Dapoli Houzz: Modish Interiors Sit Snug in This Earthy Home
Native materials, an earthy colour palette and modern-cum-vernacular elements define this home by Studio 415
Rashmi Haralalka
2 September 2021
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The homeowners approached Tejas Yelve, principal architect of Studio 415, to design a home that was rooted in tradition and exuded an earthy vibe –- with hints of the contemporary in the interiors. Taking full advantage of the lush greenery that surrounds the house, Yelve came up with a design plan that included an alfresco dining area, airy interiors and plenty of sunlight to maintain a seamless connect with nature.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of three
Location: Dapoli, Maharashtra
Year built: 2020
Size: 372 square metres (4004 square feet); 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Architecture and interior design firm: Studio 415
Photos by Studio 415
“The facade of the two-storey bungalow is RCC (reinforced cement concrete), while the walls are made of locally manufactured highly recyclable laterite stone. The wood-framed pitched roof is covered with terracotta Mangalore tiles,” says Yelve. There’s also a small water body outside the house.
Who lives here: A family of three
Location: Dapoli, Maharashtra
Year built: 2020
Size: 372 square metres (4004 square feet); 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Architecture and interior design firm: Studio 415
Photos by Studio 415
“The facade of the two-storey bungalow is RCC (reinforced cement concrete), while the walls are made of locally manufactured highly recyclable laterite stone. The wood-framed pitched roof is covered with terracotta Mangalore tiles,” says Yelve. There’s also a small water body outside the house.
From the ground floor, one enters a double-height living room. Custom sofas from Topical Furniture House give the interiors a clean-lined, modern finish. The doors and windows are made of teak while the flooring is blue satin-finish natural tandur stone.
What to Do With Double-Height Living Rooms
What to Do With Double-Height Living Rooms
The open-plan living room leads to the dining area, where expansive windows bring the outdoors inside. The customised teak-wood dining table, chairs and bench lend a warm note of rusticity, and the uneven natural edge of the tabletop deepens that organic feel. A copper water pot lends an ethnic touch to the contemporary setting.
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From the kitchen, one can access the courtyard, which houses a cosy alfresco dining area. It features a concrete bench along the wall for seating and a sleek table.
Latticework on the walls accentuates the openness of the space, while vibrant cushions inject a burst of colour.
The pitched roof not only adds to the sense of expanse but helps keep the home cool during the warm summer months. Pendant lights provide a harmonious balance to the architectural lines of the wooden beams and rafters.
6 High and Mighty Wooden Ceiling Designs
6 High and Mighty Wooden Ceiling Designs
On the first floor of the home are the media room, study room, master bedroom and terrace, connected by a passageway with flooring of locally sourced teak wood.
In the master bedroom, the window grilles and window pelmets bring in a yesteryear charm.
Paint: Asian Paints
Paint: Asian Paints
A wall-to-wall wardrobe with cornflower-blue shutters provides colourful respite to the otherwise neutral palette.
River-washed Kadappa stone flooring keeps the modern interiors rooted to the earth. The painted dark ceiling mirrors the flooring and adds depth to the colour scheme.
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Patterns, Textures, Colours: 24 Striking Floors From Indian Homes
“In the guest bedroom, a four-poster bed with quilted headboard, an armchair upholstered in deep peony-blue, the wooden floor and the raftered ceiling come together to create a cosy country-cottage experience,” says Yelve.
The textured beige on the walls is complemented by darker wood hues, creating a warm and inviting ambience. The furnishing is from D’Decor.
There’s also a study room on the first floor. The straight-line wood flooring, textured brown cabinet, table and chair complement each other, tied together with a neutral background of cream.
Natural light and a view of the foliage outside unifies the decor.
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Everything has blended in harmoniously. Fantastic wood work. Would love to see more images of the garden and surrounding area.
Such a beautiful house!! Warm and inviting. The personal spaces are so cosy. It has an old world charm about it.
Beautiful! This is the kind of houses we need. One that speaks of its local climate, typography and comfort in dwelling.