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WE INTENDED TO CREATE A SPACE WHERE THE

OCCUPANTS WOULD BE ABLE TO ADAPT. SO, WE GAVE IT

A SENSE OF FINESSEWITH MATERIALSAND FURNITURE.

Rahul Mistri, Founder Principal, Open Atelier Mumbai
I mmediately upon entry, this ocean-

facing apartment gives off a whiff of
luxury — whether it’s through the
stone finish-tiled walls in multiple shades of
grey, the sleek lighting system, the polished
marble flooring or the set of sophisticated
furniture and decor pieces. Offsetting these
elements with a simple layout and the
homeowner’s personal memorabilia, designer
Rahul Mistri of Open Atelier Mumbai
has created a dynamic space that displays
an interesting play of form, function and
materials in the detailing, space planning and
textures in just the right proportion.
The home’s crowning glory is the main
public space, with the living room, dining
room and kitchen put together. From the
entrance foyer, this entire area is just partially
visible through black wooden slats over a

glass window. The dark grey open kitchen,
with the dining table abutting it, is perfect for
entertaining and interacting with the family.
A wall library, crafted from fabricated metal
with vertical divisions, subtly divides this zone
from the living room. Dark to light grey wall
finishes tie this whole zone together into an
uber-luxurious package.
The three bedrooms all hold their own;
with the master completely embracing its
panoramic view of the sea with a bespoke
bed, and glass wardrobe and closet; the
son’s bedroom taking the geometrical route
with a boxed sleeping enclosure, and the
grandparent’s room exuding simplicity. In
balancing the functional with the aesthetic,
the design team has managed to give the
home its very own vibe.

To add the illusion of space, Rahul and his team dramatised the
living room with polished Italian marble flooring in four different
styles. Magnetic track lighting on the ceiling aids the attempt at
spaciousness as well.

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