Located in the Western suburbs of Mumbai the 4 bedroom duplex had to be
eloquent and elegant. Catering to a family with diverse age groups and aesthetical inclinations the brief was to have an individual identity for each of the bedrooms whereas the common areas had to be diligently luxurious. The lower level consisted of the Formal living room, dining, Kitchen services and a Guest bedroom. The upper level is a private zone with a master bedroom, Kid’s bedroom, one bedroom converted into a Kids play area and an informal family lounge.
Creating a ripple effect at the entrance with wooden rafters with metal edging. The rafters have been turned into the ceiling; the length gives prominence to the otherwise stunted entrance lobby.
On the lower level, the formal living room has been done up in tones of beige.
Playing with the materiality; the monotones in the room amplifies the eloquence. A subtle marble cladding with contrasting veneer panelling wraps the room. The piece de resistance is the staircase; keeping a delicate balance the first step has been cast a platform. Wrapped in a floral mosaic appearing like a carpet laid over it. The dining area is nestled between the staircase overseeing the double height area. The dining tabletop is a unique metallic finish with specks of ruby strewn across the length. The formal seating adjacent to the dining area has plush furniture with customised wall bracket light. Amplifying the natural light this area has been designed.
The kitchen being large was planned with a breakfast island. A statuario marble tile backsplash accentuates the immaculate kitchen finished in back-painted glass on the overhead unit and a wooden finished under counter unit.
The guest bedroom is smaller than the rooms needed clutter-free planning. White dominating the space a lighter wooden texture was used. Vertical elements have been added to give the room a spaciousness. An arch profile has been repeated in the wardrobe and headboard as a pattern.
The family room on the upper level has the opulence of a victorian style; an autumn colour palette has been infused in the soft furnishings whereas the walls have been treated with high gloss lacquer in a Taupe colour overall with one highlighting wall finished in indigo blue. Gold accents are strewn across the room in the form of details on the furniture, Art and drapes. The sheer curtain has filigree work looking like cherry blossoms.
Two bedrooms are for the youngest members; one as their bedroom the other as their play area cum library. The bedroom has been kept subtle with pastel colours, A playful cabinet replicating building blocks fulfils the need for both a functional requirement as well as aesthetically pleasing. The wardrobe is made to look like a panel with the centre accessed with sliding doors finished in wallpaper. On either side of it are matte white openable shutters with custom made handles. The kids play area is a vibrant and colourful space with engaging pieces of furniture. A library unit with built-in seats, A bunk bed with a slide attached to it. Multiple arches of varying sizes amalgamate to form the library unit. A vibrant colour palette, bespoke curtain with hand-embroidered motifs designed to a football field theme and a custom made wallpaper make this play area unique.
The master bedroom is modern aesthetic, the room is divided into a sleeping and a seating area. The seating area has a long facade of the wardrobe finished in a copper ombre giving it the appearance of a wall panel. A fluted wooden panel wraps around the column dividing the two rooms. A wooden ledge extends onto the window side to form a study area. The sleeping area comprises a floating bed and a headboard overlaid with marble and upholstery. A refreshing punch of colour is infused through the soft furnishing.