A modish Bengaluru home swathed in dark hues

Beautiful Homes (BH): Achieving a dark, mysterious look can be challenging. How did you envision this?

Arun Shekar (AS): The way my mother, who is an artist herself, carved out designs, instilled a sense of volume and proportion in me. This house is impeccably organised, reflecting our clients' passion for animals with such sculptures scattered playfully. It boasts of harmonious proportions, rich dark tones, and a warm, inviting ambiance. The lighting makes sure that the interiors don’t look too dark. When incorporating such tones in a home, having a balanced look is quite a task to nail down. We always wanted a dark interior for this home to make it feel like an exquisitely tailored piece for the clients.

BH: What did you have in mind when selecting the furniture of this home?

MA: Modern yet grounded in their origins, pieces that could complement the deep-toned wooden flooring that strikes a balance between warmth and grandeur. The custom headboard in the couple’s bedroom is made with hand-beaten brass by using local, skilled craftsmen and is our all-time favourite creation.

BH: Tell us about how you picked the colour scheme?

AS: The drama varies from room to room with deep tones occasionally present, and at other times are more subdued and natural, like the terracotta ceiling and walls of the master bedroom or the cool black-and-white trim and shelving in the home office. Bright orange furniture accentuates the contrast between clean lines and mysterious curves in the living room with rich, blue walls running throughout. The home is  accessible, beautiful, and creatively designed and the result was unexpectedly appealing.