A PIECE OF CAKE

A whiff of independence (and macarons) breezes across Pooja Dhingra’s new home nested in a buzzing bylane of Bandra in Mumbai designed by Ravi Vazirani

- PRATISHTHA RANA

Bordering the sofa behind is a vintage ledge and a stone bust on it, both, by Mahendra Doshi. Sand Cast aluminium coffee table from the QIT.A collection by Ravi Vazirani stands steadily beside the round IKEA rattan pouffe. Plant, white vase and the pink pedestal are from Ravi Vazirani

Tying the living room together is IKEA’s flatwoven rug, vintage chair by Mahendra Doshi, limited edition brass stool from the QIT.A collection by Ravi Vazirani, pure linen drapes from Saphed. The rust cushion is from Ranjit Ahuja whie the beige cushion is by The Pure Concept Home

The Palm Treats wallpaper from Kalakaari Haath sets a vivacious tenor in the living room with an inviting white IKEA sofa and Kangaroo chair by Mahendra Doshi. Commanding attention with Sand Cast aluminium table from the QIT.A collection by Ravi Vazirani are vases with sculptural ears, grey vase with rim and textured low vase by The Pure Concept Home, while the two white vases on the right are Pooja's finds and art frames by Apnavi Makanji from TARQ and The Flame Store

Teak wood dining table by Lap and Dado is decked with a vase by The Pure Concept Home, platter and bowl are a part of the Lila collection by Ravi Vazirani for Ikai Asai alongside Pooja’s own glass and kettle

FROM TOP Modelling a wooden palette is the mid-century console from Lap and Dado, lamp from Fabindia and vase from the Lila collection by Ravi Vazirani for Ikai Asai with artworks by Apnavi Makanji from TARQ and The Flame Store; Setting a saccharine scenario in the kitchen is an indulgent cake sculpted by Pooja Dhingra