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Without a foyer prelude, this beautiful villa opens straight into its living that’s minimal and easy. We kept it unassumingly simple with dreamy, dusty rose walls, a beamed ceiling serving functionally with bare essentials. The media unit is an unpretentious console flanked by a wall mounted shelf to hold books and some memorabilia. The black decorative corbels underneath add a sweet touch. The corner space of this living is layered and lit with clean conservative cluster of lights and a hexagonal wall feature. The media unit is an unpretentious console flanked by a wall mounted shelf to hold books and some memorabilia. that subtly lends space for some beautiful indoor plants.

The continuation of the design from the dining area is brought through the same wooden rafter ceiling along with some track lights on both sides. We have also used a wooden flooring in this area to separate it from the other areas of this #4BHKhome. As for the seating we have a unusual 3+2+1 wing chair. The wall behind the seating has been treated with same red brick cladding which is used in the foyer. A small rustic themed bar unit is accommodated in this area.⠀

The site is located in Vasant Oasis, Andheri East, Mumbai right in the heart of the city. The core characteristic of this project is Simple, yet profound. The approach was to create a design that was timeless, functional and versatile with the use of pastel shades that would give a warm look and feel to the home. There was a lot of traditional artwork owned by the client that had to be accommodated within our design. After seeing the space for the first time two things distinctively came to my mind. One, that space would need to perform on multiple aspects such as functionality and versatility, which meant a lot of thought process went into planning the layout and the approach we took was to give less that would do more. Second, this was “luxury on a budget” project. In our projects, we tend not to stick to one particular style and here one will see inspiration is drawn from Scandinavian style and we mixed it with other traditional elements such as artwork, sculptures, artifacts etc. to give it our own fusion style. The dining table is one of the centerpieces and heart of this warm home, I am extremely happy with its outcome and is truly simple, functional and versatile.The custom-made screen dividing the entrance foyer and main living room that creates curiosity from either side and the ship lap pattern of the wall clad antique bronze mirror adds grandness to the entrance foyer. The floating shelving system designed by us which also doubles up as a focal point when seated in the living room and dining area. Our focus was to create a statement using humble materials, hence we used all the basic materials such as Plywood, MDF, Gypsum, Laminate, veneer, Lustre paint with Zinc, glass etc. to create an elegant look. However, a few standouts were Elestron (a Portuguese brand) and Concertex (an American brand) soft furnishing by Space Conception, and custom-made furniture sofa, cocktail table, dining table and seating area.This apartment is both bling and warm (bling from the gold, warm from the wood), and to achieve this balancewe have used pastel colours such as shades of greens and pink paired with the earthy tones such as taupe and mushroom grey, plenty of indirect lighting to highlight design elements throughout was enough to strike the right balance between both bling and warm. There was a tremendous emphasis on the AV system as the client is a keen enthusiast. The GoldenEar Triton two Plus flagship series Audio system in the living room certainly adds to the bling factor of this home. The idea was to achieve a sophisticated elegance that is timeless. Design tip for the readers from the architect: I would say don’t be scared to express yourself. A home after all is an expression and extension of oneself, so from a planning point of view try to incorporate your likes, hobbies, passion, work, love, play etc. basically anything and everything that expresses you in some or the other way. From a design point I would advise to explore pestles in different forms such as paint, glass, wall coverings, soft furnishings etc. with bold accents like the floating shelves we designed for this project, mix a bit of old with new to give the design a unique character, play with lights to give that warmth and most importantly try to keep it simple: Mithun S. Sheth, Co-Founder & CEO, AMA Design Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

A cozy yet refined seating corner balances contemporary lines with boho warmth. The tan leather sofa, patterned poufs, and oversized plant evoke vacation comfort in a minimally styled space.

Phenomena of extending space using mirror and full length curtains make space look bigger and taller accordingly. Also furniture gives the bold statement of the space.

This 3 BHK Mumbai flat in the suburban of Bandra was designed by Rohit Bhoite with a Nordic Scandinavian style. This apartment which was a former bachelor pad was redesigned for young couple expecting a baby, thus combining the functionality and comfort from lifestyle of hosting guest and raising a new born. It has a contemporary property maximize practical living space so home owner can spend quality time with they're loved ones. Rahul Tuljapurkar’s 1700 sq.ft Apartment at Bandra in suburban Mumbai ,which used to be a bachelor pad. the residents was mostly utilized to play games, and what movies, entertain guest and unwind; while another 3 BHK apartment in same building ( on the 5th floor) was used by his parents , wife and sister. However, when Rahul and his wife, Reema , were expecting a baby , the couple decided to refurbish the bachelor pad and move into a new home. Enter Rohit Bhoite a young and promising interior designer who took up the job to design the space in-sync with the needs of the clients. Having travelled extensively, the clients had their hearts set on European sensibilities. After a few rounds of discussion, the clients and the designer decided upon a Scandinavian- inspired theme. Renowned for their simplicity , utility ,and beauty, Scandinavian homes have a pure, parsec-back style packed with functionality, clean lines, flawless craftsmanship and understand elegance. The use of light is considered to be extremely important here and the houses are characterized by the use of earthy muted tones distinct materials and minimal ornamentation. But there was a challenge. Rahul wanted a space that would double up as an entertainment zone too. His wife on the other hand, wanted a stylish set-up. However with the baby due in 7 months, there was also a time restriction at play, and had to be a quick renovation project. Rohit's plan for the house was well fleshed out for the living room. When it came to the color palette white was the predominant hue (on the walls and the flooring) with accent colors appearing in furniture and accessories. Artificial marble cutouts were used to create an interesting pattern on the living and dining area floors. Grey grouting has been done to achieve a shimmery effect on the flooring as well. Keeping with the Scandinavian theme, the designer has used statement pieces from Italy, Turkey and Australia in the living with wood at its base. The Italian tan leather sofa and the plush chairs create a warm atmosphere, while the huge television on the wall and the state-of-the-art speaker that looks like a dish antenna is proof of Rahul's love for sports and movies. The designer made sure he fitted task, mood and the accent lights in the room to suite various occasions. While doing up the space, the balcony( which extends from the living room to the bedroom) looks upon an elevated garden of another building. by placing plants in the balcony as well as the living area, Rohit created layers of green to bring the garden into the space and make it one. The dining area too has a similar language. The grey linen wallpaper continues down the length of a wall in the dining room creating symmetry between the two spaces. The custom made wooden fan, table and chairs add to the warm yet simplistic vibe of the space. Accent pieces like a mustard color chair and bench at the dining table monotony of the area. Rohit explains further, " Since this is family of three , we kept just 4 chairs. The kitchen is right behind the bench (which comes in handy too accommodate guests ) and we kept it there for easy flow of food" As for the personal area, The master bedroom, Access to the dining space, sports Australian white marble flooring "we tried to create a fading effect through flooring, from the dining to the bedroom" says Rohit. There is a comfy walnut wood bed with a leather-padded headrest and a full-length wardrobe, the absolute highlight, are bespoke elements created especially for the clients. One wardrobe here is made using four different veneers to create a distinct look; while an exclusive white wardrobe in one corner of the room was designed to accommodate the Missus bags and accessories. The jute and the silver textured wallpaper, Tom Dixon copper lights, stark red lounger and Superman artwork, all together create an interesting composition, merging different styles into one cohesive whole. While the living and master bedrooms were an amalgamation of minute details, the child's bedroom was kept minimal. here, the media unit can double up as a study desk with storage space in the future as per requirement. The same holds true for the guest bedroom where few decor changes are there.