This urban house is a sanctuary that merges Japandi, Balinese, and contemporary style influences. The design embodies simplicity and luxury, creating a calming escape from city life. Natural materials, earthy tones, and soft curves define the spaces, while elements like cane, rattan, and textured finishes introduce warmth and depth.
Editor’s Note: A Balinese-style sanctuary within a fast-paced city, this residence embraces earthy hues, natural materials, and open spaces, offering a peaceful retreat. Carefully picked elements, such as the distinctive wooden coffee table and minimalist artwork, seamlessly blend comfort with style, creating a sophisticated yet inviting home. This space offers both elegance and tranquility, making it a true sanctuary from the urban rush. ~Baarat Krishna
This Urban Balinese Style House has Japandi and Contemporary Influences | Design Artec
The Balinese style house design is deeply influenced by its urban setting, crafted as a sanctuary to counterbalance the city’s fast pace. The tranquil, open spaces, earthy hues, and natural materials are intentionally chosen to evoke calmness and offer a retreat-like atmosphere. This residence harmonizes with its surroundings by incorporating Zen and Balinese elements that foster relaxation, creating a balanced and serene home within the urban context.
The entrance hallway in this residence exudes a warm, serene ambiance with its soft, earthy tones and textured walls. The arched doorway and ceiling create an inviting flow, leading the eye down the passage with an elegant sense of rhythm. Lantern-style pendant lights add a touch of vintage charm, enhancing the space’s cozy, luxurious feel. The frosted glass door at the end allows light to filter through while preserving privacy, setting a welcoming tone as one enters the home.
The living space embodies tranquility and warmth, blending earthy hues with soft textures. A striking feature is the unique wooden coffee table with a rounded base, adding an artistic touch to the room. Curved architectural elements and layered, flowing ceilings create an open, inviting atmosphere. Natural light filters through soft beige drapery, complementing the warm tones of the furniture and decor. The subtle combination of Japandi and Balinese influences creates a harmonious, minimalist space that balances elegance with comfort, making it a perfect sanctuary from urban life.
The dining space radiates elegance and warmth, highlighted by a distinctive pendant light with layered, wavy lines that mirror the ceiling design, adding depth and interest.
The dining table, crafted from natural wood with a marble top, sits at the heart of the space, surrounded by plush, curved chairs that enhance comfort and style. Balinese influences are evident in the use of natural materials, while minimalist art on the wall adds a contemporary touch.
This serene and thoughtfully curated area brings together functionality and aesthetic appeal, making it ideal for both everyday meals and special gatherings. A soft, neutral palette with a blend of beige and blush tones.
The headboard has a unique, rounded design that adds a touch of elegance, while the wall features an eye-catching textured pattern resembling fish scales, giving the room a subtle, sophisticated flair.
Cozy textured pillows and a quilted blanket enhance the comfort and aesthetic appeal. A round mirror on the bedside table, along with the sleek furniture, complements the modern, serene ambiance of the space. The greenery in the corner adds a fresh, natural element.
Fact File
Designed by: Design Artec
Project Type: Residential Interior Design
Project Name: Zen Sanctuary
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana
Year Built: 2023
Duration of the project: 1 Years
Plot Area: 2,650 Sq.ft
Project Size: 2,650 Sq.ft
Principal Architect: Ar. Chhaya Sharma
Photograph Courtesy: Tarang Goyal
Products / Materials / Vendors: Finishes – Décor India / Wallcovering or Cladding – Inhouse By Design Artec / Construction Materials – Inhouse By Design Artec / Lighting – Stello Lights / Doors and Partitions – Inhouse By Design Artec / Sanitaryware – Inhouse By Design Artec / Furniture – Rya Iiving / Flooring – Karishma Tiles / Kitchen – Inhouse By Design Artec / Paint – Asian Paints Artefacts – Inhouse By Design Artec / Wallpaper – Mecasa / Hardware – Inhouse By Design Artec
Consultants for the Project: Interior Designers – Chhaya Sharma / Landscape Architects – Chhaya Sharma
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