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Kayana’s Boutique
Project Type
Interior Architecture & Styling
Date
2018
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Project type
Interior Architecture & Styling
Role
Interior Designer and stylist
Custom
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-Ray, Adobe Photoshop
Designed as a visual prelude to the bespoke fashion experience that lies beyond, the 320 sq. ft. lobby of Kayana’s Boutique is an elegant blend of opulence, restraint, and storytelling. Tasked with curating a space that mirrors the brand's couture ethos, the design is a refined orchestration of dark contrasts, golden highlights, and sculptural textures—transforming a compact footprint into a gallery-like entryway.
A dramatic black wallpapered backdrop, accentuated by cove lighting and brushed brass inlay work, sets the tone upon arrival. In place of a conventional mirrored wall, the focal point features a bespoke artistic mirror installation—fragmented and abstract—designed not to reflect the viewer but the brand’s philosophy of layered beauty. Six curated portraits of women, each showcasing the atelier’s signature fabric and tailoring artistry, frame the reception zone as a quiet homage to the designer’s muse.
Custom walnut-toned wood furniture with white upholstered seating brings softness and tactility, while white oak textures and marble-topped brass side tables inject modern luxury. The reception desk, finished in a muted stucco cement texture, complements the marble-look tiled flooring to balance warmth and minimalism. Lighting is layered and intentional—brass pendant fixtures with telescopic rods, ambient ceiling lights, and accent luminaires together create a soft, radiant glow that highlights materiality without overpowering the space.
With its seamless interplay of materials, symmetry, and storytelling, the lobby becomes more than a transitional zone—it is a statement of elegance, mood, and memory.















