A weekend home infused with modern elements
Photographs: Photographix / Sebastian + Ira; courtesy Ruchi Sabharwal
Ruchi Sabharwal of Ruchi S Design created this weekend home with a play of architectural elements. The structure is cubical in nature and incorporates sophisticated and modern features. This bungalow stands out for its floor marquetry, which runs continuously from the entrance lobby to the sheer wall of the staircase. The brass railing of the staircase is another design highlight. The designer has used marble to accentuate the space and tile for the entire outdoor space as it is easy to maintain compared to natural stone. Lights and furniture was pre-planned keeping the design aspect in mind. The palette plays with natural materials like solid timber, silk, etc, in a balanced composition. The use of Bouquet chairs Moroso, Louis Polsen floor light, Ghost chair by Cartell, 834 Cicognino table by Casina, with some Sujata Bajaj Art work, makes this house classy and elegant.
1. The home is full of sophisticated, modern and unique nuances coupled with a play of architectural elements.
2. (Left)The captivating entrance passage with inlay of semi-precious stone Red Jasper on Thassos marble lends more design dimension to the sparse corridor. The staircase mid-landing wall clad in marble relief gives a sense of grandeur to the living area. (Right) The wood marquetry in the living room aims to capture the attention of the guest. This space is well-detailed with elements that complement the client's contemporary living.
3. As this was the last row house in the area, the extra outdoor terrace space was easy to achieve. Here, the connection between the indoor and outdoor space gives a sense of expansive living.
4. Wardrobes placed almost immediately behind the bed are not commonly seen, but here this position was dictated by vastu shastra, to add height and weight to the South West zone of the bedrooms.
5. The tufted leather wall and mirror in champagne tone add warmth and sophistication to the master suite. Another highlight here is the Tolomeo hanging light over the bed, which doubles up as a reading lamp as well.
6. This Indian kitchen with a contemporary touch uses a monolithic scheme of light colour stone and back-painted glass.
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Vihang Akolkar
2017-02-25 12:37:31Excellent Job...
