Redesigning a home is a fresh, new start. The mistake of the past can be erased and what's even better is that the new outlook can be a bit futuristic while blending seamlessly with the present needss of the homeowners.
Mumbai- d interior designer Sonali Shah has remodeled a three-bedroom apartment into a two-bedroom one with a living room, dining, kitchen and an entertainment area. Sonali says the previous design was archaic, laid out in a box-like structure that hindered connectivity with other areas. While redesigning, visually binding all the areas was a priority for Sonali.
"The owners always wanted a house that would be visually appealing and yet understanding," says Sonali.
The owners wanted their new apartment to be modern, futuristic and easy to maintain. Ample space for storage was one of the other key needs. To cater to this, Sonali has provided concealed storage in the living room, entertainment room and the bedrooms.
"I did not want to give storage in the form of shelves and drawers, I gave them concealed storage space as these provided more space and are discreet," says Sonali.
Glass has been extensively used in the house. A glass wall in the living room adds a voluminous feel to the area and also acts as storage. Mirrors have been placed at strategic locations to unify spaces and build a connection between them.
The home office-cum-study, situated at the entrance is a rectangular space with a glass wall on one side. The glass partition suspended from the ceiling gives it the required privacy storage.
A square-shaped glass top, placed on a cube along with six glass chairs forms the dining table. The owners like to entertain a lot and in order to accommodate more people, Sonali has designed an additional cushioned ledge with a headboard that runs up to the ceiling. The dining looks into the partially open kitchen.
