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During the design process these two columns had to be designed so cleverly that they should have been striking but at the same time subtle in the whole concept . Therefore , special designed metal panels were used to dress these two columns which made them unique to look at and give desire to touch and feel . This special metal panels are product of De Castelli , which is made by a special treatment on metal sheet of which creates a fascinating gradient color from anthracite to blue with reflecting different tones in between .
After adding the indirect lights from above by cutting the ceiling , these two columns were the subtle focal point of the space .
As being one of the first important renovation decision of the house was by retouching and re-polishing the existing dark reddish mahogany parquet flooring , into darker brown toned color to unite the space and to be able to make the artworks stand out in an unsaturated toned interior . On the two opposite sides of the salon , there are two functional space to enjoy , one is for fireplace and other side is for exclusively designed minibar unit .