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  • This Soulful Interior Minimalist Home Is Designed For Modern Living | Joyeeta’s Design Studio

    Great design is not just about aesthetics, it is about storytelling, about weaving a home that breathes with the lives of its inhabitants. Every curve, every shadow, every whisper of light is intentional. My architectural journey, shaped by the lush landscapes of Arunachal and Assam and refined at Sir J.J. College of Architecture in Mumbai, is a dance between the organic and the contemporary. This thoughtful, interior minimalist home in the heart of Mumbai embodies warmth, fluidity, and human connection.

    Nestled within the Rustomjee Seasons complex in Kalanagar, Bandra East, this 1,950 sq. ft. home was envisioned for Natasha and Oliver D’Souza, both senior HR professionals who embrace a cautiously minimalist lifestyle, along with their six-year-old daughter and beloved dog. Designed and completed in just 3.5 months, it reimagines a four-bedroom apartment into a spacious three-bedroom sanctuary, complete with a walk-in study and a backlit temple, a home that is as functional as it is poetic.

    This Soulful Interior Minimalist Home Is Designed For Modern Living | Joyeeta’s Design Studio

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    A Scenic Orientation

    With a partial view of the ocean and glimpses of the Jio Open Drive-In Theatre, the home uniquely positions itself to blend urban vibrancy with moments of serenity. The ever-changing skyline of the bustling Bandra Kurla Complex road serves as a dynamic backdrop, adding an energetic pulse to the otherwise tranquil interiors.

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    A Symphony of Muted Tones: A Harmonious Blend of Life

    The overall theme of this home is cautiously minimalist, with a palette of muted colors that seamlessly blends different aspects of life. Every element is intentionally curated to create harmony, balancing serenity with vibrancy, function with aesthetics, and personal with professional life. The palette whispers in neutral white, warm greige, and soft grey hues that allow light to sculpt its form without overwhelming the senses.

    Shadows stretch and contract as the day unfolds, accentuating textures and inviting tranquility. Selectively curated furniture, some bespoke and others sourced from iconic brands like West Elm, Pottery Barn, and Tianu, seamlessly integrates into this canvas, enhancing its understated elegance.

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    The Heart of Togetherness: Dining and Bar Spaces

    At the center of the home, an organic-shaped dining table from Tianu commands attention with its soft, flowing curves and rich oak finish. This is not just a piece of furniture; it is a gathering space, a storyteller of meals shared and conversations unraveled.

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    A Hidden Bar

    Just a few steps away, the pastel blue PU-finished bar stands poised. Its backlit glow lending an ethereal charm. Tucked subtly within the passage, the bar is both a hidden delight and a statement of sophisticated functionality, equipped with thoughtful storage for glassware and spirits.

    The Kitchen: A Balance of Modernity and Functionality

    The kitchen brings a balance of modern architecture and functionality, where the preparation of food and the ambiance of the space coexist harmoniously. Further, much like its owners who gracefully juggle their roles as parents, family members, and senior HR professionals. Light filters through an airy layout, bouncing off a seamless quartz countertop and backsplash. Also, oak-finished cabinetry adds warmth to the monochrome scheme, striking the perfect balance between refinement and practicality. Designed for Mumbai living, the space is structured into distinct zones, ensuring both efficiency and a clutter-free aesthetic with concealed, low-maintenance laminate shutters.

    Personal Sanctuaries: Bedrooms with Soul and Meaning

    The daughter’s bedroom is a page from a dreamscape, white furniture against pink walls, playful backlit blue cloud motifs lending a whimsical touch. It is a space of comfort and wonder, a place where imagination takes flight.

    In contrast, the master suite is a realm of curated luxury. One of the original bedrooms was transformed into a walk-in closet and study, a seamless extension of the master bedroom. Custom veneer wardrobes with integrated lighting stand like sculptures in the space. Whereas soft, fluid architectural curves embrace the golden morning light filtering through east-facing windows.

    Seamless Blend of Storage and Temple

    These curves are a quiet reminder that life is not a straight line, it flows, bends, and takes unexpected turns, just as the homeowners navigate their own journey, balancing responsibilities and aspirations with grace. The walk-in closet houses not just storage, but a serene temple carved in backlit fluted marble, an intimate corner of reflection and peace.

    This thoughtful integration of the temple and study within the same space symbolizes the seamless blend of spirituality and professional dedication, much like the homeowners who effortlessly balance their personal beliefs with their careers.

    A Balcony that Breathes Life and Balance

    Extending from the dining area, the balcony unfolds as a tranquil retreat. Here, fiber optic lights twinkle softly at dusk and a bar ledge invites quiet contemplation. The black-and-white combination tiles in the balcony further emphasize a balance of contrasts. Also, representing the harmony of life and commitment, much like the homeowners who seamlessly navigate their personal and professional worlds. Here, the city hums in the background while serenity takes center stage.

    A Home That Breathes and Evolves

    This home is a poetic interplay of openness and intimacy, where movement feels effortless. Here, every detail, be it a carefully chosen art piece or the sculptural rhythm of light and shadow, adds to the narrative. It is a space that does not demand attention but instead invites it. Further, gently unfolds its elegance in the quiet moments of daily life.

    Here, modern minimalism is not about starkness; it is about soulfulness. Furthermore, crafting a home that listens, adapts, and embraces its inhabitants with quiet grace. A home that is not just designed but felt.

    This, to me, is the art of living well, or call it Cautiously Minimalist!

    Fact File

    Designed by: Joyeeta’s Design Studio

    Project Type: Residential Interior Design

    Location: Kalanagar, Bandra East, Mumbai

    Year Built: 2024

    Duration of the project: 3.5 Months

    Project Size: 1950 Sq. ft

    Principal Architect: Ar. Joyeeta Sen

    Photograph Courtesy: Yadneysh Joshi

    Interior Styling: Yashvi Anchlia

    Products / Materials / Vendors: Finishes – limo coat and Asian paint . veneer and laminate from Oblique Wallcovering / Cladding – classic marble company / Lighting – unilights, tianu, fig living (decorative lights andlamps), unitedRGB (ceiling light) / Doors and Partitions – ply , veneer and laminate Sanitaryware – kohler, villeroy and boch / Windows – We used the same windows which were by the developer rustomjee / Furniture – westelm, pottery barn , tianu , dtale object, BEC furniture / Flooring – Nexion and oblique ( wooden flooring) / Kitchen – Marvel kitchen / Paint – Asian paint / Artefacts – Tianu , westelm, pottery barn / Hardware – Kismet

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