follows elegantly rendered in gold. This welcoming vignette encapsulates the home’s essence, where cultural significance meets aesthetic refinement.
The living room, the heart of the home, anchors the various spaces. Its neutral tones create a sophisticated base, while sage green and cinnamon accents in the furniture inject the decor with warmth and vitality.
The TV unit panel features a muted travertine-patterned stone backdrop, paired with fluted wall details to create a focal point that balances subtlety with striking appeal.
This space is not only a place for relaxation but also a node that connects the living space, pooja room, balcony, and private quarters of the family, embodying the family’s interconnected lifestyle.
The dining area continues the home’s narrative of understated elegance. Highlighted by a bespoke Pichwai painting, the space balances the modern and traditional design language beautifully while carefully selected lighting elements add richness and cultural depth.
Adjacent to the dining area is the pooja room, marked by a fluted glass door with intricate details. Inside, a vibrant Pichwai wallpaper forms the connecting backdrop, providing a serene yet vibrant atmosphere for daily prayers.
The parents’ bedroom balances practicality with sophistication. The palette features wood, white, and grey, creating a straightforward yet refined look, while golden accents add a touch of luxury. A vastu-mandated locker posed a design challenge; however, the team cleverly integrated it into the space, ensuring it did not disrupt the overall spatial planning. To balance the heaviness of the cabinet, they incorporated visually light modern patterned wall paneling.
The master bedroom, designed for the young couple, is an elegant interplay of grey, blue, and brass. Sky-blue fluted panels with brass joints add a soft yet dramatic touch, while the dark blue bed back contrasts with the muted tones of the room. The result is a space that feels youthful and dynamic yet grounded.
The grandmother’s room embraces simplicity and understated luxury. A palette of white and gold, enhanced by playful, ruffled golden wall lights, creates an inviting and comfortable space. A subtle light grey bed back with groove detailing reinforces the minimal aesthetic. Moreover, it offers a perfect blend of functionality and elegance.
The guest room maintains the neutral tones seen throughout the home, with fluted wooden paneling and white flutes near the study unit continuing the home’s design language. Thus, ensuring a seamless aesthetic and creating a welcoming and versatile space. Additionally, it is designed to be functional and stylish, reflecting the home’s overarching philosophy of thoughtful minimalism.
The apartment features a small balcony transformed into a warm, cozy seating space. Moreover, a swing, two armchairs, and a coffee table bring charm to the area. Meanwhile, the wooden finish tile on the flooring adds texture and color.
Fact File
Designed by: RCD – Riya Chokshi Designs
Project Type: Apartment Interior Design
Project Name: MADHUVAN
Location: Ahmedabad
Year Built: 2024
Duration Of The Project: 8-9 Months
Project Size: 1800 Sq.Ft.
Project Cost: 80 Lakhs
Principal Architect: Riya Chokshi
Photographer: The Space Tracing Company
Products / Materials / Vendors: Finishes – Wallpapers, PU, Paint finish, Veneer, Marble / Wallcovering or Cladding – Wallpaper in pooja room from Drape Shoppe, Italian marble as backdrop for TV unit, PU and Veneer as Wall Panellings in bedrooms / Lighting – Anmol Lights / Doors and Partitions – Carpenter / Sanitaryware – Developer provided / Facade Systems – Developer provided / Windows – Developer provided / Furniture – A mix of imported furniture (China) by Palazzo furniture and on-site made by carpenter / Flooring – A mix of Marble, Wooden floor and tiles / Kitchen – Adarsh Modular Furniture / Paint – Asian Paints / Artefacts – Rug from Jaipur Rugs, Pots-vases-dry flowers-sculpture-decor from LOFY / Customized Pichwaai painting from artists at Nathdwara / Wallpaper – Drape Shoppe
Consultants for the Project: Interior Styling – Styling partner – The Textile Atelier (cushions and throws) / Styling and creative direction – SoMAD
Firm’s Instagram Link: RCD – Riya Chokshi Designs
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