A Sky-High Mumbai Home Balances Serenity, Style and Surprise

Set high above the restless streets of South Bombay, a 3,000 sq. ft. penthouse named Vyom redefines what it means to live among the clouds. Translating to “sky” in Sanskrit, Vyom lives up to its name. Every corner of this home seems to dissolve into the horizon, where the city’s pastel skyline meets the Arabian Sea, and clouds drift by at eye level.

Designed by Studio Tattva, led by Founder and Principal Designer, Aditi Savani, Vyom reflects a philosophy rooted in balance between stillness and surprise, simplicity and statement. “The idea was to create a home that mirrors the pastel city outside, but with bursts of colour and playfulness inside,” says Savani. “We wanted every space to feel calm at first glance, yet reveal something unexpected on a closer look.”

From the moment one steps inside, the penthouse feels like a pause from the city below. Light pours through floor-to-ceiling windows, painting the rooms in soft hues that echo Mumbai’s skyline. The mood is tranquil but never monotonous, each element designed to invite attention without demanding it.

For Savani and her team, the challenge was to translate a young family’s vision of “waking up to infinity” into a tactile experience. The home, built for a business couple and their parents, balances intimacy with openness. The entrance sets the tone: a 20-foot-long corridor with a sculptural chandelier and bold crimson seating that hints at the drama to come.

Beyond it, the apartment unfolds into two distinct wings. One leads to the master suite and study; the other to the parents’ and guest bedrooms. Between them lies the shared living, dining, and breakfast areas, the heart of the home. The kitchen sits discreetly behind frosted glass panels that can vanish at the touch of a button, allowing the space to transform seamlessly between everyday life and entertaining.

What’s immediately striking is the restraint with which volume and light are handled. The 12-foot-high ceilings, a rare luxury in Mumbai, are used not for grandeur but for breathing space. Pastel tones dominate the palette, like, soft creams, blush pinks, sea blues creating harmony with the natural light that floods the rooms. “We didn’t want to overwhelm the view,” explains Savani. “The design needed to belong to the sky, not compete with it.”

In the living room, subtle textures and bold gestures coexist. A textured wall with an earthy finish meets crisp white panels, grounding the space while keeping it airy. A sculptural artwork by Nitush Aroosh acts as a focal point, while curved furniture pieces, chairs that seem to dance rather than stand still add movement. A graphic rug injects just enough colour to keep the serenity alive without breaking it.

The dining area exudes a different rhythm, refined yet warm. A marble-topped table with gold-finished legs anchors the space, paired with an upholstered sofa on one side and sleek chairs on the other. Above, a custom chandelier glows like captured sunlight, while a gold-edged Boca do Lobo mirror reflects the changing blues of the sea and sky.

The kitchen hides behind the breakfast counter, surfaced in exotic amazon green marble. Inside, the design takes a bold turn, rust-red cabinetry, white Caesarstone counters, and Spanish tile flooring create a surprising contrast. “Every part of the home has its own personality,” says Savani. “The kitchen is where we wanted energy, colour, and warmth, a little rebellion against the calmness elsewhere.”

The master bedroom channels the serenity of dawn. Walls are painted in soft blush tones with hints of blue in the upholstery, echoing the horizon outside. A built-in bench by the window invites pause, while a smart swivel unit allows the TV to rotate depending on where one chooses to rest.

In the guest room, oak flooring meets curved wooden panels finished in cement lime wash. The greys and whites create a cocoon-like atmosphere, quiet, grounded, and timeless.

Throughout the penthouse, Studio Tattva’s design philosophy shines through: spaces that are intuitive, emotional, and deeply connected to their surroundings. “We don’t approach design as decoration,” says Savani. “It’s about rhythm, movement, and the quiet dialogue between inside and outside.”

Vyom captures that dialogue perfectly. It’s a home that manages to be both elevated and intimate, playful yet poised. In a city where every inch is fought for, it offers what Mumbai rarely allows, a sense of openness, of breathing freely, of belonging to the sky itself.