Decoding the boy apartment trend

Bachelor Pads Aren Bollywood Lacklustre Spaces With Basics Such as a huge TV screen, Mismatched Pieces of Furniture, A Tiny Friedge and the (in) Famous Messy Messy MSSYS COTRESS Thrown in. This ‘Man Cave’ stereotype is fast decided a thing of the past with the latest boy Apartment Trend Redefining The Narraty With Chic, thoughtly curved spots that Prioritise Style, Comfort and Classes.

“Bachelor Pad Design Today Focuses on Functionality and Personalisation,” Begins Harshita Parekh, Principal Designer, Harshita Parekh Designs. “Clean Lines and Neutral Colors often Take Center Stage and is Paired with Smart Home Technologies for Convenience and Efficiency. Fluidity and easy entertaining. The design language often veers towards a minimalistic or industrial aesthetic but there is a firm focus on function. “Technology is given a lot of importance and there is a great demand for smart home automation,” Adds shreya porey, founder and Chief Architect, Osaya Architects.

Tech-forward Entertainment Zones, Comfortable Furniture, Smart Lighting and Planty of Indoor Plants Help Create Relaxed, Inviting Spaces. “Reflecting the home owner’s personality is key to the overall design. This is achieved by infusing elements like exclusive artwork and distinctive artfacts. Lend A Sophisticated Vibe and Bold Lighting Fixtures Serve to Enhance the overall Look, “Observes Shilpa Samtani, Founder & Design Principal, The Good Life Interiors.

Here are four bachelor pads that check these boxes:

1. Rust Red Flooring, Customized Columns: The Good Life Interiors

The Rust-Red Micro-Concrete Floor Unifles The Indoor Spaces. , Photo Credit: Hemant Patil

Spread Across a compact area of 575 sq.ft., this pune apartment is an ode to the home owner’s south Indian roots. The space that consists of living room, kitchen, balcony, bedroom and bathroom have ben done up in an Earthy Palette and is filled with Traditional Elements. Think Cement Tiles, Terracotta Lamps, Brass Fittings, Wooden jharokhasCeiling rafters and customized columns crafted in wood. “The showstopper has to be the two wooden columns in the living room; they tie the entrance space togethr and are a distinctive design element. Language instantly adding to the old-world charm, “Says Samtani.

The platform multifunctions as a breakfast table finished with sprightly cement tiles reminisent of athangudi tiles. , Photo Credit: Hemant Patil

The house has an open plan with the kitchen and living area seamlessly connected. The modular kitchen features a satuario stone platform that duals as a dining and work table. The living room opens into a balcony that is done up in vibrant yellow. The highlight of the bedroom is the bay window that has a garden view; The Vintage Wooden Four-Poster Bed and Cane Wardrobe Shutters Complement The Overall Design Ethos of the Apartment.

Price: ₹ 20 Lakh Upwards

2. Industrial Style and Accents from Ship Site: Harshita Parekh Designs

Rough concrete wall with a reclaimed anchor in the living room. , Photo Credit: Harshita Parekh Designs

This 900 sq.ft. Bachelor pad in Mumbai has a striking industry style, inspired by warehouses, converted lofts and factors. The space features bare brick walls, expected steel columns and electrical piping giving it a raw yet sophisticated look. The Dark Hardwood Flooring, Matte Tiles in the Kitchen, Comfortable Furniture and Open Shelving Add Warmth and Contrast Against the Colder Industrial Features. Bold Decor Elements Like The Wall-Mounted Metal Anchor Reclaimed from Ship Wreckage And the Port Holey Window Crafted In the Bedroom Serve Sreve Well to Reflect the Personality of the Personality of the HOMOONER Engineer.

Circular window in brick with glass designed like a cabin in the bedroom. , Photo Credit: Harshita Parekh Designs

“Rugs in tones of green, black and white soften the harder edges of the Industrial Elements, Adding a Sense of Comfort. This design concept results in a space that is not on Inviting, Setting the perfect balance between style and liveability for a modern bachelor, ”Says Parekh. It is key to note that the wooden floor has been reclaimed and restored from a ship site, adding to the sustainability factor of the design. The Rugged Elements Have Been Further Balanced by Layering and Texures in the Form of Leather Sofas, Soft Sheer Drapes and Greenery Galore.

Price: ₹ 35 Lakh Upwards

3. Ash Timber Flooring Meets White Marble Staircase: Architecture Discipline

Light filtering in from the upper floor cascades along the steps, joining forces with the white marble tones to spotlight the staircase. , Photo Credit: Jeetin Sharma

This 5,900 sq.ft. Penthouse designed for one of India’s leading technocrats in Delhi was born with the intent of creating a comfortable home that could lend itte it to intimate gathers, who functioning as aus ausitory for His Extensive collection of art. The home is Organized Around a Central Sinuous Spiraral Staircase Crafted In White Marble that Ports The Shared Space Into A Large Living Area, A Dining Space, A Semi-PRIVATE StUSY, and A Piano.

“The Interior Scheme Follows a monochromatic theme, adding warmth through the use of wooden flooring. Brass lamp by beyond design. Light, “Says Akshat Bhatt, Founder, Architecture Discipline.

The Piano Nook Acts as a transitional space between shared areas and the private quarters. , Photo Credit: Jeetin Sharma

The piano nook is adorned with a striiking red monkey sculpture by designer arun Kumar, which, along with the binic lamp by Lonna Vautrin, Contrasts sharply with the glossy black piano, making this corner hangs Out. The house has a british-style, glass box conservator on its terrace, which serves as a recreational area. Thermally insulated ash timber flooring is set in a herringbone pattern, creating a smooth transition of the home’s material palette into the conservatory. The Lower Level of the Residence Showcases a Blend of Contemporary and Vintage Furniture, While The Upper Level Features an eclectic selection of repurprised and reallyde Pieces.

Price: ₹ 85 Lakh Upwards

4. Just green, black and white: osaya architects

A Sleek Yet Stylish Brass Linear Pendant Light Complements The Oak Table and Black Butcher Block. , Photo Credit: Suryan and Dang

This 6,000 sq.ft. Apartment in Mumbai is a Lesson in Subple Sophistication with Clean Lines and Unclutured Spaces. This design forward, smart, bachelor home has been crafted per the needs of its well-travelled owner who loves having people over. “I was given a brief to use only three colors in the house: green, black and white. While it initiated seemed like a restRiction, it song me realise so much can be done when you focus on texuals Lighting and Quality to Achieve Something Different from the Ordinary. Day and an upscale social hub by night, “Says Porey.

The Sleek, monochromatic living room is adorned with minimalist furniture and styled with carefully chown artfacts. The Grand Master Bedroom and Bathroom Serve as Luxurious retreats, Boasting Spacious Layouts and Opulent Finishes. Expedesive windows and towering 12-fit-hight ceilings expand the space, white limewash pain delicately textures the walls giving it an Organic Charm.

The jacuzzi on the deck overlooks the Mumbai city. , Photo Credit: Suryan and Dang

The highlight of the home is the jacuzzi nestled on the balcony, offering breathaking views of the Indian Ocean and Mumbai’s Sea Link.

Price: ₹ 1.5 Crore Upwards

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