Tropical Paradise

With pops of intense hues and a beachy ambiance, interior designer Malvika Saboo creates a home bursting with energy

- Mike Knowles and Shivika Chawla

IN THE MIDST of the busy hospital, Pheonix in Delhi’s Greater Kailash Part 1 locality, lies an out-of-the-box apartment that is alive with the cool, breezy tropical vibe. Designed for wellness professional Jayati Sehgal, founder of Zaazen Wellness, the home channels her warm and spiritual personality with bold and beautiful elements. “I wanted a space that was peaceful, and yet vibrant. I’ve a special love for beaches and oceans, and am always in awe of tropical spaces with their pretty green and blue hues. That’s what I wanted in my home,” she explains. So, she turned to her friend, interior designer Malvika Saboo, who has been a student of interior architect-designer Mike Knowles, the co-founder of The Hidden Gallery. In fact, it was his wife, Preeti, the other co-founder, who facilitated the overall process of converting this house into a home for Jayati.