White Shadows Design Studio crafts an oasis of tranquil within the bustling city of Bengaluru

Located in a bustling business hub in the West of Bengaluru, celebrating its sleek, contemporary style, Oasis of Tranquil is home to the Shah family. “The words ‘understated elegance’ are what come to my mind!” gushed the contented client, on experiencing the completed project.

On setting foot into the foyer from the private elevator, one gets a taste of the celebration of juxtaposed tranquility and splendor that subsequently predominates the unfurling experience of the abode. Potted plants, funky drop lights and an ornamental mirror breathe life into the ante space. A fluted glass partition subtly hints at the space beyond it, the pattern on the glass lending a sense of dynamism to the distorted view, as one moves into the space. A curious distress-styled floor rug contrasts with the polished elements in the space, yet sits in well with the hues in the tessellated marble flooring.

Moving over to the communal spaces, on leaving the foyer one is enveloped with a burst of space and volume, swathed in bountiful daylight. The marriage of cream marble and dark brown marble visually demarcate the zones. The diligently detailed-out paneled walls act as canvases for the thoughtfully curated furniture and objets d`art. Amber- tinted mirrors visually amplify the space.

The royal blue single seaters and cushions pack in accents of color into the living space. A charming center table trio becomes the focal point of the formal living, while the off-beat hanging light above adds an element of intrigue to the space. The rich walnut veneer paneling imbue an almost tangible sense of warmth in the spaces.

A custom made partition screen designed to be a fragmentation of the pattern of the veneer & tinted mirror paneling across it, demarcates the family space from the formal living. The space is accented with apricot-hued lounge chairs and their matching ottomans, against the stark white 3- seater and neutral-toned center table duo, all intertwined together by the complementing carpet. The moody grey T.V. unit underplays itself, choosing to compliment the white and grey marble behind, allowing the other elements of the space to take the center stage. The copper beading breaks down the vastness of the marble, the pattern again forming a visual link with the paneling in the formal living.

The chandelier is the indubitable protagonist of the dining space, with its contemporary and sleek, yet magnificent design. The white-streaked dark brown marble cladding elevates the dining space boldly and the entire experience is augmented by the amber-tinted mirror, punctuated on both ends by strips of recessed lighting.

The ethereal glow of the Onyx cladded breakfast counter signals one invitingly towards the minimalist kitchen. Neutral hued glossy surfaces, interspersed with the warmth of veneer reinforce the sense of minimalism. A large clock, impressive in its austere simplicity aptly takes its place on the wall above the counter, completing the composition.

On sauntering towards the master bedroom, one passes by the sleek yet unobtrusive console unit accentuated with a circular art piece above and framed with vertical strips of tinted mirror and veneer on both sides, all assembling into a striking composition entirely of neutral hues. The end of the corridor is marked with a framed painting.

The master bedroom is resplendent with black lacquered glass and a rich-grained veneer paneling at the bed head. Blue and silver-grey upholstery add a regal touch to the room. The Tetris inspired glossy cream study unit complimented with the aforementioned veneer back paneling and linen textured wallpaper behind, all together concoct a suave study nook.

The regal design grammar of the bedroom follows into the bathroom, manifesting itself through the grand combination of the dark and light marble, both exquisite in their own manner, encompassing the `his and her’ wash basins and their carefully curated oblong mirrors with matching lights.

The uniquely veined and pigmented marble flooring holds ones gaze as it flirtatiously envelops the frontage of the second master bedroom and romances with the umber tones in the wooden flooring. The sage green and burnt orange duo ensure that the occupant’s senses are elevated. The chevron patterned veneer adds warmth from behind the chic bedside lamps.

The third bedroom dabbles with playful patterns, the cool tones propelling a refreshing take on the color scheme. A pattern identical to that in the living room paneling appears here in the form of the bed back paneling, the alluring texture of the stone paneling sensuously contrasting against the ritzy charcoal tinted mirror. A variant of the same pattern again reveals itself in the wardrobe shutters. The splashes of crisp white, peppered around this bedroom act almost as accents in their starkness. The striking white chest of drawers completes the composition, against the passionate alliance of the concrete textured wall and the richly grained fluted wood.

The last bedroom is flecked with shades of grey, the coolness of the shade being balanced out with the warmth of the veneer and wood flooring, to achieve an ambient color temperature in the room.

Photography Credits: Nayan Soni

Name of the project: Oasis of Tranquil

Name of the firm: White Shadows Design Studio

Founders: Siddharth Ramesh, Anupama Siddharth

Designation: Principal Architects

Team Credits: Ejas Ahmed

Location: Bengaluru

Area (Sq.ft): 6,350 sq ft

Products/Materials/Vendors :

Finishes- Timex veneers

Wallcovering / Cladding- Indoburma Agencies

Construction Materials

Lighting- Philips

Doors and Partitions- Aristo

Sanitaryware- Grohe & Toto

Furniture- Flexform, Ventura, Gala world

Flooring- Pearl marble

Kitchen – Varun Decors

Paint- Asian Paints

Artefacts- Curio Casa

Wallpaper- Tassels

Hardware- Hafele

Consultants for the Project:

Automation- Smarting Automation

MEP & HVAC Consultants- Coolworld