Principal Architect: Ananya A Jois
Project Typology: Residential Interiors
Photographer: Yash R Jain
Size: 3bhk
Area: 2080 sq.ft
“The power a designer holds in shaping the image of a person’s dream home is immense, Project Sūcīkarman is the epitome of success in weaving the client’s lifestyle with their place of dwelling.”
A warm, welcoming & plush home situated in the North of Bengaluru is the haven of a spiritually inclined joint family. Sūcīkarman (सूचीकमŊन्), a term that loosely translates to “fancy work” in Sanskrit is the abode of a family who shares a deep commitment to the practice of yoga. This home, every bit thoughtful as it is fancy, is designed to evoke feelings of abundance, peace, rest & security.
The client brief was fairly simple with their requirement being that the house must look beautiful, feel peaceful & most importantly fit their large joint family without feeling crowded. This brief sparked the idea of using colour therapy, the dominant colour being green which played a prominent role in shaping the interior of the house.
The family has two children, each with their unique personalities for whom this home will someday be their childhood home. The colour green embodies renewal of life & growth. And this seemed like the perfect colour to coax them towards growth & abundance.
At first glance, the common areas like the drawing, dining, and kitchen felt expansive and endless, as if it were to be one big hall. The challenge was to clearly define each of these areas all while making sure it remains spacious.
The areas are defined with false ceiling and arch panelling which separates the space visually. The dearth of natural light led to lighting design being a key element in making the common areas functional & thus the false ceiling trick working in our favour. The rich hues of green and gold used for tapestry is brought to life by the warm glow of the intricate contemporary style chandeliers.
The mother’s safe haven being the mandir, she was particular from day one about wanting an open mandir but not wanting to compromise on a wardrobe worth of storage for her pooja items. The pooja unit is slightly pushed away from the wall by a few inches to accommodate 2 large concealed pull out units behind the mandir. This clever space saving storage hack is seamlessly hidden such that one does not realize unless it’s pointed out.
Kitchen being the heart of the house, is done in rich white high gloss acrylic and topped off with brushed brass antique finish handles. A fully open kitchen has been closed on either side by extending the wall and adding a breakfast counter to give a certain amount of privacy which was lacking.
Keeping in line with the plush theme of the living, the master bedroom further ingeminates the combination of green & gold in upholstered headboard, rich roman blinds, wallpaper in delicate botanical prints and a floor to ceiling sliding wardrobe. A teak nightstand paired with black pendant lights is next to the king size bed. A set of chest of drawers is accentuated with a custom mirror and a globe sconce light.
A portal through memory lane, the passageway is turned into a gallery wall with black and white images of the family giving a vintage home vibe. Both the doorways leading to the two kids' bedrooms are distinctly splashed with different pastel colours to add an element of fun.
The room popularly known as “the beam room” courtesy of a large beam in the centre of the ceiling is designed for the client’s lovely teenage niece with special needs. Shades of blue, gray and tan are used to help with her creativity and calmness. Wooden furniture paired with soft lighting, a dedicated relaxing zone near the window with black out roman blinds, soft velvety fabrics for headboard, and seater are all thoughtfully curated.
The Japandi style colour concept used for the third room is designed to break the commonly seen gender related colour stereotypes associated with kids' rooms. Muted, neutral and green tones in amalgamation with pastels for soft furnishings, weaved alongside geometric patterned wallpaper, this room is a fresh take on boys’ bedrooms.
The chalk painted study unit is a fun DIY project carried out during the lockdown by the kids of the family making them an essential part of the project Sūcīkarman.
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