Yes, JudyG that's exactly the way people were using the taller table. Sort of a café look, or casual bar setting. One home had a beautiful huge kitchen all done in white with dark wood floors and RH style fixtures and hardware. Where you would normally think would be a traditional dining room, they had made it up with a large high table and 6 barstools. It almost looked like an extension of the island. Another one was in a very open and light kitchen. It was smaller and where you might think of putting a breakfast nook they had a round café-style table with four barstools. I liked it because it gave a more casual appearance. If people were sitting at them, they were on the same level as those working in the kitchen. Almost like a bar at the island for that effect, but with some separation.

What a beautiful house, Shahbaaz! I live in a similar house - a 150-year-old colonial bungalow in Kumaon. You have already received lots of excellent advice from better-qualified people, so all I would say is, keep its age and heritage character the central theme. The white tiles do clash, I am afraid ... flooring with terracotta tiles would echo the roof and look lovely. The columns and the arches over the doors and windows are amazing. But I'd say, leave it all chuna-painted - there's a beauty and softness to it. Don't let the painters add too much neel (indigo) in the limewash -- in the hills where I live, they put far too much if I don't watch out and the result is a harsh white. Natural lime has a softer, creamy look.

Hi! Wow! This sounds way too interesting to let go.. Please get in touch with me. On 9738657470. We are presently working on a resort in wayanad with slopes as steep as 40 meters! I would love to help you out with your project as I am myself an avid traveller on a bike and have travelled the length and breadth of the country. Looking forward to your call!

Hi Ankur, Try and incorporate some semi open spaces you can walk into, a sit out balcony and also check the openings on the external wall ( your master bedroom has a long wardrobe on the external wall, leaving no space for windows for ventilation. Do consider contacting a professional, to have an efficient floor plan with minimum waste of space and optimum ventilation.