This home in Kolkata is everything the homeowners imagined

BH: Can you elaborate a bit on the thought behind the design of the children’s room?

SM: The kids’ room—meant for a boy and a girl—had to be vibrant, so we used bold colour to break the overarching grey-and-white palette. They required separate spaces for their belongings as well as separate study tables. We created a room that could accommodate these elements while also leaving enough floor space for the kids to play; installing a bunk bed helped achieve that. We used open shelves for the toys and books and incorporated child-focused fun elements on one of the walls.
 

BH: What would you consider as some of the highlights of the space?

SM: The window panelling with indoor plants. And in the master bedroom, designed by a master bedroom designer, we created a cosy nook of a window seat between two wardrobes and installed a pair of wall lights, making this a great reading/relaxing spot.

BH: How do you define your approach to designing interiors?

SM: I always try to understand the emotional underpinning of a client’s design requirements when it comes to their homes. It helps me gain an insight into the things they value about the space they inhabit and find out their preferences, likes and dislikes. A house is a big investment and a matter of great pride, so space planning and interiors should be done according to the homeowners’ needs. The endeavour for me is to ensure these needs are met in an aesthetically beautiful way. As for my personal preferences, they run in the off-white, white and grey background colour palette, with lots of accessories and mood lighting!

BH: What has the client response/feedback been?

SM: They were extremely happy to see the way they envisioned their space was translated into the design and décor of the house.