Casa Rosé

Casa Rose by The Blank Slate is an Urban Oasis in times of a pandemic!

Once upon a time, a pandemic struck and the world was forced indoors. It compelled everyone to
weave their whole lives around the one safe space there is, Home!

The aspiration for a safe sanctuary is intrinsic to the whole humankind. It's a cocoon to come back
to after a day in the harsh world outside. The central idea of this endeavour was to create an urban
oasis, a calming retreat in the midst of the cacophony of the financial capital.

The 2-BHK space is a poetic composition of colours and moods, set against the earthy tones of
creamy Ispegu finish walls, a lime plaster imported from Italy. We were inspired by the rustic
naturescapes of Tuscany, to which we added our own eclectic touch. Every element in Casa Rosé is
a piece of art that starts conversations. The space is a realm of subdued tones and geometrical
elements layered with soft ethnic floral furnishings.

The brief was to create a calm, comfortable home for a family of six. The design process had just
begun when the pandemic struck, bringing about a shift in perspective that brought us back to our
drawing boards. The design was rethought to entwine almost every aspect of the client’s daily
routine in it. The aim was to bring the outdoors inside, creating an urban oasis perfect for the new
work-from-home lifestyle

You're greeted by a palette of pastel rust, sea-foam blue and white, as you enter through the door
inspired by the quaint streets of Tuscany. A monochrome entry foyer features an organic shaped
mirror and a contrasting hand-carved console with geometric shapes.

The living room was designed to be a space for energy and endless conversation. Celebrating the
notes of Rosé- mint, berries and hibiscus, the focal point of the living room is a massive
deconstructed artwork framed in cove-lit blackened metal on the main wall. A statement lounge
chair inspired by shades of light-bodied wine is juxtaposed against it. The off-white sectional sits on
the floral Spruce and Peachia rugs from The House of Designery. The dining is a chaste white
space, punctuated by an in situ-ombre terrazzo dining table. The statement chandelier with bronze
accents stands out against the backdrop of lime plastered walls. The Mondrian Bookcase, inspired by
the artist Piet Mondrian, is splashed in muted shades, rattan and dramatic lighting from niches
behind the unit.

The bedrooms have been designed to be spaces that engulf the user in warmth. The Master
Bedroom draws colour from tones of terracotta. The bed back, like the Mondrian Bookcase, is
inspired by the De Stijl master, and hand-finished in 'Velature’- a translucent form of Italian glaze
used first in the fifteenth-century paintings, in shades of terracotta. Royally perched on the wall, the
organic mirror simulates the Terme di Saturnia, the famous Tuscan hot springs, showing a transition
in the shades as in nature.

The secondary bedroom is layered with rich fabrics, tribal prints and textures of book-matched white
oak wood resulting in a stunning mishmash that beautifully pulls together all elements of the room
while maintaining a level of individualism between the design elements. The bed back is upholstered
in an ethnic embroidered olive-toned tapestry and juxtaposed with golden yellow velvet bands. The
custom nightstands are hand-painted with a bold tribal pattern by a local artist, Decor Drama.
The three spacious balconies in the house were metamorphosed to escape nooks, lush with plants,
colourful handcrafted furniture and plush pillows. It makes for a comfortable spot to read, relax and
simply escape!

The house has been woven together with little delights from all over the country, creating a space
that celebrates contemporary Indian and international art. Together with meticulous user-centred
design and a Wes Anderson-esque aesthetic, the house becomes a calm yet intoxicating space to
live in, just like a glass of Rosé.

The Blank Slate is a socially conscious collaborative design practice, headed by Bina Bhatia and
Pratik Daulat, that focuses on Architecture, Interior and Urban Design. TBS strongly believes that
architecture is a symphony of aesthetics, function and form, a value that reflects strongly in their
body of work.

Team: Pratik Daulat, Bina Bhatia, Savnee Patharkar, Hiranya Ganatra, Shardul Saroj, Mihir Vaidya
Photographer: Pankaj Anand/Dharmil Doshi
Styling:
Terracotta Decor by Clay Chronicles
Kantha Bedcover in the bedrooms, Woven Planter Baskets by House Of Ekam
Linen Flat sheet and Duvet covers by Saphed Home
Macrame Wall Hangings, Chandelier, Curtain Tie-Backs by Thread Story
Hand-Knotted Rug by Weaver
Ball Clock, Elephant Planter, Dining Table Caterpillar Condiment Set, Ball Mug, Pen Stand by Studio
Objectry
Glass Vases and Chirp Vases by Glass Forest
Jute Baskets and Pouffes, Cushion covers by Potli Handmade
Pot Hanger and Wall Hangings by Knotty Affair
Throws and Pillow Covers by Art Avenue
Living Room rugs by House of Designery
Terrazzo Lamps by Jade Design Studio