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Mumbai Houzz: Nordic Nuances in a Suburban Apartment
Limehouse Design Studio gives new life to an old home by employing muted colours and natural materials
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Who lives here: A couple and their son
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year renovated: 2020
Size (renovated space only): 70 square metres (750 square feet)
Interior designer: Tanushree Lakhotia, principal designer, Limehouse Design Studio
Photographs by : Biju Gopal
Limehouse Design Studio was entrusted with the task of renovating parts of a Mumbai apartment that included the lobby, living and dining rooms, and the kitchen. The clients requested “a subtle yet stylish look, steeped in comfort as well as functionality with adequate seating, while keeping spaces open and uncluttered”. Tanushree Lakhotia proposed a clean-lined design concept with the use of natural materials such as rattan, jute and wood – all trademarks of Scandinavian aesthetics. A neutral material palette defines the space, with signature whites, greys and monochromes dominating the colour theme.
Who lives here: A couple and their son
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year renovated: 2020
Size (renovated space only): 70 square metres (750 square feet)
Interior designer: Tanushree Lakhotia, principal designer, Limehouse Design Studio
Photographs by : Biju Gopal
Limehouse Design Studio was entrusted with the task of renovating parts of a Mumbai apartment that included the lobby, living and dining rooms, and the kitchen. The clients requested “a subtle yet stylish look, steeped in comfort as well as functionality with adequate seating, while keeping spaces open and uncluttered”. Tanushree Lakhotia proposed a clean-lined design concept with the use of natural materials such as rattan, jute and wood – all trademarks of Scandinavian aesthetics. A neutral material palette defines the space, with signature whites, greys and monochromes dominating the colour theme.
Opposite the main door hangs a jhoola in a window alcove panelled with slender wooden strips, a recurring motif in the house. A couple of chic lounge chairs in bright blue bring a dash of colour to the natural-hued palette.
A monochrome tiled floor demarcates the nook visually from the foyer, which is defined by the jute rug and wooden flooring.
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Take a look at these mesmerising bedrooms in monochrome
Lakhotia says of the renovated space, “It is an apt reflection of a minimalistic Scandinavian concept with large open spaces, plenty of natural light and the use of subtle and stylish elements to create a comfortable look.”
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The dining area lies just off the foyer, shielded by the partition at the entrance. The kitchen is opposite it, leading to the passage with three bedrooms and attached bathrooms.
To the left of the entrance and a few steps down is the living room. The split level gives the room increased height – that, combined with full-sized windows that run across the entire length of the wall, makes for a voluminous, airy space.
Since one of the requirements was to have ample seating for get-togethers, the design firm created a bar between the entrance lobby and the living area, next to the steps between the two. The bar is a few inches above the living room floor and gives this spot a distinct look while remaining connected to the space around.
A pair of bars stools in soft grey and a cluster of spider lights overhead complete the setting.
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The wall across the bar is adorned with artwork created by the homeowner.
A pillar in the middle of the living room posed a layout constraint, but was turned around by designing a circular bench around it. Adding colour are creepers cascading down the column, turning the spot into quite the highlight of the room.
The living room features clean-lined furniture with touches of pale wood and jute. The highlight wall at the extreme end has been done in concrete finish while the rest of the walls are painted white – a neutral scheme that sits well with the minimalist look of the room.
Lakhotia explains, ”The elements used are a hallmark of the Scandinavian design theme which tie in wonderfully with the space”. Special care was taken to not place bulky furniture against the windows so light and air can enter unobstructed.
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Read more:
Mumbai Houzz: An Archetype of Neutral Decor Done Right
Mumbai Houzz: How to Be Stylishly Minimal in Maximum City
Tell us:
What aspect of this home did you like the most? Do tell us in the comments below.
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