remarkable aesthetic that was an expression of their refined sensibilities. These are evident through the various elements of design that delivered a beautiful and harmonious space minimising the overall effort. Saba Kapoor – Designer, Nivasa Kapoor’s house in the Aravali range is a project that is close to their hearts. It has been designed in keeping with their focus on sustainability, and hence, both the material and the colour palette appears raw yet refined. Packed with custom touches and craftsmanship, our house boasts four defined spaces: double height foyer, double height terrace, living room and bar. A double height terrace is the heart of the house with every room opening to it. The double height foyer is one of the defined spaces in the house. The decor is forever in fluxwhether it is to reflect the change in season or design attitude. For the dining and lounge, they used natural wood and earthy materials throughout the house— from floor to furniture, and fleshed them out with intricate details. Everything that shares a footprint in the house is thoughtfully worked into, hand-cut or hand-sewn and meticulously put together. The Master bedroom showcases timeless techniques with a new twist. Refreshing hues of greens bring in pops of colour to the pristine white rooms. Floral upholstery and elaborate details bring back the yesteryear charm, the outcome being a space that spells opulence and comfort in the same breath. While the overall theme of the house is contemporary, they aestheticized it through the contrasting interplay of minimalism and maximalism. Pleasing medley of dramatic accents, vintage elements and artisanal pieces make it all come together organically. This aesthetic dichotomy is achieved by using a minimal neutral palette and dramatic styling of oversized mirrors, sculptures, and art. Sumptuous finishes like that of muted and antiqued brass add accent to doors, sculptures, furniture, and chandeliers. The living room is adorned by a bar. Packed with custom touches, the house boasts four defined spaces and the bar is one of them. This conversation starter is carefully crafted to perfection and it reflects true design aesthetics. A solid hardwood bar with intricate carvings does just that. Abeautiful corner in the living room includes vintage switches that lend it an air of old-world elegance. The diverse inventory of antiques, art, and artefacts that the duo have collected over the years from their travels across India and abroad shows up everywhere in the house. Thefamilybelievesthatspacescanbemultifunctional. The lounge doubles up as a dining room as it boasts of a dining table that converts into a coffee table, thanks to an in-built mechanism. In the living area, wooden bay windows, a brass double door and vignettes from various travels lend a charm of their own. Natural woody and earthy materials have been used throughout, from flooring and furniture to the intricate details seen in the decor, yet each section sees a variation in flooring and placement of furniture. This home is a blend of classic and contemporary-filled with antiques and character filled elements such as switchboards, artefacts. The living room has a beautiful bay window overlooking the Golf course and Aravali range. While each of these areas has its own soul and spirit —we have used sliding doors to demarcate as well as to unify the spaces. One look at the home and you know it belongs to designers, it goes without saying that the decor is forever in flux—whether it is to reflect the change in season or design attitude. The wooden bay window area, the vertical volume of the terrace incorporates wooden panelling seducing the eye to roam all the way to the top. The dining and lounge. During winters, this area morphs into a dining room. Wood and brass accents create a contemporary yet earthy vibe in the bar/family lounge. The master bathroom. This house has been designed in keeping with Nivasa’s design ethos of sustainability, thus the colour palette appears raw yet refined. Indigenous materials and local craftsmanship have been celebrated throughout the house. The double height foyer is adorned by a beautiful staircase. An intricate cast railing enhances the staircase—the captivating reflection of which is captured in an imposing 20-foot mirror. The lobby, double height invites pools of natural light. It also has a fireplace which is enlivened with fresh blooms and birdcage mirrors. This and facing page: Saba Kapoor 24|L U X E B O O K|D E C E MB E R 2 0 2 2 D E C E MB E R 2 0 2 2 |L U X E B O O K| 25
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