Mumbai Houzz: An Art Deco Haven for a Family of Four
Geometric forms, copper patinas and smooth archways breathe a bygone era in this flat by SHROFFLEóN
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar
28 November 2021
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In this Mumbai flat, copper patina walls, smooth arcs and fastidious geometries create an a sort of art deco time capsule. “The flat was initially a 4-BHK, which we converted into a 3-BHK with a family room and study. The clients, avid fans of the art deco movement, requested that their new home reflect this aesthetic. Several materials and elements reminiscent of that style were therefore incorporated into the design of the home. While a series of arcs and arc motifs adorn the ceiling, a blend of circular forms and straight lines is dominant throughout the house,” says Kayzad Shroff, principal architect and one half of SHROFFLEóN.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A lawyer couple and their two sons
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: 2020
Size: 325 square metres (3498 square feet); 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Principal architects: Kayzad Shroff and Maria León of SHROFFLEóN
Photos by Suleiman Merchant
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A lawyer couple and their two sons
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Year built: 2020
Size: 325 square metres (3498 square feet); 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Principal architects: Kayzad Shroff and Maria León of SHROFFLEóN
Photos by Suleiman Merchant
The living room is dressed down to a monochrome avatar. Cement-finish walls, a black stone alcove and graceful arcs frame the room in a down-to-earth, unfussy way.
“The focal point of the space is the remarkable copper-patina textured wall, custom designed in collaboration with artist Dev Khare. The surrounding concrete walls and smooth marble accents are inspired by art deco forms, while the high skirting was designed to elevate the living room, to give it a sense of definition,” says Maria León, principal architect and the other half of SHROFFLEóN.
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Paint: Asian Paints; sofas: The Charcoal Project
A Stygian arched passage connects the living room to the family den and the master bedroom.
“The passageway has a rough-painted metal finish. It is one of the many eccentric features of the home,” says Shroff.
The master bedroom is defined by a combination of clean, straight lines and elegant curves that define the marble headboard sporting a design formed by triangular pieces fitted together. A light-blue palette dominates the walls, providing a colourful offset to the wood and marble periphery.
“The master bedroom is designed to extend into the family room, creating one large space,” León says.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
In the family room, an ornate marble shelving unit takes centre stage.
“The shelving unit is designed as a combination of three marbles: Statuario marble, red Lavante marble and Statuario Rosso marble. The red Lavante marble, in particular, adds a vibrant dash of colour to the room,” León says.
“The shelving unit is designed as a combination of three marbles: Statuario marble, red Lavante marble and Statuario Rosso marble. The red Lavante marble, in particular, adds a vibrant dash of colour to the room,” León says.
The older son’s bedroom is a fitting lesson in geometry. A panelled recess, overarched by a sloping scheme of cabinets, hosts the bed. To the right floats a circular reading nook, crafted specially for the bedroom’s book-loving inhabitant.
“The distinctive headboard wall is the highlight of the room,” says Shroff.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
“The distinctive headboard wall is the highlight of the room,” says Shroff.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
In the younger son’s bedroom, a fluted teal wall forms a backdrop for the hut-shaped headboard alcove.
Opposite, a pair of circular bookshelves, clad in the same fluted finish, nod to the younger son’s love of books.
“The children’s bedrooms are designed to reflect the playful nature of the boys. Each bedroom houses a reading zone and a dedicated storage space for their book collection,” says León.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
“The children’s bedrooms are designed to reflect the playful nature of the boys. Each bedroom houses a reading zone and a dedicated storage space for their book collection,” says León.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
The copper patina feature wall of the living room continues into the study, serving as a subtle background. Black appears as a mainstay here, dominating the fixtures and furniture.
“A minimal Georgian glass partition separates the two spaces, while maintaining a visual connect. The unconventional colour palette, along with the distinctive geometries found throughout the house, give the home a quirky and eclectic look, reflecting the personality of the homeowners,” concludes Shroff.
“A minimal Georgian glass partition separates the two spaces, while maintaining a visual connect. The unconventional colour palette, along with the distinctive geometries found throughout the house, give the home a quirky and eclectic look, reflecting the personality of the homeowners,” concludes Shroff.
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I'd love to have the younger boy's bedroom, with its lovely cosy little nook for the bed, and the older boy's reading enclosure.
I love the whole array of artistic elements - the sculptural works, the copper walls, the other wall design features. They're both cool and welcoming, really add emotional warmth to the dwelling.
That wall is amazing , I love every room, it is all so considered and very stylish.
I only love that copper wall. It’s incredible!!