Interior

11-10-2025

Photographer : Harsheen Mengar

A 3000 Sq. ft. Beautiful Three-Storey Home in the Heart of Bombay’s Western Suburbs

One enters into a warm foyer with wooden rafters, a teak wood door, marble flooring and marble-clad walls up to 5 feet. It opens into a spacious home with 11-foot ceilings, adding a sense of openness and grandeur.

The dining area sits at the center of a large window, filling the space with natural light. A Panda white dining table top, back console, hand-carved wooden frame collage on one wall, and a framed black-and-white woven carpet on another, adds texture and depth. A banana fiber boat-shaped pendant light completes the look.

The generously proportioned living room, designed for both quiet evenings and lively gatherings is flooded with natural light through the large openings. Hiding behind the embroidered sheers is the pooja room - a sacred space with a soul. The backdrop is patterned fabric wall cladding that climbs up the wall and curves gently into the ceiling, as if the canopy of the lord almighty. At its heart sits a temple, saag wood and masterfully handcrafted — constructed entirely with traditional wooden joinery, free of nails or screws — resting on elevated steps designed specifically for worship.

Mumbai,Maharashtra,India

Architects : Ruchi Jani Architects
Area : 3000 sq. ft.
Year of Completion : 2025
Website : https://www.instagram.com/ruchi_jani_/

Living room of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Living room of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Living room of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Dining of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Dining of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Kitchen of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects

The kitchen is classic and clean. Black granite countertops contrast with dual-tone veneer cabinetry. Textured beige tiles have been cut into linear strips, elongating the visual axis.


Kitchen of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Pooja Mandir of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Staircase of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects

The centrally placed staircase, with a unique anti-skid detail: a strip of river-washed marble sandwiched between polished marble treads. A sleek metal handrail is fixed to the sides, while a fabric-sandwiched glass window divides the staircase from the living room. This translucent feature doubles as a sophisticated backdrop for the TV unit, offering glimpses of the stairs beyond and adding layered depth to the space.


Staircase of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Study Area of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects

The study room on the first floor is designed for focus and calm. The built-in study desk in Panda white marble, extending into the side storage units and framing the window beyond - a thoughtful use of lines and light. The study extends into a small terrace with a floor pattern designed in two tones of natural stone.


Study Area of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Son's Bedroom of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects

The son’s room is minimal with a palette of stark blacks and greys. It’s a practical, modern space that reflects a teenager’s bold and independent spirit.


Son's Bedroom of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Entertainment room of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects

An entertainment room designed as an informal living or games room, is relaxed and functional—ideal forlounging or gaming which can double up as a guest bedroom with a convertible sofa. A connected balcony addsto its easy, casual feel.


Entertainment room of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Master Bedroom of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects

On the second floor, the master bedroom opens to a private terrace through sliding-folding wooden-framed glass shutters that neatly stack away, blurring the line between indoors and outdoors. A cane-sheet bedhead extends across the wall and seamlessly curves onto the ceiling. The room features a wall of framed family portraits, long windows, a pivot window, and a walk-in closet—key elements that add character and function. Outside, an outdoor pergola offers a serene spot for morning tea or evening conversations, especially magical during Bombay’s monsoon rains.

Designed by Architect Ruchi Jani, this home an amalgamation of timeless design and modern details.


Master Bedroom of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Passage to terrace of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects


Terrace of Vihar by Ruchi Jani Architects




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