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    Functionality Meets Fantasy in this pet-friendly home in Bengaluru by Multitude Of Sins

    FEB 14, 2025 | By Pooja Prabbhan Srijith
    Photography by Ishita Sitwala
    The dining table, a wooden-topped feature mounted on a bolted metal frame clad in concrete finish, serves as a clever solve to space constraints, offering both form and function. Hovering above, a deep blue light fixture stretches out in three directions, enveloping the ceiling like a bashful Octopus; Photography by Ishita Sitwala
    A striking rattan headboard immediately evokes visual allure, featuring a distressed white wooden frame, embellished with dark wood beading. Interwoven between the dark stained rattan are borders of vertical and horizontal polygon embroidery that turns the headboard into a canvas of textures and patterns. A cushy leather headrest, suspended from a metal rod, crowns the headboard, providing a comfortable spot for late-night reading or early morning coffee. The side tables, one with open shelving is perfect for a mini library, while the other serves a cosy drawer for secret stashes. The reading light, ingeniously designed with a coil spring rod serves as a holder for glass bowls brimming with air plants and succulents. A sleek, semi-circular floating table with a vintage tambour shutter, half acrylic for a peek-a-boo into the storage. For the taller-than-average occupant, a focus light is mounted higher than usual, transforming a graphic 3D pillar into a modern interpretation of a lamp post; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

    Akin to how a sprightly mint leaf adds a zing to your favourite concoction, the design sensibilities of this home in Bengaluru dubbed Mint Leaves mirrors the homeowners’ penchant for functional spaces that brim with personality and warmth, while defining the true essence of minimalism. Imagined by Multitude of Sins, the den nudges you to rethink what simplicity in our living spaces could look like. 

    “The family wanted a home that was simple, highly functional and primarily white with a whisper of teal and blue. To us, it felt like being given a blank canvas with only two crayons. But, we love a good challenge. We were ready to create a space that was true to what they wanted infused with a distinctive MOS touch,” shares Smita Thomas, Founder and Principal Designer of Multitude of Sins, taking us through this airy haven, which spans 2,000 sq ft. 

    The living room embodies a subdued vibe, with a smorgasbord of visually intriguing design elements like a marble inlay, abstract steel shapes, carved wooden pieces that look like a 3D jigsaw puzzle, and a towering brass rod that help break the monotony of the space; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    The flooring features graphic tiles bears the feel of a cosy rug, without digressing from the overall theme of minimalism; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    Photography by Ishita Sitwala

    Surprises around the corner 

    Quite like most homeowners, Smita details that the brief came with a list of must-haves: shelves for plants, a distressed couch, a tile rug and bar unit and hidden storage areas! “So, we cooked up a deconstructed unit, less like a Picasso masterpiece and more like a playground for design. Picture two oval-shaped forms, as if Humpty Dumpty had a pair of twins. These egg-like structures are your secret stash for knick-knacks, jazzed up with geometric patterns in understated grey,” she adds. 

    A quick walkthrough makes one thing certain: this is a home where comfort reigns supreme, and every nook is carefully injected with the right amount of colour, play, and contrasts. A vision board of the design team comprising Sachin Bhat, Rahul Naidu and Basvaraj, the material palette, including distressed wood, cement texture, mosaic facades and a tile rug, paves the way for easy maintenance while creating a sustainable space for the furry pets. 

    Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    The dining table, a wooden-topped feature mounted on a bolted metal frame clad in concrete finish, serves as a clever solve to space constraints, offering both form and function. Hovering above, a deep blue light fixture stretches out in three directions, enveloping the ceiling like a bashful Octopus; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    The breakfast counter features a facade sheathed in a grey-blue mosaic tile, which is as practical as it is pretty, serving as a perfect safeguard from the ceaseless parade of breakfast-chair legs; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    The corner fold-up unit, which stands tucked away next to the barstools, is a lesson in solid wood craftsmanship, capable of transforming with the swing of a hinged shelf. “Need room for an extra guest? Fold it up. Want to show off your latest farmer’s market haul or homemade pickles? Spread it out. This high-utility white and blue unit transforms functionality into an art form,” shares the designer; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

    A distinct infusion of myriad elements like rattan, leather, embroidery, metal and wood in an eclectic mix, showcases how contrasting materials can bring an artistic flair to an otherwise simplistic canvas.

    With a singular aim to reinvent the way dwellers perceive their spaces, this Bengaluru home shapes up like a playground of experiments that fit into the routine design demands of the family. “A limited colour palette and pushed our imagination carving playful nuances makes one pause, ponder and perhaps even chuckle,” sums up Smita. 

    A seamless extension of the dining room, the kitchen bears a bright, airy, all-white culinary wonderland-esque feel, punctuated by patterned tiles — making it a place where recipes come to life and meals become memories; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    The home office is punctuated by sliding glass doors, and their white metal frames with stripes of blue, white, and pale wood adds character; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    A striking rattan headboard immediately evokes visual allure, featuring a distressed white wooden frame, embellished with dark wood beading. Interwoven between the dark stained rattan are borders of vertical and horizontal polygon embroidery that turns the headboard into a canvas of textures and patterns; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

     

    Simple yet striking elements of design dominate every nook of this Bengaluru home that steers clear of conventionality; Photography by Ishita Sitwala

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