When it comes to city homes, the design wisdom lies in the smart management of the space. A three-bedroom flat in Mumbai may sound like a lot of space, but it may not be the case all the time. The key is to optimise the space without compromising on the aesthetic factor. It is necessary to use design elements in such a way as not to clutter but at the same time, ensure you have what you need.
Keep classy vibes at the core of your design. Class is all about elegance and understatement. It is the sum of various design elements, from colours, accessories, and furniture to lights and flooring.
Here’s an important reminder: classy 3 BHK interior design need not be expensive. But at the same time, if you have the budget, you can combine luxury and class for the ultimate experience. After all, the real class is about an experience, and it comes from the personal taste of the residents to help create a unique, calm, elegant, and happy home.
Smart and Classy Interior Design Ideas for a 3 BHK Interior Design
Here are a few ideas to welcome elegance and sophistication to your 3 BHK Mumbai home:
Choose Quality Over Quantity
Elegance is always about ‘less is more.’ Anyway, minimalism is a new trend, not just in design but even in the way of living. Do note - minimalistic style may be simple but not dull. Invest in a few pieces, but ones that will pass the test of time. Opt for quality and durability in everything you choose for your home, be it furniture, materials, or accessories. Let timelessness be your mantra for creating an elegant home.
For example, in the living room, opt for a large sofa to ensure maximum seating space so that there is enough free floor space for easy movement. You could also incorporate a couple of accent chairs as per the space available. A wall-mounted TV unit with shelves and cabinets can ensure storage and prevent clutter.
Invite Sophistication through Understated Tones
Colours need not be loud and dramatic to add appeal to your home. Natural and earthy shades of brown, grey and dark woodwork well lend a high-end finish to the interiors of your home.
Darker tones are much popular with designers as well as homeowners, as they are dramatic but also effortlessly cool at the same time. Also, you can opt for darker tones of any hue and not necessarily black or brown.
Add to it, cool lights and reflective mirrors, and your home will come to life with charm and style. If you wish to add a bright colour to the mix, incorporate it in the form of a vibrant sofa, throw pillows, textiles, patterns or other accessories.
Welcome Natural Light
Of course, there are hundreds of dazzling artificial lights available now, but nothing matches the aura of natural light. No matter what the theme of your home is while designing, do ensure that maximum sunlight can get inside to lend a bright, calm and soothing feel to your home.
Get Into Shape
It’s time to get your home into shape, or rather, to welcome a variety of shapes. This will lend depth to the interiors. Think beyond the conventional, straight and clean lines. Go for quirky designs but do not go overboard. You can bring in unique shapes inside your home through accessories, furniture, rugs, light fixtures, mirrors, pillow covers and so on.
Different shapes bring order, visual interest and rhyme to your rooms and lend a modern and polished look to the interiors.
Invest in Timeless Art Pieces
A piece of the art lights up a home like none other. Invest in an original piece if possible for it will alone create uniqueness to your home, inviting awe and envy. Include what works for you and what interests you instead of going by what is trendy or popular. After all, class begins with you, and hence, the artwork in your home should spell your personality. Investing in a prominent and meaningful art piece not only makes your room ultra-cool, but it can also be a good conversation starter.
Bring in Plants and Books
Imagine a zen corner in your home with an elegant bookshelf, an uncluttered desk, and a few refreshing plants beside you! Do note, there needn’t be just a single corner for your books and plants, you can place them anywhere you wish as long as they are organised and placed on an elegant shelf. The current trend of bookshelves is all about innovation. Imagine a design and you can carve a shelf for your books.
As for plants, choose appealing indoor plants to add to the charm of your home. Tall houseplants work in any place and add depth to your rooms, and if placed in corners, they can soften the edges lending cohesion to the whole space.
Nothing Spells Classy as Eco-friendly Décor
Natural elements are at once elegant and stylish. Plastic items are absolutely a no and if possible, try to create a home with zero or minimal plastic items. Use metals such as stainless steel, brass or copper utensils in your kitchen. Choose natural elements such as wood, stone, marble, etc., inside your home, so you not only create a happy and cosy place for yourself but you are also doing the planet a lot of good.
Layered Lights for Maximum Effect
While natural light is the ‘king,’ the deputies have to take over in his absence. The lighting system in your home is precisely for this purpose. Mumbai flats can be a cramped space, and not all rooms get ample light even during the daytime. Thus, layered lighting or mixing and matching different types of light can provide function and aesthetics to your home.
There are three types of lights used in the layering light system, namely, ambient, accent, and task lighting.
Ambient light is the ‘captain light,’ the general illumination that comes from flicking the main switch. Recessed lights or ceiling lights, pendants, or track lighting are the ones for ambient lighting.
Accent lights are ‘highlighters’ used to bring focus on specific features such as artwork. A wall-mounted sconce or track lights can be used as accent lights.
Task lighting or functional lighting is for specific tasks such as a lamp on the study table or nook, an overhead light in the kitchen where you do the chopping and cutting, etc. Stylish pendants in kitchens, desk lamps, or floor lamps can be perfect task lights.
Besides, you should also include a dimmer switch to create ‘mood lights.’
Focus on the Functionality of Each Room
At the end of the day, your goal is to create a ‘home’ and not a flashy place, isn’t it? A home has to be a calm and serene space, and for that to happen, you need a de-cluttered place that makes the best use of every space. How do you achieve it? Through sensible design!
Before you start designing, assign a function to each room and each corner. The colours, furniture and accessories you choose for each room should optimise the role of the room. For example, for your children’s room, the furniture needn’t be elaborate but simple yet appealing ones with lots of storage options will suffice.
For the master bedroom, get a spacious bedroom with ample storage and a reading corner with a glamorous accent chair. If you like to work, read or write, then having such a corner will make your bedroom more appealing and meaningful. Choose a window with a great view and build a cabinet under it which can double as a seating space to enjoy the view and give enough space for storage as well.
For your kitchen, it is more about creating spaces and nooks as per the function. Make a note first of the equipment, appliances, utensils and your cooking process and then design it, keeping in mind each space's utility.
Make the best use of the three-bedroom space and convert it into your dream 3 BHK interior design home, where there is peace, aesthetics, charm, and love. A home is more about putting to the best use different elements and optimizing their functionality along with their appeal.
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