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    Uneven’s Shourya Patel and Dexter Fernandes have curated this pristine residence in Vadodara

    FEB 15, 2021 | By Saloni Rege
    The formal lounge features KUKA couches and other pieces from Be Komfort; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    A KUKA bed is placed in the master boudoir and paired with furniture made inhouse by Uneven as well as furnishings from Westside and Fabindia; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    The daughter's bedroom reveals a KUKA bed, furnishings and artefacts from Westside and Fabindia, and study corner with Uneven's designs; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    A patterned feature wall in siporex blocks abuts the bookshelves and console that hold artefacts from Westside and Fabindia; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    View of the dining ensemble from Be Komfort, the fluted glass screen with brass edging, and artefacts from Westside and Fabindia; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    The master bathroom features a blue colour block and teak shelving; Photographs by Darshan Dave
    The parents' room houses a KUKA bed, furnishings from Westside and Fabindia; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    We love this pristine residence in Vadodara, which has been crafted by designer duo Shourya Patel and Dexter Fernandes of Uneven. It is soaked in a tranquil charm, contemporary in appeal and truly manifests minimalism.

    The 3,000 sq ft home is a modest and elegant reflection of the homeowner’s personalities. It radiates an angelic charm thanks to its monochromatic ensemble that’s not without surprises.

    The first surprise is the detailed feature wall near the foyer. It is made out of siporex blocks and acts like a visual continuum. But it is more than just the highlight in the home. It not just abuts a contrasting grey bookshelf (fitted to suit the homeowners’ love for reading) but also conceals a home office.

    A bookshelf customised by Uneven offsets the patterned feature wall made in siporex blocks; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    The wall faces a capacious living room, where a balcony comes into view. The latter runs a long way and connects to various parts of the house. No wonder that Patel and Fernandes say that the design process was “very exciting” from the beginning.

    Full view of the bookshelf, which holds artefacts from Westside and Fabindia; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    The living room is split into two zones with the help of a fluted glass partition with brass edging. While one side is a formal lounge, the other reveals informal living, dining and kitchen areas.

    The dining ensemble from Be Komfort is placed under a circular ceiling motif; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    Shades of grey and white continue on, punctuated only by an array of textures and patterns such as the circular motif created on the ceiling right above the dining setting.

    Sleek fluted pendant lights are placed in the kitchen; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    The master bedroom is in keeping with the theme of the home yet experiments with dark ceilings and flooring. Replete with a bed back wall in grey valchromat, it steals the show with its trifling detail in MDF. On the other hand, the master bath boasts a bold blue colour block.

    The master bedroom features a valchromatic wall, KUKA bed, and furnishings from Westside and Fabindia; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    The room belonging to the homeowner’s teenage daughter exhibits playful textures. It comes with a study area that’s placed alongside the continual balcony, splashed with greens and natural daylight. Like in the case of the master ensuite, her bathroom too uses a vibrant element—a yellow floral wallpaper.

    View of the study area in the daughter’s room; Photographs by Darshan Dave

    “We knew we had to work around factors such as an uncluttered layout, minimum furniture, a soothing palette and no forced elements. But the challenge was to ensure that the interiors aren’t perceived as boring, so we explored variations through materials and finishes and created a serene, noticeable modern design,” conclude the principal architects.