Chic And Sophisticated

Aum Architects Designs a Well-appointed Fusion Style Second Home for a Family in Suburban Mumbai.

- Marina Correa

On a metropolis like Mumbai, designing a compact to reasonably comfortable home is a regular feature. But this generous space of 1,460 sq. ft. allowed Ar. Manish Dikshit ample room to chisel out a playful and stylish design. Designed as a second home for a four-member family in Chembur, Mumbai, a vibrant colour palette juxtaposed against subtle hues makes way for a home with panache.

A cascading wall-panel finished in walnut veneer with accents of copper greets a visitor as soon as they step through the MS grill door. Characterized by a fusion of modern and vintage, the spacious living-cum-dining room has charcoal grey textured wall.

Solid colours like fawn and golden yellow are chosen for the sofa and single-seater upholstery, whilst a rich golden fabric is used for the heavy drapes, all sourced from stores like Shreeji Furnishings, Zeba Home and