The V.V. Vinayak residence is a plush home that is low on frills and totally in love with shiny white surfaces.
“The intent of this project was to fulfill the client’s requirements fused with our design ideas,” states the team from Hyderabad-based Form & Space Architects.
The keyword here was ‘luxury’. The colour palette that has been used in the home is primarily white, with bold accents of colour added on to the walls and furniture. “White is a favourite when it comes to making spaces look grander,” states the team.
Clusters of lush potted plants have been carefully and somewhat unconventionally placed around the rooms. One such collection forms the backdrop to the television set in the family room. Another lovely plant display, standing on a bed of white pebbles, can be viewed from the dining section. Also adding spots of whimsy to the scheme are some clever furniture pieces, like the chairs placed on the stone-floored verandah.
The plentiful dark-hued detailing (rug, wall pieces, ceiling accents, work-table, etc.) perfectly complements the no-nonsense vibe of the high-sheen white surfaces and furniture pieces. The distinct natural detailing of the marble flooring, especially visible in the drawing room, provides an eye-catching break to the clean-lined evenness.
The lighting scheme is dominated by discreet fixtures giving off warm yellow light, with some statement pieces taking up centre-stage in certain sections – the linear chandelier lamp over the dining table, and the disk-shaped lamp lighting up the table in the home-office are especially notable here.
In terms of the architectural plan, straight lines, sharp angles and big windows, coupled with the usage of a predominantly white palette that is proportionately broken with stone cladding and a screen as a highlighter, binds the building together in an aesthetically-pleasing whole.
warm, unpretentious office, one that depends on solid design instead of frivolous ornamentation.
