Ashwath Narayanan & Divya Khullar

Co-founders, 1405 Design Studio.

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How did you hit upon this theme? What was the inspiration?

The starting point really came from our clients themselves. He's an entrepreneur who co-founded a gourmet coffee brand, and she's a Bharatanatyam dancer, both deeply rooted in the culture and rhythm of Madras. From the very beginning, they wanted a home that felt like them, personal, grounded, and expressive.

That's how the idea of “Nesavu” came to us; it means “weaving” in Tamil. We wanted to weave their worlds together: the calm of his coffee rituals, the discipline of her art, and the quiet beauty of their everyday life.

Explain the use of colours and/or other details (material, texture, etc.) that add value to the design. We've always believed materials should tell a story, not just fill a space.