In Boston, the home of Padmaia Kumari Parmar and Kush Parmar, "combines influences and elements from around the world — a careful blend we like to call Global Chic," says Vani Sayeed. The property visually tells the story of its owners — one side of the family has its origins in the House of Mewar (one of the oldest dynasties in the world). In contrast, the other side brings Mexican influences.

Tasked with transforming this 1920s Georgian brick house, the team at Vani Sayeed Studios aimed to create a welcoming, contemporary space that also reflected its cultural heritage. "This project is a reflection of her heritage, her travels, and her global perspective", says the interior designer. By creating a microculture rooted in international sensibility, the house balances global charm with a sense of comfort — elegant and expressive, yet deeply personal and inviting.

Based on the architectural foundation of the property, the renovation combines tradition and modern comfort. In collaboration with the construction company Adams & Beasley Associates, the design team at Vani Sayeed Studios expanded and restored some key elements, such as fireplaces, windows, custom carpentry, and climate control systems. The renovation of this nearly century-old home required careful preservation of original architectural details, such as exterior copper pipes and black finishes.

The Pichhwai painting, an ancient expression of faith and artistic talent, above the living room fireplace inspired the colour palette for the entire house. "We travelled to Udaipur, India, where I was enchanted by the intricate details of the City Palace, the rich colours and the beauty of the nearby lakes and historical monuments," says Vani Sayeed. In this project, the designer also wanted to celebrate the vibrant connection between Mexican and Indian cultures.

"We wanted to create a sense of understated luxury, which felt carefully curated and collected," explains the designer. "The spaces are clad in a mix of materials: soft velvets, silks, leathers, high-gloss paint finishes and marble accents, all chosen to bring depth, texture and richness to the home."

The owner envisioned the primary bathroom as a spa, clean, white, and bright, as a reference to her hometown, Rajasthan. "We designed a custom feature wall with Makrana marble, quarried in Rajasthan, and mirrors embedded in a pattern inspired by mandalas, a traditional form of folk art," explains Vani. Manufactured in India, the tile adorns the wall of the bathtub, blending tradition with modern elegance.

When the project was completed, "the client gave us the highest praise: 'The house is perfect, just as it should always have been. We can't even remember what it was like before, '" says the designer, proud of the final result.