Inside Jasleen Royal’s sea-facing Mumbai duplex: Piano, ‘sunset’ studio, vintage accents

Jasleen Royal’s living space features a grand piano (Photo: Mashable India/YouTube)

Another sentimental corner of the house is a wall adorned with photographs and personal keepsakes. Speaking about her connection to family traditions, Royal recalled her childhood love for kite flying and shared that she continues the ritual every Lohri by flying kites for her parents.

Chic bar area, family wall

The singer also showcased a dedicated bar area, which she said was designed more for hosting guests than for drinking. Calling herself a typical Punjabi host, she explained that she enjoys feeding, pampering, and entertaining friends and family. The bar seamlessly opens into a cosy dining area often used for gatherings.

Further, she also spoke about her emotional comfort rituals, revealing that chai and buttered toast remain her go-to comfort food whenever she feels overwhelmed or emotionally low.

The singer opens up about her family wall (Photo: Mashable India/YouTube)

Her music studio emerged as the most personal part of the home. Designed to feel comforting and intimate, the space houses multiple guitars, a recording setup, a writing corner, and a cosy chair where she enjoys her coffee breaks. The studio also features an altar dedicated to her guru, Yogananda ji, reflecting her spiritual connection to Kriya Yoga.

Shelves in the room display books, photographs of her grandparents, and her Filmfare Awards trophy for Ranjha. Royal shared that learning she was the first woman to win in the Music Composer category made the achievement especially meaningful for her.

Bedroom with neutral hues

Upstairs, the guest room has been designed as a warm space for friends and family, complete with soft seating and sunset views.

Jasleen’s bedroom features a wingback bed (Photo: Mashable India/YouTube)

Next up, her bedroom features an entirely white and neutral palette. Royal explained that she intentionally avoided colour in the room to create a calming environment that allows her mind to slow down and feel peaceful. The room also opens to a spacious balcony with a comfortable seating area and a table, against the backdrop of the sea.

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Significance of curated elements

Neha Kataria, Creative Director, The Right Address & Interior Designer, LA Archplan, explained how curated elements like old furniture, musical instruments, or handwritten notes help create a space that feels emotionally lived-in rather than overly styled. “Curated objects work the way memory works. They accumulate over time,” she said, adding that, “Interior styling is ultimately a human exercise. It is about shaping spaces around the lives and memories of the people within them. The most memorable homes are the ones that feel deeply specific to the person living there.”

New decor trends

Neha Raina, Design Propeller and Associate Partner of Studio IAAD, shared that one of the biggest decor shifts in modern homes is feeling more grounded and less performative. She explained that natural elements like stone, lime plaster, wood, handcraft finishes are now preferred more by homeowners.

“We are also seeing traditional elements being reinterpreted in contemporary ways, with handcrafted decor and cultural accents being integrated into modern spaces. Homes are becoming softer and increasingly centred around authenticity,” Raina said.