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Bangalore Houzz: A Home With a Warm, Indian Contemporary Spirit
Modern elements, soft lighting, multipurpose seating and indigenous art makes this home a cocoon of comfort
A warm and comforting home, accentuated with soothing hues, stylish space-saving furniture and dotted with family photographs … all wrapped up in a modern Indian theme. “This is exactly what the client had in mind. As you step into the home and walk through the various rooms, the warmth and elegance of a contemporary Indian theme is abundantly clear. Textured cement walls, teak-wood panelling, seating areas based on convenience for the elderly, artworks by contemporary Indian artists all come together to create an inviting environment,” says Joshua John of Yellow Door Architects.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A joint family of five – son, his wife and parents
Location: Bangalore
Year built: 2016
Size: 250 square metres (2690 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Interior designers: Joshua John and Juhi Patel, principal designers, Yellow Door Architects
Photos by Shamanth Patil
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A joint family of five – son, his wife and parents
Location: Bangalore
Year built: 2016
Size: 250 square metres (2690 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Interior designers: Joshua John and Juhi Patel, principal designers, Yellow Door Architects
Photos by Shamanth Patil
Separating the living and the dining room is the puja space at the end of the corridor. The double doors are adorned with laser cut lotus motifs. “The glass panels on the sides and above the door bring in some natural light into the prayer space,” Patel says.
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Check out these 10 elements that will bring a sparkle to your puja room
The living room’s palette follows that of the entire home – subtle, restrained but with sprinkles of colour through accessories. Yellow cushions and a vibrant rug break the monochromatic theme and add some colour relief to the scheme. All the modern furniture and lights are customised and sourced specifically, including a sofa that was specially designed as a multipurpose seat. “A small bookcase is tucked away on one side serving two purposes – for storing books and as a built-in coffee table,” John says. The doors behind the seating lead to the guest bedroom and the parents’ bedroom.
Light: The Purple Turtles; centre table Dash Square; lounge chair Balini
Light: The Purple Turtles; centre table Dash Square; lounge chair Balini
The dining room, opposite the living room, has a neutral shell and a spacious vibe. Here too, there is a fusion of Indian and contemporary. Certain elements stand out here – the wood panelling on the ceiling, the neatly arranged ethnic art on the walls and the smart, modern breakfast counter that separates the dining from the kitchen. A table for six is placed here with enough space around it to accommodate more furniture and hold a larger party if needed. “Wood panelling runs just above the table with suspended concrete dome lights with gold-leaf imprints on them. The art wall gives the space a touch of elegance and the curtained window in the backdrop ensures that natural light floods the dining area whenever needed,” says Patel.
Light: The Purple Turtles’ Wabi Sabi series; dining table: Mahua Art Gallery; artworks: Siva Balan, M Rama Suresh, Amit Bhar and Anjali Sapra
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Light: The Purple Turtles’ Wabi Sabi series; dining table: Mahua Art Gallery; artworks: Siva Balan, M Rama Suresh, Amit Bhar and Anjali Sapra
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The U-shaped kitchen in white features a bright-yellow painted wall adjoining a low seating area that has been incorporated into the kitchen layout. “With open kitchens now being a preferred option to closed ones, as the space is being used increasingly for socialising, this seating arrangement was made. It’s an intimate area accentuated with throw cushions. The backrest of the kitchen seat forms the beginning of a breakfast counter with chairs placed on the opposite side. This countertop has been designed specifically to form a seating bay for the elderly members of the family,” John says .
The master bedroom brings in ample wood work; be it the bed, the large TV unit or the headboard. To give some balance to the room, the walls and flooring were kept neutral. The low, king-sized bed incorporates a neat, storage alcove inside the headboard to keep essentials. “The media unit with a mounted TV offers ample space below to store books, curios and a charging point. The low bedside tables hold free-standing lamps for those late night reading sessions that don’t disturb the sleeping partner. A sliding door with a walk-in closet replete with modular storage options is also a part of the bedroom and is done up in white lacquered glass and veneer. This material was specifically chosen so that the wardrobe would not interfere with the light quality in the room and not create a glare,” Patel says.
This unique study room was specifically made for the members to enjoy quiet, pensive moments with a book or music – it’s designed like a library. “For us, the most interesting room in the house is the study. A vintage world map printed on vinyl is placed on the gypsum board false ceiling rather than on the walls, and it greets you as soon as you enter the space,” says John. Contributing to the look is the in-built bookshelf in wood and an attached work desk. Giving this woody area with black toned elements (rug, chair and keyboard) a lift and a quirky touch are the bright Indian artworks on the wall. Also, the sunny sofa chair and the modern blue lamp opposite the work desk that inject a fun, spirited vibe to the room.
“While we were designing the home, the client would often ask us what decor style we were working on? During the course of the project, he would observe and try to understand the styles and nuances we were playing around with. Finally, when the project was completed, and he saw the final result, he understood our vision for the home and was able to point out the exact design style that we had in mind – that of ‘Indian Contemporary’,” says Patel.
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“While we were designing the home, the client would often ask us what decor style we were working on? During the course of the project, he would observe and try to understand the styles and nuances we were playing around with. Finally, when the project was completed, and he saw the final result, he understood our vision for the home and was able to point out the exact design style that we had in mind – that of ‘Indian Contemporary’,” says Patel.
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“You are greeted by a linear corridor at the entrance with a long seat placed next to a gallery wall. On the right is the master bedroom and the passage opens up to the common living area on one side and the dining space opposite it. At the end of the corridor is the puja room. The remaining three rooms are located parallel to the common spaces,” Juhi Patel says.
The long corridor’s ceiling is clad in wood with subtle cove lighting. “It marks the beginning of a common element that binds all public spaces in the home. A smart, clean, textured cement gallery wall on the left is adorned with black-and- white images of three generations of the family, giving guests their first informal introduction to the members,” John says.
Paints: Asian Paints