The Kintsugi Home

A strong concept must be backed with strong design elements. The open plan dining and living area are comprised of clean edges and white furniture. To break the monotone and carry forward the concept of kintsugi, each object has a splash of gold; whether it’s subtle gold streaks in the wallpaper or strong gold legs supporting the furniture. The gold detailing that truly personifies this concept is a chandelier made of broken stone pieces, each piece hanging by a golden chain. The study proudly shows off its piping offset by exposed brick walls. It’s a space that speaks to its user all while fading silently in the background.

A home is like a person; it’s like a well-presented façade but as we dig deep, we find unique qualities and characteristics that make us who we are. As we move from the common spaces to private spaces, we see bits and pieces of the family members and their personalities. The master bedroom represents their love for Brooklyn, NY, and staying fit and healthy. Ingenuity and creativity led to optimized niches in the wall, dumbbells for bedposts, and barbells as a mantelpiece holder. The children’s bedroom has carpeting that resembles a cricket turf and walls scattered with Lego pieces. The gym, a later addition, boldly carries on the gold theme of kintsugi. Unlike the usual black found on gym equipment, this gym features gold – redefining standards and questioning normalcy.