Stepping boldly away from delicate, elegant color palettes, this expansive apartment in Kolkata has been transformed into a vibrant, warm haven for a young, newly married couple. The project, a former four-bedroom home, now features a multi-functional home-office-cum-den, a master bedroom, a guest room, and a dedicated room for visiting parents. Each space uniquely reflects its purpose and the personalities of the homeowners, creating a cohesive yet diverse visual narrative.
Project Name: The Tangerine Home
Studio Name: AB Design
Location: Kolkata
Typology and square footage: A 2,100-square-foot four-BHK apartment
(converted to three)
Month and year of completion: September, 2023
Principal designer: Aanchhal Bhuwalka
Photography: Kuber Shah
Cinematography credits: Sagar Manda
The Living and Dining Rooms
The journey into vibrant tones begins with a large artwork that introduces a striking burst of orange, setting the tone for the living and dining areas. This piece not only injects color but also fills an expansive wall that rises to a double-height ceiling. Complementing the warmth of the painting, veneer paneling spans an adjacent wall and ceiling, and a console with sinuous color-blocked lines adds a touch of elegance. For visual balance, monochrome patterns like the herringbone upholstery on the settee and the black-and-white resin inlay dining table offer polished refinement.
Brushed brass accents highlight the legs of the dining table and the details of the chairs, juxtaposed against a dramatic marble panel that extends the height of the wall. Brass moldings flank this panel, subtly enhancing the room’s glamour.
The Kitchen
The kitchen features a sophisticated interplay of grey geometric tiles on the floor and rich burgundy cabinetry. This eclectic design maximizes both form and function, with an appliance garage concealed behind a rolling shutter to keep countertops clutter-free.
The Den
The former fourth bedroom has been transformed into a dual-purpose home office and lounging den for the lady of the house. The design brief called for a space that felt fresh, lively, and open, avoiding dark tones and materials. Ample storage is provided by cane-shuttered closets surrounding the desk. A composition of faces by Claymen adds a spectrum of colors above a plush orange sofa, enhancing the room’s vibrant, easy-breezy feel.
The Master Bedroom
Understated luxury defines the master bedroom, where miniature chandeliers hang above each bedside table, their intricate metal detailing mirrored in the vanity mirror. The room’s hero is a teal splash found in the artwork, upholstery, and linens on the bed, set against neutral walls with elegantly framed panels. Brass inlays adorn the walls and continue into the master bathroom, highlighting the basin and door frames.
The Parents’ Bedroom
Designed for the couple’s parents, this bedroom features a mature and elegant color palette, soothing tones, and textures paired with abstract art. The wall behind the bed showcases a combination of dark veneer, marble, and pattern-embossed upholstery. The adjoining bathroom is a serene retreat with tranquil blue floral tiles.
The Guest Room
The guest room exudes luxurious coziness with neutral tones and fine lines on the bedding, creating an inviting space for visitors. Floral wallpaper panels behind the bed evoke the charm of an English cottage, while brass-detailed white domed bedside lamps add a touch of glamour. The adjoining bathroom, with its terrazzo floor and walls, offers a playful yet elegant visual contrast.
This Kolkata apartment, with its vibrant colors and thoughtful design elements, perfectly balances warmth, function, and visual storytelling, making it a welcoming home for its residents and their guests.
