Radhika Aptes contemporary light-filled Mumbai home

Radhika in the first piece of furniture she got custom-made with her own money. Most of the pieces in her house are sourced from her parents or grandparents and each one has its own story to tell.

Radhika’s kitchen is a lesson in colour blocking. Carved out from the living room, the blue walls immediately create a demarcation between the two spaces. We love how one of her counters is lined with potted plants to create a sort of visual barrier.

ou’ll find plants in abundance in this apartment. Radhika grew up among trees and hills, and these plants are a way for her to reconnect with nature.

This wall mounted bookshelf also doubles up as a display unit for curios. Instead of having a single, large shelf, Radhika uses several smaller bookcases to house her collection – some mounted on the wall and some standing guard on the floor.

A host of different curtains cover the windows in Radhika’s bedroom, which serve to inject colour in the otherwise muted space.

A bright blue door welcomes you as you step into Radhika Apte’s home. The white-washed walls amplify the sunlight pouring in from the large windows in her living room.

Radhika has painted all the doors in her house a different colour. This not only helps in adding colour to the space, it is also extremely helpful for directions!