Somaya Residence | Gaurav Kotak

The 3BHK apartment was transformed into a 2-bedroom unit in just three months, from conception to completion. The apartment is filled with natural light and adorned with earthy elements and greenery.

​The main door, crafted by local artisans, embraces minimalism and unpretentious design, setting the tone for the rest of the house. The living space features clean edge walls painted in a single shade, which serve as a canvas for intentional markers of space and function. The resulting timeless ambience of the space was exactly what the clients had requested. To produce a cold contrast with the warmth of wood and the softness of the marble, we opted for exposed bison-panel for the false ceiling.

​The living room and the dining area was designed in a manner that allowed complete visual fluidity across the spaces. The marble-top dining table anchors the living room and the kitchen together as the muted colors and pared-down aesthetics of the kitchen allow it to disappear in plain sight.

​Shifting base from a G+1 tenement to an apartment was a daunting ask in terms of creating adequate storage space. This was addressed by converting one of the bedrooms into a utility room. The utility room truly lives up to the name by providing space for storage, a home office, a mandir and a bedroom for guests. The room features an expansive storage unit finished in polished plywood which ensures minimal wear and tear.

​Like the rest of the house, function became supreme for spatial decisions in the bedrooms. A large wardrobe, which houses a pull-out vanity dresser on one end and a vertical storage unit on the other, frees up valuable space. The master bedroom allows the clients to wind down the day with a sense of tranquility and order.

​The mint green of the guest room eases the senses. The console unit intelligently hides all travel gear while a full-purpose wardrobe unit allows guests to feel at home. Quietude and simplicity envelope the house from the first waking minute.

​With the Somaya Residence, Atelier Kotak endeavors to bring to life a residence which becomes a warm sanctuary from the routine life.