A home in Bangalore cleverly designed to conceal its compactness

A young lawyer and doctor couple with their child, moved to Bangalore’s upmarket residential area, into a 1,150 square-foot apartment. Located on the ground floor, they wanted their home to reflect a modern-eclectic vibe, with interiors that are aesthetic as well as functional. “We wanted tones which would enhance the look and feel of the home yet create a ‘wow’ factor. As busy professionals, we wanted to come back to an inviting home at the end of a tiring day at work,” share advocate-partner, Joseph Anthony, and retina surgeon, Dr Sherina Thomas.

The couple invited a young architecture and interior design firm, Thomas Parambil Architects, to do up their space, keeping their design brief in mind. “The character of ‘sage’ was the deciding factor for the décor, fabric and the material palette of the space. Cool tones with highlights of charcoal grey were the initial plot of design that further led to form a clear picture of the abode. Our stylist Sona Harris did an impeccable job by accentuating the space with décor and art that brings out the true beauty of cinder and sage,” reveals Thomal Parambil, principal architect at the firm.

dining area, engaging the user into experiencing a space that identifies itself as a single entity. Across the fluting comes the accent wall finished with a touch of colonial highlights depicted by minimal framing and a pop of sage.

“The dining space plays host to wood in all its versatile forms, while the herringbone-bond teakwood flooring accentuates the plane, making sure the different shades and patterns coexist effortlessly,” says Parambil.
 

Décor Diary

Every piece in the apartment has been chosen with a purpose to wrap the space together using different colours and textures. Moreover, all the products used are locally-sourced, handpicked and curated with utmost attention to detail in order to bring out a sense of balance within the space. Even the art and furniture is customised for the homeowners by the design team. 

The lighting fixtures in this Bangalore home are minimal yet prominent. They are also restricted predominantly to the ceiling by using track lights and architecture lights thus bringing in another dimension to detail effortlessly. 
 

use of an open floor plan, mirror placement at strategic spots, and a minimalist look with a carefully thought of colour scheme. The addition of French windows in the dining space, and the play of light and bold makes it even more visually appealing.

“The true essence of this home comes from its minimalistic material and colour palette. There is a dramatic flow of materials between spaces, which is very seamlessly executed while envisioning a picturesque view from every nook,” concludes Parambil.