India’s Luxury Design Renaissance: The Visionaries Shaping a Global Aesthetic
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India’s design scene is in the midst of a powerful renaissance. Long celebrated for its artisanal heritage and richly layered cultural narratives, the country is now stepping into the global spotlight as a leader in contemporary luxury interiors. A new generation of visionary Indian designers is reinterpreting the language of craftsmanship, identity, and modern living, creating homes, hotels, and cultural spaces that speak eloquently to India’s past while defining its global future.
What distinguishes these studios is an effortless dialogue between tradition and innovation. Centuries-old handcraft techniques are being reimagined through advanced technologies, local natural materials are paired with refined international influences, and timeless stories of place are expressed through a cosmopolitan design vocabulary. The result is a body of work that feels soulful yet sophisticated, culturally rooted yet globally resonant, positioning India as a new epicentre of luxury design.
In this feature, we spotlight seven of the most influential and forward-thinking designers in India today. Each brings a distinct perspective, whether through bold material experimentation, poetic storytelling, or a commitment to sustainable craft, together redefining what it means to create beauty, purpose, and elegance on a world stage.
Neogenesis+Studi0261
Faisal Manzur
1. NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261, surat
Neogenesis+Studi0261 is a leading name in India’s luxury interior design scene. Founded in 2011 by architects Chinmay Laiwala, Jigar Asarawala and Tarika Asarawala, the practice embraces a multidisciplinary approach rooted in the belief that design can enrich life and create a true sense of place. Known for elegant restraint and refined materiality, the studio’s projects balance contemporary architecture with cultural authenticity. A standout example is a 6,200 square foot apartment in Surat, crafted for a diamond merchant family. This residence showcases their signature style: sophisticated interiors, grounded palettes and a quietly confident vision of modern Indian luxury.
2. Faisal Manzur, MADRAS
Faisal Manzur Design Studio is a Madras-based interior design practice celebrated for blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Guided by the philosophy of “Traditionalising the Modern,” the studio crafts distinctive interiors where local materials and artisanal techniques are elevated through refined modern sensibilities.
Every project reflects a balance of functional engineering and artistic expression, resulting in spaces that feel both culturally rooted and globally relevant. With meticulous detailing and a deep respect for heritage, Faisal Manzur is shaping a new narrative for luxury interior design in India, positioning his studio as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Indian interiors.
Sanjyt Syngh
FADD Studio
3. Sanjyt Syngh, New Delhi
Based in New Delhi, Sanjyt Syngh is the Creative Director and founder of his eponymous design consultancy, renowned for bold and bespoke interiors that merge luxury with personality. With over a decade of international experience in New York and London, he brings a cosmopolitan sensibility to Indian design.
His interiors are deeply curated, where every detail and object contributes to a powerful narrative of storytelling through space. Recognised among the Top 100 Interior Designers in the World and AD’s Top 12 in India, Sanjyt’s work is unapologetically distinctive, art-led, globally inspired and endlessly refined.
4. FADD Studio, Bangalore
Founded in 2012 in Bangalore by Farah Ahmed and Dhaval Shellugar, FADD Studio is a contemporary interior design practice celebrated for its fearless creativity and constant reinvention. The studio rejects the idea of a fixed style, instead evolving with each project to reinterpret classic ideas and set new trends.
From private residences to restaurants and retail spaces, FADD Studio’s work is defined by innovation, experimentation and a strong sense of storytelling. With international training in Milan and Mumbai and experience at Khosla Associates, the duo continues to shape modern Indian interior design with originality, vision and a distinctly fresh voice.
Nishita Kamdar
5. Nishita Kamdar. Mumbai
Studio Nishita Kamdar, founded in Mumbai in 2014, is an award-winning multidisciplinary design practice known for transforming complexity into elegant simplicity. The studio designs both architecture and interiors with a human-centric approach, prioritising multifunctionality, sensory experience and contextual relevance. Founder Nishita Kamdar, a recipient of the Charles Correa Gold Medal, leads a research-driven process that draws inspiration from art, the environment, and lived moments. Committed to utility and beauty, the firm’s work spans holiday homes, residential interiors and commercial spaces, always attuned to users and place.
Richa Bahl
Shalini Misra
6. richa bahl design studio, MUMBAI
Richa Bahl, Principal Designer at Richa Bahl Design Studio and an AD100–2025 honoree, is renowned for crafting soulful interiors that feel collected rather than decorated. With a background in advertising and storytelling, she infuses each project with narrative depth and emotional resonance, blending cultural influences with contemporary elegance.
Her diverse upbringing across India shapes a distinctive design voice that values individuality, emotion and timeless beauty. From luxury homes in San Francisco to residences for icons such as Alia Bhatt and Freida Pinto, Richa Bahl creates interiors that evoke familiarity, reflect identity and define modern Indian luxury design.
7. Shalini Misra, NEW DELHI
Shalini Misra is an internationally acclaimed interior architect, designer and property developer renowned for crafting elegant, timeless and artfully curated spaces. With studios in London, Milan, New York, Delhi and Dubai, her practice blends architecture, fine craftsmanship and contemporary art to create interiors of enduring sophistication. A graduate of the Delhi School of Architecture and Planning with advanced studies at Columbia University and UCL, she brings intellectual depth and innovation to every project. Recognised among House & Garden’s Top 100 Designers, Shalini also champions Indian artisanship through her Shakti Design Residency and curates global design dialogue with her platform Curio, cementing her influence on the future of luxury interior design worldwide.
As India’s creative landscape continues to evolve, these seven studios embody a shift towards thoughtful, globally attuned luxury, one that honours heritage while embracing innovation. Their work reflects a confident new design identity for India, where craft, culture, and contemporary vision come together to shape interiors that resonate far beyond borders.
In celebrating their stories, we recognise not only their individual brilliance but also India’s growing influence as a hub for luxury design with soul, depth, and enduring relevance.
Photography Credits
Atul Pratap Chauhan: Sanjyt Syngh, Cover Image by Sanjyt Syngh
Ishita Sitwala: NEOGENESIS+STUDI0261, FADD Studio, Nishita Kamdar
Adam Potts: Richa Bahl
