This Gurugram home brings alive a tropical vibe with the elegance of minimalism

European sensibilities manifest in earthyIndianmaterial and custom-crafted pieces of furniture in this brand new 1,400 square-foot two-bedroom home, with its charming 12-15 feet-high ceilings, located in a modern high-rise set on 25 acres of lush greens in the heart of Gurugram.

The very sun-lit apartment has been transformed into some form of a sparse tropical paradise washed in ivory tones with an occasional hint of blue, green, white and brown in an otherwise soothingminimalisttapestry. Little elements of teak and contoured silhouettes reflect the design sensibilities of self-taught designer Shreya Budhiraja of interior design studio EyeInspire.

“I was a marketing specialist and a closeted design enthusiast who spent more time designing her wedding venue than her outfit,” smiles Budhiraja, whose professional experience on telling and selling stories has translated into visual stories and审美moodboards that now reflect her clients’ design language.

这所房子属于几个运行自己的布鲁里溃疡sinesses and living a life, which has suddenly picked up speed in every sphere—be it work or their personal lives. “The brief was to make it very calm. It was their first exclusive space and hence sacred. It had to lend towards shaping their future memories,” says Budhiraja. The homeowners discovered their own aesthetic as they designed their home with Budhiraja. And it now speaks for them.

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Every aspect of the apartment is meant to be relaxing. There are no sharp edges or sudden bursts of colour. Thefurnitureis mostly in curves, an ode to the relaxing shape of arches and domes. Sepia toned artworks of white surfboards and cocktails lying in the sand influence the tropical feel along with a smattering of ceramic artefacts and natural rocks handpicked by the homeowners.

Sheer linen curtains framing tall windows filter thesunlightand add a sheen to the deep blue velvet sofa and a hand-knotted rug—one of many others in the home—woven in the shades of the earth and sea. Incidentally, the sofa was an old-school classical wooden carved piece that belonged to the homeowners, but was refurbished by Budhiraja to blend with the vibe of this home.

Gentle layering and a subtle mix of textures come forth here, like terrazzo, a curtain drape falling in a raw space, multiple photographs of travertine, a raw wall with a black vintage car in front of it, and images of vintage phone booths with white tulips, cold brews and pancakes. The fluted black finish of the TV console reappears in the coffee table and, across the room in white, on the diningtable. With this, the dining area and bedroom feature an interesting green jungle corner that completely enliven the space, and add a masterful layer to the design story.

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While the plush blue velvet resurfaces in the main bedroom’s headboard, the guest bedroom is highlighted by a rich cotton-linen upholstered low-height bed. Elegant earth-toned carpets soften the wood veneer flooring of the bedrooms, complemented by the textured weaves of jute planter pots and a rare glimpse ofmetalthrough a floor-standing curvilinear mirror, another subtle salute to the relaxing arch pattern.

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