Homes
Intrinsic Designs crafts Apartment 1406—a home that exudes an earthy and minimal allure
FEB 3, 2020 | By Vedika Nair
Located in the architecturally arresting city of Ahmedabad, is a 900 sq ft apartment done up by Shivraj Patel and Shruti Malani of Intrinsic Designs. Following the clients brief of a balance in design, this Ahmedabad based studio fashioned the interiors using earthen tones, minimal accessories and a calm breeze of shades to give the inhabitants an escape from the city noise.
The home opens to a neutral palette with a combination of exposed brick in grey tones and paves the way for light and modernity with minimal furnishing and details. The living room has a character of its own with tanned upholstery and design elements different from the rest of the rooms.
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To create a backdrop of illusion and capture the expansiveness of the exterior, a mirrored wall is seen in the dining room, where the primary goal was to maximise space and function. The wall allows natural light to reflect off it, giving a sense of visual expanse to the space.
Meandering through we step into the blue-toned kid’s room that mimics a lively aura but maintains the earthy theme of the home with a wooden library. The minimal motif continues in the master bedroom that hosts simple shapes and forms. Mirrors and transparent glass make the room look spacious with cosy elements.
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The guest room is a space that radiates warmth with its white walls and blue-tinted jute curtains. With only essential furniture in place, this room offers simplicity and comfort. “Our aim was to craft a cocoon that feels like home and where one can find a sense of comfort, quality and timelessness,” Shivraj Patel concludes.
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