Perched on the twenty-third floor of a high-rise luxury apartment complex in Bengaluru, the

house, belonging to a joint family of three generations, was initially a bare shell—a blank

canvas for Aakriti Saraf Design (ASD) to play with. The owners, however, were certain about

steeping the space in a serene, understated colour palette, one that would balance elegance

with comfort.

Each space seamlessly blends into the other while retaining its own distinct character. The

use of soft tones is the mainstay of the overall design aesthetic of the space. The master

bedroom receives ample natural light and also accommodates a walk-in closet. Incorporating

colour by means of the carpets and throws complements the otherwise quiet grace of the

space. The Italian marble in the bathroom lends a rich finish, with grooves adding to the

details. A backlit mirror accentuates the space, making it appear expansive.

The living area is characterised by capacious furniture upholstered in calming shades and

various material textures—a mix of wood, fabric and brass. The grooves along the walls lend

a sense of balance and proportion, while the wall housing the television is panelled in round

edges and lined with sleek metal shelves. A clutch of antiques and artefacts from the family’s

ancestral home make their way into the living room, with elements such as dual-toned

curtains and brass-finished legs of the furniture adding modern details.

The marble-top dining table is etched with metal accents and stands against a wall that

doubles as cleverly concealed storage. The fabric used to upholster the dining chairs is from

Sabyasachi, versatile enough to move them around the other rooms in the house too.

In order to let one space effortlessly yet subtly merge with another, the doorframes in the

house are concealed and an even-toned washable paint is used on all the wooden doors.

The walls in the Guest bedroom have a textured finish and botanical patterns are evident in

the form of hand-drawn line drawings on the wall—created by an artist, keeping in mind the

client’s fondness for nature-driven elements—and floral-motif fabric to upholster the round-

edge seating. The headboard is made out of layered fabric, prioritising comfort. The

wardrobe is made of natural wood flushed with concealed handles and the side tables are

blend with it. The Small bathroom is made to look big using light colours, with the black

metal-framed mirror lending an edge.

On the other hand, their daughter’s bedroom is awash with textures, light colours, mirroring

her simple ways. Leather is layered on the headboard to add texture and the space is made

unique through the use of shapes panelled behind the headboard. The wardrobes are

finished with a wallpaper adding fun to the kids room.