When you say that you are designing a duplex, I assume that you are designing two units side by side for two families......? Right? You said that you are designing a common entrance for both units...... I would suggest that each unit should have it's own private entry area. It is so much more pleasant to have a sense of privacy in any type of living situation. If you give each entry a small covered porch entry with a private courtyard with a private gate for each unit, it will look very nice and will give each unit a sense of privacy.

HI RinaI do agree I love jewelbox rooms, but I consider them more cosy ... and with a grey marble floor it goes all Versace Italianate! I am trying to balance the colours by bringing in a pattern on the covers rather than plain. I feel this will bring colour without overpowering the room. In the pictures I showed above, the rooms are basically neutral but the colour is brought in via pattern - I think this might be the way to go...Ideally a green or blue on a subdued grey would be the best, but I dont know what the market is like for Sumit...Cushions can do a lot to tie in the other white/grey elements.Shelley - navy is a good suggestion, but as Sumits area is quite tall and thin, trying to keep the general area light Any more suggestions most welcome. These are just ideas after all and Sumit will choose what works for the room in the end ;-)

approx 1500sqft minus the entrance area and lift in centre

i Walls are painted off white which I would love to retain which makes the room very bright. Dinning table set have been bought in mahogany finish with orange Upholstery for chair. Remaining furniture’s are yet to be bought. I have a show Pieces both modern old with a good collection of books. i Need your guidance sir.