This Pune home is designed around the word ‘ananda’

Pashmin and Satyajeet say they had complete creative freedom to design and execute the home to create the feeling of ananda the clients were seeking. The living, dining and kitchen together makes for one big, connected space reflecting the joy of bonding over food and conversation, while the bedrooms reflect the personality of the occupants.

Arches and rounded edges have been used liberally throughout the home, in the furniture and along the walls. When asked if it’s a signature Amoeba touch, Satyajeet says it’s more about what an arch brings to the space. “There are certain forms that bring in character. And an arch is one of the most stable structures, where none of the pieces are under tension. There is a degree of stability and confidence.”

And according to Pashmin and Satyajeet, the homeowners are like that: comfortable and confident about who they are and how they live, so incorporating arches seemed like a natural fit to bring in the emotion of ananda. “You’ll see that the arch reflects in a subtle way in other rooms as well,” he adds.

ART MARRIED WITH ARTFUL FURNITURE

Pashmin describes the Taunks as a family with great taste, who appreciate art. The walls are dotted with works of SH Raza and MF Hussain.

And in other spots, the furniture itself is the art (all of which has been custom-made by Amoeba). The arched bar unit in the living room is made from fluted glass, with retro detailing and plenty of depth—but it’s been designed to be discreet and understated. In the dining room, the run-of-the-mill sideboard is done away with. In its place, Amoeba created a custom arched wall inspired by cross-stitch patterns and crafted from classic mosaic tiles.

The master bedroom console has been crafted with black and white tiles inspired by bone inlay, while the Colonial-style four-poster bed adds character and a feeling of height and openness.

And the almirah is a work of art: tall and arched, in a mahogany finish, with large copper handles. Since they couldn’t use too many copper fixtures in the kitchen, Amoeba decided to use it in the bedroom. “Every bedroom reflects on the age, personality and impressions of the individual, where you find various influences such as Indian miniature art, marble mosaic and bohemian style, interpreted in a contemporary manner,” says Pashmin.

Satyajeet says, “It’s always a challenge to understand and transform a client’s personality to their home. It’s never a single agenda—it’s about how the project evolves.”