Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have opened the doors to their first home together in Chennai — the couple’s first shared residence after their marriage and the first home either had owned. The apartment, perched on the 18th floor and spanning 4,000 square feet, was originally designed by architect Sruthi C Reddy and later personalised with the help of designer Pavitra Rajaram. Pictures of the residence were shared by Architectural Digest (AD) India on August 31.

The home is wrapped in balconies and enormous windows, keeping it connected to the Chennai skyline and the sea beyond. Siddharth described the layout as ‘home’, telling AD, “This long home is my favourite part of the house.”

Living room and details

The living room features large French windows covered with soft linen curtains, letting in ample sunlight. Rather than adhering to a minimalist aesthetic, the couple embraced a layered, maximalist look through patterned couches and cushions. Notable pieces include a Taherallys glass chandelier, a custom glass coffee table, a wicker hand chair, a mouth-blown pink glass sculpture, silk jamdani cushions, and a hand-knotted Manchaha carpet.

Foyer, passages, and personal touches

The foyer and passage areas are defined by a vintage Turkish runner, a teakwood study desk, a Burmese lacquer box, a cast brass butter lamp, vintage Japanese woodblock prints, a mother-of-pearl-and-ebony glass cabinet, and artworks the couple have collected over time.

Bedroom, den, and TV room

The primary bedroom mixes contemporary taste with vintage furniture, featuring a custom four-poster bed, ivory carpet, floral wallpaper, and dark teakwood side tables. The den doubles as an office, with a bookshelf holding vintage vinyl records, Filmfare Awards, a handmade film projector gifted to Siddharth by his guru Kamal Haasan, and a blue artwork created by Aditi’s childhood friends. The TV room includes custom bright yellow wallpaper, Sabyasachi velvet upholstery, a vintage hand-knotted carpet, a cast-brass cocktail table, and an Art Deco brass-and-glass floor lamp.