practical minimalism

Rescuing the space from being an echo of neutrals had Amritha cannily adding accents and highlights in pops of bold shades. In the living room, she opted for, most strikingly, a vibrant siren red, a brave choice by any standards. “It’s a colour that a lot of people are afraid to use in their homes and should be used as a highlight against a subdued backdrop for it to stand out and yet look elegant,” says Amritha. Which is just what she did. Strategic pops of red in the living room, in the form of a TV unit with a glossy finish and wired chairs around the dining table, bring in a youthful element along with a splash of colour. It’s a theme that carries through into the kitchen as well, with red dado tiles serving as a counterpoint to the white countertop and light-grey shutter. “The play of different colours and materials ensures that the house has a calm vibe along with a bit of freshness.” In the master bedroom, red gets traded on for a subdued black with the off-white walls and grey floor serving up a fine canvas for snatches of bold black strokes. “It contrasts with the walls and the wicker sheets sandwiched in glass that are used as the cupboard panels.”