Founded in November 2014, Crafted Spaces is a design studio that undertakes architectural and interior design projects across the country. The firm, led by Mitali Aharam has executed several varied project styles in the hospitality, commercial and residential segments.
The firm is now known for its design style fusing modern and Indian elements and using Indian craft and local artisans to create unique and crafted spaces. Whether it be homes, stores or restaurants, we follow one simple rule – ‘Form Always Follows Function!’
“I have always been fascinated and passionate about Design, and I love experimenting with colour, texture and materials. The joy of transforming a space from nothing to something sacred to someone is what drives me to keep designing.” – Mitali.
Awards- In 2021 and 2020 Mitali won two awards from the National Architecture and Interior Design Excellence Awards “Most Innovative & Creative Architecture & Interior Design Firm of the Year 2022” South India And 40 under 40 Best & Trendsetter Interior Designer of India 2022 award. She also won the silver in the Retail category for the FOAID awards in July 2022. In 2019 Mitali was a part of IGEN Top 50 young by Architect and Interiors India and a part of 50 Phenomenal Architects by Interiors & Décor Magazine. She also won the Good Homes Award for Best Fusion Interiors In 2019.
A quaint and classic designer boutique designed by Mitali Aharam
This charming studio designed for a renowned fashion designer in Hyderabad came with a requirement of keeping the space elegant and making the designer clothes the star attraction. The old house flanked by big mango trees was a perfect setting for a colonial-style space where the designer wanted to showcase her luxury clothing which reflects her trademark elegance and style.
The colonial charm was brought in with the arched windows, louvres, white and black chequered flooring, terrazzo tiles, rustic pots and artefacts.
The double-height ceiling has floral-themed lights customized in beaten n brushed brass. This was done to incorporate the client’s love for a quote about poppies by Ruskin Bond. Lights resembling poppy flowers were customised and hung from the double-height ceiling to add a personal touch to the space.
The white rafters in the ceiling are a representation of the client’s ancestral village home’s wooden rafters. The wall is done in white brick texture and decorated with a beautiful collection of frames to add old-world charm to the space.
This 12-feet by 27-feet fabricated structure also allowed the designer to get a breakout space filled with light where the client got to display elements and details personal and meaningful to her.
The area under the stairs was well utilized to create a beautiful with artefacts, plants, and a wicker bench.
The changing rooms have full-length led mirrors. Terrazo flooring has been used throughout to add brightness to the space.
A huge collage of embroideries and patchwork was
framed at the entrance and on top of the chest of
drawers in this waiting cum discussion lounge to
represent the client’s work through the years.
A view of the double-height area from the ground with the beaten copper lights suspended from the top. A wooden railing flanks one side while MS railing surrounds the other. Light is reflected from every angle in the space.
The restroom is done tastefully in colonial style tiles, a stone washbasin with a rustic mirror and tap.
Nooks and spaces have been designed to showcase various collections. The CNC cut wall in light colours highlights the products. Paintings and murals have been added to add an element of colour. Colonial-style flooring adds charm to the space.
A beautiful tree of life mural was done on-site to accentuate the corner in the waiting area. A wooden door and a wooden elephant add grace to this corner which is adorned with a Windsor black bench.
A new internal staircase connecting the two levels was added creating a beautiful transition space devoid of clothing and serving as the reception area and feature element for the façade.
The CNC cut jaali is evolved from the client’s first collection. It adds an element of design, and privacy, as well as controls the light getting inside.
Profile lights and spotlights have been used throughout the space to highlight the collection and the display area. Several seating areas have been designed for the customers to sit and discuss or take a break. Wicker furniture adds aesthetics to this space.
A few more design elements all symbolic to the client and curated for her were the wooden handcrafted birds on the wall, the wooden chest of
drawers, and artefacts in the Pret line room. This
section’s décor was designed to complement the
collection.
A sanskrit shloka in brass was inlaid on the stone
wall in the bridal room. The wooden display stands have an element of wooden pillars used in old village homes.
The backyard is perfect for a hot cup of English tea. The thatched roof, metal furniture and accessories and the bamboo partition make for a beautiful setup for relaxing or a photo shoot.
