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Heli Daruwala Reveals Elegant Surat Home With Gujarati Hinchko

Heli Daruwala Reveals Elegant Surat Home With Gujarati Hinchko
Inside Heli Daruwala’s elegant Surat home with a Vaastu-inspired Gujarati hinchko · indianexpress.com

Heli Daruwala showed people her family home in Surat.

The house has two floors and mixes modern design with Gujarati traditions.

A special wooden swing called a hinchko sits between the living and dining areas.

Heli said this swing is one of her favourite places in the house.

There is also a temple area with paintings of Radha and Krishna.

The home includes a bright living room, dining area, large kitchen, bedroom, and teal bathroom.

A terrace garden has plants, fruits, and another swing.

Design experts said many people now prefer lasting and meaningful decorations instead of simply buying more things.

Key facts

Home location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Property layout
Expansive two-storey family home
Design style
Contemporary minimalism combined with Gujarati cultural elements
Signature feature
A wooden Gujarati hinchko beneath an open-to-sky ceiling
Kitchen
Spacious, well-lit kitchen with taupe cabinets, a white countertop, and a black glass range hood
Outdoor space
Terrace garden with a swing, plants, and fruits
Expert perspective
Luxury is increasingly associated with authenticity, craftsmanship, longevity, and meaningful objects

Quotes

Khyathi Jetwani and Manish Jetwani

Founders of IRRA Luxury Living who commented on changing definitions of luxury décor.

“This generation is also far more informed. Through global travel, international retail experiences, social media, and exposure to the world’s leading design and luxury brands, they’ve developed a far more refined understanding of quality, craftsmanship, and aesthetics.”
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“There is a greater appreciation for longevity. Rather than filling homes with trends, people are investing in timeless pieces that can be lived with for years and eventually become heirlooms. Luxury has shifted from owning more to owning better.”
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