Mumbai Houzz Tour: A Couple's Penthouse Suite is Darkly Magical
This couple's luxury suite, housed in a sprawling family penthouse, is a sea-facing midnight escape
A young couple, keen on crafting a private one-bedroom suite within their family’s sprawling 18,000-square-foot penthouse, approached Sanjyt Syngh, founder and chief design architect of SANJYT SYNGH, to breathe life into their vision. The suite’s dark colour theme stands out as an unusual choice, a departure from typical Indian colour sensibilities. “In this particular project, the abundance of daylight gave me the confidence to go bold with black. I was keen on shattering the long-held myth that deep tones can make a space look smaller. This suite proves that a dark palette can still create a feeling of spaciousness and volume with the help of the right elements,” says Syngh.
“The brief called for a clean, crisp, bold and masculine aesthetic, with minimalist bursts of orange. In addition to these considerations, the client emphasised the need for abundant his-and-her closet space. Instead of working within the home’s existing layout, we tore down the entire space and started with a blank canvas. Our remodel was pointed at optimising the suite’s generous sea vistas and encouraging natural light,” says Syngh.
The suite is located on the top floor of a three-storey, 18,000-square-foot penthouse.
A passage leading in from the home’s internal elevator opens out into a charcoal wing, with the living room on the right (pictured here) and the bedroom on the left.
“The interior of the suite combines a sensibility for detail and materiality, with a modern sense of space and light. In the living room, I kept black as the neutral base and added metallic accents, orange pops and ash-grey upholstery to give the space a stylish spin,” says Syngh.
The suite is located on the top floor of a three-storey, 18,000-square-foot penthouse.
A passage leading in from the home’s internal elevator opens out into a charcoal wing, with the living room on the right (pictured here) and the bedroom on the left.
“The interior of the suite combines a sensibility for detail and materiality, with a modern sense of space and light. In the living room, I kept black as the neutral base and added metallic accents, orange pops and ash-grey upholstery to give the space a stylish spin,” says Syngh.
The lighting scheme in the living room is designed in layers, with natural light playing a key role.
“We’ve used high-tech automation to conjure different moods for different times of the day. Additionally, the drapery is outfitted with overlaying layers of sheer and black, offering the option of toggling between morning light and midnight black in seconds,” notes Syngh.
“We’ve used high-tech automation to conjure different moods for different times of the day. Additionally, the drapery is outfitted with overlaying layers of sheer and black, offering the option of toggling between morning light and midnight black in seconds,” notes Syngh.
The bedroom carries forward the charcoal theme, but takes on a more airy vibe, thanks to infusions of light grey. Glossy black wall panels lend a glitzy edge, while an ivory-toned tufted headboard exudes a warmth and softness that counters the moody tone set by the greys and blacks. Splashes of orange by way of accent cushions adorn the bed and the bench, cutting through the monochrome colour scheme and offering visual variety.
“In the bedroom, we were keen to maximise views by minimising obstructions. We employed a hydraulic lift system for the television, to have it slip out of view when not in use,” says Syngh.
The entire room, including the walk-in closet, offers sea-facing views. “This was the most interesting space to design. The clients’ sartorial sensibilities demanded a large, lavish space. We designed the closet as a 650-square-foot haven and added gigantic mirrors, 12 feet wide, to make the space look even bigger. We hung a statement light fixture over the island to create a glam, theatrical effect,” recalls Syngh.
Walk-in closet fittings are custom-made
Walk-in closet fittings are custom-made
The bathroom sports the same material and colour scheme as the rest of the suite, offering a smooth, sleek look.
“We focused on creating flowing spaces by using similar materials and tones throughout the house. We designed all the doors in high-gloss, to lend a sense of transparency and seamless transition. The bathroom is clad, floor-to-ceiling, in the same reflective stone as the bedroom,” says Syngh.
Bathroom fittings: Rubinetterie Treemme & Geberit
“We focused on creating flowing spaces by using similar materials and tones throughout the house. We designed all the doors in high-gloss, to lend a sense of transparency and seamless transition. The bathroom is clad, floor-to-ceiling, in the same reflective stone as the bedroom,” says Syngh.
Bathroom fittings: Rubinetterie Treemme & Geberit
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Who lives here: A young couple
Location: Mumbai
Year built: 2016
Size: 279 square metres (3000 square feet); 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Interior designer and architect: Sanjyt Syngh of SANJYT SYNGH
Photos by Deepak Aggarwal