7 Gorgeous Indian Living Rooms That Make Open-Plan Work
There is much debate whether an open-plan concept is for Indian homes. Here are spaces that successfully show the way
Open-plan spaces – not only do they encourage more intimate and sociable living but they are a great solution for making the most of small spaces. In Indian homes, we tread towards this concept a bit carefully – the masala fumes of the cooking do not always pair well with an extended living room space. Good ventilation and a planned exhausts are key.
Here are seven Indian homes that have beautifully adapted to open-plan living.
Here are seven Indian homes that have beautifully adapted to open-plan living.
1. Raffles Park Project, photographed by Rays & Greys
Location: Bangalore
Ample daylight through the long glass wall amplifies the space in this tasteful open living room. The two vintage table lamps demarcate the living zone from the rest of the space, while the chandelier over the dining table binds together the dining area. The kitchen, located beyond it, is almost invisible, with appliances and cabinets camouflaged in the wall. An island holds the sink and the cooktop, and marks off the cooking zone from the dining area.
Do you see the screen at the back? This living space adjoins another open glass hall with comfy seating and striking garden views.
Location: Bangalore
Ample daylight through the long glass wall amplifies the space in this tasteful open living room. The two vintage table lamps demarcate the living zone from the rest of the space, while the chandelier over the dining table binds together the dining area. The kitchen, located beyond it, is almost invisible, with appliances and cabinets camouflaged in the wall. An island holds the sink and the cooktop, and marks off the cooking zone from the dining area.
Do you see the screen at the back? This living space adjoins another open glass hall with comfy seating and striking garden views.
2. Designed by: Kumar Moorthy & Associates
Location: New Delhi
This bungalow features a vibrant open-plan space that integrates the kitchen, breakfast bar, dining area and living space in a series. Multiple areas come together in this open, barn-like living space, and the room is kept light and airy by huge doors and windows that borrow light and views from the outside. The central placement of furniture allows smooth movement through the space along the sides.
The clusters of furniture and different kinds of flooring that demarcate the seating zones divide the space visually as well as functionally. The limited palette of materials and the beautiful pitched roof with its wooden roof ties spanning the upper space hold the entire room together.
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Location: New Delhi
This bungalow features a vibrant open-plan space that integrates the kitchen, breakfast bar, dining area and living space in a series. Multiple areas come together in this open, barn-like living space, and the room is kept light and airy by huge doors and windows that borrow light and views from the outside. The central placement of furniture allows smooth movement through the space along the sides.
The clusters of furniture and different kinds of flooring that demarcate the seating zones divide the space visually as well as functionally. The limited palette of materials and the beautiful pitched roof with its wooden roof ties spanning the upper space hold the entire room together.
Take a tour and read more about this here
3. Designed by: Architecture BRIO
Location: Mumbai
The open-plan scheme in the architects’ own compact apartment uses spaces for multifarious activities. The extended kitchen counter serves as a breakfast bar and the bar stools double as extra seating in the living area.
The full-length glazed wall floods the space with light. The furniture pieces are kept to a minimum to maximise floor space. Cleverly balanced open and closed storage spaces have been designed to keep clutter at bay. Built-in kitchen appliances and hidden cabinets create a more refined and clean vista.
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Location: Mumbai
The open-plan scheme in the architects’ own compact apartment uses spaces for multifarious activities. The extended kitchen counter serves as a breakfast bar and the bar stools double as extra seating in the living area.
The full-length glazed wall floods the space with light. The furniture pieces are kept to a minimum to maximise floor space. Cleverly balanced open and closed storage spaces have been designed to keep clutter at bay. Built-in kitchen appliances and hidden cabinets create a more refined and clean vista.
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4. Designed by: Studiovistara
Location: Vadodara
This 4BHK (four bedrooms-hall-kitchen) penthouse is the result of combining two 2BHK units. Here the L-shaped open-plan living area has been designed to be the heart of the house, where the family congregates and spends time. The high, weighty kitchen bar isolates the kitchen from the seating areas.
The grid ceiling adds to the visual demarcation of spaces. The terrazzo floors, exposed brick walls and eclectic furniture pieces bring vibrancy to the space. The low furniture adds to the sense of openness.
Take a tour and read more about this house here
Location: Vadodara
This 4BHK (four bedrooms-hall-kitchen) penthouse is the result of combining two 2BHK units. Here the L-shaped open-plan living area has been designed to be the heart of the house, where the family congregates and spends time. The high, weighty kitchen bar isolates the kitchen from the seating areas.
The grid ceiling adds to the visual demarcation of spaces. The terrazzo floors, exposed brick walls and eclectic furniture pieces bring vibrancy to the space. The low furniture adds to the sense of openness.
Take a tour and read more about this house here
5. Designed by: Fulcrum Studio
Location: Bangalore
More depth is added to this neutral-toned space with the use of different textures on the floors. The dark stone mosaic floor defines a playful area with swings and blocky seating and extends to the dining space. Its earthy rusticity contrasts with the polished pale floor of the sophisticated living room. Large furniture pieces match the scale of the expansive open living room area.
Location: Bangalore
More depth is added to this neutral-toned space with the use of different textures on the floors. The dark stone mosaic floor defines a playful area with swings and blocky seating and extends to the dining space. Its earthy rusticity contrasts with the polished pale floor of the sophisticated living room. Large furniture pieces match the scale of the expansive open living room area.
6. Designed by: Studio Nishita Kamdar
Location: Mumbai
Open plan is the key design feature in this penthouse apartment. A consistent design with wood, metal and concrete shapes the different spaces and features of this lofty open house into a harmonious whole. A double-height glazed wall along one side of the living area floods it with light.
The kitchen and dining areas are each separated by glass partitions that can be opened or closed according to need. Areas have been designed such that a vacant ‘T’ is left in the middle for unobstructed movement.
Take a tour and read more about this house here
Location: Mumbai
Open plan is the key design feature in this penthouse apartment. A consistent design with wood, metal and concrete shapes the different spaces and features of this lofty open house into a harmonious whole. A double-height glazed wall along one side of the living area floods it with light.
The kitchen and dining areas are each separated by glass partitions that can be opened or closed according to need. Areas have been designed such that a vacant ‘T’ is left in the middle for unobstructed movement.
Take a tour and read more about this house here
7. Designed by: Layers Studios for Design & Architecture
Location: Noida
Small-sized sofas and seats that take up little floor space have been lined along the length of a wall. The swing at the end of the room provides extra seating that has a small spatial footprint. The spindly legs of the triangular dining table and its bench allow a more visible floor area and create an illusion of more space. The dining and living zones are visually separated with contrasting colours on the wall.
Low storage cabinets and art on walls keep the sense of linear continuity going.
This story was first published in 2017 on Houzz India.
Read more:
How to Ace Open Plan Living in India
How to Make Open Kitchens Work in Indian Homes
Tell us:
Do you think an open-plan living works in India? Share your thoughts in Comments below.
Location: Noida
Small-sized sofas and seats that take up little floor space have been lined along the length of a wall. The swing at the end of the room provides extra seating that has a small spatial footprint. The spindly legs of the triangular dining table and its bench allow a more visible floor area and create an illusion of more space. The dining and living zones are visually separated with contrasting colours on the wall.
Low storage cabinets and art on walls keep the sense of linear continuity going.
This story was first published in 2017 on Houzz India.
Read more:
How to Ace Open Plan Living in India
How to Make Open Kitchens Work in Indian Homes
Tell us:
Do you think an open-plan living works in India? Share your thoughts in Comments below.