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Season 8 - Episode 1

Manu Bhaker

Olympian and trailblazer Manu Bhaker, the first Indian to win two medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, recently took on a new kind of challenge—one that was as heartfelt as it was transformative. In season 8 of Asian Paints Where The Heart Is, she takes us through the revamp of her family’s 3BHK apartment in Faridabad—a deeply personal project that was a gift to her parents. The transformation embodies comfort, celebrates her family’s close bond, and pays tribute to her extraordinary journey, all brought to life with a minimalist design approach.

“For me, home means comfort, home means belonging and home means my mom,” Manu says. Growing up in Goria, a small village in the Jhajjar district of Haryana, Manu credits her mother for being her pillar of strength and supporting her through the period that shaped her illustrious sporting career and led her to clinching the two bronze medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. “If she hadn’t stood by me, I wouldn’t have made it here,” she admits, making it clear that this revamp was as much a gesture of gratitude as it was an act of love.

The essence of the renovation is captured in the living room, where clean, understated design is elevated with thoughtful detailing. A striking Sabyasachi wallpaper from the Nilaya range by Asian Paints, adds depth and character to the living room. Inspired by traditional Pichwai art and the Vrindavan tales of Krishna, its delicate pattern of flora and fauna brings a subtle, timeless charm to the space “This wallpaper was my mom’s pick,” Manu says, explaining how her mother’s taste influenced much of the home’s design. The room also features a sleek TV cabinet, a thoughtfully designed trophy wall showcasing her medals, a simple sectional sofa and nesting coffee tables. By leaving room for future additions, the design reflects a family home that is still growing and evolving.

The minimalist bedrooms carry the same thoughtful interior styling. Manu’s parents’ room features soft blue tones, designed to create a relaxing retreat. Manu’s own room retains touches of her personality, with a hand-painted doodle wall standing out amidst a pastel green palette and a moss-green headboard. Her brother’s room, meanwhile, features a neutral Swiss Coffee-coloured wall and a window ledge that’s transformed into a cosy reading nook, blending simplicity with practicality.

Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker, who has made India proud with her many victories, credits her mother for all her achievements. As a heartfelt tribute, she gifted this transformed home to her parents in Faridabad. Take a home tour and experience a beautiful space that blends minimalism with meaningful design.

With mindful decluttering, thoughtful design accents and signature services by Asian Paints Beautiful Homes, this makeover offers a compelling example of how design can honour both past and present. The Bhaker family apartment provides valuable lessons for minimalist city homes, demonstrating how to balance functionality and sentiment.

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