A home is luxury, and a home is luxurious! Sm Studio weaves an inventive vocabulary of neutral colors to inject personality, depth, and character into a beautiful house in the outskirts of Mumbai. A home is opulent! So, how exactly does one go about making a one-of-a-kind lavish statement in the midst of a plethora of elaborate luxury residences?! The SM Studio seems to believe that it is easy! In order to define a sprawling four-bedroom, two-terrace, four-and-a-half bathroom plush home with a breathtaking view of the Mumbai skyline, principal architects Suresh Mistry and Meghana Shetty adhere to the tried-and-true neutral palette. However, what differentiates them from other architects is the way in which they approach neutrality as the primary focus of the project! A variety of shades of umber come to life in the spaces, ranging from light colors to deep-toned tints, and they suffuse the items that come in their path with washes of color that merge, flirt, and at times stand on their own to make a clear statement. Different tones of gray seem to be falling into place, possessing a deceptive simplicity in their application while vividly emphasizing. And does the color black become the line of demarcation? White does, which is a bit of a relief. It is mostly white, and it makes its way in, so validating the schema and increasing the plush factor at the same time. Although it is a smart house, it is urbane and has a higher style quotient; nonetheless, it is also homey, engaging, and full of warmth. Ingeniously split by walls that slide to show expansions and may be closed off at whim to protect intimacy, areas flow together without interruption with a continuous flow of space. As the entry lobby connects to all of the different aspects of the house, the interior spaces are opened up to the elements via the use of two terrace spaces that surround the living and dining rooms. The atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of full-length mirrors and french windows. A single marble is utilized throughout the whole of the house, ensuring that the material is consistent throughout. Additionally, an oomph factor is created by carefully selecting and positioning art and antiques around the residence. Materials are painstakingly crafted, including a wallpaper with a silky texture, mahogany that contrasts with crème, mirror chips with fine detailing, metallic tiles, faux leather, fired clay, ebony veneer, silver foiling, ceramics, glass, and so on, all of which are used to create a ceiling that is regal at 12 feet. The residence seems to be punctured with current character, but discreetly imbued with a now-there-now-gone timelessness. This is because natural light has been optimized, and artificial light has been limited to the role of setting the evening atmosphere. On the website indiaartndesign.com, you can see the graphics of this stunning residence.