Outdoor & Semi-Outdoor Living Spaces
We turn balconies, terraces, and dead utility spaces into extensions of your home—places where the indoors and outdoors finally shake hands.
We transformed a laundrette and small balcony into this stunning home office, using a sliding folding door to open the space to a serene, green view.
The terrace of 'A Walk in the Clouds' was designed as an entertainment zone, featuring this expansive bar unit with fluted panels and a marble top.
A cozy seating area on the terrace, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. The wooden deck and ceiling add warmth to the space.
The balcony of the home office, with its patterned tiles and comfortable seating, offers a perfect spot for a break or an informal meeting.
An editor's note from The Architect's Diary about our 'A Walk in the Clouds' project, praising the cozy and charming outdoor seating areas.
This semi-outdoor space in 'A Walk in the Clouds' features a glass roof, patterned flooring, and a view of the bamboo garden, creating a light-filled, tranquil retreat.
About this collection
In projects like 'A Walk in the Clouds', we often replace opaque walls with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass systems. It completely changes the flow, turning a once-dark utility corner or balcony into a sun-drenched sanctuary that feels like a natural extension of your living room, rather than an afterthought.
Designing for the Bangalore Climate
We design for the way you actually live. In a city like Bengaluru, where the weather often invites us outside, a balcony or terrace shouldn't just be a storage area for drying clothes. It should be a functional room. We focus on weather-resistant materials, like fluted panels for bar units or patterned tiles that hold up to our occasional rains while looking like a design statement.
Turning Neglected Corners into Sanctuaries
Often, we find the most potential in the spaces clients have given up on. A small, enclosed laundrette can become a home office with a green view; a stark terrace can become an entertainment zone with the right lighting and seating. Our process involves:
- Layout Reimagination: We don't just add furniture; we change the architecture—breaking down walls or installing glass partitions—to let light travel through the home.
- Material Selection: Using materials that bridge the indoor-outdoor gap, such as rattan, marble, and water-resistant wood finishes, ensuring the aesthetic stays cohesive with your interior.
- Functionality: Whether it’s a bar unit, a study nook, or just a comfortable seating corner, every element is chosen to serve a purpose.
We treat these spaces as the third room of the house—a place to have your morning coffee or host friends in the evening. It’s about creating an atmosphere that feels like you, even when you’re standing under the open sky.
Simplécede
We’re the Bengaluru-based team behind Simplécede, and we get a real kick out of finding hidden potential in the neglected corners of your home. Whether it’s converting a laundry area into a sunlit office or styling a terrace for weekend sundowners, our goal is simply to make your space feel more open, breezy, and entirely yours.
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