Tesor Designs Brings the Arabian Sea and River Into the Experience of Kadal, a 5,000 Sq. Ft. Beach House in Udupi

Bengaluru-based luxury interior design firm Tesor Designs is drawing attention to Kadal, a 5,000 sq. ft. beach house in Udupi, Karnataka, as an example of its evolving approach to designing large villas, second homes and vacation residences. Set between the Arabian Sea and a river, the residence has been designed around its distinctive natural setting, allowing the surrounding landscape to become an integral part of the home’s everyday experience.

Established in 2017, Tesor Designs has built its practice around creating highly customised residential interiors, with a focus on delivering an end-to-end experience for homeowners. From the initial design conversation to material selection, execution, custom manufacturing and final handover, the firm manages the process under one roof. Its portfolio increasingly includes large-format residences and premium second homes, reflecting a growing demand among homeowners for spaces that are personalised to both their lifestyle and location.

Kadal represents this approach through its relationship with its surroundings. With the Arabian Sea on one side and a river on the other, the home presents two contrasting landscapes that shaped the planning and design of the residence. Rather than treating these views simply as visual backdrops, Tesor Designs structured the spaces to ensure that the sea or river forms part of the experience across much of the home.

The result is a residence where the setting influences how the spaces are experienced, moving beyond conventional ideas of a holiday home. The design responds to the character of its location while creating an environment intended for extended stays, relaxation and connection with nature.

According to Rajesh, Co-Founder of Tesor Designs, destination residences demand a different design sensibility from conventional urban homes. “A vacation home is not simply a larger version of a city residence. The location, the landscape, the way the home will be used and the experience people expect from it all become part of the design conversation. With projects like Kadal, our focus is on understanding that context and creating a home that feels connected to where it belongs.”

This approach is also reflected in the increasing number of clients who are returning to Tesor Designs for subsequent real estate investments. Homeowners who have previously worked with the firm are increasingly approaching Tesor for newer villas, second homes and vacation residences, indicating a level of trust that extends beyond individual projects.

A key differentiator for Tesor Designs is the degree of customisation it offers. Rather than limiting clients to a pre-selected catalogue, the firm allows them to explore a wider range of materials, finishes, fabrics, stones and hardware. This enables each residence to be developed around the homeowner’s individual preferences, the architectural character of the property and the intended use of the space.

The firm’s in-house manufacturing facility further strengthens this process. Custom furniture and bespoke elements are produced on Tesor’s own factory floor, allowing the company greater control over craftsmanship, quality and timelines. This is supported by a large team comprising designers, project managers and skilled craftsmen, alongside a network of luxury brands across the industry.

As premium homeowners increasingly invest in properties beyond traditional urban centres, second homes and destination residences are becoming an important part of the luxury residential landscape. For design firms, these projects require an understanding of not only aesthetics but also geography, architecture, lifestyle and the emotional experience associated with owning a home away from the city.

With Kadal, Tesor Designs aims to demonstrate how these considerations can come together in a single residence. More broadly, the project reflects the firm’s growing presence in the luxury residential segment and its focus on creating highly individualised homes that respond to their owners as well as their surroundings.

For Tesor Designs, the growing trust of returning clients and the expanding portfolio of large villas, second homes and vacation residences signal the direction in which the firm is taking its design practice: creating considered, fully managed residential experiences where craftsmanship, customisation and context come together.