POCHĒ Aesthetics — luxury residential architecture and interior design firm in New Delhi

“We were quite particular about how we wanted our home to feel, but honestly, we didn’t know how to put it all together. Niyati understood it almost immediately. What we really appreciated was that she didn’t try to impose a certain ‘designer look’ on the house. She worked around our lifestyle and the way we actually live. Even across four floors, everything feels connected but not repetitive. The house looks beautiful, but more importantly, it feels like ours.”

“Our farmhouse was always meant to be a weekend home, so we wanted it to feel relaxed and very different from our city house. Niyati got that balance perfectly. There’s a lot of warmth in the spaces without them feeling overly done. She was also very particular about the landscape, natural light and how the interiors opened out into the garden. We’ve had friends over who literally didn’t want to leave. That probably says enough.”

“Doing up an apartment in a high-rise can be tricky because you already have so many limitations with the structure. Niyati somehow made it feel completely custom. She paid attention to things I wouldn’t have even thought about — lighting, proportions, storage, little details in the joinery. What I liked most was that she was very honest with us. She would tell us when something wasn’t worth spending on and where it made sense to invest. The end result feels understated and very personal.”

“We had worked with designers before and the process had always been quite stressful. With Pochē, it was surprisingly smooth. Niyati was involved throughout and was very hands-on, which made a huge difference. She took our brief seriously but also pushed us when she felt we were playing it too safe. There are a few things in the house that we would never have chosen ourselves, and they have now become our favourite parts. It feels sophisticated without feeling like a showroom.”

“We wanted our home to be elegant, but not the kind of house where you’re scared to sit on the sofa. Niyati understood that from the beginning. She spent a lot of time understanding our family, how we entertain, what we use every day and even how our children use the house. The result is incredibly considered but still very comfortable. Even after living here for a while, we keep noticing little details that we love. Niyati has a very distinct design sensibility, but she never lets it overpower the client.”