孟买:崇高的颜色方案,木口音d plenty of storage make this 2-BHK flat in Marine Drive, unlike all others

When you live in a city like Mumbai where space is at a premium, and where interior design eventually gets compromised, a space like this comes as a breath of fresh air. For a young couple residing in this 900-square-feet home in Marine Drive, this was one of their main design briefs—a home that was functional and aesthetic. They approached Jahnavi Shah Design Associates (JSDA) to style their space in a contemporary way, bringing in a sense of warmth, liveliness and comfort.

“I used repurposed wooden accents across the home, with contrasts of bold and neutral colours, and smart design strategies like minimising segregations in the house with the intention of maximising the visual perception of space and accessibility,” says Shah.

Design Briefs

The 2-BHK flat has an en suite master bedroom, a media-cum-guest room, kitchen and utility area, and a living and dining room. Before the newly-wed couple moved in, they shared their design requirements for the home with Shah. “Both of them wanted a dark bathroom, and a light-filled, airy home. They also requested for enough wardrobe space and storage to ensure that everything could be stored inside. The husband wanted an open plan kitchen with a breakfast counter, and a media room for his gaming and movie sessions. The wife on the other hand wanted a reading corner, wooden aesthetics, minimal but impactful furniture, and a home that is easy to maintain,” reveals the designer.

Living Room

As you enter the living room, a striking black wall catches your attention. An abstract, colourful artwork makes for an intriguing contrast. “The artwork has a very subtle segregation of colour blocks forming lines which feel like part of the wall. It adds a tint of brightness to the space and the red in the artwork matches with the red of the side table.” The rocking chair and the contemporary lighting make this an interesting nook in the room. The wall behind the couch has a carefully-curated selection of black-and-white photographs depicting Mumbai that add a sense of depth to the space.

Kitchen & Utility Area

As you move to the compact kitchen, you see ample space given for storage. The couple mostly used the kitchen to make breakfast and wanted to have a counter where they could enjoy this meal. So, the designer made a multi-purpose bar table that can also be used as a breakfast counter. Next to this is the utility area that is covered in blue veneer with brass and black accents. It conceals the washing machine, dryer, and other daily need items in an elegant way.

Master Bedroom

As you move to the master bedroom, its simplicity steals the show. “The couple's brief was that it should be calm and relaxing so the choice of colour was white to enable a feeling of serenity,” says Shah.

Media Room

The other room is used as media room with a large L-Shaped couch and a TV set. The husband loves his gaming sessions and, the couple host movie nights with friends and family. It also doubles as a guest room—the couch converts into a king-sized bed.

Throughout the home, the flooring is uniform with grey Italian marble which the couple agreed to after much convincing, says the designer. “When I design a home, I want the client to fall in love with the space...a place you don't feel like leaving. It should be as relaxing as a holiday, and have the same vibe that makes you feel completely at ease. One should love the space they live in and I try to bring that feeling into my design,” concludes Shah.

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