A vibrant and creatively spaced apartment in Nirvana County.

The apartment is owned by a family of three- father, mother and daughter. As per the client’s requirements of a spacious and full of light apartment that would provide a response to their needs; the residence exhibits the warmth and vibrancy of a creatively designed living space. The guidelines were to create a modern and lively design that balances beauty and functionality.

Zoning
The house has two floors which are brought together with the help of the centrally located open staircase which welcomes inhabitants in the house. The entrance lobby extends into the living room which has been expanded and opened up to an outdoor sit-out space.

The kitchen located behind the staircase is followed by the dining space which also looks onto the outdoor sit-out, while creating an internal connection with the living room. The ground floor also has a bedroom and servant room. The upper floor branches out into two bedrooms and a lounge, as one walks up the staircase. The two bedrooms located on either side of the staircase share a large common terrace which outdoor furniture and landscape elements.

Material palette and detailings
The interiors of the house follow a vivacious theme. The colours used on fabrics and walls are given a break and twist with pop of colours on feature walls and in paintings and upholstery. The material, texture and colour palette incorporated in the design undergoes variation ranging from rustic and earthy wood, jute, fabric and stone in flooring, furniture, art pieces etc., to modern and sleek metal in frames, artefacts, chairs, staircase railing etc.

The design also attempts to use old furniture pieces by refurnishing them in order to blend with the entire theme of the house. The interiors of the living have white walls with yellow stone used on the flooring which is complimented with the rustic wooden furniture and fabric sofa sets, modern art paintings on walls, unique art pieces in jute and wood, creating a rejuvenating and warm space.

Unique Features.
The staircase was opened up acting like a screen or skin knitting the spaces together. The addition and alternation in the form of wider treads with subtle lighting makes the staircase welcoming. It stands out in the form of its railing which is designed as suspended cables and the stone which highlights the staircase against the plain white walls.

The bedrooms on the upper floor exhibit a subdued colour scheme with primarily white walls and furniture with contrasting colours on upholstery. As the client is a collector of art, a lot of emphasis has been laid on walls, lighting and display spaces. The overall design creates a vibrant and lively home with a varying palette of colors and materials.