Series 62: Florals

Flowers can instantly add freshness and colour to a room, floral motifs have the same effect on the design of a space. We bring you eight projects where it is spring all year through. 

Designed by: Hiral Jobalia Studio 
Photograph: Photographix India, courtesy Hiral Jobalia Studio  
Curated by: Rupali Sebastian 

In SICIS’ first monobrand store in New Delhi, the architect naturally endeavoured to highlight the luxe and elegant character of the brand. Thus, the design concept was to showcase the luxury product range in its actual sense, creating a living atelier that customers could walk through to get a ‘feel’ of the stunning products. In this bathroom mock-up, the architect opted for an unusual theme to break away from the straight line concept — therefore the cherry blossoms from the company’s Wonderful collection. Teamed with the satiny sheen of platinum mirror mosaics, the evocative orchard pattern creates a surreal feel.

Project: SICIS Showroom
Location: New Delhi
Principal architect: Hiral Jobalia

Designed by: Krsnaa Mehta 
Photographs: Fabien Charuau, courtesy Krsnaa Mehta  
Curated by: Deepa Nair 

Designer Krsnaa Mehta’s South Mumbai home reflects his quintessential taste in design, textiles, and art.  While creating the living room of this apartment, unlike his previous home, Krsnaa wanted to play around with art and motifs. The walls were given a deeper tone to accentuate the Sanctuary of Florence Wallpaper from India Circus, and is highlighted by a wall art by Indian Tapestry. The side-table, the lamp shade and the curtains are all made by Krsnaa’s popular lifestyle brand, India Circus. The gorgeous dining area is set against the backdrop of Arches of Triumph Wallpaper by India Circus — on a sliding door, which connects to the den, an extension of the living room. An IKEA lamp, India Circus lantern, a mix of Indian and Italian chairs, and a heritage vintage heirloom hand-knitted rug completes the look.

Project: Krsnaa Mehta’s Home
Location: Mumbai
Principal designer: Krsnaa Mehta

Designed by: Atelier Interior 
Photographs: Photographix India, courtesy Atelier Interior 
Curated by: Rupali Sebastian 

A marriage of patterns and colours drives the visual narrative of this home. In this young girl’s domain, this central thought takes shape as a bevy of blooms that form the backdrop to her bed. Some with colour filled, and others delicately outlined in black, waiting for the young occupant’s imagination to imbue them with hues, this artistic garden catches some of that youthful exuberance that is so fleeting, and all the more precious for it.

Project: Chromatic Abode
Location: Surat
Principal architect: Kalpesh Tanna

Designed by: MS Design Studio 
Photographs: Tejas Shah, courtesy MS Design Studio 
Curated by: Deepa Nair 

In this home created by MS Design Studio in Vadodara, the design concept marries the familiar with the new. This quintessential classic meets contemporary tale is narrated through materials — the lush textures of Italian marble, yellow Jaisalmer stone, aged metal, wood and lots of greenery. Featured here is the formal living room which has a vibrant classic vibe and according to the client’s brief, opens up completely to the rest of the house during gatherings or parties. Here, the ceiling is partially clad in fabric and is matched with a parallel wooden ceiling. The contemporary furniture, including the carpet and floor lamp, was sourced from China. The highlight of this area is the two walls — an end-to-end backdrop one in grey designed with wooden panels; and a textured paint set-up for a bench which features lotus motif engravings accentuated with gold leafing.

Project: Dogra’s Residence
Location: Vadodara
Principal architects: Shivangi Patel and Manav Patel

Designed by: Portico Design Concepts 
Photographs: Photographix India, courtesy Portico Design Concepts  
Curated by: Rupali Sebastian 

A graphic floral burst fittingly graces the bedroom of young newlyweds who hope to make a bright future together. The feature wall is rendered in paint and ornamented in stellate wooden elements radiating from a central carved lotus-like form. The back-back is made from clear glass so as to allow this stunning pattern to play out uninterrupted.

Project: Trivedi House
Location: Aurangabad
Principal architects: Shruti Tanwani and Gopal Tanwani

Designed by: Beyond Designs 
Photographs: Atul Pratap Chauhan, courtesy Beyond Designs 
Curated by: Deepa Nair

Miss Nora designed by Beyond Designs in New Delhi serves delicacies from the Far-Eastern countries, and has a decor with an interesting Japanese theme. The design takes the diners to Japan’s wonderful cherry blossom season through a life-sized cherry blossom tree which is placed right in the middle of the restaurant. The cluster of bespoke lighting suspended from the ceiling; a soothing berry, blue and light grey colour scheme; and a pan Asian influenced gallery stretched across the focus wall are other interesting design details seen at Miss Nora.

Project: Miss Nora
Location: Rcube Monad, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Principal designer: Sachin Gupta

Designed by: Purple Studio 
Photograph: Deepak Aggarwal, courtesy Purple Studio 
Curated by: Tanaya Pednekar 

For the interiors of RSA residence, a meticulous approach to the selection of materials has instilled an unique spatial language to each room. The play with textures and subtle colours impels the occupants senses to slip  into  a relaxed state of mind. The pooja room has a minimalist approach. A Corian-engraved backlit lotus, which is symbolic of purity, enhances the sanctity of the space. Mirrors on the longer span of the room create the illusion of a larger space.

Project: RSA Residence
Location: Faridabad
Principal architects: Joaquim C Rodrigues and Deepti Bansal

Designed by: ADDA Architects 
Photograph: Photographix India, courtesy ADDA Architects 
Curated by: Rupali Sebastian 

Farm Ville was designed as a place where the younger generation could feel connected with the local culture and get acquainted with the sort of environment their elders had grown up in. A meandering pathway leads you to this farmhouse through the cool shade of trees planted on either side. A solid wooden door with brass inlay  at the entrance invites you into this beautiful house through a central pathway in the foyer flanked by courtyards on either side.

One of the courtyards becomes a tulsi angan with a tree of life hand-painted on the wall. And the other courtyard which extends into the back yard has a vertical green wall bringing the outside inside. And a few other elements such as a marble bowl, a traditional swing, wall plates and a canoe are added to make a welcoming foyer.

Project: Farm Ville
Location: Surat
Principal architects: Dhaval Shah, Mayank Parekh and Kaushal Laheri