In a city defined by concrete density and rapid urban growth, the idea of an open plan home increasingly calls for emotional grounding. This 2300 sq. ft. residence in Ahmedabad was conceived as a response to that need, an interior that restores the feeling of belonging through warmth, craft, and a quiet dialogue with nature. Rather than approaching the home as a collection of rooms, the project imagines it as a lived landscape, shaped by memory, movement, and the subtle presence of flora and fauna.
The Open Plan Design Of This Home Reimagines Memory & Movement | UrbanNest Design Studio
Designed for a young couple and their one-year-old child, the open plan home reflects the evolving nature of domestic life in a post-pandemic world, where work, leisure, and family life overlap fluidly. Instead of separating these functions, the design allows them to coexist, spaces shifting gently through the day, much like natural systems where boundaries remain soft and adaptable.
The living room anchors the home both spatially and emotionally. Conceived as an open plan, free- flowing volume, it avoids formality in favour of comfort and interaction. We deliberately detach the furniture from the walls, allowing circulation to move organically through the space. Curved seating softens the geometry, echoing natural forms, while layered textiles, indigenous tones, terracotta, warm neutrals, and muted accents lend the room a sense of familiarity rather than display. Underfoot, Baltic Grey Italian marble grounds the space with understated elegance, its subtle movement allowing light and colour to shift across the room throughout the day.
Separating the living area from the study is one of the home’s most distinctive elements – a sliding glass partition conceived as a dynamic artwork. We sandwich layers of fabric within the glass, intricately weaving them to form an abstract composition that echoes the colour palette of the house. Threads of sage green, muted blues, and earthy neutrals create depth and texture, allowing the partition to change character with light and movement. When closed, it acts as an art piece; when opened, it dissolves entirely, allowing both spaces to merge seamlessly.
The study beyond adopts a quieter, contemplative mood. Soft beige surfaces establish calm, punctuated by restrained sage green accents that introduce freshness without visual noise. Anchoring the space is an evocative artwork depicting women in shared moments. It is a subtle reflection on life, continuity, and collective presence. The room balances focus and warmth. This ensures work remains integrated within the life of the home rather than isolated from it.
Flowing naturally from the living space, the dining area is conceived as a shared pause within daily routines. A sculptural round table encourages gathering, while an arched backdrop introduces softness and depth.
Botanical arrangements and handcrafted objects reinforce the home’s recurring nature-inspired narrative, allowing everyday rituals to feel intentional yet effortless. We use colour across the home as an emotional layer rather than a decorative one. Indigenous hues, terracotta, sage green, muted indigo, deep earthy accents, and warm neutrals appear thoughtfully across rooms. They create continuity while allowing each space to retain its own identity.
The private spaces unfold as individual narratives. The master bedroom embraces a muted mauve palette that creates softness and calm, layered with arched panelling that adds rhythm and depth. Glass-and-brass light fixtures introduce a subtle luminosity, lending the space a restrained, semi-luxurious character without excess.
In contrast, the child’s bedroom is infused with fresh blue tones that evoke joy and playfulness. Fluted wall panels introduce texture and movement, encouraging curiosity while maintaining visual harmony with the rest of the home. Here, the flora-and-fauna language becomes more expressive, shaping a space that feels imaginative yet comforting.
The guest bedroom is designed as a warm retreat, wrapped in soft sage hues that immediately feel welcoming. A tall standing mirror acts as a sculptural statement, reflecting light and expanding the room’s presence, while layered textures and wooden elements reinforce ease and familiarity.
Throughout the residence, furniture remains contemporary and movable, reinforcing adaptability and fluid living. Lighting is kept warm and diffused, accentuating textures, artworks, and architectural details rather than overpowering them.
Ultimately, the home reveals itself not through spectacle, but through accumulation of colour, craft, and lived experience. Within Ahmedabad’s urban fabric, it offers a quieter alternative: a residence rooted in warmth and continuity, where architecture supports life rather than defining it.
Fact File
Designed by: UrbanNest Design Studio
Project Type: Apartment Interior Design
Project Name: Taana Bana
Location: Ahmedabad
Year Built: 2025
Project Size: 2300 Sq.ft
Principal Architects: Ar. Jhanavi Parikh & Ar. Jugal Bhatt
Team Design Credits: Jhanavi Parikh, Jugal Bhatt, Jeel Shah, Kailash Jangid and Prachi Ritolia
Photograph Courtesy: Umang Shah
Interior Styling: Ar. Kanan Shah
Videography by: Ridham Gajjar Films
Firm’s Website Link: UrbanNest Design Studio
Firm’s Instagram Link: UrbanNest Design Studio
For Similar Projects >> Modern Contemporary Interior Design Home in Timeless Elegance
Some client relationships evolve into lasting partnerships, and this residence reflects that journey. Nearly a decade after designing their first home in 2017, the family entrusted us once again to create a new chapter for their evolving lives. The new home reflects how their lives have gracefully evolved over the years. Located in the heart […]
Editor’s Note: Some homes reveal their character slowly, through details that invite you to look a little closer. This Mumbai apartment brings together marble, veneer, textured plaster, mother of pearl, stone, and fabric to create a home that feels luxurious yet deeply personal. An artificial skylight transforms the entrance, while layered living spaces balance graphic […]
Some homes are designed to impress. Others are designed to be lived in. Legacy Home belongs firmly to the latter. It celebrates everyday rituals, evolving lifestyles, and the quiet beauty of spaces that feel deeply personal. Spread across 2,000 sq. ft. in Andheri West, Mumbai, this eight-month renovation transformed a jodi apartment from the ground […]
Every home has a story, and Project Prarabdh is one that unfolds gently through curves, textures, soft tones, and thoughtful details. Designed for a family that values calmness, warmth, and functional simplicity, the project brings together minimal aesthetics and expressive craftsmanship. From the entrance to the kids’ room, each space follows a quiet rhythm. Curves […]
In the pulsating heart of Gujarat, India, where the shimmer of the ‘Diamond City’ meets the rich tapestry of the ‘Silk City’, Surat has preserved its legacy of craftsmanship across generations. Amidst the precision of diamond cutters and the rhythmic hum of textile looms, the homeowners’ story began. They were not merely entrepreneurs but inheritors […]
This home is a thoughtful expression of the modern interior design style, infused with creative and personalised touches that make it both distinctive and inviting. Every material, colour, and finish has been carefully curated to achieve a sense of timelessness, with a clear emphasis on balance and harmony. The muted colour palette seamlessly extended across […]
When you walk into a room, what’s the first thing you notice in the interiors? The furniture, the walls, or the ceiling? Often overlooked, the ceiling plays a significant role in defining the ambiance of a room. If you’re looking to add some flair, sophistication, or a modern touch to your living room, false ceiling […]
When it comes to enhancing the kitchen window over the sink, various design ideas are possible to decorate Indian homes. From rooted in tradition to Western-style modular kitchens offer both functionality and attractive aesthetics. Apart from the sleek profile and raised breakfast counter, the kitchen window over sink is another spot to add appeal and […]
In Indian homes with dynamic spaces, identification of standard interior door dimensions can have a positive impact on space optimization. First impressions matter, right? Beyond spaces inside the homes, doors carry long-time impressions through various panel sizes, intricate details, and more. While most of us remember the material and design, we tend to forget the […]
Indian homes place equal importance on pooja room door designs as they do on main door designs. With diverse and unique ethnic backgrounds, every family strives to reflect their personalities and identities in their designs. These identities can encompass religious or spiritual interests, local contexts, or other personal elements. This series of blogs, featuring 50 […]