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Mumbai Houzz: A Designer Creates a Familiar Nest for Her Parents
This apartment by Rasneet Anand Design is a contemporary reinterpretation of a childhood bungalow in Khar
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Who lives here: A couple and their pet dog, Zlata
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: 2021
Size: 135 square metres (1450 square feet); 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms
Interior designer: Rasneet Anand of Rasneet Anand Design
Photos by The Light Cube Photography | Pulkit Sehgal
When it came to designing a new apartment for her parents, architect and interior designer Rasneet Anand was clear that the home should echo the environs of her childhood.
“My parents wanted a home that was warm, and equal parts functional and aesthetic. Having lived in a bungalow in Khar West for over five decades, the size and openness of spaces was extremely important to them. The project was executed during the height of the pandemic where people my parents’ age were being extra cautious. It was my job to make sure their transition from a bungalow to a flat was seamless, and they walked into the final home only at handover, totally surprised,” says Anand, founder and chief interior designer of Rasneet Anand Design.
Who lives here: A couple and their pet dog, Zlata
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: 2021
Size: 135 square metres (1450 square feet); 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms
Interior designer: Rasneet Anand of Rasneet Anand Design
Photos by The Light Cube Photography | Pulkit Sehgal
When it came to designing a new apartment for her parents, architect and interior designer Rasneet Anand was clear that the home should echo the environs of her childhood.
“My parents wanted a home that was warm, and equal parts functional and aesthetic. Having lived in a bungalow in Khar West for over five decades, the size and openness of spaces was extremely important to them. The project was executed during the height of the pandemic where people my parents’ age were being extra cautious. It was my job to make sure their transition from a bungalow to a flat was seamless, and they walked into the final home only at handover, totally surprised,” says Anand, founder and chief interior designer of Rasneet Anand Design.
Cool daylight and warm colours conjure an oasis of old-world calm.
White marble characterises the floor, “a conscious choice to imbue a sense of calm”. Sand-textured walls provide an earthy backdrop for the artworks on display.
“An interplay of light and earthy textures defines the living room. All the furniture is made in natural teak wood tones and enhanced with linen upholstery and jute details. We’ve also introduced subtle hints of brass inlay at the skirting level and in the decorative lights,” says Anand, adding, “The focus was to make it a comfortable family room. The large ceramic lamps create the perfect mood in the evenings.”
Sofas are custom-made; green chair: Blue Loft
“An interplay of light and earthy textures defines the living room. All the furniture is made in natural teak wood tones and enhanced with linen upholstery and jute details. We’ve also introduced subtle hints of brass inlay at the skirting level and in the decorative lights,” says Anand, adding, “The focus was to make it a comfortable family room. The large ceramic lamps create the perfect mood in the evenings.”
Sofas are custom-made; green chair: Blue Loft
Anand absorbed part of the dining room to carve out a restful nook, with a swing to boot.
“I reinterpreted the aesthetic influences of my childhood to create a contemporary version of our tradition-rooted bungalow. I juxtaposed soft vignettes, light colours and soothing textures with bright art and upholstery. I wanted to create a soulful living experience, and thus the palette was composed to be ever-evolving. The furnishings and materials were selected keeping our dog, Zlata, in mind,” explains Anand.
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“I reinterpreted the aesthetic influences of my childhood to create a contemporary version of our tradition-rooted bungalow. I juxtaposed soft vignettes, light colours and soothing textures with bright art and upholstery. I wanted to create a soulful living experience, and thus the palette was composed to be ever-evolving. The furnishings and materials were selected keeping our dog, Zlata, in mind,” explains Anand.
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On the wall opposite, fluted glass doors with black grilles conceal the store room.
To the left of the main door lies a dining area that channels the air of a diner-style booth. The sand-toned walls make a familiar reappearance, complemented by jute-backed chairs that add texture and rusticity to the straight-lined setting.
“The table is tucked into the corner right next to the kitchen door, allowing for easy movement to and fro. Its marble table top holds a mirror to the white wood-raftered ceiling,” says Anand, adding, “The bench also deserves a special mention, accommodating plenty of storage in its drawers.”
Dining table and chairs are custom-made
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“The table is tucked into the corner right next to the kitchen door, allowing for easy movement to and fro. Its marble table top holds a mirror to the white wood-raftered ceiling,” says Anand, adding, “The bench also deserves a special mention, accommodating plenty of storage in its drawers.”
Dining table and chairs are custom-made
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White and wood shutters are a picture of minimalism in the kitchen. The zellige tile backsplash and daisy-white counter serve as a quiet connection between the upper and lower cabinets.
“The kitchen was designed to pack maximum utility while still looking perfectly pared-back. The laundry services are concealed behind the louvred shutters. As for the backsplash, the zellige tiles were a deliberate choice to conjure up a touch of country charm,” says Anand.
“The kitchen was designed to pack maximum utility while still looking perfectly pared-back. The laundry services are concealed behind the louvred shutters. As for the backsplash, the zellige tiles were a deliberate choice to conjure up a touch of country charm,” says Anand.
Ginger, wood and black lend a restrained vibe to the master bedroom.
“The master bedroom is designed as an extension of the living room, with the same sand-toned scheme. Form meets function here in this boudoir. For example, the bed incorporates hidden storage,” notes Anand.
“The master bedroom is designed as an extension of the living room, with the same sand-toned scheme. Form meets function here in this boudoir. For example, the bed incorporates hidden storage,” notes Anand.
Louvred wooden shutters show their natural grain to give the room an earthy edge.
Mint and sky tones infuse freshness into the guest bedroom. The floor wears white cement tiles that offset the cool pops of colour. A tufted chair offers a relaxing perch on the side.
“The cosy guest room was inspired by a trip to Pondicherry. The four-poster bed and cement tiles bring back fond memories of the beautiful design language of White Town, with its French colonial estates, leafy streets and cobbled pathways,” says Anand.
Cobalt tiles and wooden furniture lend a coastal-chic flourish to the ensuite bathroom, in a hat tip to the beachside spirit of the bedroom.
For Anand’s own bedroom, she chose a pale periwinkle-grey palette. An ivory-hued bed with brass embellishments takes centre stage.
Beside the bed, cane-patterned wardrobes imbue pattern and texture.
Bed: The Original Bedstead Company; furnishings: D’Decor, Novelty Furnishings
Bed: The Original Bedstead Company; furnishings: D’Decor, Novelty Furnishings
The ensuite bathroom continues the soft blue tones and brass themes of the bedroom.
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