--- title: "Minimalist Interior Design in Bangalore | ma+rs Studio" description: "View the minimalist interiors of Chakma's Home by ma+rs. Discover how we use birch plywood and color accents to create functional, bright family living spaces in Bangalore." canonical: https://mytribe.in/maplusrs/interior-design-renovation/chakma-s-home-minimalist-forms-playful-colors last_updated: 2025-09-04 --- # Chakma's Home: Minimalist Forms and Playful Colors Tribe Verified · Design studio based in Cox Town, Bengaluru. By [ma+rs](https://mytribe.in/maplusrs) · Takes projects across Bengaluru & Bhubaneswar; Visit Design Studio in Cox Town · ₹2,200 per sq. ft. of Built-up Area (estimate) Part of [Interior Design & Renovation](https://mytribe.in/maplusrs/interior-design-renovation). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/maplusrs/interior-design-renovation/gallery) A design study in minimalist restraint, this apartment interior uses a foundational palette of birch plywood and white walls, punctuated by deliberate color accents to define specific functional zones. ## Photos and videos - ![The foyer features a custom-designed console in a dusty rose color with cane panels. A large circular mirror and brass wall sconce complete this welcoming entryway vignette.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/540e8294-dbfb-48f2-88e0-512acb697fcd) - ![A closer look at the foyer console, highlighting the combination of soft color, natural cane texture, and simple wooden knobs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e459ae6-c582-4304-a8be-329c20a79641) - ![The living area is characterized by clean lines and a neutral palette. A built-in crockery unit with a birch plywood niche provides storage and display space without cluttering the room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a6eeaa4a-224b-4687-8eee-ccc2190720af) - ![This view of the living room shows the calm and uncluttered aesthetic, with carefully selected furniture and plants adding life to the minimalist design.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/359e376f-2257-4701-97d5-52e5d5029349) - ![The dining area features a custom table with a marble top and curved plywood base. The sculptural brass and black pendant light acts as a centerpiece, adding a touch of modern elegance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e6638ffa-a7bc-46e7-a54e-9a1898cff2b4) - ![A full view of the dining set, where the soft grey upholstery of the chairs complements the white marble and light wood of the table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6b6fc9f9-6235-422d-bd48-9c869c0b4c26) - ![A minimalist detail of the dining table, focusing on the simple, elegant forms and the interplay of light from the modern fixture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5426ffa7-80b5-40a9-a418-6a9969d769f7) - ![This artistic shot captures the clean aesthetic of the dining area, highlighting the form of the vase and the elegant pendant light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2d8d1cb1-8969-46cf-a32e-62cb026e228d) - ![The galley kitchen is designed with powder blue lower cabinets and birch plywood upper cabinets. This use of color adds a fresh and cheerful feel to the functional space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1b9f293d-1a3a-40b0-9aed-12babd59a468) - ![The kids' bedroom features a custom bunk bed with a sage green accent niche. Integrated steps and storage make the design both playful and highly practical.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/aad36030-f3aa-4a3a-8e05-9cab5aa3803f) - ![A motion-blur shot capturing the dynamic use of the custom-designed bunk bed and integrated staircase in the children's room.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/11ae86df-05f4-404b-b4e8-8c14755bf3ea) - ![The kids' room is a space for both rest and play. The upper bunk provides a cozy perch, while the floor area is kept open with a colorful rug.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02c8519f-0aaa-4835-bfad-b7cda584560e) - ![The master bedroom is a serene retreat with a custom headboard combining wood paneling and a deep green upholstered section. The room opens to a balcony, filling the space with light.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3cfd0de-99a0-4438-8acd-fa70dd8f640a) - ![A wide view of the master bedroom, showing the calm color palette, minimalist furniture, and the connection to the outdoor balcony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb206e6f-f8c2-4bd5-bebe-c4dd443e8bc9) - ![A detail of the master bedroom's custom headboard and wall paneling. The design adds texture and architectural interest to the space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7e07fa60-57fe-4c9d-b009-99c911f2a531) - ![This close-up highlights the material combination in the master bedroom, with wood, fabric, and painted paneling creating a layered, tactile experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b96fe70d-ae63-40ad-9aa2-b987c137b681) - ![The parent's bedroom features a custom birch plywood headboard with an integrated niche and a window seat for reading. The color-blocked ceiling adds a subtle design element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7d3f7f8d-b684-4be1-a5fe-f0da09309005) - ![This view shows the wardrobe and window seat in the parent's bedroom. The use of birch plywood with cane inserts continues the home's material theme.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a030ac6-a81d-456d-bf92-09337715d576) - ![A dedicated study area was designed within the parent's room, featuring a birch plywood desk and storage unit with a contrasting teal interior.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9e33c51f-c2fe-4119-82c0-23a1f4140579) - ![The study nook is designed to be compact yet fully functional, with a mix of open and closed storage integrated around the window.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2de25160-4016-44a5-8c27-14500f2a184a) ## About Chakma's Home: Minimalist Forms, Playful Colors In this project, we utilized birch plywood as the primary material to maintain a clean, minimalist aesthetic while allowing for modular, high-utility furniture. By integrating strategic color zones in the kitchen and children's room, we separated functional areas from the living space without constructing additional partition walls, effectively maximizing the available floor area. The design of Chakma's Home focuses on achieving clarity through a controlled material palette. We selected birch plywood for its warm, consistent tone, pairing it with crisp white walls to enhance natural light penetration throughout the apartment. This approach provides a neutral backdrop that allows the family's personality to emerge through selected color accents. ### Spatial Organization and Function In the kitchen, we departed from the neutral scheme by introducing powder blue cabinetry for the lower units, contrasting with birch plywood upper shelves. This color shift defines the galley kitchen as a distinct zone. The custom dining set, featuring a marble top on a curved plywood base, serves as a central element that bridges the living and dining areas. ### Custom Elements The children's bedroom required a layout that balanced rest and play. We designed a custom bunk bed with an integrated staircase and a sage green accent niche. This solution provides vertical storage and sleeping space while keeping the floor footprint open. The master bedroom follows a similar logic, utilizing a wood-paneled headboard with upholstered sections to add texture without visual clutter. ### Material Palette * **Primary Materials:** Birch plywood, white emulsion paint, marble, and cane. * **Color Strategy:** The home uses a base of light wood and white, with pops of powder blue, sage green, and brass accents to define different rooms. * **Lighting:** We prioritized sculptural brass fixtures to provide focused lighting over dining and console areas, enhancing the architectural lines of the furniture. ## About ma+rs We are ma+rs, an architecture and interior design studio based in Bangalore. Our work focuses on creating spaces that blend minimalist forms with the practical needs of family life, ensuring every material choice serves both an aesthetic and functional purpose. 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