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    Classic design has a meet-cute with art deco in this San Jose home by Dekorati Interiors

    AUG 23, 2021 | By Tanzim Pardiwalla
    The living room is a lesson in transforming seemingly crowded spaces with ample furniture into a vast room that appears a lot wider than it really is; Photographs by Jacob Macias
    Sourced from Ukraine, the trapezium wood panelling adds an interesting texture to the living space; Photographs by Jacob Macias
    Colour, symmetry and geometrical patterns direct the design plan for designer Rati of Dekorati Interiors; Photographs by Jacob Macias
    Trapezium wood panels on the fireplace wall from Your Forest and tiles from Artistic Tile set up a cosy vibe as a chandelier with brass finish from Hudson Valley Lighting lights up the space; Photographs by Jacob Macias
    The loft has a custom wall unit designed inhouse by Dekorati Interiors, a custom made sectional with welt details from Norwalk and a custom cocktail ottoman from Bernhardt; Photographs by Jacob Macias
    The bedroom features a hex swirl rug from Global Views, a wing chair from Caracole, a side table from Revelation and the highlight of the reading nook—Zana Brown's Shining ‘Mademoiselle’ John Richard; Photographs by Jacob Macias
    In the kitchen, Dekorati Interiors went with a new backsplash, new paint for the perimeter cabinets and a contrasting island colour; Photographs by Jacob Macias

    An open floor plan is full of possibilities, design dreams waiting to be unleashed. That’s precisely what Dekorati Interiors saw when presented with the opportunity to transform a home with the architectural element which is a commonality in homes from the past decade in San Jose. Nestled in Almaden Valley of California’s Bay Area, the 2500sq ft space with five bedrooms and four bathrooms required no major structural changes but a plethora of custom work to meet the demands of the family that the space houses. 

    “The theme of the space is classic design with touches of art deco delight brought throughout the space with the use of geometrical patterns in the rug, wall panels, metal details in the lighting fixtures and accent chair and the use of colour in art and accessories,” explains Rati, founder, and principal architect, Dekorati.  

    The house was up for a complete makeover with a plan that consisted of sections with ample seating space, a loft with custom woodwork, a cosy fireplace, a dining area with bar stools to accommodate big gatherings for get-togethers, and a fresh coat of paint to complete the project. 

    The entrance features wallpaper from JF Fabrics, an entry bench from John Richard and live wall art plant decor from Uttermost and flush mount from Hudson Valley Lighting; Photographs by Jacob Macias

    Planters pave the way as we are invited through the arch door and into the entrance enveloped with a khaki and cream wallpaper with a metallic finish. The entry bench and brass mount create an old world atmosphere in the well lit home. It sets the tone for the rest of the space that carries forward the colour palette all the way to the warm living room. 

    The hallway offers a glance at the eye-catching wall art—‘Disturbance’, a painting by artist Chen Qi. The wall decor backed by Benjamin Moore Chelsea Gray wall paint is strategically placed to tie up the colour scheme of the space. “My design philosophy is creating a client-specific curated signature space that has a storyline, is functional and timeless. I believe in integrating natural forms with modern simplicity, resulting in exceptionally classic and inviting interiors. My key elements of design are to unify a warm colour palette, rich textures and a simplified space plan. Colour to me speaks of optimism and fun. I love to create inviting interiors imbued with the elan of my native India,” says the designer. 

    The living space is decked with Chen Qi’s ‘Disturbance’ wall art from John Richard, Nicolette custom fabric sectional from Bernhardt, wasabi cocktail table from Theodore Alexander with Carrara marble top and finished with a rug from Jaunty; Photographs by Jacob Macias

    The living room is a lesson in transforming seemingly crowded spaces with ample furniture into a vast room that appears a lot wider than it really is. Here, the wood panel fireplace draws one’s attention as warmth envelopes the room. Sourced from Ukraine, the trapezium wood panelling adds an interesting texture. A large cocktail table and striped rug (kid and pet friendly, of course) against the backdrop of a plush couch and a yellow accent chair creates a medley of colours teased near the entrance of the home. 

    Trapezium wood panels on the fireplace wall from Your Forest and tiles from Artistic Tile set up a cosy vibe as a chandelier with brass finish from Hudson Valley Lighting lights up the space; Photographs by Jacob Macias

    The dining nook is utilised as a multipurpose space for the couple and their young kids aged 8 and 10. Additional seating for family dinners can be found by the kitchen island with leather counter stools. The kitchen is spruced up with the use of warm white cabinet colours and a new subway tile backsplash. 

    At the center of the dining space is the Trellis table in gowan finish from Theodore Alexander with curved dining chairs from Caracole set on an area trug from Wahlberg Linear. A chandelier from Arteriors completes the nook; Photographs by Jacob Macias

    Upstairs, the custom loft revamped into a multidisciplinary space features a wall unit that includes a temple, TV unit, piano storage and bookshelves. The L shaped room has enough seating space and is designed for everything from homework time to game night or lounging on an afternoon indoors. 

    Down the hallway is the master bedroom for the couple. The bedroom is designed as a romantic retreat with a reading nook, wing chair and wall art. 

    The leather bed has a nightstand from Bernhardt and a table lamp from John Richard on either side. A revamped wing chair from Caracole, Zana Brown’s ‘Shining Mademoiselle’ adorn the reading nook in the bedroom; Photographs by Jacob Macias

    The bathroom which is one of the highlights of the home according to the designer features Cole & Sons wallpaper on the main wall with the globe Pendant lights on both ends and vanity from James Martin with a whitewashed walnut finish.

    The bathroom features wallpaper from Cole & Sons (Woods & pears in Charcoal Lined Gold), vanity from James Martin, a surface Integrated sink top, faucets from Brizo in polished nickel. Framing the mirror from Uttermost is a set of pendant lights from Arteriors in smoked glass globe; Photographs by Jacob Macias

    “I really loved designing the entrance of the home along with the powder room. When we first initiated the project I was really excited to emphasize the hallway as it is a peek into what is next. The richness of texture of the wallpaper and the play of lighting on it was something interesting. I also loved the huge transformation of the powder/ bathroom with the use of wallpaper and right size vanity,” said Rati, summing up the most interesting aspects of designing the home. 

    Scroll through for more images from the home…

    Wall art by artist Sarah Stockstill (for LeftBank art) and ‘Heart of Navy’ by Barclay Butera adorn the wall by the stairs forming the backdrop for a chic side table in white stained finish from Global Views and a swivel chair from Bernhardt with burnished cast aluminium finish; Photographs by Jacob Macias

     

    Wall art from John Richard and poufs from Surya blend in with the colour plattete of the space; Photographs by Jacob Macias

     

    In the kitchen, Dekorati Interiors went with a new backsplash, new paint for the perimeter cabinets and a contrasting island colour; Photographs by Jacob Macias

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