The Melange House: Eclectic Luxury Interiors
A fusion of Victorian elegance and modern Indian craftsmanship, The Melange House demonstrates how bold textures and thoughtful planning can redefine luxury living.
The dining space in the Melange House, where Victorian-inspired moulding on olive green walls creates a rich, textured backdrop. The custom dining table and chairs, along with the open shelving console, blend Indian craftsmanship with global design influences.
The living room features a stunning book-matched marble TV wall, a custom grooved wood TV unit, and a unique curved bar cabinet. The design is a "melange" of textures, materials, and forms, creating a space that is eclectic and luxurious.
The master bedroom exudes classic elegance with a white and wood color palette. The bed and wardrobe are crafted from solid wood, creating a serene and natural atmosphere perfect for a tranquil retirement space.
The guest room embraces a rustic aesthetic with a four-poster bed and an indigo brick-patterned wall. The wardrobe doors are cleverly camouflaged with a diagonal geometric pattern made from stained wood.
The kids' room is a playful space following an RGB theme with pastel shades. The Murphy bed, which transforms from a couch to a bed, is a smart solution that maximizes play space for the girls.
The wardrobe in the kids' room features a fluted pattern in pastel pink and green, with charming bird-shaped and star-shaped handles, adding to the room's whimsical and cozy ambiance.
The bathroom is a study in luxury, with a black marble pedestal sink and curved walls adorned with mosaic tiles. The design uses organic shapes and high-contrast materials for a dramatic effect.
The walk-in closet and restroom area are designed to be intriguing spaces. This view shows the transition from the dressing area to the luxurious toilet, which features a statement golden commode.
A view of the dining room, where olive green walls with classical Victorian-style molding create a timeless charm. The custom clock and teakwood furniture add to the elegant blend of styles.
A detail of the dining room, showing the custom minimalistic clock against the textured green wall.
About The Melange House: An Eclectic Fusion
Blending distinct cultural elements, such as Victorian moulding with olive-toned Indian textures, requires precise structural planning to avoid visual clutter. We focus heavily on material transitions, ensuring that statement pieces, such as the book-matched marble or custom teak woodwork, are balanced by practical design choices that maintain spatial flow.
The Melange House was an exercise in layering global influences without losing the core identity of the home. My approach here was to avoid the standard 'minimalist' trend, opting instead for a space that feels collected and intentional.
In the dining area, we introduced Victorian-style moulding against olive green walls to provide a rich, moody foundation. The drama comes from the contrast between this classical framing and the custom teakwood and brass furniture we crafted in-house. It is this specific intersection—where traditional Indian craft meets global design motifs—that anchors the project.
The functional requirements were equally significant. In the kids' room, the primary challenge was balancing playfulness with the need for multi-functional utility. We utilized a Murphy bed mechanism that allows the room to transform from a couch area to a sleeping zone, maximizing floor space. This is paired with custom-fluted wardrobe doors and themed handles to create a cohesive environment that is both whimsical and durable.
Every decision, from the choice of black marble for the bathroom to the book-matched patterns on the TV wall, was made to ensure the interiors are not just visually striking, but practically sound for daily life in Mumbai. We prioritize material integrity, ensuring that the teak, marble, and brass finishes age well and remain central to the home's long-term character.
Soch Design Studio
I am Romit Savla, and at Soch Design Studio, we do not just decorate—we design spaces that hold a story. I personally oversee the fusion of traditional crafts with modern needs, ensuring every element, from the brass inlays to the joinery, reflects the thought behind the space.
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