The high ceilings, white walls, beautiful marble floors with natural light streaming in through large windows brought a vibrant atmosphere to the space designed by Habib Fida Ali. We had a blank canvas to play with and the client’s wanted something artsy that brought character to the house.
Each room had it’s own unique personality which we accented and accentuated with varying colours, shapes and form. The dining room had a lovely wooden floor and we added a customised installation of mirrors on the main wall, cut into hexagons of different sizes. Hanging planter pots add depth while bringing in an element of nature. The solid wood dining table is kept atop a cerulean blue carpet which also has some graphics as do the chairs. Overall the room has a formal yet eclectic feel to it. From the art on the wall to the 3D sculpture in the corner, or the pops of colour that aren’t overpowering yet break away from simplicity.Entering the house one is welcomed into a huge foyer which leads off into different spaces. We designed a customised bench to be placed in such a way that it broke up the space while diverting traffic towards the upstairs or to the drawing area or lounge. The copper-based table provides an anchor to the entryway by being a central piece of furniture with a striking light feature dangling above, both by Copper & Steel. Adding to the area is the client’s art along with a Zara Ebrahim bench. The drawing room was a less formal and more artsy place curated with a number of pieces designed by Mundist. We showcased sculptural forms through furniture which was further enhanced by the beautiful carved console table and accented by the client’s existing artwork. The almost painting-like Abbas carpet was the icing on the cake making quite a statement under the two donut-shaped tables. Everything from the muted colours to the curvilinear mirrors create an eclectic vibe. Each piece, whether the coffee tables, the Zahra Ebrahim jhoola, or the central furniture was designed with form in mind whilst keeping its functionality. The ground floor lounge was set up with existing key pieces which we added on to with design elements such as the striking semi-circular disc display on the wall or the citrus orange console that complemented the tan sofa and created a distinct contrast with the peruvian blue sofa. A Bina Sohail planter adds some depth with foliage while the pale blue carpet ties everything in. The first floor alleyway that led to the main living quarters was a rather bare space with no focal point. We anchored the vast corridor with various accessories that also added character. The wall features such as the wire frames were specifically chosen because we were looking for art beyond just paintings. A lovely black and white retro bench with an ochre cushion and cobalt accent provides a moment of pause. The whole thing culminated in an intricate leather screen by Essential Elements complemented by Bina Sohail planters which bring in gome greenery. The master suite was divided into two spaces, the reading area and bedroom. A cosy L-shaped sofa and bookshelf along with a single seater and mint green coffee tables created a very retro feel. A more personal space away from the lounge this area provided some respite to lay back and unwind. The bed was very simple in neutral tones and straight lines so we added a pair of eclectic side tables to bring in an element of quirkiness and bring everything together with her existing carpet. The dressing table plays with form and colour again in the way of arched mirrors and a pistachio green table and gold stool.
