Luxebook August 2022

But Rupin rightly points out that modernisation is taking over, and everyone wishes to adapt to it in their own manner. “Our exposure to traveling has made us reimagine our spaces with a different sense of style. But the Essence of Indian craftsmanship is retained by a few and amalgamated with the modern. Indian heritage cannot be lost easily as it dates back as much as 10,000 years. Heritage reflects at several levels, not just in architecture.” Pros and Cons of modern homes Now that we have established a connection between the modern home and the Art Deco style, it is worth throwing light on the pros and cons of such modern styles. One of the many pros of modern homes is the aesthetics and glamour that they ooze, but the immense use of glass windows also hampers the temperature of the home making them extremely warm. For Ruchi and Rashi the pros are attributed primarily to the aesthetics. “Art Deco was known for using luxury materials and strong colours. It is elegant as well as sophisticated. People are looking for new ideas which was one of the main characteristics of the Art Deco movement.” However, one of the major cons for them is the lack of a sustainable approach in Art Deco homes. In a world where eco-friendly living is key, Art Deco homes use multiple materials like plastic, lacquered finishes and polishes which are not environmentally friendly or sustainable. On the contrary, Rupin offers an insight at a deeper level saying Art Deco home are for who enjoy the design elements. “It is not about living in an Art Deco-inspired home, rather it’s important to know the period, fall in love with the details of it, appreciate the intricacies and symmetry that this design movement stood for and then finally draw inspiration and adapt it to our space.” He further cautions, “The incorrect usage of a lot of shapes puts the ergonomics out of place. Design-wise, it is very important to study every intricate detail of what the article stood for and then reinvent it and adapt it to our space. Till the time we do that the same inspiration can have a lot of drawbacks when incorporated inside a space or a Home.” Because ultimate what brings a home together is a carefully selected range of design elements and we all know the impact one wrong angle can have. It is good to remember —“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” — Frank Gehry . Bold colours and curves used in the interiors of a home by Azure Interiors Interiors of a bathroom in a muted colour palette by Aparna Kaushik Bold colours and geomteric patterns take fore front. Designed by Azure Interiors Rupin Suchak at Omkar 1973 for Indranil & Monika Symmetry and balance take the forefront in designs by Aparna Kaushik A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 61 60| L U X E B O O K | A U G U S T 2 0 2 2