Homes

A play of contrasts and serenity takes focus in a South Mumbai home crafted by Studio Design Inc.

AUG 30, 2023 | By Diya Shah
The living room is a bright space dominated by light hues and is an antithesis to the darkened corridor. The sofa and armchairs are from Pinakin Studio whilst black light hanging is from The Black Steel. The blue sofa is from Josmo and the black tables are from Objectry. The rug is from Kaati Rugs; Photographs by PHX India
A recession in the children’s room and a swing from Thumb Impressions creates a cove to relax and let the young ones’ creativity soar; Photographs by PHX India
Marble from Nitco reigns in the primary bedroom; Photographs by PHX India
The den sets the mood for movies and games with chairs from EK Design, a game table from Gulmohar Lane, light from Black Steel and leather cases from Studio Ochre; Photographs by PHX India
The dining room is a calming space with a dining table from The House of Things, chairs from Ek Design, accents from Ikai Asai and a suspended light from Hive Home against a backdrop of fluted marble from Nitco; Photographs by PHX India
The entrance passage is soothing to the eyesight. A chair from Hatsu stands next to a console from Pinakin Studio featuring accent pieces from Magnolia Lane; Photographs by PHX India

Humans are nuanced beings with many moods, interests and whims that coexist within the same spectrum.  Studio Design Inc. understands this and their sensibly crafted abode in Worli, South Mumbai — An Oasis of Serenity — as they call it, follows suit from the various aspects of its dwellers’ personalities.

The cushions are from Trance for me whilst the black centre table is from Objectory. The sofa and the armchairs are from Pinakin Studio and the side table is from EK Design; Photographs by PHX India

Keeping both these ideas in mind, Kunal and Khushboo Khandelwal along with the design team of Devanshi Ved, Charu Agarwal, conceptualised the 2,500 sq ft home as a series of spaces that resonates with each individual’s identity but stands as a collective contemplation of their interest in movies, games and entertaining guests – a space that is respite from the chaos of daily routine yet thrumming with distinct energy. The result is a Scandinavian-modern shell with contemporary inserts in the form of art and accessories.

In the living room, the seating is from Pinakin Studio and Josmo is offset by tables from Objectry and Ek Design. A rug from Kaati rugs complements the cosy atmosphere of the space; Photographs by PHX India

A series of contradictions 

A long, darkened passage greets one upon entry and is a soothing respite from the chaos of colours one encounters on a busy day. An accent wall of art collectables and travel curios with threadwork panels define the space. 

The dining room is a calming space with a dining table from The House of Things, chairs from Ek Design, accents from Ikai Asai and a suspended light from Hive Home against a backdrop of fluted marble from Nitco; Photographs by PHX India

 

The marble from Nitco reigns in the primary bedroom; Photographs by PHX India

A series of black veneer sliding panels open into the family den, a heavy space with deep blue leather panelled walls, offset by black stained birch wood panels. A black metal unit forms the backdrop for the space, complete with a game table and dart board. Leather and wood furniture set the mood to unwind and let loose with a game or a movie.

Black wave marble from Nitco creates interest in the nook of a primary bathroom that features a sink from C. Bhogilal and lights from Black Steel; Photographs by PHX India

The space develops as an antithesis, with the subdued tones of the corridor transitioning into the inviting living area bathed in natural light and greenery. A light oak wood fluted wall continues to envelop the ceiling with light oak wood panels to meet a textured white mist panel, which forms the shell for the space. An eclectic mix of carefully curated design elements gives the space a lightness.

The children’s bedroom is finished in varying shades of blue and complemented by pillows and a blanket from Pluchi; Photographs by PHX India

The adjoining dining area takes on cooler tones with a textured white marble wall that is offset by a stunning but simple bespoke smoked black and white hanging light from Hive Home. Greens add colour to an otherwise neutral space.

Patterns prevail in this bathroom with tiles from Asiatic Construction and black sanitaryware from C. Bhogilal; Photographs by PHX India

Private alcoves 

Each bedroom is a unique space, tied together by neutral woody tones and black marble flooring. 

The bathroom is a bright space with wall tiling from Asiatic Construction and a sink from C. Bhogilal; Photographs by PHX India

The primary bedroom maintains a seamless combination of warm and cool tones. An opulent grey marble backdrop with brass strips is offset by a deep blue headboard. A bright floral chaise adds a playful touch. The bathroom is characterised by a bold black wave marble that envelopes the space, creating intrigue and tempting one to sit back and search for ever-changing patterns that flit across the walls.

With varying shades of blue along the walls, the children’s bedroom is designed to let the young one’s imagination and creativity take flight. A niche formed within a storage wall and blue-grey shelving gives an openness to the space.

The tables are from Studio Ochre and the lighting is from Black Steel. The four chairs are from EK Design Furniture and the woody-brown table is from Gulmohar Lane; Photographs by PHX India.

The powder bathroom adds a dramatic flair to the home with a combination of various design elements. A tiled wall reflects through a black metal mirror placed over a vintage blue patterned floor with a freestanding black metal unit over the black freestanding basin.

The eclectic home is full of spaces that alternate between quiet repose and thrumming energy and caters to every mood that its owners may experience. “It is a fusion of serene calm and passion – an oasis of serenity for the family,” sign off Kunal and Khushboo.

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