Phase cut dimmers and sensible fixtures are key to keeping this home maintenance-free.Ī Chinmoy Patel work made out of foam and cloth in the form of cacti is juxtaposed with greenery in the house-another passion for Doshi. Self-lit wardrobes ostrich feather cushions premium speakers by Sonos across the rooms and bath tank-less instant geysers Statutario marble laid in bookmatch technique in the master bathroom and ceiling to floor Versace Gold marble with a beaten brass Viya Home basin in the guest bathroom. It’s the small extravagances that elevate this home into a luxurious space. Yet, there is a pop of maximalist old-world charm: like in the Ghiya and Goud sculptures, the antique Shiva brass heads, Benitha Perciyal’s iconic Jesus Christ sculpture (of myrrh, frankincense, cedar wood, coal, cloves, cinnamon and recycled wood), and some old brackets from an Ahmedabad home that Singh repurposed into a pair of table lamps. Apart from door knobs, you don’t see handles on drawers or cupboards-it’s all concealed to create a clean look with negligible hardware. “I prefer using natural material and Saloni’s aesthetic aligned with mine,” says Singh. Granite counters and flooring in the kitchen go with the Indian and Italian marble across the house. “It’s a comfortable, no-fuss and easy home-a true bachelor pad,” smiles Doshi. Concealed storage is key to the home’s clutter-free appearanceĪ lot of thought went into planning adequate well-concealed spaces for cabinets to store her clothes, shoes, belts, sarees, towels, bed linen, handbags and even the washing machine, steam-iron and kitchen ladder-and make sure everything was clutter-free and perfectly placed. Doshi’s travels have led to many other trendy artefacts from stores like OKA and CB2 in London and New York interspersed around the house.
Besides the set of two Shilpa Gupta works called ‘Sky’ is a dramatic S Nandagopal sculpture bought on a trip to the Cholamandal Artists' Village. This art-focused narrative continues in the master bedroom. So, while the striking stainless steel filigree-cut and beaten on obverse and reverse-mounted carefully on the living room mirror looks like it was commissioned for this very spot, it is a work by Pakistani artist Adeela Suleman that Doshi flew in from a gallery in New York. I like to visualise it from the artist’s perspective,” adds Doshi. It was procured by Doshi from New York and travelled for three years before it reached her.
Living art salon series#
Occupying pride of place with them are Doshi's set of prized Zarina Hashmi (an artist she rues discovering way too late in life) -a triptych titled 'Delhi' that represents a series of maps of erstwhile Shahjahanabad. The console, purposed to showcase sculptures (and doubling as a buffet table at parties), is aptly accessorised with a wood sculpture by Karl Antao and upcoming artist Khageshwar Rout’s botanic inspired sculpture in clay, metal and ceramic. With a sofa from Colonial Collections lies a set of dining chairs and glass console designed by Kavita Singh. Fortunately, I live alone so I can choose what goes on my walls,” shares Doshi, whose living room television is exclusively used to display some video art. If I’ve internalised it, it can go on my walls-whether it’s a photograph, a nude, anything. “I buy contemporary art that connects with me. It is the gentle layering and unplanned textures that bring the home to life. A massive bronze coloured work by Sakshi Gupta, titled ‘Wings’, made of waste metal scrap lies opposite a Rathin Burman artwork in a contrasting texture. And a study table that otherwise houses a set of two Dashrath Patel works and a Subodh Gupta installation of stainless steel utensils called ‘Guldasta’ quickly adapts into a home office.Ī large canvas by Kaushik Saha, an artist who had done a residency at Doshi’s Space 118, takes centre-stage in the living room. Flexible shutters that slip into pockets can be opened out and locked to convert the living room into a second bedroom. There’s also her BoConcept dining table that becomes an eight-seater when opened and a nifty console or multi-purpose study table, when closed.
Hence half my living room is an adaptable guest bedroom,” she explains as she shows me her plush sofa-cum-bed. And while I barely have live-in houseguests, I still need my guests to feel comfortable. “I entertain a whole lot, but my home is small.
Over 18 months, false walls were created, the master bedroom was expanded by taking in space from the kitchen and the second bedroom was broken to enlarge the living room to accommodate a modifiable study-cum-guest bedroom. What Doshi needed was a beautiful space for one- multi-purpose and modifiable when needed.
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