The Story: What the Family Needed
An art collector and writer wanted a home that celebrated their collection of Bengal school paintings, thousands of rare books, and vintage vinyl records, without looking cluttered or old-fashioned.
Project Scope: Lime-wash wall finishing, gallery track lighting, unlacquered brass accents, fluted glass, custom bookshelves.
3 Major Problems & How We Solved Them
Uneven 70-Year-Old Plaster Walls
Old undulating plaster walls made hanging large paintings and installing straight cabinetry impossible.
Laser-leveled the surfaces with breathable hydraulic lime plaster that naturally prevents cracks and salt leaks (efflorescence).
Poor Lighting That Washed Out Artwork
Standard harsh white tube lights created awful glare and destroyed the colors of delicate oil paintings.
Installed museum-grade 95+ CRI warm track spotlights with anti-glare honeycombs that bring paintings to life naturally.
Heavy Street Traffic Noise from Park Street
Bustling city sounds broke concentration in the study during working hours.
Fitted magnetic acoustic door seals and multi-layered soundproof drape linings that reduced ambient noise by 18 decibels.
What We Did: Step-by-Step Execution
- Built a floor-to-ceiling library wall with integrated warm LED micro-channels.
- Custom-crafted vintage brass door hardware and unlacquered switch plates.
- Restored the antique teak timber flooring with natural organic linseed oils.
- Designed a compact, concealed kitchenette for midnight tea and espresso.
Detailed Photography
Custom floor-to-ceiling library joinery with concealed vertical LEDs.
Materials Used (Why They Last in Kolkata)
Key Project Takeaways
- Lighting accuracy improved to museum standards (95+ Color Rendering Index).
- Over 1,800 books neatly organized with zero dust accumulation behind glass sliders.
- Preserved the vintage charm of Central Kolkata while bringing electricals up to modern safety codes.
“Walking into my Park Street apartment now feels like entering a private art museum in Milan or London. Deco Perfect respected the vintage soul of this building completely.”
Shounak Ganguly
Verified Homeowners · Loudon Street, Park Street Area
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