Malabar Apartment
A light-filled apartment shaped by sculptural seating, deep teal lacquer, and ocean light.
The brief
A couple with an extensive contemporary art collection acquired a high-floor apartment overlooking the Arabian Sea. They wanted a home that felt spacious, serene, and modern—a fluid gallery of light where sculptural furniture could take center stage without feeling like a formal showroom.
The approach
We removed non-structural dividing walls to create a generous, light-flooded living salon anchored by natural blonde oak herringbone parquet. At the core, we introduced a bespoke architectural partition finished in deep, high-gloss teal lacquer, providing a rich counterpoint to the soft white walls and curving off-white bouclé furniture.
The materials
- Blonde oak parquetLaid in a classic French herringbone pattern with an ultra-matte natural oil finish.
- Deep teal lacquerHand-burnished high-gloss architectural partition that catches changing ocean light.
- Carrara marbleFluted custom cocktail tables and stone plinths.
- Textured boucléTactile off-white Italian bouclé on the custom curved seating.
- Brushed brassShadow gaps, architectural hardware, and minimalist lighting fixtures.
The result
The apartment feels airy and quietly magnetic. Light tracks across the blonde oak floors throughout the day, while the deep teal lacquer partition glows as the sun sets over the sea.
Photography: to be credited. Design: Hushwood.
