Bold marble statements define a Bengaluru home by Studio GSA Architects
Marble has long been a favourite muse of the evolving architecture and design eras. While sauntering inside this Bengaluru home dubbed Peter’s Playground, one is enveloped by the marble’s soft embrace with earthy, bare colours, mellow green and blues playing with endless spatiality. Imagined by Gaurav Panjwani and Santosh Belani alongside designer Vibhuti Chellaram of Studio […]
Marble has long been a favourite muse of the evolving architecture and design eras. While sauntering inside this Bengaluru home dubbed Peter’s Playground, one is enveloped by the marble’s soft embrace with earthy, bare colours, mellow green and blues playing with endless spatiality. Imagined by Gaurav Panjwani and Santosh Belani alongside designer Vibhuti Chellaram of Studio GSA Architects , this is where evoking moods meet a balance between soft and statement.
“The homeowner is a marble vendor and once we moved past functional requirements, this home became a playground for marble in its many glorious forms, each space designed to highlight the stone’s versatility. From fluted marble to lapatro and leather finishes,” reveals Gaurav.
The use of furniture from Escape by Creatomy, sofa and arm chair from Saga Lifestyle, carpet from Jaipur Rugs, artwork and artefacts from FabCuro, lamp from Curio Casa and pendant light from Hatsu create an inviting atmosphere; Photography by Nayan Soni; Styling by Samir Wadekar
The open dining space features furniture from Escape by Creatomy, a sofa and armchair from Saga Lifestyle, a carpet from Jaipur Rugs, artwork and artefacts from FabCuro, a lamp from Curio Casa, and a pendant light from Hatsu. Draped in neutral hues, this ensemble facilitates a sense of continuity; Photography by Nayan Soni
The kitchen from Zenia Kitchens features counter top, flooring and dado from Millennium Marbles; Photography by Nayan Soni
Greeting you upon entry, the wall cladding in exotic marble with a 3D finish from Millenium Marbles is complemented by the Pench Bench from Escape by Creatomy; Photography by Nayan Soni
Bold statements and soft subtleties
The entrance unfolds through a textured wooden door leading to a foyer where black inlays on white marble floors assume the limelight, setting a tone that celebrates the sheer tactility of this versatile stone.
Moving through the formal living room, warmth emanates from leather sofas and ceiling panels, skirted by fluted wood. A tucked-away bar with stools revealing intricate Indian motifs invites lingering conversations, while a Pichwai painting anchors a cosy nook with a swivel armchair.
A cosy corner reveals itself in the bedroom featuring a chair from Saga Lifestyle, artefacts from FabCuro, soft furnishings from Homestories, study table from Escape by Creatomy and flooring by Millenium Marbles; Photography by Nayan Soni
The bedroom features a bunk bed from Escape by Creatomy, set against the flooring by Millenium Marbles. Art from FabCuro, soft furnishings from Homestories and bedding from Sarita Handa; Photography by Nayan Soni
The bedroom exudes playful charm with a whimsical bunk bed from Escape by Creatomy, set against the flooring by Millenium Marbles. Artefacts from FabCuro add character, while soft furnishings from Homestories and bedding from Sarita Handa dress the space in comfort; Photography by Nayan Soni
While the openness of the living space spills onto the family and dining areas, the dining area features a marble inlay mimicking a luxurious carpet, adorned with soft detailing that eliminates the need for a rug. Here, a simple caress of curiosity reveals how design and material merge. While each corner, whether the vibrant kitchen with fiery red marble or serene bedrooms adorned with pastel palettes, tells a story of balance.
Draped in sandy beige tones, the bedroom showcases flooring from Millenium Marbles, bed from Saga Lifestyle, beside tables from Escape by Creatomy, rug from Jaipur Rugs, Artefacts from FabCuro, lamp from Curio Casa, soft furnishings from Homestories and bedding from Sarita Handa; Photography by Nayan Soni
The bedroom is complemented with furniture from Escape by Creatomy, bedding from Sarita Handa rug Jaipur Rugs, artefacts from FabCuro, lamp from Curio Casa and blinds from Homestories; Photography by Nayan Soni
Sophisticated interplays
“The visual language of this space is defined by a sophisticated interplay of materials, textures and patterns that speak to both luxury and warmth, ” explains Gaurav. With the homeowners passion for marble, this material assumes the limelight through varied forms. From the living area with its sleek marble flooring paired with a fluted wooden ceiling to the bar, clad in silver river marble.
The bathroom is adorned by a Brescia Aurora Blue flooring from Millenium Marbles, a Wall fluted Brescia Aurora Blue from Millenium Marbles and artefacts from FabCuro; Photography by Nayan Soni
A Pichwaii painting from The Purple Turtles stands in the foreground as lush flowers and a cosy seat from Kosh Furnishing Studio reveals itself; Photography by Nayan Soni
With its soft beige, green and blue palette, the design achieves a decisive balance between contemporary and ornate charm. The home tells a tale of refinement beyond decorative layers, revealing a newfound sense of tranquillity.
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