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    This Vadodara apartment by Ajal Shah, Neel Patel and Ekta Bakhtarwala of Studio Imagine is sophisticated and stylish

    APR 21, 2021 | By Kavya Joshi
    The grey living room makes the most of the natural light; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    A wooden panel breaks the monotony of the palette in the open-plan living and dining area; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    The serene, monochromatic theme continues in the master bedroom; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    Wooden panelling, carved in Studio Imagine's signature hexagonal pattern, is seen in the bedroom. Also seen are a working desk, cabinet and a timber framed mirror; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    The tranquil guest room uses cement sheets with textured grey paint and pastel blue upholstery; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    A peek into the parent's room reveals details in the wooden furniture; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    Located in vibrant Vadodara, this four-bedroom abode by Ajal Shah, Neel Patel and Ekta Bakhtarwala of Studio Imagine is elegant and luxurious. The home lives up to the name of the creative practice as it is suffused with quintessential imagination and unique designs.

    The material palette dominated by wood complements the subtle hues used. And we love the one-of-a-kind elements scattered across the home.

    At the entrance, a warm and welcoming foyer is furnished with veneer-finished panels and a brass-finished console. 

    The living room features custom lights, furniture as well as a wall-mounted (horse) artwork that’s made with edible 18K gold and copper foils; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    Designed with style and precision, the wooden panel in the open-plan living and dining room, serves as the focal point and cleverly breaks the monotony of the palette.

    Both, the hanging lights and the wall clock are customised to match the woody material palette; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    This living-cum-dining room is filled with a tinctured shade of grey, which absorbs natural light and lends the space a great bearing. Most of the hanging lights, sculptures and furniture are customised to perfection.

    View of the veneer-finished, warm and welcoming foyer; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    “Designing these elements was interesting yet challenging,” share the creatives. While the centre table upcycles wood waste, the dining table underwent a drastic and detailed process. The custom wall clock exhibits fluidity owing to the use of resin in its making. Finally, the painting of a horse was completed with edible 18K gold and copper foils. 

    The six-seater dining table was burnt, cracked with electric current, and filled with epoxy; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    White duco paint in the kitchen makes it light, airy and functional. This space carries forward the living room’s monochromatic theme that also spills into the master bedroom, where emphasis is laid on the working desk and a simple pattern on the bed-back wall.

    Patterned timber is seen on the bed-back panel in the children’s room; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    The key features of the parent’s bedroom include the use of designer MDF sheets in panelling and the minute details seen in the wooden ceiling and furniture. A sense of sophistication and luxury define the space. 

    The patterned bed-back wall is the focal point of the master bedroom; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    Meanwhile, a playful theme is evident in the children’s bedroom. The room is toned down by the intricate cutting patterns on the wooden ceiling and bed-back wall. Most of the designs feature Studio Imagine’s signature hexagonal pattern. 

    Studio Imagine’s signature hexagonal pattern is seen in most designs; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    On the other hand, the tranquil guest room uses cement sheets with textured grey paint and pastel blue upholstery.  

    Amidst the grey walls and wooden panelling seen across the house, pops of colours feature in the form of accents, artworks and the bed linens. In a sense what the designers say is right: “This apartment emphasises the optimisation of details”.