Tropicals, wood panelled walls, soft colours, crafty furniture pieces, art and so much more that makes one dive into the deep spiral of inventive design — this Chennai home spanning 4,000 sq ft envisioned by Farah Agarwal of Chestnut Storeys harbours it all.
From the living room and dining area to the bedrooms and other leisure-focused corners, a decisive balance between soft and statement-making details flows across the house. Farah likes to call it a modern-smart home underscored with tropical design cues.
The curious brief
“The clients wanted a fresh and young-looking space with interesting features. The discussions were easy, wanting to introduce colour in the living room but in soft tones. So we kept that in mind while choosing the main furniture in the common areas, and the rest just followed,” recalls Farah, the founder of her interior design firm.
Tour every turn of the home
The living room does not hold back in spilling its myriad design elements, where mellow colours have been used in ways that they look playful. Accent furniture and light fixtures mingle with multiple materials and textural hints.
Flowing craftily into the dining area, the living room revels in the glimpses of the tropical-themed wallpaper that adds a breezy character to the space. And in no time, this communal area transforms into what an outdoorsy staycation on pleasant summer days would feel like.
In the kitchen and breakfast area, the ceiling adorned with tessellations in embossed squares encourages visuals of openness, combined with the wall panelling sheathed with patterns.
The master bedroom is a restful sanctuary. The use of softer hues in neutral tones conveys elegance and aligns with the overarching design of the house. The wooden panels by the bed and the curving wall create a cosy nook that resembles a workspace, while the simple and straight headboard adds a touch of neutrality with its various shades.
In the kid’s bedroom, creating a tranquil space that fosters fond memories is paramount. This particular room achieves just that through the use of vivid hues, including orange, blue, and green. The walls boast a lively display of kaleidoscopic shapes that are echoed in the headboard. The Jaipur Rugs carpet in beige and orange adds to the sense of joy and simplicity.
In the guest bedroom, a striking balance of arcs and lines creates texture and depth. The curved headboard tapers across the lower half of the wall in divergence, with embossed flutes in an inverted curve on the top half. The linear wooden panelling and arc chandelier echo this design element with finesse.
Ideas to bookmark
Hymns of drama echo in the common areas while the private bedrooms have been set up in a more muted and sophisticated tenor. “Our design philosophy for this space was soft eclecticism, showcased with mixed and matched materials, colours, textures, and elements,” adds Farah of Chestnut Storeys.
A home can be rendered abundantly luxurious even with the right blend of sober, understated colour choices. This Chennai home is a true example, where pastel undertones collide with blush and neutral hues, directing the onlooker’s eyes to the furniture, wooden panels and embossed details.
In the television room, the epitome of relaxation, every detail transpires harmony. The soft mauve carpet from Jaipur Rugs adds visual interest, while the sleek floor light from Hatsu lends just the right kind of illumination.
And let’s not forget the playful artwork by Neha Gupte, which adds a touch of whimsy. The intermingling of textures, tones and decor metamorphoses this home where fashionable impressions stand as evident as its comfort.
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