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Mumbai Houzz: A Modern, Skyscraper Home With Earthy Roots
Inscape Designers mix eclectic, contemporary & traditional elements to give a unique feel to this home
“The homeowners wanted a colourful but a toned-down home, which was contemporary yet Indian at heart,” says Chaitali Parikh, owner and principal interior designer of Inscape Designers. Her mother, Sejal Parikh is the other co-founding partner in the firm. Keeping these requirements in mind, the designers mixed and matched decor styles and colours to create a harmonious balance of ethnic and modern interiors.
Since the homeowner was open to experimentation, the designers have used colour liberally through the house without focussing on any one particular chromatic scheme. Beige Italian marble flooring in the living and dining area provides neutral base to the riot of colours.
Rug: Cocoon, designed by JJ Vallaya
Rug: Cocoon, designed by JJ Vallaya
Colours come alive in the large, open dining area. Funky blue pendant lamps, shabby-chic chest and colourful upholstery lend an eclectic vibe to this space.
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Chaitali says, “The wooden dining table has a set of chairs with an upholstered bench from Mumbai-based Baro furniture store.” This also ensures flexibility in seating to suit the occasion.
Dining table and chairs: Magnolia
Dining table and chairs: Magnolia
Tucked behind the slatted partition is a cosy study area. The designers carved out the study by breaking down the third bathroom and an existent sunken storage area.
For the designers, this is their favourite part of the house. However, it was also the most challenging to execute. The homeowners wanted the TV to be placed unobtrusively so the designers installed it on the slatted partition or jaali separates the study from the living room. This was rather difficult, considering wires and cables had to be neatly concealed within it – but they managed it successfully.
For the designers, this is their favourite part of the house. However, it was also the most challenging to execute. The homeowners wanted the TV to be placed unobtrusively so the designers installed it on the slatted partition or jaali separates the study from the living room. This was rather difficult, considering wires and cables had to be neatly concealed within it – but they managed it successfully.
A customised sliding door of wood and textured glass separates the kitchen from the entrance passage and lends a touch of privacy. The countertop is finished in black granite with distressed wooden tiles for the backsplash.
“For easy maintenance and long-lasting finish, laminates and glass were used in the shutters and drawers,” says Sejal.
“For easy maintenance and long-lasting finish, laminates and glass were used in the shutters and drawers,” says Sejal.
There open plan living area opens to two balconies attached to the open-living area offering a gorgeous view of the Eastern freeway and the sea. Glass balustrades add to the sense of expansiveness.
“The living room balcony floor is in a matching pale beige-printed ceramic tile, which visually extends the living room floor but demarcates it as well with the change in material from marble to ceramic,” says Chaitali.
Handpicked ceramic planters add to the charm of this semi outdoor space – which is a luxury in crowded Mumbai.
15 Picture-Perfect Balcony Gardens
Handpicked ceramic planters add to the charm of this semi outdoor space – which is a luxury in crowded Mumbai.
15 Picture-Perfect Balcony Gardens
In the master bedroom, the cane headboard of the wooden bed is complemented with an embroidered wall cover. It adds another textural element to the decor and draws the eyes to the wall.
The master bedroom has a large wrap around L-shaped balcony. The vibrant turquoise-green rug and chair create an intriguing contrast to the soft tones of beige and pink.
“There was an enclosed storage area in the master bedroom, which we completely broke down and integrated with the room to make it look bigger,” says Chaitali. “We designed an L-shaped wardrobe that is clad in an embroidered Missoni wall cover to give a light, airy look. ”
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This is the master bedroom balcony with ceramic tile flooring. Chaitali says, “One of the pieces here is the metal shelving unit that the clients had bought during their stay in London. It was originally a bread display stand, which we converted into a potted plant and book display unit.
A tall wing chair in the corner and plenty of natural light makes this a good reading spot for the couple.
A tall wing chair in the corner and plenty of natural light makes this a good reading spot for the couple.
The clients preferred the contrast of graphic black & white tiles instead of marble used in the living and dining areas.
“The standalone basin vanity and mirror were custom-designed and built on site to complement the geometric monochrome tiled background. They are both finished in black and white Duco paint (a long-wearing, high-gloss finish that is mostly seen on interior wooden surfaces). For the tiles we played around with a mix of large and small prints,” says Sejal Parikh.
“The standalone basin vanity and mirror were custom-designed and built on site to complement the geometric monochrome tiled background. They are both finished in black and white Duco paint (a long-wearing, high-gloss finish that is mostly seen on interior wooden surfaces). For the tiles we played around with a mix of large and small prints,” says Sejal Parikh.
The guest bedroom is designed in a contemporary Moroccan theme with carved wooden headboard and two low-hanging glass lights on either side of the bed. This room also has an attached balcony.
Since this is the smallest room in the house, the designers used chattai blinds to let in natural light and give the illusion of more space.
Since this is the smallest room in the house, the designers used chattai blinds to let in natural light and give the illusion of more space.
The woven wall cover on the wardrobe further accentuates the Moroccan theme. The eye-catching design also adds subtle drama to the otherwise neutral interiors.
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Who lives here: A couple along with their niece
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: April 2019
Size: 1720 square feet; 2 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms; a powder room
Interior design firm: Inscape Designers
Photos by Pulkit Sehgal
Located midtown, this airy and spacious 48th-floor apartment is filled with natural light and plenty of ventilation.
The apartment was initially a 3-BHK. However, considering the homeowners stay alone here with their niece, Inscape Designers used the third bedroom space to create a larger living area. The third bathroom was converted into a powder room.
“As you enter the house through the main door, there is a narrow passage. At the end of the passage is a large open space that comprises of the living, dining, powder room and study area,” says Sejal.
An interesting interplay of colours is at work in this sitting area. The classic warm brown of the chesterfield couch and wooden chairs are offset by the vibrant rug and cushions. To break the monotony of the long wall at the back, which extends from the entrance to the balcony, the designers have used two contrasting wall covers.