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Mint Leaves

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Shelves draped in white mosaic , perfect for hosting plants and a cinch to clean - Ishita Sitwala
The center piece of the master bed is a rattan headboard. The headboard features a distressed white wood frame embellished with dark wood beading. - Ishita Sitwala
The deconstructed foyer unit housing plants, knick-knacks , leashes and and elevated penthouse for 6-8 pair of shoes. - Ishita Sitwala
Shelves draped in white mosaic , perfect for hosting plants and a cinch to clean - Ishita Sitwala

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JURY VOTES
House
5.37
5.54
5.85
4.99
5.44
Agata Kurzela
Agata Kurzela Founder and Design Director at Agata Kurzela Studio
The space is vibrant and engaging –...
6
7
8
4
6.25
Lara Francis El Hani
Lara Francis El Hani Senior Manager Interior Design – Head of Department at Kling Consult
5.86
6.59
7.56
5.94
6.49
Shamsudin Kerimov
Shamsudin Kerimov Founder at Kerimov Architects
6.02
5.98
6
5.81
5.95
Anette Skeie
Anette Skeie Head of Design at Norco Interior
6
6.5
6.5
4.8
5.95
Mireia Luzarraga
Mireia Luzarraga Cofounder at TAKK
5.94
6.05
6.52
5.07
5.9
Leali Ezzat
Leali Ezzat Founder and Design Director at ELE Interior
5.78
5.86
5.38
5
5.51
Javier Guzman
Javier Guzman Cofounder at Zooco Estudio
5
3.85
4.65
4.17
4.42
Jukka Halminen
Jukka Halminen Founder and Creative Director at Design Office Koko3
3.8
5.49
5.63
3.66
4.65
Louisa Fan
Louisa Fan Director of Design Luxury and Lifestyle Brand at IHG ® Hotels & Resorts
4.2
5
4.5
4
4.43
Alex Mok
Alex Mok Cofounder at Linehouse
6
5
8
5
6
Rahul Bansal
Rahul Bansal Architect at group dca
4.34
5.1
3.19
4.84
4.37
Lori Ferriss
Lori Ferriss Executive Director at Built Buildings Lab
5.89
6.47
7.05
5
6.1
Vineeta Singhania Sharma
Vineeta Singhania Sharma Founder at Confluence
5.5
5.8
5.71
5.75
5.69
Allen Zhou
Allen Zhou Founder at Shengtang Shijia Design Studio
4.48
4.57
5.81
5.23
5.02
Arianna Bavuso
Arianna Bavuso Cofounder at AB+AC Architects
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
Ziwei Guo
Ziwei Guo Founder and Director at Pure Design
5
3.5
4
5
4.38
Yang Yan
Yang Yan Founder and Chief Architect at y.ad studio
5
5
4.5
5
4.88

Mint Leaves is a clean, highly functional, primarily white home with unexpected twists and hints of teal and blue .

The foyer leads to a deconstructed unit, with innovative storage; A twin egg-like structure for knick-knacks, shelves draped in white mosaic for plants, a lifted shoe unit with mesh shutters and lastly the curved bars connecting the shoe unit to the twin eggs for hanging umbrellas and dog leashes.

The living room filled with fantasy accommodates a pack of 12 people. The white double height wall conquered by a 10’ mirror is an assortment of marble inlay, abstract steel shapes, carved 3D wooden pieces and a towering brass rod. A brick border at the top and the right corner of the wall, accented by a floor-to-ceiling linear light anchors the larger than life mirror. Ahead of the double height wall sits the distressed couch with robust circular legs and sleek brass arms. The floor underneath forms a tile rug weaved together by geometric patterned tile further bordered by three different shades of mosaics. Towards the other end of the tile rug stands the side table with a built-in planter box.

The mammoth sized art work in the dining is our creative interpretation of the famous poppies from the Wizard of OZ. Hand-twisted metal fall on to the gently sloped textured base, parts of these metal poppies flow out of the base. The circus bulb dotting the higher end of the slope illuminate the piece.

The dining area extends into an airy kitchen punctuated by patterned tiles. Between the two spaces stands the breakfast counter sheathed in grey blue mosaics on the front. The right corner with crisscross metal design houses planter trays while the left houses a hand-crafted solid wood fold-up unit. This high-utility white and blue breakfast zone transforms functionality into an art form.

The 3-piece unit in the home office stands out with its deeply stained blue shelves curving into a light fixture seeming like the Eye of Sauron. The base storage unit floats at a thoughtful angle saving our taller-than-average client from unnecessary knee bends.

The Master bed designed to meet different needs on either ends gives way to individuality. The centerpiece covered in rattan accompanied by leather, embroidery, metal, and wood brings out an eclectic mix. A moveable side table with shelves perfect for a mini library and drawers for knick-knacks is contradicted by a sleek, semi-circular floating table with half acrylic for a peep into the storage. For the taller-than-average occupant, a focus light is mounted higher than usual, a modern interpretation of a lamp post.

The home's material palette, including distressed wood, cement texture, mosaic facades, and a tile rug, creates a sustainable space for dogs, honoring each occupant's individuality.

At Mint Leaves the essence of minimalism doesn't equate to a lack of personality or warmth. Rather, it's a vibrant stage that allows the individuality of the inhabitants to take the spotlight.