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Contemporary Bold lines, curated textures.

A bold exploration of contemporary living where clean architectural lines intersect with curated textures and thoughtful materiality. The Insidestory reimagines the modern home as a canvas for personal expression, blending old-world charm with an unmistakably current sensibility.

Design
The Insidestory by Shiwani Chowdary
Principal Designer
Shiwani Chowdary
Location
Hyderabad, India
Style
Contemporary
Bedroom with an arched walnut wall and brass-trimmed headboard
01Lime plaster 02Brass-trimmed bed
Living room with a hanging swing seat
03Swing seat

The living spaces unfold as a series of carefully composed vignettes, each anchoring a different mood within the home.

The primary gathering area is anchored by a sweeping sectional in deep charcoal, set against walls finished in a warm lime plaster that catches the natural light filtering through floor-to-ceiling windows. The contrast between the coolness of polished concrete flooring and the warmth of walnut wood accents creates an atmosphere that feels both refined and inviting.

The kitchen becomes a stage for daily ritual — sleek cabinetry in matte sage green is paired with a Calacatta marble island, while brass hardware and pendant lights introduce a subtle gleam. Adjacent to the pantry, an open dining nook features a reclaimed teak table, deliberately weathered to tell its own story amidst the modernity surrounding it.

Contemporary interior
The living room, framed in fine black lines

Ascending to the private quarters, the material palette softens. Bedrooms are wrapped in linen-textured wallpaper, with floating oak nightstands and custom headboards upholstered in bouclé. The primary suite opens onto a reading alcove bathed in south-facing light, where a vintage Moroccan rug anchors a pair of leather armchairs.

Throughout the home, art is not an afterthought but a structural element — oversized canvases share walls with curated gallery arrangements, while sculptural objects punctuate shelving units designed to frame rather than merely store. The result is an interior that feels like a living, breathing conversation between form, function, and the personalities that inhabit the space.