This 4BHK in Ahmedabad is a haven of comfort

Poche Studio mark and enhance individual zones with natural materials and tactile textures to craft a minimal abode for a family of four.

Curated by: Deepa Nair
Photographs: Harsheen Mengar; courtesy Poche Studio

The brief

Poche Studio was appointed by a nuclear family (a couple in their 40’s and daughters in their 20’s) in Ahmedabad to re-conceive their 4BHK apartment, and give it a fresh outcome. The Aryas’ were very clear with their brief — they wanted their home to look larger, airy and spacious.

The design intent

The apartment is planned as a haven of physical comfort, and is segregated practically into individual zones, while some were partially combined into one. All the areas are bound together by modern flourishes, natural materials and tactile textures. The interiors embrace minimal design elements, soothing hues and eclectic finishes. An interplay of curved accents — right from the ceiling to every single piece of furniture — lend vivid character to the areas of this 2,000-square-foot apartment. “The core idea of filleting has been manifested in both macro and microelements,” point out Larsen Christian and Keithy Gandhi, principal architects, Poche Studio.

The design and material details

The foyer sets an inviting tone by connecting the outdoors and indoors with double doors that allow ventilation, and offers privacy when required. The other design elements which hold interest here includes a wooden cantilevered bench which leans against the storage box with a curve panelled wall, a woven rug and a black metal lamp with a brass cap. In the living area, a setup of two plush sofas (in tan and beige hues respectively) with boucle textured fabric, two arm chairs, side and coffee tables is laid around a complementing rug. The TV wall which lies across this setting has a panelling flaunting textured lime wash varnishing.

The dining area is placed next to the living and is marked by a eight seater dining table which has two semi-circular metal legs for support, and a Brazilian granite top (in beige with black veins) flaunting natural undulations. The table is accompanied by grey boucle textured fabric chairs which are assembled to metal legs. The wooden crockery unit placed close to the dining set-up is straightforward, depicting its simplicity with handle-less shutters. On the contrary, the oddly (read organic) shaped mirrors in varied sizes draw attention… and reflects its surroundings in its mini frames.

In the kitchen, polished black granite was the choice of material for the counter, with a complementing river-polished black granite version for the backsplash wall in fluted wooden panelling. A counter placed facing the dining area, acts as a service and breakfast space with two high bar chairs forming a part of the setting. The guest bedroom accommodates a sofa-cum-bed, two armchairs facing the window, a focus wall lined with book shelves, and a grey oak wardrobe with the hidden curved storage blending with the centre table design.

The master room is located on the very first part of the house, and has an entry door that flushes with the TV unit’s wall panelling. The TV unit ends up to an oval shaped standing dressing unit. A French wardrobe with shutter patterns in a dual colour combination, a bed with simple fluted cushioned backrest set to a chevron patterned dark curtains… are the other interesting elements in this room.

Pastel pink shade, grey and black dominates the bedroom shared by the daughters. The backrest of the bed which commences from the floor and ends as side tables is wrapped in grey fabric, and is suspended with two movable tan hued rexine pillow-like elements. On the other side wardrobe shutters are treated with arch patterns done in fluted laminates. The parent room has a wooden bed accompanied by a soft cushioned headboard that is crafted in cane, with a lovely sage green on wall complementing it. The fillet edge wardrobe shutters are framed in hand-woven fabric with veneer and topped with glass.