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A New Delhi family home personalised for every member

  • Interior Designs for Home
May 26, 2025
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This home by designer Kirti Dodeja Malhotra is where smart design, subtle details, and heartfelt living meet

Designer Kirti Dodeja Malhotra created a home that suits the needs of everyone living in this home. In this family of three, the son lives in Helsinki but visits often and his room has a calm, Nordic feel inspired by his life abroad while the rest of the home reflects the warmth and pace of daily life in Delhi. Each space is personal, practical, and made for the people who use it. Edited excerpts from an interview with the designer:

 

Beautiful Homes (BH): How would you describe this home “Midnight Sun”?

Kirti Dodeja Malhotra (KDM): A home becomes an extension of both the client and the designer—a reflection of lifestyles and taste. The son’s room reflects the subdued light he’s accustomed to in Helsinki, translated into a moody grey palette that contrasts with the otherwise bright and warm tones preferred by his parents living in Delhi. This balance captures the essence of each family member, making “Midnight Sun” a true personality extension of all. Our goal was to craft a home that resonates with each family member's emotional needs while maintaining a cohesive overall feel. So, it also depends on the kind of space it is. If it's a bedroom, it reflects the mood and personality of the person it belongs to, while congregational spaces such as the living area have a lively ambience. 

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The dark tones in the bedroom imbue a sense of calm.
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The bedroom features a pendant light from The White Teak Company and uPVC windows from Weatherseal by Asian Paints.

BH: The chandelier in the living room is quite striking. What’s the story behind that piece?

KDM: ​The chandelier in the living room is a custom creation by The White Teak Company. We initially sought an off-the-shelf piece. But the room's unique architectural features made it challenging to find a ready-made chandelier. The White Teak Company's team helped design the perfect fixture for this space.

 

This brings me to take note of the ceiling design of the living and dining area, too. With the intersecting beams at awkward locations, it was difficult to bring the whole ceiling down (which was the case earlier before the renovation). It made the ceiling height too low and cramped up the space. We integrated details around the beam to carefully incorporate ceiling lights and maintain a high ceiling height. 

Stylish dining room with art - Beautiful Homes
Mustard chairs, wall art, and planter highlights the dining room.

BH: What was your strategy for working with the space constraints?

KDM: The key is to plan smartly. There are a lot of things we considered, like the number of people to be seated in the living room and whether we have enough space to get around the bed. How much space do we have after opening the shutters of the wardrobe?

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The fittings in the white and black kitchen are from Sleek by Asian Paints.
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The marble bathroom adjacent to this bedroom is styled with fittings from Bathsense by Asian Paints.
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The uPVC windows in this living room are from Weatherseal by Asian Paints, and the round chandelier is from The White Teak Company.

BH: What’s a detail in the home that most people might overlook, but you’re most proud of?

KDM: I'm particularly proud of how the layout and flow of spaces came together in this project. The transformation from the original structure to the final design is quite striking. We focused on creating a seamless transition between areas.​

 

A significant aspect of our design philosophy was the mindful use of resources. We upcycled existing furniture pieces by reupholstering them. This preserved the sentimental value of these items and contributed to sustainability. 

Also, we ensured that elements like switchboards complemented the lighting fixtures, which in turn harmonised with the wall art’s frames. Even the curtain rods, their edges, and the door handles were carefully chosen.

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