TELL US SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROJECT ? WHAT WAS THE CONCEPT
BEHIND ITS DESIGN INCEPTION ?
RUKHSAR & SAIQA : “ CONNOISSEURS AT HOME " is a four-bedroom apartment on the 27th floor in the western suburb of Mumbai . The client ’ s aesthetic brief was to have a vibe of a London Notting Hill home infused with modern Parisian charm .
Here every piece of art and furniture becomes an expression of a stylish personality . We truly believe that luxury in design comes from customization , hence most of the furniture pieces , rugs , bed linen and decorative lights were custom-made at our own factory in Mumbai .
The personal touch with detailed objects creates a marriage of substance and style . The home brings various layers of design details like the wall moldings , stainless-steel metal features , linen textures and the intensity of the grey marble floor together , creating a memorable space . Every corner of this house expresses its soul in a form of subtle minimalist elegance .
( below ) ‘ Connoisseurs at Home ’ a residence in Mumbai , India by
BEETLE DESIGN STUDIO Photographer : TALIB CHITALWALA
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROJECT ?
RUKHSAR & SAIQA : Every home requires an area that becomes a reflection of the homeowner ’ s personality . And this case , having a personal library combined with a traditional setting of a fireplace mantel not only becomes a grand visual display but also conveys a sense of inspiration .
The suspended shelving above mantel is a special place as it exudes a character or past life of its own holding various objects of art and collection of books . The artwork and frames alongside of the wall is also a favorite element , as they ’ re suspended from the ceiling by an invisible string . Just like how one sees in museums , this element allows for the homeowners to rearrange and change the artwork as per their preference .
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