Immersing into the realm of timeless grace, the Donda House by Architecture Firm, Surat, surrenders itself to the sheer elegance of muted colors palette celebrated through classic minimalism and Scandinavian elements. Spanning 2480 square feet, this home redefines the wabi-sabi lifestyle and silent sophistication as the driving forces behind its remarkable design. The client’s brief was clear: “Something unique and nothing modern or classical.” As designers, we were intrigued and inspired to find a concept that matched this vision, leading us to create a perfect blend of wabi-sabi and Scandinavian elements. The result is a home that offers immediate comfort and calmness amidst chaos.
Editor’s Note: The Donda House unfurls like a quiet symphony, where wabi-sabi whispers merge with Scandinavian restraint to craft a sanctuary of soulful serenity. Each space is an ode to subtlety, where the essence of time lingers in delicate balance, inviting a meditative dance between stillness and life’s gentle rhythms. Here, tranquility is not merely found but felt, as the house breathes a rarefied grace into every moment. ~Isha Bora
This Home Surrenders Itself to the Sheer Beauty of Muted Colors and Palette | Architecture Firm
The Donda House is a testament to a collaborative journey of design exploration, meticulously balancing every aspect from conceptualization to execution. Embracing an intricate process, we delved into the nuances of materiality, typology, and finishes, crafting a cohesive language that speaks through the home’s aesthetics. Our approach encompassed a carefully curated muted colors palette and a commitment to high-quality execution. The project unfolded within a structured timeline, involving detailed design phases, precise drawing production, thoughtful selection processes, and the seamless coordination of various agencies. The result is a harmonious blend of innovation and elegance, epitomizing our design philosophy.
Welcoming one into the world of splendor, where soft corners and minimalism intertwine effortlessly with efficiency. The expanded living room instantly beckons all with an air of elegance and refinement. Spacious furniture organization to crisp, clean ceiling design, the living room orchestrates a symphony of style and palette orderly. Embracing the serene colors of a muted palette, the living room is adorned with eggshell white lime-textured walls, seamlessly complemented by the exquisite Valsadi teak wood furniture. Furthermore, luxurious stone-neutral flooring provides a backdrop that enhances the soft colors and gentle curves of the space.
The earthen palette exudes warmth, enhanced by a relaxed furniture layout that rests upon abstract carpets enveloping the room. Additionally, the ample daylight highlights the home’s essence and comfort. Furthermore, the ceiling showcases varied lighting elements in concrete, banana paper, and fabrics, subtly introducing a Scandinavian touch through its impactful design language. Moreover, curated art on the walls harmonizes with the fabrics and textiles, seamlessly creating a space that sings in visual unity.
The sophisticated dining room, an extension of the wabi-sabi living room, exudes calmness with a subtle assembly of soft geometry. Furthermore, curated lighting, furniture design, and a highlighted dining table exemplify this serene aesthetic.
A visual symphony of finely divided spaces, the dining area overlooks the prayer room and kitchen, harmoniously secluded by an alcove for hand washing. Meanwhile, the lime-washed ceiling allows peripheral lights to cast a warm ambiance, celebrating the raw yet refined wooden elements.
The design seamlessly blends tranquility with functional elegance. As a result, creating a space where each element contributes to a cohesive and serene environment.
The first master bedroom, adorned in eggshell white lime texture for both wall and ceiling finish, epitomizes refined luxury through minimalism. Embracing a soft palette, the room features white-ash wood and veneer furniture finished with a polished ICA Water Base PU, complemented by rich Italian flooring.
Minimal lighting and elemental brass accents enhance the space, while hues of sand textiles introduce layers of patterns and textures. As a result, this harmonious blend of materials and finishes creates a serene, sophisticated environment that celebrates understated elegance and tranquility.
The second master bedroom, engulfed in bright pearl grey lime texture on walls and ceiling, is stylishly fashioned with natural dark walnut herringbone flooring, celebrating curated natural textiles. Moreover, the pastel hues of green in the furnishings and a soft bed back panel embody the warmth of an earthen palette.
Patterns and prints add depth and layers to the enchanting bedroom assembly. Moreover, curated wall art harmoniously blending with the sand textures generates a sense of comforted luxury, creating a serene and inviting sanctuary.
The guest bedroom, an epitome of tranquil and subtle luxury, allows textures to speak for themselves. Furthermore, enveloped in serene hues of blues, the room celebrates bright pearl grey lime textures and beige-muted furniture finishes.
The comfort of wooden flooring unifies the bedroom with a cohesive material palette. Soft pastels and gentle curves define its design vocabulary. Altogether, they create an inviting space, where every element contributes to a serene, sophisticated ambiance, offering guests a restful retreat.
The children’s bedroom is an enchanting space, harmoniously blending eggshell white lime textures with tranquil shades of blue. Basking in ample daylight, the room features a platform bed with intricate cane bed-back details, creating a cozy focal point. The fusion of blue tones and wooden warmth crafts a soothing, serene ambiance. Every detail is meticulously curated, from the soft patterns embossed in the wardrobe to the blue textiles on the bed. Even the finely detailed curtain tiebacks add to the charm. Overall, this seamless design captures the essence of Scandinavian subtle elegance.
The furniture, crafted from white-ash wood with a beige finish, enhances the room’s light and airy feel. Additionally, light fixtures made of cane, banana paper, fabric, and concrete add a whimsical charm.
Dwelled in somber textures, the design language—from the intricate tie-backs, art, and textiles to the gradations and tones—strikes a perfect balance between spaces in various spaces and fabrications. Evolved through conscious reflection of the residents, this timeless design purely celebrates the life of a vision. A cascade of minimal luxury mingles with soft hues and radiates an unending joviality. This definitive design practice reveals itself as a mesmerizing space, tailored for functionality while amplifying distinctive identity. Overall, the triumphant convergence of inspired alliance and profound empathy has yielded a cherished abode destined to endure the test of time.
Fact File
Designed by: Architecture Firm
Project Type: Apartment Interior Design
Project Name: Donda House
Location: Adajan, Surat, Gujarat, India
Year Built: Dec 2023
Duration of the project: 8 Months
Project Size: 2480 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Ar. Ashish Patel
Team Design Credits: Ar. Jay Patel & Ar. Vishwa Kelawala
Photograph Courtesy: Rohan Patel
Interior Styling: Studioadorn Shikha (Shikha Shah)
Civil: Harsad Parmar
Products / Materials / Vendors: Finishes – Veneer and white ash wood / Lighting – Sunshine Lights / Sanitaryware – Jaquar / Furniture – Thumbimpression Furniture / Flooring – Italian stone and Wooden laminated / Kitchen – Plezza Kitchen / Texture – Concree Expo / Artefacts – Sapphire lifestyle / Hardware – Hetttich, Dorma
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