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Chennai Houzz: This Wabi Sabi Inspired Home is Flawesome
Warm, subdued colours with simple yet strong textures make this home by Sunita Yogesh Studio a holiday-inspired retreat
The brief from the well-travelled homeowners was simple. They wanted the home’s design to reflect their travels to Bali and Morocco and to have a warm and pared-down ambience. Adhering to this brief, Sunita Yogesh, creative director of Sunita Yogesh Studio, designed a home punctuated with earthy textures and luxury in an understated way.
Natural wood furniture takes centre stage in the living space with a rustic coffee table, a Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo chair and a shabby-chic louvred window. Bamboo pendant lights and a concrete end table lend a whimsical touch to the decor.
Living room side table: Gulmohar Lane; rug: Jaipur Rugs and Ghar Ghar
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Living room side table: Gulmohar Lane; rug: Jaipur Rugs and Ghar Ghar
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A sectional modular sofa fits right against a brick accent wall. It gives the living room a streamlined look inspired by Wabi Sabi, with a pared-down palette of materials and organic touches.
Placed near the living area, a carved wooden bench offers seating and punctuates this spot with old-world charm.
Black chairs with rattan backrests and a space-saving round pedestal dining table accentuate the minimalist look.
A Moroccan-inspired alcove, with an arched window and a credenza with woven wicker shutters, lends oodles of character to the dining room.
A Moroccan-inspired alcove, with an arched window and a credenza with woven wicker shutters, lends oodles of character to the dining room.
On the left of the dining table is the kitchen and a compact balcony.
Dining table pendant light: Orange Tree
Dining table pendant light: Orange Tree
Moroccan-style patterned tiles in the backsplash uplift the muted sage-green tones of the cabinet and grey quartz countertop in the galley kitchen. Niches above the cabinets offer extra storage.
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The designer converted the third bedroom into a home office with a clutter-free design scheme. A slate-grey vintage almirah complements the monochrome artwork and neutral daybed.
The bespoke teak-wood bookshelf, desk and Pierre Jeannerette desk chair add a touch of warmth to the cool grey interiors.
Desk chair: The Purple Turtles
Desk chair: The Purple Turtles
“A custom wooden bed with woven rope-detailed headboard gives an organic touch to the guest bedroom. Traditional nightstands flanked by modern round black table lamps and a vintage-looking chest of drawers for storage set up a layered vignette. The jute-textured fabric window shades lend an earthy touch. The wardrobe is finished in PU,” says Yogesh.
The master bedroom resonates the Moroccan retreat vibe while being minimal and functional. A niche arch frames the low-platform bed and doubles as a headboard.
Paint: Asian Paints
Paint: Asian Paints
Teak-framed fabric wardrobe shutters and a distressed table add texture and underpin the vintage feel. Tucked away above the door is built-in storage.
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Who lives here: A young couple
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Year built: 2021
Size: 116 square metres (1250 square feet); 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Interior design firm: Sunita Yogesh Studio
Photos by Yash R Jain
“This home is filled with natural light and infuses traditional elements in a modern yet minimalistic set-up. We imbued the Wabi Sabi concept here by celebrating a subtle material palette – embracing slow living and imperfections,” says Yogesh.
The main door opens into the living room with an open-plan layout where concrete-finish vitrified tile flooring sets the mood for the entire home. Designing a living area with a narrow profile was challenging. The designer tackled this problem by using wooden rafters in the ceiling, giving the necessary dimension and depth to the zone.