A home pieced together with an appetite for blues by Kinaaya Design Studio, which creates a haven for a young couple that manifested entwining the past with the present seamlessly. A petit urban apartment for a young couple Asmitha and Ganesh, The Electric Blue Project is a home replete with character, playful nuances, and sheer vitality nestled in the eastern outskirts of sprightly Bangalore. Hailing from a shared background in the financial industry, the couple envisioned this residence to be the conduits of their creative expression, their ardour for fine arts, and a contemporary take on heritage elements that seep into the ethos of the spaces.
“The compact blueprint accommodates optimized spatial function and a narrative that is an unabashed crossover amidst modern and eclectic sensibilities laced with Indian-rooted undertones; each layer of design is interwoven by a common denominator of a statement hue of electric blue that gracefully steps into the spotlight, defining the home’s palette,” quote the designer duo. Emotive of intrinsic comfort, the design brief’s directive indicates the need for sections to unwind, work remotely and host loved ones. An adept reimagination of the floor plan by the designers makes way for versatile zones that nod to the needs of
amplified storage, minimalist living, and ingrained warmth which results from melding old and new objects empathetically.
“Colour became the leitmotif in the design process and meshing-in textures, prints, and monochromes in welcome doses was the way to go! Our clients anchor bold and zestful energy that we wanted to articulate into an experiential design. The printed wallpapers, embroidered upholstery, graphic wall dadoing, woven rugs and intriguing curios, each detail however small is significant,” share Kanya and Kanivadana. Light wooden tones, wickerwork, black and white, bold accents of blue and yellow, and vignettes of greenery sew the tapestry of this snug home.
The primary introduction to the home is through the foyer wall swathed in an electric blue shade that is grounded by warm sprawling oak-toned flooring. Demarcated by a white console, the shutters of the same frame Nilaya khadi printed wallpaper infills to lend the piece an elevated demeanour which is crowned by a brass-framed oblong accent mirror. A sleek wall-mounted pooja ensemble also finds its rightful spot while tying in with the
contemporary aura. A niche behind the main door tucks away additional storage space inconspicuously.
The expansive volume of the living area is doused in umpteen daylight and is kindled to life with an intimate persona. To appease the bibliophiles that the clients are at heart, the accent wall poses as a modish open library and a pivotal space to entertain. An array of open-faced storage ladders with selective niches backed by the ubiquitous wallpaper house the vast collection of books and bric-a-brac; the units are straddled together via a sleek console that runs the wall’s length.
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