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 SHROFFLEĆ³N
In this Mumbai flat, copper patina walls, smooth arcs and fastidious geometries create an a sort of art deco time capsule. āThe 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,ā says Kayzad Shroff, principal architect and one half of SHROFFLEĆ³N.
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 LeĆ³n of SHROFFLEĆ³N
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 LeĆ³n of SHROFFLEĆ³N
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.
āThe 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,ā says Maria LeĆ³n, principal architect and the other half of SHROFFLEĆ³N.
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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.
āThe passageway has a rough-painted metal finish. It is one of the many eccentric features of the home,ā 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.
āThe master bedroom is designed to extend into the family room, creating one large space,ā LeĆ³n says.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
In the family room, an ornate marble shelving unit takes centre stage.
āThe 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,ā LeĆ³n says.
āThe 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,ā LeĆ³n says.
The older sonās 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 bedroomās book-loving inhabitant.
āThe distinctive headboard wall is the highlight of the room,ā says Shroff.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
āThe distinctive headboard wall is the highlight of the room,ā says Shroff.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
In the younger sonās 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 sonās love of books.
āThe childrenās 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,ā says LeĆ³n.
Furnishings: Al Huda Furnishing
āThe childrenās 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,ā says LeĆ³n.
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.
āA 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,ā concludes Shroff.
āA 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,ā concludes Shroff.