The Earth and Wind by PTA Designs Pvt. Ltd.

The clients requested for a nice, cozy and creative abode which gave way to a lot of personalized spaces. The site shares one of its boundaries with a garden restaurant, hence there is a mixed atmosphere around the site. 

There is a pedestrian entry from the compound wall dressed in greens. The rustic stone steps and ambient lighting lead the path towards the entrance foyer, treated with a curved wooden ceiling and a sage green colour palette. There is a carved console and mirror from the client’s collection in the foyer. The foyer leads to the formal drawing room in the front, facing the lawn. The formal dining space is further in, divided from the drawing room with a fluted glass partition and a lot of greenery peeping in. The dining space carries the same colour palette from the foyer and a Tanjore painting adds to the beauty. Further, there is a free standing wall with an arched opening which gives a glimpse of the informal area. There is an open planning consisting of a small family dining and a large seating arrangement extending into the small backyard. The backyard is filled with greenery and has a beautiful black stone sculpture, especially made by an artisan from Orissa. 

The house has a wet kitchen for the house help and a show kitchen for the client. The informal zone also has a small bar under the double height space. Provision for skylight helps the Mausambi tree planted near the bar counter receive enough sunlight. The first floor is a private floor, with three bedrooms, a sunlit living space and Pooja area. The living room has huge glass openings with a lot of plantation to visually screen it from the adjacent house. The living room boasts of a beautifully hand painted wall from a local artist and extends into a grand terrace with a cozy grass daybed. 

Moving along, we see the master bedroom, the son’s room and the mother’s room. The master bedroom portrays the true definition of luxury with a combination of exposed brickwork and grey stained veneer paneling along with interesting artwork on the study wall. A cozy bay window with seating overlooks the backyard. The son’s room has blue and grey tones accentuated with a hint of black and white wallpapers. The mother’s room is all white, leaning towards an English concept with classical panels on the wall and cane furniture. Overlooking the front lawn is the balcony with plants. On the second floor is the multipurpose recreational area. It has an elaborate bar, a media zone and a connected small terrace with an old refurbished sofa. The front terrace is grand with checkered flooring, mood lighting and brick flooring inside for parties. There is a pool table in extension to the party area. The washrooms have plenty of natural light with good sized windows. To add freshness, a lot of greenery is incorporated in the washrooms as well. Hanging lights and chandeliers add to the glamour.

River washed grey slate stone was used for the flooring with brass strips inserted into it. Brick flooring was chosen for the recreational spaces. Exposed concrete finish, random rubble masonry effect in the stone cladding and wood in different stains were also incorporated. The project is a success as it is not only aesthetically pleasing but also immensely functional. The house follows a very earthy yet youthful vibe. The materials and colour palette made sure to keep the mood very organic and peaceful, helping the artwork across the house provide an interesting touch.