Nestled in the vibrant yet serene cityscape of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, this Indore home on a 3,700 sq. ft. L-shaped plot is not just a dwelling but a composition of light, material, and emotion. With a construction area of 8,300 sq. ft., the home was completed in 2024 after two years of thoughtful design and execution. It is the architectural translation of a family’s way of life—intimate, rooted, and full of light.
“A house is much more than a mere shelter—it should lift us emotionally and spiritually.” – John Saladino
This Indore Home is a Rooted and Intimate Family Retreat | The Brass Frame Design Studio
Designed for a close-knit family of five—a father, his mother, and two children—this home balances private desires with collective warmth. The client’s primary request was deceptively simple: light. Every square inch of the home was thus sculpted to embrace the sun, making natural illumination the soul of the design. What unfolded was a spatial journey, deeply personal, yet open and welcoming; modern in materiality, yet timeless in feel.
From the street, the home strikes a quiet, confident pose. The west-facing plot receives abundant sunlight from the north and west, and the layout responds to this with a layered façade—clad in cool grey travertine and creamy limestone.
These textures are punctuated by sleek black granite and MS detailing that offer bold contrast and structure, while warm wooden screens soften the geometric rigour. More than an aesthetic flourish, these screens filter the sunlight, casting moving shadows through the day and offering privacy to the interiors.
The elevation plays with vertical and horizontal planes, using double-height volumes to add drama and rhythm to the massing. The resulting structure feels grounded and expansive at once—every angle revealing a new texture, a shift in light.
Stepping inside, one enters through a warm, understated foyer that acts as a buffer between the dynamic double-height drawing room and the more intimate living zones. This threshold sets the tone: a balance of openness and retreat. The drawing room, with its soaring ceiling, opens up to the garden through wide openings, blurring the boundary between inside and out. A muted mauve sofa adds a poetic accent to the cream- and wood-toned palette, while daylight pours in, animating every surface. It is a space made for hosting, for music, for family stories—and when the garden doors slide open, the home becomes one with nature.
Just beyond lies the cosy living room, seamlessly flowing into the dining and semi-open kitchen. A subtle cut-out in the kitchen wall creates a serving hatch and social connection, allowing the cook to remain part of family conversations.
Here, a modern symphony of materials unfolds: wood-veneered lower cabinets, steel-gray upper units, and a warm beige backsplash and ceiling. This orchestration of spaces encourages togetherness, while the wooden partitioning gives the flexibility of visual separation when desired. The ground floor also holds the grandmother’s suite—grounded, serene, and designed for ease.
A secondary foyer leads to the backyard, completing a loop of circulation and providing another gentle connection to the outdoors.
Here a three‑seater bench cradled in a curvilinear wooden frame—with shelves to display whimsical treasures—invites a pause before entry or exit. It connects directly to the mandir, transforming circulation into ritual.
When the temple’s double doors are open, foyer and shrine become one joyous space for family pooja. Placed thoughtfully in the northeast corner, this spiritual sanctum has white marble walls with delicate Mother of Pearl inlay form a backdrop for the family’s Ram Darbar.
Lotus motifs shimmer softly as sunlight streams through, creating a sanctuary of devotion and peace. A jaali skylight filter soft beams of sunlight and a lit ceiling cutout mimics a blooming lotus, while wooden drawers anchor the design in gentle contrast.
Ascending the staircase, a landing reveals a compact guest alcove before branching into three private suites—each a world of its own. The daughter’s room is the first to greet you, with a picture-window view of the garden.
Draped in soft beige, this serene sanctuary features a bespoke study unit with curved wooden shelves connected by gold rods, adding a lush accent. A window-seat reading nook overlooks the garden, inviting daydreams bathed in morning light.
The son’s room is a celebration of interaction—of light and thought. Pulling open the curtains reveals a wooden screen that filters sunlight into delicate patterns, animated by the breeze.
Divided into sleeping and working zones, its gray-and-wood interior is enlivened by planters and personal knick‑knacks.
A black Marquina-topped study table with a white glass backdrop doubles as a writing and recording surface. Multiple openings bring in light from all sides, making the room a canvas of shadows and texture.
The master suite shares a balcony with the daughter’s room—a quiet outdoor escape. Here, grey hues, cream walls, gray marble flooring, and rich wood accents compose a tranquil retreat. A soft-toned lounge and clever storage precede the sleeping quarters.
The adjoining dressing and bath echo the suite’s palette and face east, featuring a dramatic double-height light shaft.
Sunlight filters down through glass panels, creating a gentle glow. Greenery at the base of the shaft lends freshness and privacy.
Crowning the home is a double-height studio—an open-ended space designed for creativity and celebration.
Whether used for painting, yoga, movie nights, or laughter-filled gatherings, the room adapts with grace. It opens onto a wellness terrace with an indoor/outdoor jacuzzi steam and shower zone framed by a glass wall, stone cladding, and a wooden ceiling.
Planters punctuate the corners, while a built-in bench invites relaxed conversation both in and out of the water.
The studio is connected to another inviting space, the terrace deck, edged by flower beds and sheltered by timber trellises—an idyllic spot to bask in sunlight or savor an evening coffee beneath the setting sun.
The home’s palette is a medley of tactile contrasts—wood’s warmth, stone’s solidity, and metal’s precision. Grey travertine anchors double-height spaces, while limestone wraps vertical planes, lending a monolithic elegance.
Black granite appears as accents—thresholds, counters, and frames—tying spaces together with quiet strength. Every material was chosen with intention, every detail a note in a well-composed score.
This residence is not just built on a plot—it’s rooted in emotion, in natural rhythms, and in the joy of light. It is a space where every corner is bathed in warmth, where design is not just about form but feeling. A house that doesn’t shout, but gently, gracefully speaks.
Fact File
Designed by: The Brass Frame Design Studio
Project Type: Residential Architecture Design
Project Name: The Home between Shadows
Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Year Built: 2025
Duration of the project: 2022-2024
Project Size: 8300 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Ar. Stuti Kala Shukla
Design Credits: Nupur Jain
Photograph Courtesy: Ruuhchitra (रूहचित्र)
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