Project: The Theo Home
Architecture: Gaurav Kharkar & Associates
Principal Architect/Designer: Gaurav Kharkar, Vidhita Kharkar
Location: Tardeo, Mumbai, India
Area: 2700 ft2
Year: 2025
Photo Credits: Pulkit Sehgal
Rooted in a refined philosophy of minimalism, The Theo Home unfolds as an immersive study in quiet luxury—where neoclassical flourishes converse with contemporary restraint, and art intersects seamlessly with architecture. Consequently, every corner tells a story: the sculptural dining table with its terracotta-column base channels ancient forms into a functional artwork, while the living room’s kinetic wire pendant floats above grounded elements, adding motion and poetry to the space below.
Curated Spaces of Pause and Reflection
Moreover, the home offers a series of emotional interludes. For instance, the contemplative nook—framed by fluted walls, graphic rugs, and elegant brass-accented cabinetry—serves as a serene refuge for solitude. Likewise, a framed vignette of classical moulding and portraiture becomes an architectural pause, inviting touch and contemplation. In addition, the mezzanine lounge corner, defined by minimal styling and soft, diffused lighting, provides a meditative interlude within the broader floor plan.
Layered Classical Details and Modern Function
Meanwhile, Greek-inspired details ripple throughout. The children’s room, for example, layers classical mouldings and a crowned portrait of Mother Mary above a multifunctional cacao-toned sofa and hidden fold-away bed. Thus, functionality and narrative fuse, teaching lessons in identity and reverence. Furthermore, the double-height dining area features an asymmetrical marble tabletop that rests on terracotta columns, balancing drama with discipline. The restrained palette of warm ivories, muted taupes, navy, terracotta, and sage—tempered by dynamic marble veining and textured boucle—creates a calm canvas for daily life.
Timeless Materiality and Emotional Depth
Finally, marble becomes sculpture—in the kitchen island, bar, and fireplace surround—its raw intensity softened by dusty green-blue cabinetry and stitched linens. As a result, visual clarity remains uncompromised even in spaces that demand bold statement. Moreover, a discreetly framed portrait in the lounge and the floating light installation in the living room exemplify how The Theo Home celebrates depth over excess. Ultimately, this residence endures not by chasing trends, but by crafting an emotional, timeless narrative through thoughtful form, material, and mood.
