SUNSHINE IN THE CITY

Inspired by seaside sojourns, this Bengaluru nest, jointly designed by Houseof9 Design and Sunshine Boulevard, is an island-inspired hideaway

- VAISHNAVI NAYEL TALAWADEKAR

The family room is a sunny bolthole where colour reigns supreme. A salsa bookshelf adds a welcome dose of whimsy, while a plaid sofa and wooden armchairs serve as a cooling antidote to the surrounding vibrancy. "Prior to the renovation, there used to be two narrow doors, set slightly apart, leading into the same room. We broke down the separator and created a large 8-foot-wide opening with custom-fitted, teak French windows. This helped open out the room to the rest of the house," says Nain. All furniture is by Sunshine Boulevard

The living room is large and luminous, with a simple, laid-back aesthetic. The furniture-including the bone-inlay coffee table and the sofa, ottomans and benches-is designed by Houseof9 Design and executed by Sunshine Boulevard. The windows wear a delicate sheer from Kosh Furnishings, while the floor is adorned by a rug from Jaipur Rugs. The focal point of the room is the G. Subramaniam painting above the wicker-and-wood accent chairs. "We retained most of the builder-grade flooring," shares Nain. "The living and dining room floors are marble."