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India Today
|September 04, 2023
In this apartment in Mumbai, embroidered elegance has been woven into every corner
Fashion designer Yogita Kadam wanted a home that reflected her aesthetic sensibilities, priorities, and love for natural materials, especially rattan and cane. Having designed her boutique along with residences for her family members, previously, we had a comfortable rapport. Coming from a creative background, the homeowner contributed to various design elements as well.
The concept of an ‘Embroidered Home’ has been embraced throughout the interiors and informed the selection of materials in furniture and art. Since Kadam is also a fashion designer, the central concept for using embroidery emerged from the same. Considering the restricted square footage, creating a sense of expanse and keeping the spaces balanced was imperative. The focus has largely been on creating an efficient layout with generous internal volumes and connecting the common areas without architectural barriers.
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This story is from the September 04, 2023 edition of India Today.
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