Classic-Modern Interiors

Compiled by UditaChaturvedi

Photography: Courtesy Square Consultancy Services

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Square Consultancy Services’ show flat for a residential apartment building in Kolkata addresses the limitations of standard architectural design and detailing, basic finishes and existing electrical points through a monochromatic theme and minimum-furniture approach.

The monochromatic black-and-white interior design scheme is a uniting factor in this show flat, where the architects incorporate a vast array of contrasting surfaces, textures and patterns to highlight how a discerning aesthetic approach can turn a simple home into a stylish abode. The monochrome theme, dealt with as a classical modern idiom, accentuates the furniture n the common spaces and lets the different fabrics, patterns and throw pillows take centre stage.

 

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As one moves from the public areas to the private, the thematic is offset by one-dimensional colour palettes in a style that is urban and chic. While an occasional pop of colours (golden, pink and teal) in the bedrooms add a sense of energy, the walls — that are painted in a hue hand-picked from the predominant colour palette of the room — provide suppleness and composure to the interiors.

 

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Meanwhile, furniture has been restricted to a minimum in the flat. However, attention has been paid to its purpose, practicality and design. Classical and modern designs have been amalgamated to produce the perfect modern-classic furniture pieces with simple or no carvings and minimum embellishments. This creates a very European ambience through the retro-style furniture that adorns the flat. Enhancing elegance and complimenting this style of furniture are single large pieces of decorative items like tall flower vases, table/floor lamps or even a collage of wall paintings — all in the same tonal accents as the room.

 

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Colour is actually the main ingredient, when it comes to the classical modernism approach towards furniture. And the different one-dimensional colour palettes of brown and beige blend easily and naturally with the underlying monochromatic theme of the show flat, enlivening the space, making it appear chic and lived-in at the same time.