Comfort, exclusivity and sophistication together spell luxury for this space planner and interior designer who believes in employing quality materials, attention to detail and personalisation to deliver luxury spaces to clients. Her goal is to keep transforming living spaces into havens that inspire and delight. Armed with a Diploma in Interior Designing from Exterior & Interior Ltd. (EXIN) Institute, Aanchhal founded AB Design in Kolkata in 2013 after working with a design studio for a few years. Since inception, her firm has completed over 80 residential projects – each tailored with bespoke solutions. Success did not come easily, though. “There are a lot of aspects that are challenging, especially the execution,” observes Aanchhal. “Occasionally, it involves getting permissions, locating correct information, determining the right budget, and dealing with a lot of back-and-forth revisions. It comes down to choosing your battles well.” Aanchhal advises young designers to be persistent. “Architecture is a demanding field that requires dedication and perseverance. Challenges and setbacks are inevitable, but staying committed to your vision and continuously working towards your goals is crucial.” AB Design believes in creating not just interiors, but experiences. Take, for instance, The House of Ballygunge – where the wall art featuring a classical architectural scene complements the modern aesthetic of the dining space fitted with stylish yet functional furniture that exudes comfort. Think capacious wooden dining chairs sporting gently curved backs and brass accents. Aahana Miller Aanchhal Bhuwalka Principal Architect, ABM Aahana Miller prioritises comfort over opulence. She believes functionality is far more luxurious than a lavish space that neglects user experience. This conviction stems from being nurtured as the daughter of an architect-artist couple (Alfaz and Brinda Miller) as well as from her training – a Master of Architecture at The University of Pennsylvania (PennDesign) with a Minor in Historic Preservation; after a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design, with a focus on adaptive re-use. Displaying her entrepreneurial skills early in her career, Aahana was the Director for Penn Student Design at PennDesign as well as the Graphics and PR Chair of PennDesign’s Women in Architecture group – an organisation that aims to increase the incidence and visibility of women in the architectural profession. More recently, she curated the Urban Design and Architecture Vertical of Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in 2023 and 2024. Aahana works with her father Alfaz Miller on a wide range of commercial, residential, retail and institutional projects. Her design style is a unique synthesis of her Indian roots and contemporary education. She brings freshness to the style that ABM is known for. This is particularly evident in Bungalow at Jajpur, where the use of colour and a combination of eclectic materials with wood results in a beautiful blend of traditional Indian aesthetics with modern sensibilities. Founder & Principal Interior Designer, AB Design “LuxeBook is a source of design inspiration and trends” “For me, luxury is synonymous with comfort” | 5 | 4
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