Project Name: A Modern Victorian Home
Project Location: Rajkot, India
Project Type: Apartment Interior Design (4BHK)
Project Completion Year: 2025
Project Size: 2,500 sq. ft
Designed by: The Brink Studio
Principal Designer: Tanya Mangwani
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The experience begins at the entrance, where a textured stone wall sets a tactile and visual tone for the spaces beyond. Light flooring in soft white with subtle grey veining guides the eye through beige walls and Victorian inspired white doors, establishing a palette that feels warm and restrained. Carefully introduced blue accents, sometimes bold and sometimes muted, move fluidly through the home, adding depth and character while preserving a sense of quiet continuity.
The living and dining areas are conceived as one seamless expanse, encouraging openness and ease. A black minimal chandelier suspended above the dining table offers a contemporary interpretation of Victorian grandeur, pared down to clean lines yet unmistakably commanding. In the living zone, neutral-toned furniture recedes gracefully, allowing a striking contemporary rug to take centre stage and create a deliberate contrast against the Victorian undertones.
Behind the dining area, the home’s most captivating moment reveals itself through a feature wall framed with soft arches that draw the eye without overpowering the room. Within these arches, scenic wallpaper in sepia and blue tones creates an illusion of depth, evoking the romance of a bygone era while forming a memorable backdrop for everyday living.
Beyond sleek glass doors, the kitchen and mandir continue the narrative of reinterpretation. Arched forms inspired by Victorian architecture are expressed through modern materials and restrained detailing, ensuring functionality remains uncompromised. Across the home, subtle design gestures such as corridor wainscotting, indoor plants, and delicate moulding work quietly reference tradition while maintaining a contemporary balance.
The bedrooms echo the same philosophy of restraint and refinement. Pared back ornamentation, thoughtful proportions, and carefully curated décor allow light texture and form to take precedence over excess. The result is a home that captures the enduring romance of Victorian architecture, interpreted with clarity comfort and ease for modern living.
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