This is the Design Firm Behind Delhi NCR's Most Coveted Addresses
The celebrated Gurugram-based firm Essentia Environments, founded by Hardesh and Monica Chawla, is the creative force behind some of the most opulent and bespoke homes in DLF’s high-end enclaves.
By Sujata Dugar
Aug 25, 2025
Step into a home that feels more expansive than many boutique hotels, where soaring ceilings and marble floors gleaming like still water set the stage. Panoramic glass walls frame views of lush golf course greens, while natural light filters into every corner, illuminating bespoke furniture and carefully curated artworks. Mirrors are placed with intent, opening sight lines and adding rhythm to the flow of the interiors. Curved silhouettes meet clean geometry, with brass accents, tactile upholstery, and statement lighting adding opulence to the space without overt flamboyance.
Luxury finds its perfect personification at DLF’s The Camellias in Gurugram. This ultra-luxurious condominium complex, located in Sector 42, Golf Course Road, and known for its 7-star lifestyle, world-class amenities, and an exclusive clientele, boasts an interior that’s hailed as the ultimate in luxury today.
Giving these homes their value and that unmistakable sense of having truly arrived in the world is the award-winning, multi-disciplinary interior design and build firm Essentia Environments, specialists in high-end residential projects. Each residence holds within it a distinctive identity, a set of “wow” factors that reflect the lives of those who dwell within. The firm transforms these residences into immersive spaces of refined elegance.
The firm has emerged as one of the foremost names in luxury design, shaping some of Gurugram’s most coveted addresses. With The Camellias, its work becomes both a statement and a signature: refined, international in outlook, yet distinctly personal.
Founded in 1999 and led by Hardesh and Monica Chawla, Essentia Environments has left an indelible mark on this rarefied canvas of ultra-luxe living. Their approach is anchored in the philosophy that true luxury lies in harmony, not excess.
“We consciously design spaces that are clean and clutter-free, enhancing the positives of a site, and camouflaging the negatives. Above all, we strive for simplicity, adding sophistication to our work,” says Monica, creative head and co-founder of Essentia, on the brand’s official website.
No Two Essentia Homes Are Alike
The founders believe in creating homes that breathe, where light, scale, and materials converse with one another. Neutral palettes form the backdrop, allowing details to shine—a vein of Italian marble, a brushed metal accent, or a handwoven textile. Bespoke furniture, crafted within their own in-house ateliers, ensures that no two homes are alike. Even the smallest elements, from door handles to wardrobes, carry the touch of careful design and impeccable finish.
Little wonder The Camellias is known as the city’s most prestigious real estate. These super-luxury residences range from 7,350 sq. ft. apartments to 16,000 sq. ft. penthouses. Prices begin around Rs. 53 crore and rise to staggering highs, with recent transactions reportedly topping Rs. 150 crore, and whispers of an Rs. 190 crore penthouse sale.
Translating Lifestyle into Design
At its core, what makes an Essentia home inside The Camellias worth Rs. 150 crore is not only its prime address but the translation of lifestyle into design. These are residences that capture their owners’ personalities while embodying an international standard of living. Every detail—from bespoke design and sweeping vistas to peerless privacy and wellness—reaffirms why these are more than just luxury addresses. They are legacies built in stone, glass, and light for the few who truly demand unparalleled refinement.
Moreover, Essentia Home (part of Essentia Environments) has an exclusive collaboration with the Italian brand Rimadesio, known for its high-end sliding systems, doors, walk-in wardrobes, and modular storage solutions, defined by clean lines, intelligent design, innovative materials, and architectural clarity. The collection is displayed in an immersive setting at the Essentia Home flagship store on MG Road in New Delhi, allowing clients and designers to experience the brand’s refined functionality and timeless aesthetic first-hand.
With exclusivity assured in every aspect, luxury in these homes is not just seen—it is lived, felt, and experienced in every curated corner.