In the midst of Mumbai’s restless hum, where the city rarely slows, stands an apartment house that feels like a deep breath. A sanctuary where quiet luxury intertwines with the timeless philosophy of wabi-sabi, it celebrates subtlety, imperfection, and the beauty of restraint. This is not a house that shouts; it is one that speaks in silences, in textures, in gestures so gentle that they linger in memory.
This Apartment House Is Where Luxury And Timelessness Intertwine | The Green Houz
Nestled in the quiet greens of Rustomjee Elements, this apartment house is a serene retreat for a family of four—reflecting their personalities while blending calm with play, stillness with energy, and the personal with the shared.
The living room of this apartment house sets the tone. Serene at first glance, it reveals subtle drama upon reflection. A multi-level limestone feature wall anchors the space, understated yet commanding, its geometry softened by rounded edges. A central mirror deepens space and reflects shifting light, while an amoeba-shaped blue carpet flows like water, softening the architecture. Thoughtfully chosen artefacts sit beside the TV and in custom niches, each given room to breathe.
Texture defines the room. Soft upholstery, natural stone, and earthy greens and blues create a grounding, soothing space. Layered lighting—from chandeliers to balcony lamps—shifts with the day, bringing the walls to life.
Greens spill into corners, blurring the line between indoors and out in this apartment house. Within this restrained luxury lies hidden delight: a bar cabinet, sleekly concealed, invites private indulgence, while technology is seamlessly integrated, allowing lights, music, and curtains to respond with a touch, enhancing the home’s adaptability. Even the arched doorway into the passage is sculptural, a gentle curve softening geometry and adding rhythm to the spatial flow.
The balcony unfolds as a private retreat. A cosy sofa encourages lingering, offering views of lush greenery beyond the city’s edge. Here, time stretches: mornings linger, evenings slow, and one can sit in quiet reflection.
A black artwork punctuates the soft palette, creating visual dialogue against the organic tones of the interiors. A natural wooden deck underfoot and subtle chandeliers above complete a corner where architecture, nature, and serenity coexist.
The dining area mirrors this balance of function and poetics. A fluted panel conceals a bar, while niches house family artefacts. The TV unit features pedestals for curated collectables, ensuring the home reflects personal stories while maintaining calm order. Every element is deliberate yet effortless, creating interiors that breathe.
Throughout the apartment house, materiality and tactility define the experience. Limestone, natural stone, soft fabrics, and wooden surfaces were chosen for their ability to age gracefully, to hold patina, to reveal stories of touch and time. There is no flash or unnecessary ornamentation; instead, subtle detailing, texture, and natural light create resonance. Furniture is lightweight and sculptural, its lines clean yet inviting, encouraging movement and engagement rather than static display. Artefacts, collected or bespoke, are displayed sparingly, allowing them to speak without overwhelming the space.
The children’s room, in contrast, bursts with imagination. Designed for two brothers aged nine and three it grows with them, balancing play, study, and rest. A Murphy bed folds down at night, with a daybed tucked beneath for daytime lounging.
Walls are alive with possibilities: a peg wall invites endless reinvention, a magnetic road guides toy cars, and built-in Lego storage keeps creativity close at hand. A play gym adds movement and energy, ensuring the space accommodates both boys’ interests.
Above, the ceiling transforms into a football field, while wardrobes glow softly, backlit like personalized jerseys bearing their names and birth dates. A concealed bathroom door doubles as playful storage, reinforcing the sense that every corner belongs to them.
Every detail, from caricatured panels to thematic study shutters, turns the room into a world of their own, a playground, a dreamscape, a space for imagination to thrive.
Elsewhere, restraint continues. The guest room is grounded by a cane screen behind the bed, adding texture and warmth without overpowering the senses. The powder toilet becomes more than a functional space – it is a meditation on imperfection. Natural stone, subtle textures, and shifting light and shadow celebrate irregularities, revealing beauty in the unrefined.
What ties the project together is its seamless blending of energy and stillness, individuality and togetherness. The balcony, children’s room, and formal areas each have distinct character, yet all feel interconnected through a restrained palette, material honesty, and rhythmic detailing. The home encourages noticing the soft echoes of light, the textures under hand, the gentle interplay of shadow and geometry.
The residence is not about grandeur; it is about intimacy, presence, and belonging. It is a sanctuary where a family can inhabit their personalities fully, a home that flows effortlessly between the lively pulse of children and the contemplative calm of adults. Every corner offers comfort; every space tells a story; every moment invites reflection. It is, in essence, a living embodiment of wabi-sabi – the art of finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and authenticity.
From the playful ceiling of the children’s room to the fluidity of the living room carpet to the hidden gestures of a concealed bar or bathroom door, the home reveals its poetry in details both grand and minute. It is a space that celebrates life as it is: imperfect, transient, and wholly genuine.
Here, one can slow down, breathe, and connect not just with the architecture and design, but with family, nature, and oneself. It is a home that speaks softly yet profoundly, a place where the quiet luxury of wabi-sabi meets the warmth and energy of a family who calls it their own.
Fact File
Designed by: The Green Houz
Project Type: Residential Interior Design
Location: Mumbai
Year Built: 2025
Duration of the project: 6 Months
Project Size: 2300 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Ar. Arshiya Chadha
Photograph Courtesy: SP Creatives
Products / Materials / Vendors: Finishes – FLEXSTONE / Wallcovering / Cladding – FLEXSTONE / Construction Materials – all contructed, it was a bare shell / Lighting – MULTIPLE SHOPS FROM LAXMI INDUSTRIAL ESTATE / Doors and Partitions – LOCAL VENDORS / Sanitaryware – Bellicosa , laxmi industrial estate / Facade Systems – pre installed / Windows – pre installed / Furniture – The Pure Concept Home , Milano / Flooring – already done / Kitchen – Hafele / Paint – Flexstone Artefacts – The pure Concept, White Teak, Milano, Trezzure / Hardware – Hafele
Firm’s Instagram Link: The Green Houz
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