Your home should embody you; comfort should come from the familiarity of your presence in the space more than its interior. And so, when a young couple quipped, describing their love for art, cocktails, and gourmet food, Quirk Studio decided to construct the ‘House on the Edge’. The Hyderabad haven is as authentic a representation of the couple’s passions as it could be, with its magnificent 5,000 sq ft built leaning on the edge of a cliff in the Jubilee Hills.
Principal Architect Disha Bhavsar describes the duplex, “While beginning with a blank canvas can be daunting, the couple’s clear directive guided the design. Prioritising their passion for vibrant art and quirky furniture, the residence veered towards a backdrop that embraced a raw, unfinished aesthetic.”
The architects use the rare neutral backdrop to blend vintage and modern furniture pieces, often bringing a pop of colour and art to the plain shell. The Kota stone flooring and lime-finished plaster walls layer in some texture.
The duplex has a ground floor that transforms into the perfect place to host friends and family, while the first floor envisions a private sanctuary. The clients’ love for holding soirees is reflected in the open living, kitchen, dining, and bar areas. Light spills into the room through tall, 20-foot-high windows, accenting the volume and pliancy of the pocket.
The grey monotone here is accentuated by a ribbed oakwood high ceiling and a fragile wicker division that splits the living and foyer. The room’s curved sofas with soft corners, potted greens, eccentric accents, and striking art especially add a point of contrast across the home.
The soft couches from Moroso make an ideal spot for some late-night movie marathons, while the rust-coloured swivel chairs pop in the moody palette. A beautiful coiled Channapatna light, curated by Ashiesh Shah, overlooks the double-height dining area, held up by its green and yellow anchors. The pixel-coloured BD Barcelona side table complements the deep blue upholstered chairs with an iridescent metal frame. Contrasting the moody design board, the bar is a strike of boldness. The orange bar counterposes the monochrome backdrop.
As you move through the space, you notice a library with tall bookshelves, reaching the ceiling, filled with a spectrum of books. The careful choice of art and furniture here is a balance of playfulness and comfort. A desk, record player, rocking chair, and couch nearby help the room transform into a cosy seating for friends of the couple in the evenings.
As you climb upstairs, you almost visibly feel the levels of familiarity and presence of the residents increase. The master bedroom, which hosts two walk-in closets, a small pantry, a guest bedroom, a utility area, and a den, all huddle together on the first floor. The soft lines and muted shades maintain the theme of the master suite as sensual furniture and textured walls bring personalisation. A calming palette of colours and textures, including a dusty rose wall, green tufted bed, and black wall sconces, reflect the couple’s idea of a haven.
This Hyderabad sanctuary embodies a young couple’s passions and memories. It pays homage to gourmet delights, memoirs from their travels, and, most of all – art.
