Whispers of the Dunes, Mumbai home by O’Nest Interiors is where simplicity reigns the chart
In the heart of Mumbai’s bustling chaos lies a home that captures the simplicity of desert life. The 2,200 sq ft home ‘The Desert Hues’, as the residents like to call it, whispers with tales of resilient flora and fauna, mirroring the arid landscapes where life unfolds with measured grace. Designed by Ankita Dabrai and […]
In the heart of Mumbai’s bustling chaos lies a home that captures the simplicity of desert life. The 2,200 sq ft home ‘The Desert Hues’, as the residents like to call it, whispers with tales of resilient flora and fauna, mirroring the arid landscapes where life unfolds with measured grace. Designed by Ankita Dabrai and Neha Sawhney Chadha of O’Nest Interiors, the sun-drenched palette of ochre and sienna hues pay homage to the vivid sunsets that paint the desert sky. Within these walls, time moves languidly, echoing the unhurried pace of life under the vast expanse.
The foyer is homogenous with a backdrop in thick Victorian mouldings sublimed by the unassuming sand colour. Rounded chairs in a stripped fabric in muted tones from The Rocking Chair Co., the lights from Renovation Factory and The White Teak, Artifacts from H&M home and a tinge of black through the artwork from Dessine Art, create a quaint introduction to the house; Photography by Kuber Shah
Minimal opus
Wooden louvres in the foyer conceal secrets within their sand-coloured embrace. Black accents pirouette through art and flooring, leading the way to a fairly lit vestibule with a poised chandelier, reminiscent of a desert night sky.
Graced by play of earthy shades, rustic vibe and titillating view of the city, is the living room. The loose furniture is from The Rocking Chair Co., carpet from Jaipur Rugs, cushions from Altrove, light from Jainson Emporio, artwork from Espravo and artefacts are from Altrove, H&M Home and Westside Home; Photography by Kuber Shah
Journeying further unveils an earthy take in the living room — a veneer-clad TV wall, anensemble of sand and black chairs and a mellow sofa, all forming a minimal space. The dining area, anchored by a wooden table, resonates with tonal greens and rattan detailing, a subtle hint to the desert’s flora. Behind a sliding wooden partition, a discreet pooja room conceals itself.
The chequered fabric chairs in tonal greens and black and the header chairs in rattan are from The Rocking Chair Co., The Artefacts are from The Osmos Studio, Altrove, H&M Home and Westside Home, carpet from Jaipur Rugs, plant from Vrisha Nursery and the wall art is by Vaibhav Soparkar; Photography by Kuber Shah
Victorian dreams
The master suite, a confluence of herringbone flooring and textured veneer, unfurls a play of burnt rust daybeds and chequered dressing chairs. A sliding partition, akin to the shifting dunes, separates the dressing area with a red chandelier, infusing bursts of colour particular to the sunrise in a desert.
Owing to the petite sizes of the rooms, two rooms were combined to make the Master Suite, where in one room was solely dedicated to the walk-in wardrobe and dressing area. The bedding is from Rearrange Home, light is from Jainson Emporio and Geo Lighting, artefacts from Cotton and Satin and Oma living, artwork from Espravo, and the carpet is from Jaipur Rugs; Photography by Kuber Shah
The red chandelier adds a burst of colour to the tonal colour palette of the room. The groove detailing continues to the ceiling and the herringbone flooring adds warmth and sums up the area. The chair is from The Rocking Chair Co., the artwork is from Dessine Art, the light is from S2B2, the artefacts are from Westside Home, and the flooring is from Oblique; Photography by Kuber
“We amped up the daughter’s bedroom that was adjacent to the master bedroom by continuing the same muted colour tone but while adding a feminine touch through the details” says Ankita Dabrai and Neha Sawhney Chadha. Daughter’s bedroom brims with character through rope detailing, abstract art and a touch of Victorian grace. O’Nest Interiors, with its mellow hues, finds its signature in the ensuite — a pristine reimagination of Victorian charm infused with modernist sensibilities. Grey walls, beaded black lights and a black poster bed further adds to the mood.
The daughter’s room continues with the same muted colour tone but has a feminine touch through details. The light is from Jainson Emporio, bedding is from Rearrange Home, cushions are from Rearrange Home and Aadya Home and the artefacts are from H&M Home and The House of Things; Photography by Kuber Shah
The interior is a pristine reimagination of Victorian charm meeting a modernist sensibility. The bedding is from Altrove, the light is from Jainson Emporio, the flooring is from Oblique, artefacts are from Cotton & Satin and The White Teak Company, the study table is from Defurn furniture, plant is from Vrisha Nursery and the artwork is from Calcuttan Gallery; Photography by Kuber Shah
The mother’s bedroom represents cane, muted veneer and gold accents, layered with floral motifs and taupe detailing.
The mother’s bedroom bears a raw appeal with the use of organic materials. The wallpaper is from Elemento, bedding is from Altrove, artefacts are from Address Home and Westside Home, table lamp is from Studio Indigene and the light is from Geo Lighting; Photography by Kuber Shah
The bathroom is adorned with a rectangular mirror, the walls and countertop finished in beautiful white marble, artefacts from Cotton and Satin, and lighting from Geo Lighting; Photography by Kuber Shah
Dessert in the desert
The kitchen in grey and earthy veneer, mirrors the balance found in the vast desert landscape. This dwelling, a celebration of tonal hues and textures, is a rendition of desert calm in Mumbai.
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