Antique Wooden Pillars and Other Ancestral Elements Find a New Home In This Bengaluru Bungalow

"The process, however, was not without its negotiations. The design evolved through several rounds of discussion, as Padmam worked closely with the homeowners to balance their expectations with the larger design intent. Padmam recalls designing the daughter's bedroom as one of the more spirited episodes on site. "She was absolutely determined it had to be purple," she laughs. After some gentle persuasion, a pink was agreed upon-one that sat better with the furniture and finishes."

"From upholstery to window fabrics, the young client was the most enthusiastic voice in the room. "It was wonderful to see the parents involve their children so early," Padmam says. "It made the whole process warmer, more personal-and much more fun." In a way, that sense of ease held a mirror to the homeowners themselves. Unfussy and laid-back despite busy schedules, they wanted a house that supported calmness."

Design decisions evolved through repeated negotiations to balance homeowner expectations with the overall design intent. A spirited episode involved the daughter insisting on purple, which shifted to a pink that harmonized with furniture and finishes. The child influenced upholstery and window fabrics and remained an enthusiastic voice during selections. The homeowners sought an unfussy, laid-back house that supports calmness and practicality. Work-from-home routines led to individual study tables in each bedroom plus a shared study. The bungalow’s restrained approach emphasizes thoughtfulness and functionality rather than spectacle, creating a comfortable, enduring home.

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