Houzz Tour: An Eclectic and Quirky Piece of Heaven in Goa

This expansive vacation home is built to make the best use of the easy beach town vibe

Disha Bathija 31 March 2017

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The Chopras’ tranquil getaway is a space designed to be cheerfully peaceful – it is light and airy but not without an unmistakable character. Tucked away in a coastal refuge, this home marries the soothing hues of the ocean with a vibrant, modern Indian aesthetic. “The client wanted a home that exuded a serene vibe with warm engaging spaces, but one which also had its share of quirky elements,” says designer Shabnam Gupta of Mumbai-based The Orange Lane, who delivered the entire project, including the architecture, the interiors and the landscaping, within a year.

Shabnam Gupta

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: The Chopras, a family of four
Location: Goa
Size: 1167 square metres; 5 bedrooms; 7 bathrooms
Designer: Shabnam Gupta of The Orange Lane
That’s interesting: The living room is connected to the pool in the courtyard, which connects to one of the terraces that is in turn connected to the other level terrace, thus making all entertainment areas connected to each other.

Shabnam Gupta

The owners of this home were open to making bold statements with the design language. This focal area right past the facade is one such example. “Upon entry, the round green seating with wooden angel wings is a striking visual. It is abstracted in two different shades emphasising on the good and the evil,” says Gupta. Strong design points were integrated into the structural framework right at the beginning. Interconnectedness between spaces was a focal point of the layout. “The intermingling of the outdoor with the indoor, plays an important role in this space,” adds Gupta.

Shabnam Gupta

The central living space has been given an open and rustic vibe with the thoughtful use of a double-height form-finish concrete ceiling and exposed, white-painted brick walls. The decor is eclectic with floral prints that sets the decor tone for the room.

Shabnam Gupta

Gupta has designed the dining area as an extension of the living room. “The dining area is accentuated by the printed black and white floor, and the concave dimpled ceiling developed by placing taslas (round urn) within the slab before casting,” she says.

Shabnam Gupta

The living room is flanked by the pool area on one side with stairs leading up to the terrace. This outdoor area is framed with a concrete faceted wall that brings in warmth-inducing diffused light through the slits. The compact seating under the stairs becomes an ideal spot for quiet contemplation, especially on the rainy days.

Shabnam Gupta

On the other side, the living room is also connected to an expansive courtyard like space, which is lit during the day by its circular dome skylight. “This feature has been inspired by the old-world charm of Indian havelis (old style mansions),” says Gupta. The busy, patterned flooring balances the vastness of the open ceiling.

Shabnam Gupta

One of the prominent features of this home is the double-height stairwell that leads up to the first level. It is encased in an MS frame glazing, which extends into a skylight above while overlooking the courtyard outside. This section alone is the source of constant flood of sunlight into the adjoining spaces throughout the day.

Shabnam Gupta

The residence has five bedrooms, each with its own distinct character. “Every bedroom opens up to a cover of greenery separated by large glass doors and windows,” says Gupta.

In this bedroom, the seating area is created as part of the bedroom and is separated by a centred half wall. “A large installation of reinforced rods above the seating with assorted traditional Jodhpuri printing blocks welded on it, forms the cynosure of the room,” adds Gupta.

Shabnam Gupta

“Every room in the house has its own individual design for the ceiling, be it in white painted cane, a concave dimpled ceiling, or tall fitted wooden logs,” says Gupta. The ceiling of the guest bedroom is made of stained corrugated sheets.

Shabnam Gupta

The kids’ bedroom has the bed on the floor and reflects a sense of playfulness with its bright-blue hue coupled with a herringbone hardwood floor and white cane ceiling.

Through full length sliding doors, the room opens into the gardens that surround the house. White, light cotton curtains that pose little resistance to the breeze have been mostly used throughout the home.

Shabnam Gupta

The bathroom areas, designed with soothing stone textures and each opening up to individual courtyards, yet again blur the lines between indoors and outdoors. The application of creative use of light, accessories, and wall art, is a common design thread that runs throughout the house.

Shabnam Gupta

In this bathroom, the broad windows look onto a magenta-painted, enclosed courtyard – a quirky twist to the old style, white washed haveli walls of yore.

Shabnam Gupta

The main deck, flanked by lush green lawns, consists of built-in seating – one rests against the wall embellished with traditional Indian wall art. The other is a dining table built under the expanse of the large banyan tree. “This space is to enjoy the filtered sunlight during the day and soft mood lighting by night,” says Gupta.

Sofas, tables, lights: customised by The Orange Lane.

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