The Link House by The Melange Studio

A palette of whites and beige dominates the overall contemporary design scheme, with a subtle mid-century edge. Wicker and teak wood add warmth, and hints of gold and navy top it off with a pop. While the scheme runs through the home, binding it together, the individuality of the spaces comes from the way each material and colour has been used distinctively in each room.

Entering the home, one steps inside the formal living-cum-dining area, and is greeted by a brass partition system with customised, hand-painted art attached to it. In the room, blue-and-orange circular artworks add a colour play to the space, representing the circle of life and the change that the family is embracing. Straight-lined wall panelling, interconnected furniture pieces and customised accessories marry with the established design language. From here, a large balcony is accessible, bringing in natural light throughout the day.

Contrastingly, the informal living space has a more youthful, quirkier vibe. A niche is carved into a corner for the mandir, with the option of concealment by a sliding panel in blue that doubles as a sofa-back feature when open. The room’s cosiness and a laid back, mid-century sentiment is enhanced with the help of a tan leather L-shaped sofa, a houndstooth-patterned armchair, a montoned and striped rug, and  metal floor lamp.

The master bedroom is functional and simplistic, with highlights in the cool blue used in the common spaces incorporated throughout its design. A grand bed takes centre stage while a set of neutral-toned armchairs create a snug corner ideal for morning tea. The daughter’s bedroom, on the other hand, is personality-driven. Featuring elegant brass details and muted fluting running on the accent wall, the room is quietly luxurious while allowing in daylight from the balcony. The son’s bedroom imbibes a deeper mood with the use of teak and grey tones, along with contemporary elements like the matte-black, powder-coated lighting fixture. A fluted bed back curves at its ends to encompass a study desk that extends from the side table. The guest bedroom introduces an element of surprise in the mid-century vocabulary, owing to the tropical vibe created by the wallpaper, wicker lights and fluted side tables.

The Link House connects the family with each other, and the design elements with the family’s personality and aspirations — contributing to an enduring belief in the power of design to make lasting human connections.