Some homes tell a lot about the people living in them, even before we hear a word. Even the first step in that space feels warm, where a painting makes you pause, and a plant softens an edgy corner.Each nook looks clearly and calmly thought of and feels like what it is like to be home.Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna’s sea-facing duplex in Juhu, Mumbai, is exactly that kind of home.Twinkle Khanna, also an interior designer and the creative mind behind the home’s curation, makes the house look warm without being too much, artistic without being pretentious, and layered without feeling cluttered.
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Here are some art inspirations you can take away from their beautifully decorated home.
Glass window wall lined with thin bamboos
A glass window wall lined with slender bamboo plants doesn’t just divide space; it creates a living, breathing canvas that changes with the light and season. Tall potted plants appear as a recurring naturalistic art theme throughout the home. But this window wall adds to the statement overlooking the staircase into the floor above.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Bold character art
Twinkle’s fiercely independent personality is reflected in her choice of art, as one of the foyers features a painting by Hulya Ozdemir, an artist who draws inspiration from Frida Kahlo as a feminist icon.Other places include a striking painting of the goddess Durga riding a bike with Lord Shiva, that carries clear feminist overtones and a strong pop art energy.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Quirky wallpaper as a statement piece
Not every wall needs a painting. Sometimes, the wall itself can be the artwork. One of the bedrooms in the home features a distinctive wallpaper with an elephant motif that sets the tone for the entire room. The wallpaper in their room lets one surface do all the talking while keeping the rest understated.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Colourful abstract mural art
Above the sofa in one of their living areas, a series of arranged art frames immediately draws the eye. Apart from this, the living room also features an elegant 13-pendant light installation, placed above an in-built indoor pond. ID@undefined Caption not available.
