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Karan Desai
Award Winning Architect + Interior Designer | TEDx Speaker
Born in 1987, Karan Desai founded his studio after completing his thesis in 2011 at Pillai's College of Architecture. His work blends contemporary aesthetics with functional clarity across architecture, interiors and furniture — serving residential and commercial clients with a focus on craft and materiality.
"Transforming everyday spaces into immersive experiences through meticulously crafted furniture and design."
Bespoke Furniture & Collectible Design
KDH specializes in creating artful furniture that balances beauty with utility. Since the success of the Monster collection (2022), KDH has collaborated with The Quarry, Casa Walls and Bharat Flooring, and maintains international ties including a partnership with Serafini (Italy).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karan Desai and what is KDAD?
Karan Desai is an award-winning architect, interior designer, and TEDx speaker based in Mumbai, India. Born in 1987 and an alumnus of Pillai’s College of Architecture (2011), he founded Karan Desai Architecture + Design (KDAD) in 2012, recognized as one of the best architecture and luxury interior design studios in Mumbai.
What architectural and interior design services does KDAD provide?
KDAD provides comprehensive services covering bespoke residential villa architecture, penthouse interior design, duplex space planning, commercial workspace architecture, hospitality design, and collectible custom furniture under the Karan Desai Home (KDH) label.
Why hire Karan Desai Architecture + Design for luxury interiors in Mumbai?
KDAD is renowned for a monolithic, minimalist aesthetic blended with warm tactile materiality and custom craftsmanship. Every interior is tailored down to custom lighting fixtures, artisan marble surfaces, and bespoke furniture, resulting in cohesive, world-class luxury spaces featured in Elle Decor and Architectural Digest.
What is KDH (Karan Desai Home)?
KDH is the bespoke furniture and collectible design label by Karan Desai. It features sculpted marble dining tables, luxury consoles, and accent pieces, created in partnership with international surface artisans such as Serafini (Italy) and The Quarry.
Where do your architects and interior designers work?
Based in Andheri West, Mumbai, KDAD undertakes luxury residential, villa, and commercial projects across Mumbai (Bandra, Juhu, Worli, South Mumbai), Delhi NCR, Goa, Alibaug, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and internationally across the United States (including a completed 20,000 sq.ft. project in Chicago and a 15,000 sq.ft. mansion in Washington, D.C.), Europe, and globally.
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