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09-11-2025

Photographer : Nayan Soni

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Located in the Sarjapur locality of Bangalore, This 3,230 sft duplex villament was designed for a multigenerational family. The brief was to create a serene, tranquil space with earthy textures and unique accents. The design theme is transitional, drawing inspiration from traditional Indian designs and materials used in a functional, modern context. The kota stone flooring, textured walls and arches, lime plaster finishes and decor pieces custom made by Artisans in Rajasthan, lend this home its unique character. The furniture pieces are custom built with reclaimed teakwood and hand woven rattan. The colour palette comprising of warm neutral tones and shades of blush and lavender is inspired from the beautiful view of sunset visible from the living room.

In the living room, our focus was on creating a calm, earthy atmosphere that would give the family a sense of respite after long workdays. We layered seating, textures, and lighting to achieve this. The sectional sofa was custom-made in soft ivory, while the refurbished mauve loveseat and repurposed jute pouffes brought in warmth and continuity from their earlier home. The coffee table, made in plywood with a white quartz top, and beechwood side tables added sturdiness without overpowering the space.

We kept the palette soft — mauves, neutrals, and muted blues layered through cushions, carpet, and accessories. Natural textures like cane, jute, plaster, and stone help ground the room. The rattan pendants from Claymango cast patterned light in the evenings, creating a soothing ambience. To expand the sense of space, we used recycled window-frame mirrors sourced through Bangalore Hunts. On the TV wall, we softened the bare niche by rounding the edges, added a second arched alcove as a reading nook, and treated the backdrop with a sandstone-toned venetian plaster. The reading corner is anchored by a custom Chandigarh chair in ashwood and cane, with a striped upholstered seat. Together, these touches bring both function and character to the room.

Bangalore,Karnataka,India

Architects	:	The Design Collaborative
Area	:	3,230 sq. ft.
Year of Completion	:	2023
Website	:	https://www.instagram.com/thedesigncollaborative.in

Living room of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

Dining of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

The dining sits adjacent to the kitchen and was designed as a continuation of the earthy material palette. We repurposed the solid ashwood dining table by topping it with white quartz to tie back to the kitchen counter. The high-back chairs, upholstered in dusty mauve fabric, add comfort while introducing just the right amount of colour to this otherwise neutral corner.

Dining of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

The stairway was finished in venetian plaster in a sandstone tone. To break the monotony, we added mirrors and an openable window frame sourced via Bangalore Hunts, which provide subtle detail. The powder bathroom was tucked neatly under the landing.

Dining & Kitchen of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

The kitchen was built with plywood and teak veneer shutters, finished with Bianco quartz counters. A rustic subway tile backsplash in white was laid in a brick pattern, and we chose slim black aluminium handles for durability and contrast.

Family Lounge of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

Upstairs, we designed the family lounge as an informal, intimate space. The highlight here is a solid teak swing — an intentional nod to the client’s childhood memories of their Nagpur home. To complement it, we added a fabric sofa and a rattan-panelled TV cabinet. We placed mirrors in reclaimed window frames along the wall, which not only add rustic charm but also bounce natural light around the double-height volume.

Family Lounge of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

Pooja room of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

The pooja was not part of the original plan, but we carved it out in the passage between the kitchen and guest bedroom to suit the family’s needs. The living and guest rooms open onto a large deck with views of greenery and the sunset. Every bedroom has a balcony, making sure light and air are always close at hand.

Master Bedroom of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

We wanted this to feel like a retreat. Instead of a conventional layout, we created a large L-shaped concrete platform finished in microcement, so the bed flows seamlessly into the seating. Teak flooring laid in herringbone adds warmth, and we opened a door to connect directly to the balcony.

Master Bedroom of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

Parents Bedroom of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

Designed to be simple and tranquil, with a teak bed and upholstered headboard for back support.

Parents Bedroom of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

Kids Bedroom of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

For now, this doubles as a guest/study, but with storage and finishes that can transition into a children’s room later. The herringbone flooring continues here, with a patterned wallpaper and soft blue accents.

Kids Bedroom of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

Guest Bedroom of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

A minimal yet refined palette with a teak king bed, foam headboard supported by leather straps, and a simple geometric artwork to finish the look.

Foyer of Songs of Sunset by The Design Collaborative

The existing plan didn’t have a foyer, so we created one by introducing three arches. This immediately defined an entry sequence and gave the home a sense of arrival. We kept the finishes simple with kota flooring, a custom rattan console, and a cane pendant to set the tone.

Two aspects drove our design approach. The first was the sunset view from the living room, which gave us our palette of mauves, saffrons, and neutrals. The second was the clients’ connection to their earlier family home in Nagpur. They spoke fondly of its swing, garden, and earthy finishes, and we tried to bring that sense of memory into this new setting through the materials and details

One of the biggest challenges was the lack of natural light in certain parts of the home, especially the foyer, dining, kitchen, and family lounge. These areas felt gloomy during winter and late afternoons. To counter this, we chose a light material palette and added mirrors to bounce natural light through the space. We also introduced cane lights and floor lamps to bring in soft, ambient lighting that keeps these areas feeling warm even in the evenings.