Mumbai Houzz: A Joint Family Flat Gets a Contemporary Facelift

The living room is a bright, neutral space where subtle colours through furnishings punctuate the ivory scheme. Most of the furniture here is custom made. “The clients had requested an all-white home, which immediately put us out of our comfort zone, forcing us to experiment with different materials, shades and textures, all within the white palette, which resulted in a fresh aesthetic,” says León of ShroffLeón.

The outdated old 3x4 windows were replaced with floor-to-ceiling French windows that invite fresh air and natural light, which helps make the space appear larger and airier. “Moreover, an existing niche due to column placement allowed for the creation of a small pooja room [not pictured] – one that is concealed within a network of grooves, and only accessible to those familiar with the space,” Shroff says.

Paint: Asian Paints; ottoman: Sarita Handa; floor tiles: Venatino Marble

The open plan of the living-cum-dining room makes the entire space seem like an expansive one. The neutral effect of white is offset by the vibrant blue custom-made chairs that also add warmth to the space. “The dining area is highlighted with two walls in a textural stucco grey with a large feature lighting fixture above the dining table, which forms the focus of the space,” says León.

Light: Angel Ventures

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The master bedroom follows the muted theme of the living room; carefully chosen elements help induce colour and whimsy into the space. “The walls within the master bedroom are accentuated with strips of textural white paint, along with the normative zinc paint, separated by vertical highlights of black channels,” says Shroff.

Curtains: Bharat Furnishings; bedsheets: Antonio Miro

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For the cupboards “a similar geometry is extended with a combination of PU paint and leather,” León says.

The grandparents’ room is a cosy, warm space where soft materials and tones make home. “For this room we used a geometric full-height leather backboard as the main feature element. A playful addition was the cupboard with a couple of vertical strips of open shelves within the closed storage,” says Shroff.

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The children’s bedroom follows a soft palette where a textured beige wallpaper forms the backdrop for the bed. Blue accents add extra pep.

“This entire home is a story in colour and its effect on spaces and people. As a sensory perception, colour has the power to produce effects that are symbolic, associative, synthetic and emotional. It is perhaps why colour therapy and colour psychology have flourished in current times. Even in the architecture and design world, colour is no longer just a decorative element. This home is an example of that,” Shroff says.

Bedside light: Angel Ventures; rug: Bouroullec Brothers

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