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Faridabad Houzz: The Sun Lights Up This 470-Sq-M Home
With picture windows, terraces and triple-height volumes, this bungalow by Purple Studio has sunlight in every corner
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple and the husband’s parents
Location: Faridabad, Haryana
Year built: 2021
Size: 470 square metres (5059 square feet) floor area; 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
Principal architects: Deepti Bansal and Joaquim Rodrigues of Purple Studio
Photos by Deepak Aggarwal Photography
When Deepti Bansal and Joaquim Rodrigues, cofounders and principal architects of Purple Studio, first received the brief for a family bungalow in Faridabad, what stood out immediately was the plot size.
“The plot measured a mere 300 square metres, and we had to be imaginative when it came to carving out expansive spaces within the limited footprint. There was no compromise made on the size of habitable spaces, despite the substantial size of the green courtyard. All the spaces feel much larger than they truly are and are well-lit and ventilated. On a typical day, there is no need to switch on the lights until dusk,” says Bansal.
Who lives here: A couple and the husband’s parents
Location: Faridabad, Haryana
Year built: 2021
Size: 470 square metres (5059 square feet) floor area; 3 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms
Principal architects: Deepti Bansal and Joaquim Rodrigues of Purple Studio
Photos by Deepak Aggarwal Photography
When Deepti Bansal and Joaquim Rodrigues, cofounders and principal architects of Purple Studio, first received the brief for a family bungalow in Faridabad, what stood out immediately was the plot size.
“The plot measured a mere 300 square metres, and we had to be imaginative when it came to carving out expansive spaces within the limited footprint. There was no compromise made on the size of habitable spaces, despite the substantial size of the green courtyard. All the spaces feel much larger than they truly are and are well-lit and ventilated. On a typical day, there is no need to switch on the lights until dusk,” says Bansal.
The front door opens into a formal foyer. A large picture window frames the wall opposite the door, filtering plentiful sunlight into the vestibule and offering views of the courtyard beyond. Italian marble clads the floor, while the ceiling channels a warm ambience, courtesy of deep-toned timber panelling. A deep-blue, gilt-edged credenza and an indigo seating area provide an infusion of colour to the muted space.
“The lush foliage of the central courtyard lends a fresh, airy feel when you step in,” says Rodrigues.
Paint: Asian Paints
“The lush foliage of the central courtyard lends a fresh, airy feel when you step in,” says Rodrigues.
Paint: Asian Paints
The living room, situated to the left of the front door, wears woody, forest tones by way of a wood-toned shiplap ceiling, myrtle-green sofas and elephant-grey walls and accents. A contemporary halo chandelier lends a sheeny edge to the matte decor scheme.
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“The living room effuses a sense of relaxed luxury. The sheer curtains welcome sunlight that falls like a soft veil,” says Bansal.
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The living room extends into a dining room, which features a triple-height volume overlooking the courtyard below. A daisy-toned stone table, surrounded by tufted chairs, anchors the zone. Overhead, a larger-than-life sculptural chandelier cascades from the ceiling, filling the entire space with an even glow.
The kitchen is next to the dining room. Grey and wood tones define the cabinetry, while the counter wears a jet-black finish. A breakfast island occupies the heart of the kitchen.
“The kitchen layout was an exercise in spiritual sensitisation and planned per the principles of Vastu Shastra,” says Rodrigues.
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The TV den is adjacent to the dining room and makes for a cosy refuge away from the buzz of the common areas. A wall mural composed of marble and wood sections in a bold pattern of hexagons, foregrounded by a crimson sectional sofa, serves as the focal point here.
The home has three bedrooms – one on the ground floor and two on the first. In the parents’ bedroom, located on the ground floor, an earthy palette of burnt orange, brown, beige and gold prevails. The wall behind the bed is accented with a combination of textured marble and wallpaper, while a tactile touch is conjured by the leather-finish headboard.
To the side, a brown-and-beige patterned niche houses a sleek work desk.
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The parents’ bedroom has an ensuite bathroom that echoes its subdued palette with a cream vanity and sand-coloured walls.
A cantilevered staircase backdrops the dining area, connecting the ground floor to the level above. A wood and marble mural fills the wall behind, posing as the volume’s pièce de resistance.
The first floor houses the master and guest bedrooms. The former is outfitted in a combination of gold and cetacean blue. The gilded four-poster bed and chair frames provide a metallic offset to the blue upholstered headboard and seating area.
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A small alcove to the side plays host to a workstation.
The master bathroom features grey marble walls and a deep-toned vanity that nod to the dark tones of the bedroom.
Classic meets contemporary in the guest bedroom. Cream tones, elegant boiserie and a French-inspired headboard inspire a European air.
“The furniture details make this bedroom look lighter than air. The room also has multiple layers of lighting that help play up the ambience,” says Bansal.
“The furniture details make this bedroom look lighter than air. The room also has multiple layers of lighting that help play up the ambience,” says Bansal.
The second floor hosts a bar lounge that connects to a semi-open terrace. Wood and black marble dominate the walls and floor.
The inward-looking seating arrangement, donning a pumpkin and bottle-blue palette, is juxtaposed with the monochrome shell.
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