Get personal with a mid-century-modern Mumbai rental home

Lyndem, whose Instagram bio owns up to her ‘hoarder’ status, wanted to do up their apartment in a style that’s close to her heart. “I love mid-century modern design and the art deco aesthetic so I made sure our furniture fit that theme,” she says. A chartreuse couch anchors the décor in the living room, flanked by an upholstered mid-century modern chair and centre table that Lyndem bought from Mumbai’s Chor Bazaar. A turquoise wingback chair with a three-legged stool piled high with books serves as an enviable reading nook and  Lyndem added a small rug to the wall to give the corner a fun boho-chic twist.

A wild-eyed young Frankenstein vinyl doll on the cabinet is one of the first things that gets my attention. “We got that one because on our first date, we bonded over how much we loved that film and Mel Brooks. So this was a reminder of that,” shares the couple.
 

Lyndem loves plants and has carefully placed a collection of indoor plants around the living room. Their cat Purcy, who ignored us for the entire duration of our visit, has ensured that the chairs in the living room bear a clear stamp of his claw sharpening skills.

When asked what makes this space feel like home, Lyndem answers, “This apartment has been home since we got married last February and we love it. It’s a place where we can unwind after a tiring day in this very hectic city. I made sure that everything in the house evoked a sense of comfort and calm, where we could just relax over a cup of tea and catch up with each.”