Ideas That Inspire: 6 Chettinad Elements From Heritage Mansions
The Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu is acclaimed for its gorgeous traditional mansions belonging to the old mercantile, agricultural and land-owning families, who titled themselves Chettiar or Chetti. These are known to be designed according to Vastu Shastra and constructed with local materials, crafts and construction techniques that responded to the local climate of that area.
A modern interpretation of South Indian Vernacular architecture
A quintessential Hindu temple is an elegant reflection of India’s rich and diverse architectural history. Its charm and uniqueness captivates the world for an aesthetic legacy that is vibrant and eternal. The temple’s aesthetic influence and vibe slowly crept into the design of many Indian vernacular homes, bringing in age-old traditions and the use of local craftsmanship, making a home more than just a place to reside.
Find out why this East Coast apartment in Singapore is the perfect home for Indian expats Kavita Dasgupta and her family. Kavita and Rana, their seven-year-old son Akhil, and three-year-old daughter Diya live in this four-bedroom, five-bathroom penthouse. The family moved here in June 2017 but they’ve been in Singapore for 11 years.
Minimal with a sense of aesthetics, the curation on Nykaa Fashion Home looks new-age and cool. You will finds brands like Portico, D’Décor, Meyer, AA Living, Mason Home, Ellementry, Rosemoore and The Decor Remedy on the e-commerce platform. The Telegraph caught up with Adwaita Nayar, CEO — Nykaa Fashion and Founding Team, Nykaa, to know more about this latest offering from Nykaa Fashion.
During this period of uncertainty and fear, we are all spending large amounts of time locked down in our respective homes. A space that is always our final destination, a place where we find comfort after a tiring day, where we feel safe and a cocoon of sorts, to each their own.
Farah Ahmed and Dhaval Shellugar of FADD Studio fashion a sprawling holiday home
This 10,000 sq ft abode serves as a sanctuary from the chaos of the city. Like most, this client wanted a house that reflected their personalities and tastes. The couple, owners of a successful travel company (which they recently sold off ) and being well travelled themselves, their perspectives are broader.
A Contemporary Bengaluru Home where touches of traditional shine through
Ganesh Nair of Whitespace design firm has crafted the interiors of this Bengaluru residence in ways that effortlessly meld the modern with Indian ethnic. Decorative mouldings, luxe metallic surfaces and a largely neutral scheme with splashes of bold colours define the space.
The Panchal’s Residence : A Cosy 1,030 sqft, Mumbai Home by RN Designs
Designed by RN Designs, this Modern Apartment located in Mumbai exudes warmth and simplicity with clean lines, thereby creating a rich ambience that embraces the lighting of early morning and late afternoon. The Color palette of bold hues & touch of soft colors makes this residence delectable alluring.
This Cosy two-bedroom apartment narrates a story of a minimalistic and utilitarian home that is splashed with colours in the right proportions to add a freshness to the space while also remaining unflinchingly true to the functionality and needs of the clients.
Bengaluru based Design Firm, House of Ruya designs a Cosy, 2bhk in Bengaluru, for a Young Couple & their little one. Elegance, minimalism and functionality find their ways into this abode. An East facing main door marks the entrance right inside the living room.
The Victorian Influence : “A Gorgeous Ahmedabad Villa” by SpaceKarma Designs
“For this Ahmedabad-based villa project, the Client wanted a minimal style in Neutral Shades of greys, brown and whites. They had just moved back to India after living abroad for 7 years. Early on in the discussions, our Principal Architect realized that they needed something special, a design that would intrigue them even after a few years of living there.
The brief called for easy movement, comfortable seating and minimal decor. At the same time, the language had to fulfil the son’s preference for a modern, clean-lined aesthetic. We managed to combine these varied sensibilities into a cohesive aesthetic.
The main door opens directly into an invisible intersection between the living and dining areas, anchored by the wall opposite the entrance, which features fluted wooden panels with a mirror center piece.
Spacelift: Transform your balcony into a gorgeous oasis, with Twinkle Khanna
Who said you couldn’t have a beautiful yet functional space in your home without creating a gaping hole in your bank account? Let’s debunk that myth, shall we? Our Tweak founder, Twinkle Khanna puts her hard hat back on in our new DIY design series, Spacelift, a show where she will be giving quick tweaks and tips on how you can do makeovers around your house.
An Elegant & Spacious, 3Bhk, Mumbai Home, by AUK Design Studio
“Doing this project for a client who brought us on board for a second time over after a decade of doing his first apartment, made us more humble than proud. The Design approach or the thought process was to allow the simple amalgamation of volumes to flow well with one another seamlessly (without any visual hindrances), and to view every detail worked up without being overshadowed with openable shutters.
