Steering away from our comfort zone of delicate elegant colour palettes, this sprawling apartment for a young, newly married couple in Kolkata is a study in vibrant bursts of colour—lots of it—and warmth and visual storytelling. Once a four-bedroom home, one of the rooms was converted into a multi-functional home-office-cumden, with the other three being the master and guest rooms; and a bedroom for the parents when they visit.
Living with Colour
The large artwork lends a burst of orange across the living and dining and is the starting point for bringing in vibrant tones indoors. Its exaggerated length also filled up what would otherwise be an empty wall running up a double-height ceiling. The art is complemented by veneer panelling across the adjacent wall and ceiling. For focal balance, monochrome patterns, such as the herringbone upholstery on the settee and the black-and-white resin inlay dining table, add a polished refinement to the space. Brushed brass gilds the legs of the dining table and the accent points of its chairs, which are paired against the striking marble panel that runs through the height of the wall behind it.
The Clean Kitchen
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