Indian & Kerala · Style guide
Modern Indian interiors. Familiar materials. Fresh perspectives.
Teak, cane, cotton and craft in contemporary rooms. Rooted in your own stories and shaped around the way you live, cook and gather.
The palette
Colours that feel rooted, warm, fresh.
Cotton, cane, terracotta and indigo: colours you already know, used with a lighter hand. A reading for mood, not a paint specification.
- Ivory cotton#f1e8d8
- Cane#d8bd8a
- Terracotta#c7714f
- Indigo#44527f
Materials & details
What makes it Modern Indian.
The sample board
- Teak and sheesham
- Cane and rattan
- Handloom cotton
- Terracotta and clay
Cane, with clean lines
Traditional weaves on simple, modern frames.
Handmade accents
Block prints, brass and pottery, chosen a few at a time.
Room for green
Plants, courtyards and balconies treated as part of the home.
Room by room
Ideas worth borrowing.
Best in living, kitchen, bedroom and balcony spaces.
Living
Familiar, in a fresh light.
Wood and cane chairs with rust and indigo cushions feel familiar and new at once.
Kitchen
Made for the way we cook.
Plan for daily Indian cooking: strong ventilation, tall storage and easy-clean tiles.
Bedroom
Rooted in comfort.
A cane bed and a block-printed quilt bring craft into a calm room.
Balcony
A small escape, at home.
Two cane chairs, a small table and plenty of plants make a balcony a daily retreat.
Photos are illustrative design studies.
Pairs well with
Styles that get along.
Most homes mix two or three. These share a mood, a material or a palette with Modern Indian.
- Kerala ContemporaryBuilt for light, rain and family.
- Indo-Modern LuxeIndian craft, dressed for the evening.
- BohemianCollected, colourful, lived-in.
Want the familiar made fresh? Let’s plan it. We design whole homes, kitchens and wardrobes around the way you live.
Good questions
Modern Indian answered.
How do I keep a modern Indian home from feeling busy?
Let calm walls and simple furniture do most of the work, then choose a few handmade pieces you love instead of many small accents.
Can I reuse furniture I already have?
Often, yes. Older wood and cane pieces can be repolished or re-caned and become the heart of a modern Indian room.
Is cane practical for everyday use?
Cane is light and breathable. It lasts best away from constant damp and direct rain, with an occasional clean and check.