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    A surreal take on white: Reflections by Sejal crafts Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s tranquil home in Mumbai

    JUN 5, 2023 | By Diya Shah
    The massive all-white living room and dining area runs across the breadth of the home. The chesterfield sofa and two chairs in the living room are from Arketipo and the semi-circular sofa is from Rugiano; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal
    The living room has various textures and shades that enhance the beauty of the colour white. Botanicals frequently appear in the home, adding natural element to the modern and luxurious space; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal
    The dining room is an elegant space characterised by the use of silver and white. The table, chair and clock in the dining room are from Cattelan Italia; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

    What better way to find peace and serenity after coming home from a busy day marked by the endless chaos of colours than an uncomplicated white canvas that is easy on the eyes? This idea forms the ethos of celebrity couple Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s home in Mumbai designed by Sejal Shah, Principal Designer, Reflections by Sejal. “We experimented with about 20 different white finishes throughout the house, uniquely combining them as layers,” the designer muses.

    Surrounded by unobstructed views of the city, an endless robe of colour white runs across the expansive 5,500 sq ft area of this residence nested atop a tall, upscale edifice. What adds an eye-soothing play to this are various textures and finishes that blend in seamlessly, lending it a free-flowing, artistic feel. 

    The massive all-white living room and dining area run across the breadth of the home. The Chesterfield sofa and two chairs are from Arketipo and the semi-circular sofa is from Rugiano; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

     

    The TV room has shades of grey and beige. The reclining sofa is from Himolla; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

    Art comes homes 

    Each element of the home is customised to the homeowners Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande ‘s needs. The wide main door is engraved with the letters AV, the couple’s initials. Upon entering, the first sight is a massive living room encompassing a pool table and a dining area. Curated with a meticulous selection of white furniture and furnishings, the space exudes a refreshing air of calm and tranquillity as daylight filters through the net curtains on the windows.

    Yohan Shah’s artwork “If Mark Met James” is a centrepiece that gives the living room an innovative, intriguing and artistic look. Sejal aims to maintain the feature of spaciousness and openness across the home. Feather-light sliding doors that lead from the living rooms into the television rooms can be pushed back to expand the space. “All the carpets are made to order by Mehra Carpets, which are stunning and unique,” reveals Sejal.

    The kitchen comprises an island counter and an L-shaped platform with white stone countertops placed over beige wood shelves. The kitchenware is sourced from Panasonic Kitchen; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

    Playful touches  

    A similar atmosphere is maintained in the culinary area, which consists of an island counter and an L-shaped platform with white stone countertops placed over beige wood shelves. The textured beige backsplash creates interest in an otherwise smooth-surfaced space. 

    Across the passage, a luxurious spa-cum-makeup room takes forth the playfulness of the kitchen, employing bright green and orange colours against a backdrop of textured white walls.

    The master bedroom hosts a walk-in closet with mirrored wardrobes from Alf DaFrè; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

    In the lap of luxury, dreaming of white

    At the heart of the home lies the all-white master bedroom, with an attached bathroom and walk-in closet. A large king-size bed next to the large windows emphasises comfort and luxury. The walls are adorned with cornices, which offset the extremely modern space and create a homely atmosphere. The other bedrooms are created against a white background and furnished with beige and grey colour palettes.

    The master bedroom features wall panelling made using different shades of white fabric; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

     

    The all-white master bedroom is characterised by a plush bed from Visionnaire; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

    All bedrooms have attached bathrooms that emphasise luxury living. The master bathroom is done in onyx. To its left is a walk-in closet with mirrored wardrobes and chandeliers that cater to the client’s vision for their home.

    Even within the modern and luxurious space, the design retains a natural element through its ubiquitous use of botanicals across the home. On the outdoor deck, the greens are combined with wood flooring and cane lanterns to create an earthy atmosphere.  

    The master bathroom is made completely of onyx with a custom-built counter and taps from Gessi; Photograph by Pulkit Sehgal

    Sejal uses white to its fullest potential so that the home does not appear plain or uninteresting; instead, she creatively uses a variety of textures and finishes to enhance the beauty of that one colour.

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