Designed For: Residence of Ar. Jhanavi Parikh & Ar. Jugal Bhatt

At Parijat House, maximalism is not a visual excess it is a quiet accumulation of memory, craft, and seasonal colour. Designed as their own home by architects Jhanavi Parikh and Jugal Bhatt, this 3,000-square-foot 4BHK residence in Ahmedabad reimagines India Modern through a fresh, spring-inspired palette and a deeply personal engagement with indigenous materials and motifs.

Here, colour is not applied it grows. Soft amethyst pinks, sage greens, sun-warmed yellows and earthen neutrals flow through the home like a seasonal rhythm, inspired by India’s flora in bloom. The palette feels optimistic and tactile, layered with intention yet carefully restrained. Maximalism, in this house, is about presence rather than abundance.

The arrival sequence sets the tone. A modest vestibule slows the pace, anchoring the home in ritual and transition. Kota stone flooring, laid with delicate inlay patterns, introduces a material that recurs throughout the residence, grounding the interiors in familiarity and regional memory. A handcrafted console with mother-of-pearl inlay, floral motifs, and soft brass accents establishes the house’s design language ornamented, but never ornate.

The living and dining areas unfold as a continuous spatial narrative, defined not by walls but by thresholds. Arched frames, turned wooden columns, and glass-and-wood sliding partitions allow spaces to expand and contract with daily life. Light filters gently through sheer curtains, casting shadows that animate textures and reveal the depth of materials lime-finished walls, woven cane, solid teak, and brushed brass.

At the heart of the drawing room, a brass-and-teak swing gently anchors the space, inviting pause. Jaipur rugs ground the seating, while furniture designed in solid wood and cane sits lightly, elevated on legs to maintain visual openness. The space feels ceremonial yet effortless, equally suited to quiet mornings and shared evenings.

The dining area becomes a canvas for storytelling. A Pichwai-style “Tree of Life” artwork forms a symbolic backdrop, echoing the home’s larger narrative of nature and continuity. Brass pendant lights hover delicately above the table, while cane-backed chairs and hand-thrown vessels complete a setting that celebrates everyday rituals with quiet reverence.

The open kitchen, framed by a soft arch, blends seamlessly into the living space. Matte green cabinetry, Indian yellow patterned tiles, teak wood handles, and turned wooden legs reference traditional craft while maintaining contemporary clarity. The space feels warm, functional, and unmistakably Indian in spirit designed for use, not display.

Bedrooms continue this layered sensibility. The master bedroom is anchored by a teak four-poster bed, paired with paisley-patterned Indian textiles and brass wall-mounted light fixtures. An amethyst pink metallic-textured wall catches daylight softly, lending the room a subtle warmth without overt drama. Storage units combine teak frames with woven cane shutters, balancing visual lightness with tactile richness.

The parents’ bedroom adopts a calmer expression of the same language. Minimalist styling allows floral motifs seen in textiles, artwork, and wall details to emerge gently. Brass-and-glass wall lights punctuate the space, reinforcing continuity without repetition.

Across the home, flora and fauna appear as fragments rather than declarations on bedding, wallpapers, hand-painted details, and artwork. Peacocks, birds, lotuses, and florals recur quietly, creating a visual rhythm that rewards attention without overwhelming the senses.

A dedicated temple space is seamlessly integrated into the house, enclosed in a refined wood-and-glass composition with soft colours inspired by Pichwai art. It reinforces the idea that spirituality here is not a separate room, but part of daily life.

What distinguishes Parijat House is not the presence of craft, but the way it is held. Teak, brass, Kota stone, cane, inlay, and hand-painted surfaces are deeply familiar materials in Indian homes. Their use here is affectionate yet precise, shaped by the architects’ own lived experience and professional restraint.

Rather than pursue minimalism as luxury, Parijat House embraces abundance with clarity. It is a home where Indian craft, modern planning, and personal memory coexist where maximalism is not about “more,” but about meaning.

Design Team: Jhanavi Parikh, Jugal Bhatt, Aakansha Dad, Arpita Shah, Darshan Gajjar, Dviti Patel, Ayushi Bhatt, Jeel Shah and Kailash Jangid.

Photography by: Umang Shah Photography

Styling by: Studio Kanan Shah

Videography by: Ridham Gajjar Films

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Area: 3,000 sq. ft

Year: 2025