In the lap of nature

9. Firm: S A K DesignsDifferent tones of light grey create a soothing, visually pleasing layering in this room. Grey also offsets the wood detailing and allows the black elements to stand out.

6. Window to natureIn this contemporary living room by S A K Designs, the sleek slimline frames of the sofas and armchairs allow sunlight to pass through and amplify every available space and corner. Also, the grey palette across the floor and ceiling cleverly blurs the perimeter of the room and makes it appear larger.

The family room is situated on the other side of the central passage and looks out to the front garden. Part of the room is clad in wooden plank shuttering with the texture of exposed concrete. Enhancing this grey-and-white colour scheme are the houndstooth-pattern seating and custom-made geometric wooden coffee table. “The minimal colour palette and contemporary decor has been offset with a dramatic ceiling light fixture and a textured grey rug from Hands,” says Kesurvala.