What's your favourite corner in your house?
My favourite area is the couch in the living room, which sits right in
front of TV, next to a coffee table and there's a chandelier above it. I
can actually sit there for hours, reading a book, watching TV, working
on my laptop or just sipping coffee. It is my comfort zone where I spend
long hours. But, it doesn't mean that I am a total couch potato! My
mom, loves the kitchen. It's been made just according to her needs.
Spacious, with good storage, good lighting and not too hot (owing to
great ventilation). My kitchen is a mother's delight.
What was the look and feel you wanted
to create with each room " living room, dining, bedroom, balcony,
terrace? What were the main elements that you considered?
I wanted a Roman theme, as I utterly loved my stay in Caesar Palace and
Venetian in Las Vegas and wanted to go on those lines. Eventually, we
added some contemporary designs to my house, to give it a contemporary
feel. However, I was clear about one thing " I wanted the colours white
and gold in my house. White makes the place look large and serene, while
gold adds glamour.
My living room, master bedroom and walkin wardrobe are a mix of white
and gold. We have stuck to white deco paint in all the furniture and for
the golden parts, Gold Leafing Studio's speciality came in handy. The
furniture, domes and bar console in the living room are all gold-leafed.
Did you create moodboards, have specific colours/pieces/fabrics in mind?
I had nothing in mind other than the colour palette. And this
open-mindedness helped me because I could take decisions more easily.
Every artefact I have bought, I simply imagined them being placed in
specific corners of the house. One thing was a must though " a measuring
tape. I would take exact measurements of the space available and jotted
it down in my notebook before purchasing things, electronic goods or
even chandeliers. It is important to know how much space you have before
buying anything for your home.
What is that special place in your home that guests or friends often comment on?
My master bedroom has this bathroom door that cannot be easily spotted,
and that generally surprises all my guests. We have used wall-hanging
drawers in the bedrooms because I didn't want the area to be all
clustered. Also, two huge mirrors were placed on either side of the wall
facing the bed, and not in front of it, which was in accordance with
Vastu Shastra.
* One of the best features of my house
is the false roof which I didn't want to go for earlier, but now am glad
I did. The recessed lights in it gives a warm glow. I also like this
decorative piece (left).
* I love the temple in my
guest room. It's beautifully carved and silver leaved. It is adorned by
brass deities I got from Jaipur. It's my meditation corner.
* The trophy unit was very
carefully designed as I didn't want the area to look over-the-top.
Subtlety was what I needed. So, an open uneven set of wall-hanging
shelves were designed to accommodate my awards without making the place
look clustered. To add to the charm, a climber was handpainted on the
wall behind the shelves. Edited by .Jayashree. - 9 years ago
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