Dusk House / naav studio

Inspired by the hues of crepuscular light, this private terrace bar located in the plush Banjara Hills is the perfect embodiment of functional yet aesthetic space. The refreshing tropical modern design pulls one right into the warmth of the sunset, capturing the essence of it like no other. The first challenge here is combining the distinctive design elements of the house and terrace – an ingenious resolution is found in the creation of a semi-outdoor transitional space leading to a floating staircase. The intricately woven teak beaded door and the crimson in the antique kumkum (a traditional Indian red turmeric powder) box installation pop against the warm tone of the wood and the oxide finish wall in this space. The achromatic swing hanging over the verdant green rug further offsets the subtle colors, easing us into the color palette of the adjacent rooms.