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    This Mumbai bachelor pad is a canvas of cosy and contemporary design crafted by Rupin Suchak

    SEP 23, 2022 | By Shriya Goyal and Maheshwari Vickyraj
    Mirrors placed perpendicular to the balcony in the living room to maximise the amount of natural light that enters the home, this room is essentially the writer’s pad. All furnitures are designed by Rupin Suchak; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye
    The bathroom, visible through a wall of glass from the bedroom's entrance, is exquisitely equipped with Subway tiles and a sink crafted from Kota stone; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

    When you hear the words “bachelor pad,” a certain image forms in your mind. For most, it conjures images of a luxurious living room with leather furniture, a full bar, and a massive entertainment centre. Amidst these conjures is a pad that reflects “less is more” by Rupin Suchak.

    Spanned across 700 sq ft, an aesthetic arrangement nestled in Imperial Heights Towers in Oshiwara, Mumbai is this contemporary bachelor pad designed by Rupin Suchak of Goiz Argi for Anubhav Chopra. Rupin says, “I truly believe now that creativity throbs higher when you connect to the space on the emotional side rather than just being structured and corporate.”

    Towards the right is the entrance to the kitchen, which is separated from the meeting area by an island while elegant window seats were built together along the window to provide extra seating; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

    The curious brief

    As per the brief, Rupin focused on bringing his design language to the space. Making the most of this compact bachelor pad, he crafted it to host friends and conduct meetings. Fusing the owner’s ideas with his elements of design furnishes a cosy and contemporary appeal to the home. 

    The balcony in the living room allows natural light to stream in, making the room’s plush furnishings and wall textures striking; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

     Tour every turn of this home

     Entering through a vibrant blue door, a raw vibe overtakes your senses. The ceiling light brings a splash of colour to the grey walls. 

    Artistic splashes of colour on the walls and electric-hued furnishings greet you as soon as you step inside the living room; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

    Carrying on this design language, the kitchen is distinguished by patterned tiles and dark wooden cabinets. Bringing the aesthetics of a cafe, the kitchen island divides the space yet visually brings the whole area together. This area of the house is interestingly lit by a few industrial lights. The kitchen’s colour palette balances the meeting rooms on the opposite side.

    To the right, is where the kitchen’s door opens that separates the meeteing room by an island; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

     Walking through the passage towards the living room, the area has been visually expanded. The application of mirrors perpendicular to the balcony multiplies the space and the light entering the home. Essentially utilised as a writer’s pad furnished with different forms of seating, it marks an ideal spot for the writer-directors brainstorming sessions.

    The bathroom, visible through a wall of glass from the bedroom’s entrance, is exquisitely equipped with Subway tiles and a sink crafted from Kota stone; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

    The next stop is a tiny cove that leads to the bedroom with an arched door. With a shoe cabinet on the right and a bed on the left, the master bedroom is swathed with textures and colours that bring out the identity of its owner. A glass open bathroom treated with subway tiles and a Kota stone basin complements the appeal of the room.

    The master bedroom is carefully curated by keeping anubhav’s personality in mind, the room is doused in neutral tones with different shades of grey at interplay; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

     

    The bathroom, visible through a wall of glass from the bedroom’s entrance, is exquisitely equipped with Subway tiles and a sink crafted from Kota stone; Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

    Ideas to bookmark – colours, materials, and inspiration!

    Relying heavily on neutral colours to brighten the spaces and balancing tones with wooden browns, a simple aesthetic was achieved in the spaces. An amalgamation of the design of the tiles and the utilisation of architectural features like arches and textural walls showcases the personality of the designer. 

    Architectural features like arches and textural walls showcases the personality of the designer with doors painted in turquoise, adding a cheerful accent ;Photography by Ruhma Ukaye

    The apartment’s doors are painted in turquoise, adding a cheerful accent and elegantly unifying the space. There is a minimalistic theme throughout the space, with only a few colourful pops for emphasis. The home has a primarily monochrome colour scheme. A gorgeous printed fabric bordering the room serves as a deft departure and contributes significantly to the room’s ambience.