“Headlined by a rooted yet luxe material palette of teakwood, rich veneer finishes, accents of wicker, distressed finishes, vintage textures, and a spectrum of hues, the Colour Cure Abode hones in on tactile and visual storytelling. Each space is curated painstakingly to create vignettes that lend themselves to the family to make their own,” shares Nain.

The apartment opens into the heart of the layout with the absence of a formal foyer space that preludes the common spaces. A modern take on the classic telephone bench grounds the entry space whilst echoing the openness of the surrounding areas. Laden in warm wood tones and geometric-print upholstery, the entryway is dotted with a brass wire lamp and a rustic wood frame mirror that defines the space.

The adjoining living area is a vision doused in primary colours that are balanced elegantly against the umber tones. The prayer nook is composed of an open-leg semi-circular sleek console in cobalt blue crafted by Be Vintage under an ethereal ceramic portrait. The formal living is peppered with a play of vermillion and ochre seen in the spindled sofa and armchair respectively, adding just the quintessential amount of visual vigor that offsets the vintage charm of the wicker-shuttered credenza. The picture ledge crowning the living area has been stacked with a montage of dated prints that build on the demeanour. The fluted taupe television focal wall elongates the space visually, lending it an enhanced sense of volume wherein false ceilings have been steered clear of consciously. “This breezy living area has been bifurcated through the dexterous placement of light Mid-Century inspired furniture that celebrates functionality and intended comfort. The living area melds together colour and textures daintily, creating an oasis for the family to convene in,” adds the Designer.

The connected dining area is distinguished by the reeded wooden half wall that exudes material tangibility in the zone, welcoming a sense of added dimension. A towering sculptural indoor plant canopies the wooden dining ensemble which is completed elegantly with dining chairs by Solid Bench, illuminated by a brass and glass chandelier. Warm and inviting in its DNA, the space nods to impeccable craftsmanship and durability of materials from an era bygone whilst donning the cape of a modern aesthetic.

Ruled by pastel hues of teal, salmon pink, and grey, the open-plan kitchen is the beating heart of the home’s activity. A conversation-starter kudos to its sublime sensibility, the kitchen ties in idyllically with the larger communal fragments of the home. The L-layout of the kitchen is functional and the right circulatory fit for the space. The delectable candy hue-inspired highlight pastel tiles in the chimney segment have been laid in a herringbone style and juxtapose brilliantly against the crisp geometry of stacked white subway tiles across the backsplash. The light grey cabinetry dotted with brushed brass hardware culminates as a stack of open wooden shelves that hold culinary miscellanea. The kitchen flows into the quaint utility-turned-breakfast nook via an arched entrance and daylight streams into the kitchen through the suave black French window that steals views of the picturesque spot.

Delineated by monochrome patterned tiles, the breakfast nook incites a light and bright ambience instantaneously! This spot sheds its solely utilitarian former function and presents itself as an extension of the living spaces. Evocative of scenic alfresco cafés and delis in European towns, the nook is enveloped in French-Country charm with its black and white tessellated tiles, vivid planters, and botanical prints. The small-scale space packs in plentiful concealed storage behind teak-tone cabinetry and a wash-basin niche, keeping the area high on practical usage. The slender wooden cantilevered ledge and bar stools look out at the lush greenery in the horizon, posing as the ideal space to indulge in a morning cuppa within the comforts of a conservatory that was requested by the lady of the home.

The passageway connecting the common areas to the private bedrooms is a transitory space that is swathed in an antiquated grace. The objet d'art is the rescued rosewood and glass sliding door that cordons off the utility from the passageway. The amber glass pendants dot the axis of the corridor and introduce an interplay of sciography, complementing the wooden open shelves styled with bric-a-brac, brass wall sconces, and vintage trunk adorning the adjacent wall. The tall dark-stained bar case customised by Be Vintage at the threshold of the dining and passage section creates pliant circulation in these areas while hosting.

The four-year-old’s bedroom is demure, engulfed in tonal play and a vivacious space for the youngest family member! A muted aubergine half-wall colour blocking wraps itself around the room’s perimeter, pairs pleasantly with the matte grey cabinetry, and washes over the ceiling with its homogenous presence. This room doubles up as a work from home nook for the couple and has come in handy throughout the lockdowns! A modern palette dictates the room’s design ethos and is echoed via the linear geometry, rug pattern, and choice of subdued colours and textures. The running wood desk leads up to the stacked cubby storage styled with personal knick-knacks and extends as a bench flanked by the wardrobe on one end. The choice of art, ergonomic furniture, and employment of hues harness the ability to evolve with the child’s changing needs.

Beaming with a soft ivy green as the signature colour and suggestive of untainted old-world charm, the elderly mother’s bedroom makes for a tranquil sanctuary! The layout has been conceptualised around the creation of a tucked-in bay window that is sandwiched amidst two wardrobes veiled in the viridescent colour. The resting space is framed by a teakwood beading ledge detail against an elegant arched wicker headrest bed. A preowned classic trunk belonging to the inhabitant of the room masquerades as a nightstand and is paired with a sleek mirror and vintage art. The scarlet Moroccan rug, natural linens, and dainty florals are the harbingers of pattern and feminine panache that straddles timeless design.

The ensuite master bedroom is a haven for the couple — dreamy, hewn with function, and laced with colour, the bedroom is effectively designed to a ‘T’. Accents of sage green, wood, salmon, brass, and blues dot the space gracefully. The pièce de résistance in the room was the preowned low bed around which the design scheme was devised; the sage green wall panelling has been created to host the bed against its lively presence, creating a visual of zen! The authentic Mid-Century Modern nightstands are topped off with brass sconces and hold between them the Japanese watercolour print of flowering cherry blossoms. The umpteen storage in the form of a dedicated wall of white wardrobes with beaded shutters is bookended by an arched teakwood mirror that amplifies the space’s volume and also functions as a minimalistic vanity nook. The statement Aanai Design Studio Ashwood dresser rests in the niche and is adorned with grooved, Moroccan fabric and sleek leg detailing. The bedroom is a custodian of a neoteric yet classically ingrained aura that speaks to the lifestyle of its users.

“The Colour Cure Abode confers with the needs of a young family and is reflective of their aspirations — it is contemporary in its construct yet tethered immaculately to the notion of heritage,” quotes Nain. This home affirms warmth, gravitas, and a contagiously happy rendezvous with colour; a dwelling that feels like an escape despite its urban context. A residence that bears its doors open to become a backdrop of memories for the folks that call it ‘home’.

This piece was curated for the design studio’s blog on their website.