Text provided by Taniyaa V Seth
“There’s an indisputable charm to a sea facing Mumbai home, isn’t there? My very first visit to this 1100 sq. ft. 3BHK, in tony Bandra, got me thinking of the myriad ways and designs I could breathe life into this property. But the client brief helped me to rein in my creative horses.” laughs Pratik Shah, Principal Designer, Pure Design Studio. “In terms of design, they desired a modern and contemporary abode, minimalistic yet warm,” he adds. Three generations of lawyers live here – and their home had to reflect their erudition & lifestyle. They decided to fit this home out with a decided air of understated luxury and design it as an extension of the Arabian Sea. 

As you pass through the passage which houses a shoe cabinet, you step into a spacious vista. An elegant, well appointed living room overlooking the wondrous Arabian Sea lays here. They wanted to create a home that felt like a continuation of the bay. Here’s a medley of greys, blues, mauve pinks- all tied together in a bouquet of neutrals. 

A monolith L-shaped sofa in grey is complimented by pink cushions. Across this are two pink winged armchairs which flank a set of nested tables. In the middle is an interesting piece of furniture- a Patagonia quartzite top centre table which houses four monochrome pouffes in grey & blue.  As the family loves to entertain, these make for extra seating when guests throng this seaside residence. All this is tied in by a luxurious rug from Jaipur Rugs in a silver sea moss shade. It has tones of grey, blue & cream representing the monsoon sky, just about to drop the first raindrops of the season. Sheer curtains grace the large French windows, perfect to enjoy the peaceful waves from. Indoor greens create a cheery vibe. This common area is an emphatic statement that less is more and simplicity is true elegance. 

The open floor plan here meanders to the dining area. A marble slab, mimicking the green, briny foam outside, sits atop wooden legs in a giant V that defines this space. Luxurious chairs upholstered in our signature blue & grey fabric face a bench on the other side. A sideboard in grey with brown herringbone texture panels provides storage and adds warmth.