Sculptural walls to muted interiors: 5 ideas for your next home renovation

In Tiruchirappalli, a 40-year-old home built by the client’s parents needed renovation. Architect Sushmitha Ramesh and her team at The Auburn Studio transformed the space, aiming for continuity rather than erasure. They restored wooden jaalis, reintroduced them throughout the house, and created a timeless, tropical atmosphere. The renovation featured a sculptural feature wall in the living room, curved false ceilings, and a central oak flooring corridor.

A dramatic double-height atrium connected guest bedrooms and a dining room designed to blend indoor and outdoor spaces. The mezzanine, ascending to an entertainment room and private family quarters, opened onto the atrium bathed in natural light. The master suite, with its skylit bathroom and walk-in closets, was given a restrained color palette and thoughtful design, celebrating natural materials and long-term style over trends.