Series 61: Pastels

Eight spaces which showcase the soothing charm of pastel shades… 

Designed by: Studio GSA 
Photographs: Shamanth Patil J, courtesy Studio GSA  
Curated by: Deepa Nair 

The inspiration for this project designed by Studio GSA in Bengaluru stemmed from the client’s brief of having a space that would reflect their heritage, a place that could blend the old and the new and yet accommodate their contemporary lifestyle. The living, dining and family area is enveloped by arch patterned walls in pastel blues and corals. The natural pigments in these paints and their names (a morning walk in Jaipur) are reminiscent of times gone by as are some of the furniture pieces in woven cane and distressed finishes.

Project: Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Location: Bengaluru
Principal architects: Santosh Belani and Gaurav Panjwani

Designed by: Tejas Patel Associates 
Photographs: Enlarge Photography, courtesy Tejas Patel Associates  
Curated by: Tanaya Pednekar 

Located in Vadodara, Kothari House is a 4BHK apartment designed by Tejas Patel Associates. The design philosophy of the contemporary home was to focus on minimalism with emphasis on colour play. For the living room, a pastel colour scheme has been used, with green and pink to provide a sense of serenity while still maintaining a certain quirkiness to the space.

Project: Kothari House
Location: Vadodara
Principal designers: Tejas Patel and Nidhi Shastri

Designed by: ADHWA-architecture 
Photograph: Ishita Sitwala, courtesy ADHWA-architecture 
Curated by: Deepa Nair 

Set against a petal pink hued panel with a geometric strip-panelling in wood is the dining area of the Vastrapur Residence project designed by ADHWA-architecture. This contemporary and naturally-lit apartment is located on the second floor of a posh seven-storey building and sees simple forms, soft hues and clean lines.

Project: Vastrapur Residence
Location: Ahmedabad
Principal architects: Dhwanil Patel and Ankita Jain

Designed by: Drawing Hands Studio 
Photographs: Phosart Studio, courtesy Drawing Hands Studio  
Curated by: Tanaya Pednekar 

Designed around a garden with a few large trees, Meraki Cafe is a 3,000 sq ft venue in Chennai that opens up gradually, one relaxed step at a time. The client wanted to highlight the tropical nature of the city and also create a lively ambience, attracting millennials. At first glance, what strikes most visitors are the bold, colour-infused leaf artworks that adorn the walls and even the ceiling in some areas. These static versions, created by a local artist, complement their real counterparts perfectly, but let the latter be the hero. The walls in the entire cafe have been painted a soft pink, to create an almost neutral backdrop for the artworks and vegetation. The indoor area is the first section of the cafe near the entrance, and is encased in a glass and metal frame.

Project: Meraki  Cafe
Location: Chennai
Principal designers: Shruti Omprakash and Dinesh Kumar

Designed by: Ace Associates
Photograph: Inclined Studio, courtesy Ace Associates 
Photographs: Tanaya Pednekar 

The Narayan Exotica is posh multi dwelling formation in Vadodara designed by Ace Associates. The villa planning offers versatile possibilities in terms of interior space to accommodate needs of an individual. The theme was to explore the minimalistic styling with use of soft pastel color palate at different spaces that add the fresh and soothing touch to it and add a visual blush to our eyes. White color add the perfect  balance and create the house more lighters and reflective .the strong space planning skills , addition of fantastic decor collected from our travel and the creative light design adds the charm to this poetic design.

Project: Show House
Location: Vadodara
Principal architects: Nikhil Patel, Ashish Patel and Nilesh Dalsania
Principal designer: Vasudev Sheta

Designed by: Design Hex
Photographs: Pulkit Sehgal, courtesy Design Hex
Curated by: Tanaya Pednekar 

The daughter’s room at the Lakhani’s Residence designed by Design Hex is coloured in shades of blue from wall to wall. The room incorporates sky blue cabinets which evoke a feeling of calmness. The plush tapestry and elegant furniture provides a classy look without hindering comfort. The wallpapers in the space are imprinted with elaborate geometric and natural forms which add the element of fun and eccentricity.

Project: Lakhani’s Residence
Location: Mumbai
Principal designer: Shimona Bhansali

Designed by: Limited Edition Design Studio 
Photographs: Kuber Shah, courtesy Limited Edition Design Studio  
Curated by: Rupali Sebastian 

Melding the gentleness of sand dunes with the stolidity of Brutalism, Sand Storm is home to a young nuclear family that wanted minimalism, lots of storage and an interior environment that was removed from the ordinary. The visual vocabulary brings together beige sand-textured walls, wooden flooring, veneers and brass. The public zone is an open-plan volume comprising a living room that segues into a kitchen, the two functionalities being separated by a brass counter. The sheers at the windows diffuse natural light, bathing the soft grey sofa in a flattering glow.

Project: Sand Storm
Location: Mumbai
Principal designers: Bhumika Patel and Chintan Patel

Designed by: MAIA Design Studio 
Photograph: Gokul Rao Kadam, courtesy MAIA Design Studio   
Curated by: Deepa Nair 

Lucky Chan, the dim sum and sushi parlour, designed by MAIA Design Studio is located at Indiranagar in Bengaluru. The project is an endeavour to use local materials and craft in a contemporary context, and features the Channapatna artform in its main dining hall. Featured here is the sushi bar and conveyor belt area at Lucky Chan which is trendy, edgy and draped in soft pastel (peach hue) — on its ceiling, walls, and even the table top. The focus wall features patterned mosaic tiles in reds, greens and yellows.

Project: Lucky Chan
Location: Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Principal designer: Shruti Jaipuria