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Mumbai Houzz: A 15-Year-Old Duplex Goes Ravishingly Rustic

This redesign by The Pure Concept Home is a beautiful ode to the home's architectural heritage

Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar20 February 2022
Houzz India Contributor. Internationally published architecture, design and art journalist. www.mangomonk.com
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Who lives here:
A family of three
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: 2007
Size: 307 square metres (3300 square feet); 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
Interior designer: Chanya Kaur of The Pure Concept Home

Photos by Gaurav Sawan

In this 15-year-old duplex, the homeowners were keen on retaining some historical elements, such as the flooring and wooden structural frames.

“The clients wanted the house to exude the energy of a timeless sanctuary in a modern setting. We were able to give the house a warm, lived-in vibe, by combining the old with the new,” says Chanya Kaur, founder and chief interior designer of The Pure Concept Home.
–The Pure Concept Home
The main door guides visitors into a foyer, where a solid-wood console serves to complement the entrance.

“The wood-and-marble floor was retained from the original construction. We added a sisal rug to give the space a tactile edge,” says Kaur.


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–The Pure Concept Home
The foyer leads into the living room, whose tour de force is its double-height ceiling.

“Double-height ceilings are a rarity in Mumbai and the large windows help further emphasise the room’s height. We chose diaphanous sheers to allow an evolving play of light through the day. The opaque, printed curtains, on the other hand, offer a dramatic dialogue of light and shadow,” says Kaur.

Sofas: The Pure Concept Home
–The Pure Concept Home
A semi-open walled partition separates the dining room from the living area. The rectangular table and matching black chairs project an understated presence juxtaposed with the nature-inspired, arabesque-style wallpaper.

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–The Pure Concept Home
The dining room is dominated by a monochrome palette with restrained doses of gold.
–The Pure Concept Home
“We used plants to soften the dividing line between the living and dining areas. The rattan pendants inspire a laid-back mood during meals together,” notes Kaur.

Dining table and chairs: The Pure Concept Home

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–The Pure Concept Home
A sisal-carpeted wooden staircase takes visitors to the first floor, which is home to the television den, kitchen and bedrooms.
–The Pure Concept Home
The television den is a smorgasbord of patterns by way of the Middle Eastern-style wallpaper, gingham-print sofa and rustic fabrics…
–The Pure Concept Home
…creating a cosy and vibrant hangout space for the family.
–The Pure Concept Home
The kitchen is visible from the den, thanks to an open-plan layout, its wooden cabinetry providing an organic counterbalance to the surrounding greenery.
–The Pure Concept Home
The master bedroom echoes a restful vibe, courtesy its sage-green palette and subdued floral wallpaper.
–The Pure Concept Home
“The soft green canopy over the four-poster bed beautifully complements the wallpaper. The combined effect helps create a whimsical, dreamy feel,” Kaur says.

Furnishings: The Pure Concept Home
–The Pure Concept Home
The second bedroom flips the conventional design rule book with an indigo ceiling and white walls. The white cabinetry melds into the walls, while the solid-wood four-poster bed provides an earthy offset to the contemporary scheme.
–The Pure Concept Home
The corner by the window serves as a musical retreat for the home owner.

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–The Pure Concept Home
A black open shelving unit, home to trophies and tchotchkes, defines one wall.
–The Pure Concept Home
The ensuite bathroom is defined by clean lines and hushed tones.
–The Pure Concept Home
The first-floor terrace features a cosy sit-out.

“The terrace was styled like a garden-like sanctuary. It is a world of its own, away from the surrounding hustle-bustle,” concludes Kaur.

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