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A revelation to the conventional, U and I Designs offers an eclectic take on Japandi design in this Bengaluru home
FEB 16, 2023 | By Siddharth Babani
Inspired by the confluence of Japanese and Scandinavian architectural styles, ‘The House of Forms’ crafted by founder, Aniketh Bafna, principal designer, Sonal R Mutha and design lead, Khusbu Murarka of U and I Designs manages to deliver a precedent with their contemporary interpretation of Japandi Design
With a penchant for organising lively get-togethers, the young couple who own this 1030 sq ft Bengaluru home, envisioned a space that is both informal and approachable. Subtle yet sophisticated, the house is designed to suit their needs. The expansive and uncluttered design is a reflection of their warm and easy-going personalities.
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Taking the tour
As one strolls through the front door, one is greeted by a cosy niche that provides seating for the foyer. The monochromatic and teak palette at the entrance is a prelude to the elements prevalent through the rest of the home.
Conceptualised, built, and delivered by U and I Designs’ in-house furniture studio, the Scandinavian style dining table is made from a single slab of polished quartz. It is encircled by a set of wooden chairs and a bench upholstered in a rich, chevron-patterned, blue fabric. A triplet of arched shelving units sit behind the dining table. The open shelf through the middle, is flanked by two encased in fluted glass on either side.
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The living room is a celebration of light, featuring rich tones of dappled grey and organic brown accents. Large windows offer plenty of natural illumination, and are draped in a blend of sheer and solid grey curtains. A sense of continuity is maintained throughout the house by the concrete textured paint extending from the foyer to the living room leading up to the kitchen.
A rounded rectangular archway divides the space between the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is a tidy space with clean lines, and flat-panelled veneer cabinets. A black sink and faucet produces the much needed contrast—a pleasing silhouette against the vertical sea-green subway tiles.
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An elegant opera mauve, paired with ivory furniture and teak accents creates a vision of muted elegance in the master bedroom. A series of familiar elements and textures like the ribbed headboard behind the bed and an organic frame of the mirror incorporated, is a pleasing nod to the Japandi style.
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Ideas to keep in mind
Any piece of furniture that is incorporated within a space needs to be cohesive and adhere to the narrative. Certain elements of the home should be custom-made without which the space would lose its sense of identity and create a divergence of styles.
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