This 5,000 sq. ft. residence in Mumbai was originally a 5-bedroom apartment that has been converted into a luxurious 4-bedroom space for a nuclear family by reD Architects.

Transitioning from a joint family arrangement to a nuclear family dynamic was a significant shift for the homeowners. Their household comprised the husband, wife, and their two children. At the time of the transition, their son was around 13 years old, while their daughter was approximately nine.

Editor’s Note: “This reimagined 5-bedroom apartment tells a story of family, generation, and togetherness. With swings, doodles, and pets in wood and stone, this home is a space where personal memories blend with architectural clarity. Moreover, every design decision echoes the inhabitants in joyful motion.” ~ Anusha Sridhar

 This 5 Bedroom Apartment Speaks The Language Of Togetherness | reD Architects

Pet-Friendly Spaces

Their primary focus was on providing independent rooms for each of their children. Additionally, they had several pets, including rabbits, birds, squirrels, and a hamster. Accommodating these pets within the available deck spaces was another consideration.

Moreover, they enjoyed hosting large gatherings and socialising over food and drinks. The living room bar hence became central to their entertaining space, with the husband taking particular pride in curating his collection.

The home is accessed from a vestibule, which has been created using vertical fragmental sections in wood and a black metal finish. While it forms a privacy screen with a door in front, blocking out direct visual access to the living room, it also curves off in a serpentine pattern, housing a home office.

On entering through the screen, one finds a dining table from KOY Store on one side that becomes a statement piece, having legs designed as pencil tips in different types of Indian stones. To the left of the dining area is a bar that is concealed behind large laminated black shutters. These can be opened completely and used in conjunction with a river-wash finished black limestone bar counter.

Living Area

In the living areas, the seating section has been segregated into two parts, which are homogenised with a two-way seating in the centre of the room, unifying conversations from both sides. The walls are finished in a light grey paint with a shadow skirting detail in black metal that runs over some of the doorways, enhancing a portal-like appeal. Three significant artworks adorn the walls, bringing the right amount of colour as well as texture into the space.

The master bedroom and the daughter’s room are placed together on the other side of the living and dining areas. The daughter’s bedroom has a bunk bed, which forms its salient feature, along with a rope swing and house-shaped set of cabinets.

While the colour tones of the furniture have been kept muted to oaks and greys, fun decals on the wardrobe shutters and a full-length mirror add a child-like element to the room. The neutral palette also allows the little girl’s artworks and Lego to come to the fore, bringing the room alive in colour.

Master Bedroom

The master bedroom has been created like a suite, where the bedroom and the seating alcove are separated with a swivel TV on a pole. The entire room is finished in oak wood, from the floor to the walls, adding warmth to the space. Beyond the bedroom is a walk-in closet which then leads to the bathroom, complete with a ‘his’ and ‘hers’ sink and dresser.

Guest Room

The guest room, which is adjacent to the son’s room, has a simpler language of oak wood furniture and textured wallpaper walls, with an Azim Waqif repurposed scrap artwork. In addition to that, there is a small walk-in wardrobe in the room that leads to a bathroom beyond.

Son’s Bedroom

The son’s bedroom has a custom-made wallpaper that was crafted from the doodles he draws in his sketch book. This is certainly the highlight feature of this space. The wardrobes are covered entirely in back-painted glass, making them ideal surfaces for the young teen to make copious notes and plan his schedule.

One of the doors, seemingly of the wardrobe, hides the bathroom. It is finished in terrazzo with a highlight, the arched wall that can be seen as soon as one enters. Furthermore, this black, white, and grey bathroom finds a pop of colour in the vanity unit.

The fifth bedroom of this 5-bedroom apartment has been converted into a den. It consists of a large sliding wall that opens up to merge with the living space when required. Here, the TV wall, along with the storage cabinets and a bathroom door, is camouflaged with a stepped wood detail that adds depth and dimension.

Outdoor Spaces

Each space in the home opens onto large outdoor decks, which have varied seating areas as well as elements. The living deck has a casual seating space and a dining table to enjoy outdoor meals. A dry landscaped area with sculptural pots separates the living deck from the deck outside the den. This deck has a green wall and a swing, along with a space to roll out a barbecue. Both kids have different types of swings on their deck. Moreover, the master bedroom has loungers and an outdoor hot tub. 

The two service areas can be accessed from the main entrance lobby. Moreover, it helps to segregate the private and serviced spaces.

By realigning the existing area, the architects have managed to create spaces that are personal to each inmate. It also comes together as a cohesive unit, with the design theme adding the thread of continuity to the residence. Small personal touches reflective of the family help in converting this apartment into a warm abode for the Chadhas.

Fact File

Designed by:  reD Architects

Project Type: Residential Interior Design

Project Name: Chadha Residence

Location: Mumbai

Year Built: February 2024

Project Size: 5000 Sq.ft

Principal Architects: Ekta Parekh & Rajiv Parekh

Photograph Courtesy: Talib Chitalwala

Styling credits: Samir Wadekar

Firm’s Instagram Link: reD Architects

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