Monotone House | The Mark Decor | Kolkata
It’s a 1800 sq.ft. flat and the only brief received from client was ‘sophistication’ and that’s exactly what he received. A 4BHK housing three generations in Kankurgachi area located in the North-East part of Kolkata.
The living and dining area has been designed with lots of details. Sofa back wall looks stunning with detailing created by POP work. The windows are hidden with louvered sliding door. The beams are covered with alabaster stone. There is an arch shaped niche highlighted with alabaster stone with a beautiful Pichwai painting on it. The false ceiling of living room has been talked about with the luxurious furniture.
The Mandir is hand carved made with Australian white marble and intricacies that catches the eye of all who come in.
The dining area is placed right next to the balcony to enhance the beauty of the space. Marble on the dining top with metal and veneer below looked amazing. Crockery unit is made of polycoat and veneer against a wallpaper and artifact wall. The guest bedroom door & snack cabinet are camouflaged right next to the dining.
Kitchen has been made in the grey palette with Statuario tiles on wall, grey floor and 15mm granite floor counter. ASA laminates and glass sheets has been used in cabinets. All in all giving a clean look overall.
Srinath Ji in Tanjore is the show stopper of the house. It is placed in the center of the passage giving a feeling of positivity. The kitchen & MBR door has been camouflaged with a design.
The MBR was the most well-lit room flooded with natural light. Light color laminates are blended with metallic PVC sheets and concealed handles. The TV Unit is made with leather on drawers and POP work on back. A marble corner with decorative lights enhances the bedroom.
Son’s room is full on bachelor look with leather laminates and high headboard. The study unit has a playful look with small arches in the study area. Small niches have been pocketed on either side of the bed to give the sheer curtains an end and hidden storage.
The eldest generation wanted a very light color room. Hence, its fully monotone. Tiles and louvered panels have been given as bed back. TV can be incorporated in the wardrobe itself. Big curtains, light curtains and functionality hidden inside areas are the main USP of the house.
The Guest room has been designed beautifully with the headboard being the emphasis point of the room. A hanging light has been created as per the headboard above the side table and a study table has been provided. The wardrobes are unique because of the shutter shape and grooved handles.
All toilets are designed giving big mirrors and decorative lights. Light colored tiles on wall with floor in a darker tone unifies the space.
Interior Lover Team’s view on the Project
The Mark Decor by Khushboo Shah and Meghna Shah chose a vibe that evoked and understand elegance while bringing its inhabitant’s lifestyle to the fore. A luxurious residential has bold tones, delicate finishes, and modern flourishes, which creates a royal ambience. Creatively designer used the combination of different texture of stone and marble in which alabaster stone as a highlighter for wall and ceiling décor. While all the furnishing tones create an eye-soothing décor which compliments decorative artifacts. The area breathes a modern, eclectic air in contrast with being awash in soft as well as bold hues. Smartly tilling placements help the area truly stand out and which helps to interplay between traditional and modern elements in the interior décor. And all of it comes together in a space redolent with luxury and aesthetics. To break the monotony and add diversity in the space, bold tones are used as highlighters which adds elegancy to the interior décor. Along with that, wooden elements are used on the furniture and artifacts give an elegant and overall uplifts the room.
The Mark Decor by Khushboo Shah and Meghna Shah started its journey with the ambition to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the end-user. Every project is treated as the design philosophy of the firm allegorically represents the word ‘THE MARK’ where it gives an open door to the client to experiment and create a better living. The methodology of The Mark Decor Design Studio ventures to promote innovatively and out of the box thinking amongst all involved in the design and promote sustainable practice from the conceptual stage.
FACT FILE
Project Name : Monotone House
Design Firm : The Mark Decor
Principal Designers : Khushboo Shah and Meghna Shah
Project Client : Mr. Murari Jalan
Project Location : Kolkata
Project Area : 1800 Sq. Ft.
About THE MARK DECOR
The Mark Décor strives to design unique interiors that will have a positive impact on their clients’ lives. With more than twelve years of extensive and substantial experience, they possess an innate desire to create and design interiors that exceed clients’ expectations. With an eye for quality, a great sense of aesthetics, and a client-centered approach to business, the designer duo founders of The Mark Décor – Khushboo and Meghna have proven themselves to be innovative designers par excellence. The duo offers a balance of creativity, collaboration and modern thinking with a structured, organised and detailed approach enabling them to give nothing less than the very best to each aspect of the design. Great designs, whether personal spaces or commercial properties, begin with a comprehensive understanding of clients’ needs and expectations.
The Mark Decor’s ability to develop client relationships based on respect, trust, and confidence has been the key to their success as a design firm. Skilled at creating beautiful designs under a variety of budgets, styles, timeframes, and requirements, they guide their clients through every phase of the designing process. The Mark Decor remains committed to cultivating valued relationships and helping clients reach the best version of their overall vision.
The brand’s mission is to assist both residential and commercial clients in creating timeless spaces. Whether classic or contemporary, across a vast range of styles, the team strives to balance colours, textures, and lighting to create a space that reflects the clients’ personalities and suits their design needs. Working in collaboration with architects and builders to execute their vision, The Mark Décor takes each project very personally. The Mark Décor has been creating refined, meaningful interior design for its discerning clientele for the past 12 years. As a premier Kolkata based interior design firm, it embraces a process that incorporates multitudinous elements essential to experiencing a building or space as a complete environment.
