Indian streaming shows aren’t just reshaping entertainment, they are influencing how we design our homes. As OTT platforms invest in cinematic storytelling, the set designs of these series have become mood boards for a new kind of Indian aesthetic: global in appeal, rooted in context. From minimalist modern apartments to art deco mansions, every visual detail tells a story. Here are seven home décor styles inspired by your favourite Indian shows and how to bring their essence into your own space.
- Made in Heaven: Contemporary Glamour Meets Indian Craft
If you loved the sleek wedding-planner offices and elegant Delhi homes of Made in Heaven, this aesthetic is for you. It’s polished yet personal, glass and marble surfaces meet handcrafted décor and statement art. Bring the look home with neutral palettes offset by metallic accents, fresh flowers, and local artisanal pieces. Think understated luxury, not loud opulence: a home that feels like a modern Indian dream rather than a showroom. - Jubilee: Vintage Bollywood Nostalgia
Set in the 1940s-50s world of Bombay cinema, Jubilee’s design is all about old-world charm, curved furniture, deep woods, and warm gold lighting. To recreate this look, hunt for mid-century pieces with rounded edges, art deco lamps, and sepia-toned photographs. Choose jewel tones like emerald, wine, and navy for upholstery. The aesthetic is cinematic yet intimate, a tribute to India’s golden age of storytelling. - The Archies: Retro Pop with Youthful Energy
Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies revived the cheerful mid-century spirit of Riverdale through a distinctly Indian lens, pastel diners, checkered floors, and pops of red and turquoise. For a playful retro touch at home, try candy-coloured walls, vintage posters, and bold geometric patterns. Mix nostalgia with modern comfort: a reading nook with a bright armchair, or a kitchen with retro tiles and chrome fixtures. - Class: Urban Chic Minimalism
Netflix’s Class, set against sleek South Delhi apartments and elite school corridors, perfectly captures modern India’s taste for understated luxury and contemporary sophistication. The design language is clean, minimal, and quietly expensive. Bring it home with muted tones, metal-framed furniture, and accent lighting. Keep surfaces uncluttered and artwork abstract. Add one conversation piece, perhaps a sculptural lamp or monochrome rug to give your minimalist space character. - Gullak: Simple, Lived-In Warmth
On the other end of the spectrum, Gullak celebrates the comfort of middle-class Indian homes, tiled floors, mismatched furniture, plastic jars filled with namkeen, and that unpretentious warmth every Indian household knows. To embrace this look, don’t chase perfection. Combine traditional wooden furniture with handloom cushions, brass utensils, and family photos. The charm lies in familiarity, a reminder that authenticity never goes out of style. - Suzhal: The Vortex: Rustic South Indian Earthiness
The eerie yet beautiful landscapes of Suzhal highlight a design aesthetic that feels deeply connected to nature, mud walls, dark woods, terracotta tones, and handwoven textures. You can bring that earthy aesthetic home by using natural materials like cane, clay, and jute. Choose muted greens, browns, and ochres, and let natural light be your main décor element. It’s a style rooted in rhythm and restraint, soulful rather than showy. - Made in Heaven: Season 2 and Beyond — Global Indian Fusion
The second season of Made in Heaven expanded its aesthetic to include homes across India — from Jaipur’s heritage mansions to Hyderabad’s art-laden spaces. This signals a growing “global Indian” sensibility in interior design: rooted in craft, layered with global influence. Mix modern silhouettes with traditional fabrics — ikat cushions on a modern sofa, or an antique mirror above a minimalist console. The result is a space that feels contemporary yet connected to memory.
Indian OTT shows are reminding us that interior design is also storytelling. Every piece of furniture, every texture, every wall colour has intent, just like a scene in a film. Whether you gravitate toward Gullak’s homely chaos or Class’s cool precision, your home can carry the same narrative energy as the shows you love. The beauty of these design inspirations lies not in imitation, but interpretation, turning cinematic worlds into everyday spaces that reflect who you are.
