We were engaged to design an apartment located in the developing part of vadodara, tucked in a quiet lane. 
Apart from the distinctive Italian marble flooring, the area was completely devoid of any additional features.
The challenge was to design something that complements with such a strong base and captured its essence while minimizing structural modification.
This 3000 sq. ft 4BHK apartment was carefully crafted to ensure a timeless aesthetic, while keeping functionality as the core focus. 
It was intentionally kept clutter-free and easy to maintain.
This apartment had four bedrooms, a cosy foyer, living area, a dining space and a kitchen. It also has a quite spacious balcony that offers the perfect retreat from the busy city life.
The client's brief was for a house that requires minimal maintenance and exudes a sense of flow, openness and tranquillity.
A bit of mid century + modern design accentuates the clean lines and minimalist aesthetic of this apartment.
"Our focus, more than the design itself, is on the emotional impact of the space and how the design evolves in response."
The house follows neutral tones and organic textures. The less clutter the better.

FOYER
From the main door the first sight you’ll witness as you enter the foyer is the soft edged wooden lined archway that travels to the living room. 
Wood slate wall adds a touch of intrigue and functionality to the foyer area. 
Concealed doors to powder toilet and guest room on the other side cleverly integrate into the wall offering seamless look. 
Bold red sculpture by local artist "Abir Chakraborty" is a real show stopper. 
It adds a striking focal point in the space. 
Wooden bench with cushioned seat is crafted on site. 

GUEST BEDROOM
As you make your way through the foyer, a door to the guest room blends seamlessly with the surrounding wood slate walls. 
It's like a secret entrance that adds an element of intrigue to the space. 
It offers a dramatic bold black floral wall paper above beige grooved accent wall with the dedicated custom-made wooden desk and cane detailed chair. 
Sofa cum bed is flanked by night stand and book rack on the other side. 
The enormous closet with reflective back painted glass sliding shutters is an enviable bonus.

LIVING ROOM
The living room is a sight to behold. 
Pristine rafters and textured cement sheet line the ceiling while white textured brick wall enliven the wall, lend a texture, weathered look creates a neat, serene effect. 
It projects a clean and minimal look with a wall mounted TV on brick wall along with veneer finish TV unit match the semblance. 
It consists of a set of sofas, comfortable wood and leather chair and wooden round coffee table which is set against the backdrop of a wall with an abstract artwork. 
Oversized indoor plants create a more relaxing and peaceful environment. 
A spacious balcony adorned with a cosy bench and chair with the beautiful vintage artwork hanging on the wall adds character to the peaceful escape.

DINING AREA
A beautiful wooden lined soft edges archway frames the dining area and also marks a transition between spaces.
A simple kitchen and an elegant dining merge both areas in one open space. 
Dining space comfortably seats six around soft edged grey Italian marble nano coated table top complemented by cane detailed chairs and a cushioned bench. 
Custom made solid wood slim line hanging lamp adorned with elegant brass caps at both ends adds a sophistication. 

KITCHEN
Kitchen is carefully planned ensuring that surfaces remain clear and uncluttered. 
This downplays the functionality of kitchen so it can sit harmoniously alongside the dining area. 
Dark grey kitchen cabinets are versatile and have earned their place as a new neutral. 
It has dark grey wooden textured laminate finish on drawers and tall unit with concealed appliances. 
Overhead unit has fluted glass shutters. Kitchen island and dining table top features matching grey Italian marble top.

PARENT’S BEDROOM
Parent’s bedroom focused more on natural light through large windows, bedside reading lamps, two poster bed with upholstered bed back, decluttered and prioritised “COMFORT” above all. 
A whiff of mid-century + modern blows around the poster bed in wood. 
With its classic design and bold floral print wall paper stands out as the crowning jewel of the bedroom. 
An elegant ornate classic style wooden credenza features composite stone marble top brings an understated and unique style taste to the bedroom also acts as an additional storage.

DAUGHTER BEDROOM
Bedroom generates continuity through clean lines. 
Strong dark forest green ribbed half wall panelling frames the room. 
Finish off with a bright white shade above to draw the eye up as you enter the room.
Study table is beautifully crafted on site.
Ice grey wardrobe accentuates the space and full-length mirror with storage behind reflects greater amount of light and brighten up the space.

SON BEDROOM
The contemporary ode crafted for 24-year-old who shuttles between India and abroad. The bedroom serves as a complete oasis of comfort and relaxation.
The bedroom features a dramatic slated wood wall make a statement in a rich teak wood finish complemented by the upholstered platform bed and head board.  
The enormous closet with brown tinted glass shutters created to adorn and maximize interior space.
A fluted black console along with wooden framed and upholstered chair makes a statement and spares a cosy reading nook.

Team:

Architects: I K Architects

Design team: Krimmy Patel (Principal Designer), 
Ishank Patel (Principal Designer), 
Diya Patel

Site coordinator: Bharat Mistry

Photography: Murtaza Gandhi - MK Gandhi Studio