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This Kolkata apartment by Ajay Arya of A Square Designs is nurtured in the arms of luxury

FEB 5, 2021 | By Saloni Rege
A piece from Cocoon Fine Rugs adds drama in the living room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
Another view of the plush family room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
The living room features two formal seating arrangements, a trendy bar and panoramic windows that offer city views; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
The use of statuario marble flooring throughout the house binds the demarcated sections together; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
The slightly segregated dining area is dotted with decor pieces from Ochre At Home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
Blue hues continue in the guest room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
One of the "bachelor pads" uses an Alsorg wardrobe and bronze Armani marble from Antolini; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
The master bedroom opens out to a private balcony; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
The second "bachelor pad" features engineered wooden flooring in dark walnut; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

Watch your dream home come to life through the lens of this lavish apartment crafted by designer Ajay Arya of A Square Designs. This 8,000 sq ft Kolkata abode occupies an entire floor and is suffused with luxe minimalism.

The residence renders an unequivocal charm of modernity and balances fine materials and myriad textures into spatial proportions.

“Interior design is about creating a timeless environment that is attractive and meaningful, transcending the notion of simply incorporating what is trendy,” shares Arya, the founder and interior designer of A Square Designs.

The contemporary living room is decorated with a piece from Cocoon Fine Rugs and artefacts from Ochre At Home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

The foyer mingles with the capacious drawing room, predominantly ruled by statuario marble and dotted with chic furniture and decor pieces in shades of royal blue and illuminating yellow. The pristine walls with wainscotting pair perfectly with metal accents.

Another end of the drawing room reveals a vivid carpet from Cocoon Fine Rugs, artefacts from Ochre At Home and a mixed material coffee table; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

The drawing room is segregated into two formal seating areas, both eclectic in fashion and seamlessly linked with a marble floor. It also establishes a visual connect with the exemplary dining area, which is placed along a long balcony to overlook Kolkata’s lush wetlands and bring daylight in.

The artwork, brushed gold wall accents, pieces from Ochre At Home and the Cocoon Fine Rugs piece add a touch of opulence; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

“We thoroughly enjoyed doing up the common spaces; they look really chic and very liveable. We feel this house looks stunning and is pleasant owing to the natural light that streams in uninterrupted,” adds Arya.

View of the bar; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

The living room also houses a trendy bar lounge, dressed in wooden hues of dark walnut. It is designed in a corner by the balcony, making it the perfect spot not just for sundowners but also round-the-clock soirees.

Under the multi-sphere chandelier lies a dining table with pieces from Ochre At Home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

A 10-seater dining table welcomes us into a grand feast-like setting. The statuario marble tabletop matches the flooring and brings out the bold hues of fabric chairs, adding character to the decor platter.

The kitchen is covered in Sareen Colin marble and Alsorg cabinetry; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

Adjacent to the dining area is a fully equipped kitchen. It is wrapped in greys and whites, embellished with gold corner accents, Sareen Colin marble and Alsorg cabinetry.

The statuario marble flooring continues across the home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

The drawing room provides access to the informal family lounge, which acts as an entertainment arena and is where the family gets together.

View of the prayer room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

Several spaces can be accessed from the family lounge. One of them is the prayer room, a serene space with modish pendant lights on either side of the sliding door. Another is the marble-clad powder room that displays an interesting geometric pattern of inlay flooring and uses luxury sanitary fittings.

Geometric patterns and luxe fittings by Hansgrohe, Gessi, Villeroy & Boch are seen in this bathroom; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

To the right of the family room are two “bachelor pads” that align with the theme of the house. Geometrical patterns and comfort remain the overriding themes of this space. One of the rooms here, in particular, uses bronze Armani marble and beige soft furnishings in velvet, linen and leather.

A walk-in wardrobe reveals itself near this bathroom; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

On the other side of the family room are the master and guest rooms, both draped in tranquility and solace. We love how the home includes mood-evolving, multifunctional areas.

Scroll below to see more images from this palatial Kolkata home by Ajay Arya of A Square Designs…

Ochre At Home pieces are seen in one of two “bachelor pads” in this home; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

 

A Bette bath is seen in one of the bachelor pad bathrooms; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan