Creating the Art of Feeling at Home
We are Studio Couch Potato. A studio built on heart, care, and a big love for creating spaces that feel like home in the truest sense.
How It All Started
It started with a feeling, the kind you get when you walk into a space that feels cared for. Where the light knows where to land and the rug knows how to greet your feet.
That feeling became a belief, that everyone deserves a space that feels personal, relaxed, and quietly beautiful.
Studio Couch Potato was born to bring that to life. To turn empty houses and scattered rooms into spaces full of comfort, character, and care.
We wanted to create a space where you can truly be yourself. Where putting your feet up and staying in feels easy and comforting. Because being a couch potato in a space that feels like you isn’t something to feel guilty about. It’s a small, everyday luxury and one you absolutely deserve.
Founder / Creative Director
Founder’s Note
I’m Banu, the founder of Studio Couch Potato, and I truly believe that your home should be your favorite place to be.
My path to interior design wasn’t a straight line. I began as an engineer with a degree from Anna University in Chennai, where I learned structure and precision. Studying in California and Toronto for my double master’s degrees gave me fresh perspective and a deep appreciation for global design sensibilities, from Scandinavian simplicity to Mediterranean warmth.
Over time, I started feeling a pull toward something more creative. This pull led me into event styling, and for a while, I lived in the world of fleeting beauty, curating unforgettable moments, designing immersive environments, and discovering the power of atmosphere. It was here that I found my creative voice, and it became clear that styling wasn’t just about pretty things, it was about emotion, storytelling, and the way spaces make us feel.
Interior design brought it all together. It allowed me to use my analytical brain and creative heart together, to design spaces that are not only visually beautiful but functional, grounded, and personal. And so, Studio Couch Potato was born.
At Couch Potato, we take a laid-back but intentional approach. We listen closely, style intuitively, and create spaces that feel like a breath of calm. Whether it’s a cozy corner or an entire home, we’re here to help you shape a space that feels just right for you.
Our Team
Meet the team that turns vision into reality with precision, intent, and experience.
Ambili Thampi
Studio Director
With an M.S. in Structural Engineering from I.I.T Madras and an Executive MBA from I.I.M Kozhikode, I lead the execution and delivery process at Studio Couch Potato. With over 17 years of experience in structural engineering, design management, and project execution, I ensure every project moves seamlessly from concept to completion. From metro rail and bridge structures to large-scale commercial spaces, I have led design verification and validation for key projects such as Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL). I combine technical precision with strategic insight to bring creative visions to life ensuring every space is built with integrity, intent, and lasting strength.
KGK Moorthy
Advisor
With over five decades of experience in finance, marketing, and corporate management, I bring strategic insight and business acumen to the creative world of Studio Couch Potato. Over the years, I’ve guided organizations, shaped financial frameworks, and contributed to editorial boards that influence business and design thinking. At the studio, I bridge creative ambition with financial discipline fostering sustainable growth, mentoring emerging leaders, and ensuring every idea rests on a strong, thoughtful foundation. I believe lasting creativity thrives on balance between imagination and structure, vision and execution and I aim to uphold that balance as we grow with purpose and clarity.
Ar. Revathy Annamalai
Design Production Consultant
As a gold medalist in Interior Design from the American University of Sharjah, I bring a strong foundation in design development, visualization, and detail coordination to Studio Couch Potato. I oversee the creative drafting and rendering process translating design intent into precise, build-ready outputs that reflect our design language. Working closely with the Principal Designer, I ensure every project moves seamlessly from concept to completion, balancing creative vision with technical clarity to deliver spaces that are both expressive and exacting.
Dr. Harish
Head of Operations
With a PhD in Civil Engineering from NIT Suratkal and over 13 years of experience in construction project management, resource deployment, and site administration, I manage the entire execution pipeline at Studio Couch Potato. From project planning and site coordination to client communication and final handover, I ensure every project runs smoothly and efficiently.
Dr. Lokesh
Head of Productions
With a PhD in Civil Engineering from I.I.T Madras and over 10 years of experience in construction and interior production, I lead the production process at Studio Couch Potato. From idea to installation, I handle contractor coordination, layout precision, and on-site problem-solving to ensure every design is delivered with structure, intent, creativity, and great functionality.
Ms. Anveksha
Consultant Architect
With a degree in Architecture from BMS College, Bangalore and over 5 years of design experience, I bring strength in spatial planning, structure, and detail. I ensure every idea, however imaginative, is buildable and intentional. From refining layouts to aligning concepts with site realities, I support the creative vision with architectural insight that balances design and feasibility.
What We Believe In
We believe a well styled home is not about perfection. It is about presence. It is about placing what you love where you can feel it - soft lighting that stretches the evening, cushions that ask you to stay a little longer.
Your favorite colors. That old chair you still adore. A tiny flea market frame. The morning coffee nook. The quiet evening pause. We take all of it and shape a space that feels gently and unmistakably yours.
Get in Touch
Got a corner you want to cozy up? A room that needs a little love? Or a home that’s waiting for its story to come together? We’d love to hear all about it.