A mosaic of materials, textures and patterns

By Marina Correa

Photography: Anand Diwadkar; courtesy the firm

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Interior designer, Sumessh Menon’s signature flair for intricate detailing anoints a three-member family home in Mumbai’s posh Pali Hill with an oomph factor that is as subtle as it is singular…

The 2,400 sq. ft. expanse that is home to a banker, his educationist wife, their teenaged son and two dogs is an eclectic mix of modern style, quirk and ethnic flourishes. For the client, who wanted the home to abound with a range of materials, the interior designer customizes it with aplomb!

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Each element is carefully curated: Beginning from the cut veneer mosaic entrance door reminiscent of a peacock to the semicircular brass handle (akin to the rising sun), whose crescent-shaped pattern continues onto the marble flooring as well; as a facetted veneer ceiling floats in the form of triangular cut-outs allowing light to stream through…

 

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This kind of intricacy sets the tone of the entire apartment as a neutral palette of crèmes, whites, browns and grays abide by varying patterns, harmoniously juxtaposing material play throughout.   

 

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Abridging the living area, folding glass doors carve out an outdoorsy balcony, as grandness is evoked via mushroom-shaped brass handled bar with chamfered shutters; a backlit onyx washroom sink, assortment of seating in both smooth and rough finishes juxtaposed against textured walls, while some of the furniture like the slender-legged teepoy throws in a retro touch; designer lamps and an especially crafted veneer resin-poured dining table top complete the visually stimulating ambience.

 

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Just when you feel that your eyes are about to assimilate more details, the bedrooms stand out in stark contrast, in a simple, organic palette of ‘greens’ and light browns rooting them in earthiness.

 

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A dash of chutzpah is evoked through mildly hypnotic elements that spark quirk and lighten the mood viz., wordy wardrobe shutters; newsprint soft furnishings; cushioned tile dado; giant-sized porcelain cupcake as a kitchen accessory and the like, highlighting a visual and tactile play of elements dramatizing the chic interiors. Diligence in details is seen in softly rounded contours, ensuring a pet-friendly space.