5 stylish Mumbai bachelor pads that reject ‘man cave’ stereotypes

A Beachside Bachelor Pad That Mixes Luxury With Minimalism

Designing a bachelor pad can be a challenge, thanks to the many tropes associated with it, like the infamous leather recliners. But Raj Kothari, founder of Mumbai-based AVVO Architects, was intent on staying away from the cliches when he was approached to craft a 990-square-footapartmentin Mumbai's Versova for a bachelor. Given the compact space, the spatial composition focuses on maximizing the utility of each zone. “The trifecta of luxury, minimalism and discipline makes the design highly functional,” says Kothari, describing the design philosophy employed. The layout is unconventional, right from the entrance, which leads the visitor through a foyer, with a bedroom running parallel to it. It then lands on an open kitchen followed by a living room, which ends in a panoramic view of the sea. In most apartments, the blueprint is usually the reverse.

The owner’s love for minimalism can be observed in the all-white walls, against which stand a robust console, an ‘infinity’ wall piece, and a honeycomb-chiselled wooden ceiling depicting voyagers at sea. “His brief [was] to revamp the apartment and put together an open canvas that highlights the view, rather than the interiors,” Kothari explains. The entrance foyer and bedroom are divided by a sleek glass partition, offering a viewer a rare glimpse into the owner’s private space.

A Juhu Bachelor Pad That's Also Family Friendly

The idea of minimalism, and a pared back aesthetic may seem ideal for a bachelor pad, but what does a man do when the family comes over often to visit? Keeping this in mind, Disha Bhavsar and Shivani Ajmera of Quirk Studio used a practical approach while designing thisspacein Juhu, Mumbai called The Jardin Home. The client's adult son is the permanent resident of the home—but has his parents dropping by often.

“The Jardin Home gets its name from the lush green Juhu lane it is nestled in and the view is just verdant! We also used this as an inspiration for our creative process,” says Bhavsar. So, adopting a nature-inspired design approach, the home has been defined by incorporating shades of blue and green throughout.

“The original 4BHK apartment was converted into a 3 BHK. The merging of two bedrooms to create a larger, expansive master suite with a hidden walk-in wardrobe that radiates modern luxury and comfort with its plush, grey interiors was the most significant design change,” says Ajmera. In contrast to the main suite, the parent's bedroom is more laid-back. The guest bedroom features a lot of restored and upcycled furniture paired with neutral tones.

A South Mumbai Apartment With Breathtaking Views

Jason Wadhwani of Jason Wadhwani Design Studio was tasked with converting a 4,200-square-footapartmentin one of South Mumbai's high-rises, into a bachelor pad. The client, a businessman and a polo player who had spent a large part of his life in New York wanted the apartment to exude a New York penthouse aesthetic. “The space had to be conducive for entertaining, yet have a tranquil quality. This is why, a lot of the spaces like the bar and the living areas as well as the two outdoor decks were created and designed for people to mingle and socialise,” adds Wadhwani.

与南孟买skylin压倒性意见e from every room, the apartment holds an inherently captivating quality. Naturally, this became an important factor to consider and spaces were conceptualised accordingly. “The layout and placement of furniture were all worked around the beautiful 360-degree views that the apartment offers,” Wadhwani explains. In terms of materials, marble and wood dominate the interiors, taking over the floors, walls and even the furniture. The aforementioned decks are accessible from the living room and have been done up in wood flooring and furnished with simple outdoor furniture.

A Stylish Art Deco Pad That Embraces Colour

Interior designer Anushka Contractor and her team were invited on board to redesign a vintageapartmentin Mumbai, to one suited for a bachelor. “We zeroed in on a colour palette of white, black, grey with a smattering of electric blue and pop yellow to bring in modernity. Since these were our parenthesis, we chose to customise most of the design elements like the furniture and light fittings,” says Contractor.

eight-foot-tall, teak-wood-finish大门打开的ns to a cozy living room that is filled with natural light courtesy a large window and a tiny balcony. "We laid wooden tiles on the floor, pre-cut into four pieces and added a herringbone pattern. The same was replicated on one of the walls. An artwork specially commissioned to a young artist, Sonal, hangs on this wall,” says Contractor. Below this is a long chesterfield sofa in electric blue, made in-house, an armchair upholstered in houndstooth and a wooden frame from The Golden Triangle. Done up in bright shades of yellow and blue, with touches of black and white, the bedroom is relaxation central. “On the left of the room is a wardrobe, an armoire in light grey and wood. A blue, slender panel on one side for everyday essentials grabs attention. A queen-sized bed takes up the rest of the tight room and its headboard is matte black and upholstered for extra comfort. The walls next to it are peppered with B&W shots of the client's favourite cities.”

Fashion Designer Nimish Shah's Apartment With Gujarati-Scandinavian Influences

“The first thing I bought for this apartment is the living room carpet from Jaipur Rugs,” Nimish Shah says. The rest he added slowly, selecting single pieces that fit together seamlessly to create a physical manifestation of the unique Gujarati-Scandinavian minimalism his fashion label is best known for. There are wrought iron dining chairs from Gulmohar Lane and a custom-made couch. There is a flash of ebullience from a huge backstage photograph of the Chloe Spring-Summer 2007 show in Paris, where Nimish apprenticed. And there are lots of textiles, understated and lovely, from the home line of Shift—curtains, and bed sheets, and a crocheted planter that give the home its handmade feel and make it a true extension of Nimish’s larger design narrative.

Thisapartmentis designed to house one and host many. A pair of Bandit Queen floor cushions by the living room window is a coveted spot. But the biggest personalities in Shah’s one-bedroom apartment are the windows. They dominate two walls of his bedroom and a large swathe of the dining area, letting in what he calls “funny rays” in the day and a long, orange twilight.