Tastefully Inspired

HS Desiigns’ recent and complete revamp of a home speaks of modern sophistication and vernacular charm in equal parts. The best part is that the stunning masterpiece of a home, even though eye-catching is decidedly understated.

- Kanupriya Pachisia

Nestled in a high-rise in Ghatkopar, in view of Mumbai’s skyline, an easy arm’s length from the shopaholics’ mecca of R City Mall and a stone’s throw away from the mayhem of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and Metro Station, HS Desiigns’ passion and flair find a new home in this lavish yet straightforward penthouse. In the words of Architect Chinmay V. Asolkar, “The design of the entire apartment reflects urban elegance where the traditional and contemporary interact seamlessly. The home accommodates the needs of its inhabitants and also reflects their personality.” The predominant use of stone and solid wood gives rise to pure volumes that remain beautiful.

The furniture in the house mainly draws its personality from polished, poly coated and upholstered surfaces. It seems that the goal here was mainly to play against type and celebrate certain inherent traits. Window treatments have not been overlooked. Chinmay says, “The curtains exude a feeling of personalisation which helps break the neutral scheme.” The sheers give the interiors a new heart in the form of a transparent layer of art that stands between the indoors and the outdoors.