Fashion designer Yogita Kadam wanted a home that reflected her aesthetic sensibilities, priorities, and love for natural materials, especially Rattan and cane. Having designed her boutique along with residences for her family members earlier, team SKD had a comfortable rapport with her. Coming from a creative background, the homeowner contributed to various design elements. Thus, this mumbai apartment shows pleasant collaboration driven by a sense of mutual comfort and respect.
A Mumbai apartment Etched in Embroidered Elegance | Saniya Kantawala Design
The concept of an ‘Embroidered Home’ has been embraced throughout the interior spaces and informed the selection of materials in furniture and art. Since the homeowner is also a fashion designer, the central concept for using embroidery has emerged from the same.
Considering the restricted square footage, creating a sense of expanse and keeping the spaces balanced was imperative. The focus has largely been on creating an efficient layout with generous internal volumes and connecting the common areas without architectural barriers.
Located in Oberoi Exquisite, Goregaon, the 1300 sq.ft home has three bedrooms with an ensuite each, a kitchen and a balcony. A pared-back approach in terms of the material palette and muted colour scheme highlight its spatiality, focusing more on form, texture and light. In particular, Rattan has been woven into the design scheme to accentuate a cosy yet capacious demeanor.
The main door opens into a narrow corridor that features soft elements such as custom wall hangings, rattan lamps and floral motifs. This corridor leads to the open living-cum-dining area informed by a refreshing and resplendent aura. Instead of sharp edges, most furniture and accents are curvilinear to create a leisurely conversational space. A custom-made rattan temple and arched mirror provide continuity to the design narrative.
The dining wall features a floral mural by Zahabiya Gabajiwala (ZA Work Design) and embroidered artwork framed in teak on the ceiling, which also is the light feature above the dining. The table is made from teak, which is used extensively in furniture for strength and durability. MDF-clad thick lime plaster forms the base of the dining table and complements the grey concrete tiles.
A breakfast counter with ethnic motif tiles from Bharat Flooring and sliding doors demarcate the kitchen from the living area. The counter also features embroidered artwork that the homeowner’s artisans have customized. Harshita Jhamtani Designs used the leftover rattan from the project to make the lamps above the counter. A corridor next to the dining table leads to the bedrooms. Rectangular doors give way to arched ones to soften the ambience.
The master bedroom has been conceptualized as a personal sanctuary and is dotted with pockets of embroidered and handcrafted accents. Instead of paint, wallpaper from the Pure concept has been used in the cabinet doors and walls behind the bed to embed more character.
A rattan headboard by Wicker Story was customized and installed onsite, tying into the larger home scheme.
Like the rest of the home, the guest bedroom has an earthy colour and material palette. A custom wardrobe in a natural wood finish and a side table made of pure teak set the tone for this space. A rich blue lamp from Cotton & Satins and an open book with an exciting quote flank the bed.
The headboard features an ethnic print fabric from the homeowner’s boutique. The patterned wooden flooring is parquet. Interwoven in playful patterns.
The son’s bedroom has an eclectic vibe. Customized terrazzo flooring in geometrical patterns extends up to the walls. Instead of wainscoting, strips with terrazzo create visual interest and break the monotony of patterns.
Neutral whites and muted hues offset the energetic blues in this space. Blue has been carefully used in easily changed materials and is thus replaceable as he grows up.
A schematic material and colour palette, reusing and salvaging leftover materials, and personalized touches enliven this home. This Mumbai apartment pays homage to the art of embroidery and unfolds like a graceful woven fabric, handcrafted with love, warmth and emotion.
Designed by: Saniya Kantawala Design
Project Type: Residential Interior Design
Project Name: Embroidered Home
Location: Oberoi Exquisite, Goregaon
Year Built: 2023
Built-Up Area: 1596.4 Sq.ft
Principal Designer: Saniya Kantawala
Team Design Credits: Reeya Rathod & Saniya Kantawala
Name of Client: Yogita Kadam
Photograph Courtesy: Sameer Thakkar & Darshan Savla of Aspire Studios
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