# Arched Cave-Like Abodes This Unconventional Home in Mumbai is Like an Organic Living Oasis By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unconventional-home References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/03/03/organic-house-abounding-personality-mumbai-india/) & [thewhiteroom.co.in](http://www.thewhiteroom.co.in/) Snug, cozy and very different from anything you've ever seen, this unconventional home design may be a little on the small side but it definitely makes up for it with a lot of turquoise pizzazz. At 65 square meters, this unusual abode was designed for a young couple by architectural and design firm The White Room. Following the couple's wishes for something original, practical and well-spaced out, the design firm created this [cave-like haven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-senosiain-arquitectos) in the Bandra suburb of Mumbai, India. Centered around arched ceilings and a [vaulted design concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaulted-monochrome-haus), this apartment may be [compact but the design team](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway) was still able to carve out spaces for a kitchen, a master bedroom, a guest bedroom and bathrooms. Using folding screens to differentiate between some of the different rooms from the actual living space, the house is harmonious in its rustic palette of browns and white with a dazzling splash of turquoise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Living:** Opportunity for innovative designs that maximize limited space in urban areas. - **Arched Ceilings:** Potential for unique architectural concepts that create a sense of spaciousness in small homes. - **Rustic Palette:** Demand for organic and earthy color schemes that evoke a sense of tranquility and connection with nature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to create functional and visually appealing designs for small living spaces. - **Architecture:** Potential for architects to explore creative ways to incorporate arched ceilings and vaulted designs into building structures. - **Home Decor:** Demand for home decor products that feature a rustic color palette and evoke a sense of serenity and natural beauty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Cave-Like Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-interior.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md) - [Curvaceous Brick Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asmalay.md) - [Excavated Underground Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-house.md) - [Perforated Facade Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porous-adobe.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md)