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
Rashmi Haralalka
2 August 2021
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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.
Houzz at a Glance
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.
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.
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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Reminds me of my grandmother’s village home in Sri Lanka with those beautiful earthy tones, weathered wood accents and rattan. Peaceful, cooling, simple, elegant, beautiful.
Beautiful!
I got so many ideas from this appartment's design! I especially like the study and the use of beams in the living room. I love the rattan, teak and earthy textures. And since my bf loves grey tiles, these ones inspire me to agree with him:)