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Monochromatic Apartment in Mumbai With Curvy Vaulted Ceilings

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Located within a suburb of Mumbai, India, the Vaulted Monochrome Haus, designed by DIG Architects, merges a monochromatic color palette with minimalist aesthetics and cozy elegance. The 4,300-square-foot residence is designed for a family of four – comprising a finance entrepreneur, a Ph.D. scholar, and their two adult children pursuing studies abroad – masterfully balancing social functionality with personal comfort.

Modern living room with minimalist design, featuring grey sofas, a circular coffee table, spherical decor items, and a round pendant light. Walls are adorned with abstract art.

Having collaborated with the clients on previous projects, DIG Architects entered the design process with an established rapport and mutual understanding. This trust empowered the architects to push creative boundaries, drawing inspiration from structural forms. The vaulted ceiling became the project’s defining feature, harmonizing architectural intent with aesthetic purity. Complementing this central theme, materials such as gabion walls, frosted glass bricks, and Ceppo De Gre stone were integrated to evoke a cohesive yet strikingly unique environment.

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Modern living room with grey sofas, large windows, and a potted plant. Black decorative items sit on low tables, and curtains are partially drawn. Minimalist design with natural light.

A spacious, modern living room with gray sofas, a round coffee table, and large windows with sheer curtains, offering a view of greenery outside.

The apartment’s layout, while largely retaining its original structure, underwent strategic adjustments to enhance spatial efficiency. A guest bedroom was repurposed into a study, allowing for an expanded primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet. The living area, envisioned as a central social hub, connects to auxiliary spaces like a custom-designed bar and an open kitchen, emphasizing inclusivity and interaction.

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Modern interior with dark furniture, a textured bar with stools, hanging glasses, and a grid-patterned wall.

From the entrance, visitors are greeted by an interplay of light and texture. A frosted glass brick partition, which diffuses light into soft, ambient glows, separates the entrance from the bar. The living room, a voluminous rectangular space, features a subdivided vaulted ceiling that adds depth and character. This area serves as the heart of the home, accommodating relaxed gatherings, dining, and even film screenings with ease.

A modern bar area with a green wall backsplash, shelves with bottles, a stone-filled bar counter, and four hanging lights.

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Modern interior with a sculpted bust on a black console table, flanked by a textured wall. High chairs and a patterned art piece complete the space.

Modern living and dining area with gray couches, a rectangular dining table, dark gray chairs, and a large spherical pendant light. Large windows and greenery are visible outside.

Adjacent to the living space, the dining area is intentionally designed to foster social connections, with sightlines encouraging interaction. Overhead, the Moon lighting pendant by Davide Groppi becomes a centerpiece, adding an ethereal quality to the room.

Modern dining room with a long table, six gray chairs, and a large, spherical light fixture. Curtains cover the windows, and a textured wall with a vase completes the minimalist design.

Modern hallway with sleek design, polished marble floor, and a large black circular wall art. A red chair is visible at the end of the hall, near a bright window.

True to its name, the Vaulted Monochrome Haus employs a grayscale palette, accented by Ceppo De Gre marble – a rugged stone rarely used in Indian interiors. This monochromatic scheme is brought to life with strategic pops of greenery, which introduce vitality and warmth into the space. Every detail, from the sandwiched metal mesh in the cabinetry to the oak veneer in the study, reflects an intentional minimalism that prioritizes functionality without compromising elegance.

Modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, neutral bedding, a round bedside table, wall-mounted lights, and a large window with sheer curtains.

Modern bedroom with a black four-poster bed, matching side table, gray linens, a stylish black chair, wall-mounted lamps, and a gray-textured floor.

The private quarters carry forward the overarching theme while embracing individual identities. The primary bedroom exudes sophistication with its four-poster bed framed by a backlit installation of frosted glass bricks. Sliding partitions offer versatile configurations, blending functionality with design ingenuity. Meanwhile, the daughter’s room, a departure from the gray-dominated aesthetic, features a predominantly white palette, embodying brightness and softness.

Luxurious marble bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a well-lit mirror. The walls and floor are covered in grey marble tiles. A window grid provides ambient light.

Minimalist bedroom with a large bed, gray textured wall, a potted plant, and a window with a view of a rocky landscape.

Modern bedroom with a gray marble accent wall, light gray upholstered bed, striped bedding, and a sleek black nightstand with a round lamp.

Transforming conceptual elements like vaults into tangible forms posed significant challenges. The ceilings required bespoke templates for precision, while integrated lighting demanded innovative solutions to maintain the purity of design. Similarly, creating sliding wall systems to address spatial conflicts in the primary bedroom showcased the architects’ problem-solving prowess.

A modern bedroom with a minimalist design, featuring a bed, gray chair at a small green desk, abstract wall art, and a green armchair against textured walls and flooring.

Modern living room with a green cushioned chair, black corner floor lamp, abstract geometric artwork on the wall, and a sleek black horizontal-paneled wall.

Luxurious bathroom with grey marble walls and floors, a glass shower enclosure, a white bathtub, and a modern sink area with a round mirror.

Bathroom with gray marble walls and countertop, a large mirror, a wall-mounted faucet, and two spherical pendant lights. A recessed shelf with books is visible in the reflection.

For more on DIG Architects, visit digarch.net.

Photography by Ishita Sitwala.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.

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