Spaces that adapt | Multifunctional room design
True flexibility comes from multi purpose rooms that thrive on great proportions, natural light and a baseline not defined by trends
VERSATILE LIVING: A low-seater sofa doubles as seating for both formal and informal use and partitions the room, while a piano nook occupies an otherwise overlooked column bay, in this penthouse in Delhi Photograph by JEETIN SHARMA
ISSUE DATE: Sep 28, 2026 | UPDATED: Sep 18, 2026 19:30 IST
A multi-functional room should not be thought of as a space that performs several functions simultaneously. Remember, it is more about creating a robust and timeless spatial framework that can accommodate changing patterns of living. The starting point is the architecture itself. Good proportions, natural light, ventilation and a sense of openness that creates a space that can support different ways of inhabiting it. Rather than designing a room around a prescribed set of activities, create an environment that can adapt as the needs of its occupants change.