Kalpak Shah, of Studio Course, on building a home with timeless interiors

2. Bring the outdoors in

Inspired by nature, a lot of natural finishes and colours are seen in the house. Wooden finishes dominate the material palette, along with a concrete-like finish on the walls and ceilings, made using Asian Paints Stucco Marmelano. This has been done to create an earthy look. Little pockets of green come in through indoor plants. This way the calmness of the natural elements surrounding the house continue inside it as well.

3. Work around a style

Working around a style makes the home look seamless and not haphazard. Here, the clients wanted a contemporary mid-century modern home, which gave the project a direction in terms of decor. Every single element, including the furniture, works around this theme. This way the look and feel of the space flows well from one room to another.

4. Make a subtle statement

Whenever a neutral palette is to be created, people choose plain light shades. But here, the concrete finish walls and ceiling have a texture. This creates subtle textural interest. This also allows the homeowners to further decorate the space without affecting the overall look of the setting.