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Bangalore Houzz: An Understated Elegance Defines This Contemporary Home

Quirky sculptures, curated accents, and the best of east and west, all collide and mix in this apartment by Fadd Studio

Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar6 February 2019
Houzz India Contributor. Internationally published architecture, design and art journalist. www.mangomonk.com
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Who lives here: A young couple and their son
Location: Bangalore, Karnataka
Size: 390 square metres (4200 square feet)
Principal interior designers: Farah Ahmed Mathias, Dhaval Shellugar of Fadd Studio
Project designer: Rishika Sutawala
Interior stylist: Shohini Munshi

Photos by MEISTER MEISTER

“We maintained a charcoal palette throughout a large section of the home to offset the ubiquitous luminosity. As [the clients were] a young, energetic couple with a son, who divided their time between Germany and India, we crafted the home to channel international contemporary allure and understated elegance. Also, since the husband was in the business of high-end footwear, and because both of them adored shoes, they requested that we bring in an element of their passion in some way,” says Farah Ahmed Mathias, co-founder and principal interior designer of Fadd Studio.
Fadd Studio
The home opens into a deep, dark lobby. Its floor, embellished with bold, brooding rectangles of black and grey marble, is highlighted by inky walls. A high ceiling lifts the space, providing breathing room for the moody palette, while cane furniture cures the heavy monochrome scheme with a measure of lightness.
Fadd Studio
Fadd Studio
The living room continues the charcoal palette with its walls. The room’s inward-facing seating includes the special edition, cream tufted Greta chairs, a three seater in blue and one in green. All seaters lend warmth and softness to the space. Floor-to-ceiling windows, arranged in an L-shaped layout, welcome sunlight indoors.

Living room chairs: Greta chair from Baxter
Fadd Studio
“Rugs, paintings, artworks and sculptures adorn the room in carefully chosen spots. We used elements in brass to create a subtle richness. We also employed indirect lighting to blanket the room in a soft glow, and to conjure a feeling of cosiness in a seemingly plush and stylish space,” notes Mathias.
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The floor features aged wood, which exudes a quaint ruggedness. “The matte finish beautifully accents the furniture that sits atop it, allowing it to take centre stage. The adjoining dining room features glossy serpeggiante marble, distinguishing it from the living area,” says Mathias.
Fadd Studio
Fadd Studio
In the dining room, the walls are cement-finished in charcoal to offer a chic and intimate experience. The decorative displays in sage-green veneer are actually door handles for the pooja room and the kitchen. The floor, clad in shiny serpeggiante marble, is in sharp contrast to the matte wood finish in the living room.
Fadd Studio
A short distance away stands a bar, buttressed by two larger-than-life boot sculptures.

“These were commissioned from an artist who works with molten tar, coal and metal elements such as nuts, bolts, washers and wires. The piece in deep violet and navy, reminiscent of the midnight sky, is a re-imagination of a woman’s stiletto boot, while the ember-y black one is inspired by a man’s cowboy boot. The furniture was carefully chosen to complement these colours,” Mathias says.
Fadd Studio
A partition of textured olive-stone panels divides the dining room from a warm and earthy study.
Fadd Studio
Fadd Studio
The study features a desk on the right and a giant sofa on the left. A large painting, displayed front and centre on the far wall, steals the limelight.
To the left and right of this wall lie passages that lead into the home’s four bedrooms.
Fadd Studio
Fadd Studio
The family room is a vibrant cocoon of indigo and mud brown. The ridged walls form a vivid backdrop for the taupe sofa and wooden open bookshelf. Ottomans, clustered together, double-hat as tables in the centre of the room.
Fadd Studio
Fadd Studio
The master bedroom is a tranquil oasis of black and white. The bed is within a wall alcove and serves as a comfy slumber spot when swung open. The space breathes contemporary chic, with muted colours, subtle designs and understated decor.
Fadd Studio
The master bathroom is entirely outfitted in monochrome, save for timber panelling cloaking the broad basin alcove. The window at the far end bathes the space in natural sunlight, giving the limited colour palette a light and airy feel. A backlit tableau behind the mirror adds a dramatic edge to the otherwise pared-back aesthetic.
Fadd Studio
Fadd Studio
The son’s bedroom has a monochrome wall channelling industrial grunge. A brown leather headboard, suspended from a metal rail, adds to the room’s assembly-line aesthetic. The remaining three white walls form a calming shell for the busy charcoal statement wall, while beau blue and white striped blinds give the room a soft, whimsical spin.
Fadd Studio
The son’s bathroom mirrors the smoky aesthetic of the adjoining bedroom. The mottled tiles and floor are an ode to the industrial vibe of the bedroom, while sleek timber and indigo under-sink cupboards counterbalance the rough-edged style with a dose of contemporary charm.
Fadd Studio
A smart, two-tone, four-poster bed commands attention in the guest bedroom, while the surrounding soft-hued elements slide quietly into the backdrop.
Fadd Studio
The apartment opens out to a private terrace garden, which features a stone patio stretch, followed by a rolling sweep of grass. The patio hosts quirky seating, including a pair of armchairs, an old-style wooden sofa and a vintage-style rolling coffee table.

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