Decorative rocks, discarded toys and undulating mosaics feature in our latest lookbook of richly detailed Indian house interiors with eclecticism at their core.
Eclectic design combines styles and objects from various sources, often fusing contemporary and vintage pieces to create a multilayered interior.
Known for its vast history of craft, India features countless examples of eclectic designs across the country – including these eight homes that bring together a wide range of moods and materials.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring statement kitchen islands, light-filled London basements and art deco-style interiors.
Pennyroyal Tea, Tamil Nadu, by Multitude of Sins
Known for her penchant for maximalism, Multitude of Sins founder Smita Thomas decked out this family home in Chennai with a broad selection of materials.
Two hundred skilled artisans from all over India collaborated to create the interior, which includes a 400-kilogram chandelier made of wooden beads and a printed lilac mural created to give the impression of delicate swathes of fabric.
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Toy Storey, Kerala, by Wallmakers
Approximately 6,200 discarded toys were salvaged to decorate the perforated walls of Toy Storey – an aptly named circular home in Kerala.
Architecture studio Wallmakers combined the unusual interior detail with Japanese-style shoji screens and glass and timber accents. Light and ventilation are drawn into the home through the perforations.
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House of Concrete Experiments, Maharashtra, by Samira Rathod Design Atelier
Local studio Samira Rathod Design Atelier cast this home’s sculptural concrete walls with waste acquired from the site in the coastal town of Alibag.
The interior is an eclectic mix of concrete flooring inlaid with black stones, colourful furnishings and distinctive geometric skylights.
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Asmalay, Maharashtra, by Blurring Boundaries
Also in Alibag, Asmalay is a curvaceous home that wraps around lush mango trees, designed to showcase the connection between architecture and nature.
Mumbai studio Blurring Boundaries chose natural and recycled materials for the interior, including locally sourced bricks, glass bottles and stone.
Benches made from grey rocks and ferrocement wrap the rooms, mimicking the organic form of the building, while curving blue mosaics decorate the floor.
Hybrid House, Rajasthan, by Sketch Design Studio
Rammed-earth walls characterise Hybrid House, a three-bedroom residence in Alwar, a city located beside the Aravalli mountains in the state of Rajasthan.
Lime plaster coats the interior walls, which complement the collection of unique pieces assembled by the clients on their travels. Terracotta floors were patterned with kolam, a type of inlay created using rice flour.
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The Infinite Rise, Tamil Nadu, by Earthscape Studio
Local architecture practice Earthscape Studio camouflaged this holiday home near the village of Anaikatti with large rocks from the surrounding area, which were suspended in the building’s gabion wall.
Inside, the rocks create a constellation effect, providing a dramatic backdrop for green oxide-painted floors and bespoke furniture crafted from scrap wood.
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House of Gond, Maharashtra, by Renesa
House of Gond is an apartment in Pune, which New Delhi architecture studio Renesa created for a fashion designer who is passionate about the traditional crafts and architecture of Kerala.
The living room features an intricate tiled floor informed by the grand mansions found in India’s Chettinad region, while carefully curated artworks include paintings, pots, antique masks and statues.
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Karai, Tamil Nadu, by Rain Studio
Clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks characterise Karai, a holiday home in the coastal town of Kuvathur.
Eclectic flooring was made from pieces of discarded stone and pre-used Mangalore tiles. The arrangement complements timber furniture, colourful artwork and unusual details including a courtyard swing seat.
This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring statement kitchen islands, light-filled London basements and art deco-style interiors.
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