Sun-kissed spaces: A duplex residence flooded with natural light

Located in the north eastern suburbs of Mumbai, this 1,800 sq ft duplex residence is surrounded by a bounty of dense foliage. The home is flooded with natural light. The clients, a couple in their late 40s along with their two daughters, believe in living life to the fullest. We call this gorgeous brand-new duplex at Godrej Trees, Mumbai, ‘The Perfect Symphony’. The premise of the design inspiration was the family itself. The home celebrates the bond where music runs in the veins, warmth and festivities, food and travel being a large part of their lives.Rose gold, millennial pink pastel shades, sage greens with taupe backdrops, sunlight and greens combine the modern with art deco touches, forming a beautiful warm palette. The sunlit, green double height conservatory vibe is the warmest nook for a Mumbai size home. The idea was to have neutral colour tones with soothing pastels to create an alluring and welcoming look to the home with classic Art Deco influences in a contemporary way.The brief was simple—to convert their 4BHK duplex residence into two bedrooms, a music plus guestroom and a dining area as an extension to living area that is an expression of warmth and elegance, celebrating the close-knit bond of family. No structural changes were made except converting and breaking the fourth bedroom wall into an open dining area connected to the living, and the bath was turned into a powder room. The terrazzo side table and green bed have a calming yet stylish effect in this bedroom As one enters the apartment, one can see the distinct zones weaving into each other. It opens into a casual zone that has a dedicated space for an altar and a piano marked by the ambits of a pastel blue geometric dhurie from Jaipur Rugs and the Samsara cork stool by Studio Avni that adds to the charisma of the living room highlighted by an artwork that signifies the birth of The Sound of Music. While on one side of the living room is a semi-open dining area, on the other stands a sizeable kitchen that allows for functionality and productivity. Since the owner loves cooking, the kitchen was intentionally kept minimal, spacious and white with only the plum-pinks graded backsplash.The dining area is a bonding space for family and friends during festivals over a sumptuous meal where guests can enjoy the music that the couple’s daughters would play. A rose gold finish MS metal open grid semi-partition with top lit floating veneer shelves display the family collectives.The guest bedroom on the lower floor is a multipurpose room. The room plays the function of a music room with provision made for a keyboard and other music equipment. There’s also a murphy bed which can be pulled down to accommodate guests. The room also doubles as a study and library room when the bed is shut and concealed as a part of the whole unit. The piano in the living room creates an interesting visual. Photographs by Yadnyesh Joshi; Shoot Stylist: Shraddha Nayak In terms of challenges, the biggest and most unexpected was the pandemic that hit whilst the work was going on halfway. Luckily, all came up to speed with the clients being very understanding and cooperative of the situation. Also, the right use of technology, an excellent contracting team and a well-detailed drawing set by our team and everyone adapting to the new online normal was crucial in getting the project completed in time and planned budgets.Sameer Balvally and Shilpa Jain Balvally are partners and principal architects behind Studio Osmosis an award-winning interior and architectural firm based out of Mumbai. www.studioosmosis.com Published By: Vishakha SharmaPublished On: Oct 23, 2021 00:50 IST--- ENDS ---

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Sun-kissed spaces: A duplex residence flooded with natural light

What do you do when light bathes every nook and corner of a home? You turn it into a peaceful paradise in a post-pandemic world.

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