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Pune Houzz: A Royal Palace Sits Snug in a City Bungalow
Rich colours, ethnic motifs and traditional elements meet contemporary materials and styles for an old vs new interior
There’s a charm to homes that are rooted in tradition yet display a touch of modernism – a combination of the past and the present. This Pune house by designer Shabnam Gupta of The Orange Lane is one such example. “This project shows the marriage of tradition and modern design. The seamless blend of open spaces, patterned flooring, traditional arches, warm colours and rustic textures makes this place feel homely and lived in. The design also explores a sync between inside and outside, not only for the look but for the experience too,” Gupta says.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple, their two children and a grandparent
Location: Pune
Year built: 2013
Size: 297 square metres (3200 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Interior designer: Shabnam Gupta, founder, The Orange Lane
Photographs courtesy The Orange Lane
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple, their two children and a grandparent
Location: Pune
Year built: 2013
Size: 297 square metres (3200 square feet); 4 bedrooms; 4 bathrooms
Interior designer: Shabnam Gupta, founder, The Orange Lane
Photographs courtesy The Orange Lane
“The entrance foyer has been designed like a Rajasthani palace,” says Gupta. A jali door with an arched doorway, a wall with the same Rajasthani arch motif (in reverse, as it were), an idol in a niche, ethnic motifs on the floor and an ornate chandelier hanging from a vaulted ceiling, all contribute to the look. The entire room is awash in gold paint. The jali door leads to a mandir; the door on the left to the living room and the one on the right to the kitchen.
“The client wanted us to design a space that was warm and inviting and at the same time royal, spacious and airy. The shared rooms were to be more traditionally inspired and the bedrooms had to voice personal interests and desires,” says Gupta.
“The client wanted us to design a space that was warm and inviting and at the same time royal, spacious and airy. The shared rooms were to be more traditionally inspired and the bedrooms had to voice personal interests and desires,” says Gupta.
The intricately carved wooden door from the foyer opens into the living room, which has three seating areas. One is a private cove, seen right by the entrance.
“The door is designed to look old and traditional, adding to the theme envisioned for the home. A bright-pink shaded nook, adorned with beautiful Mughal pendants, serves as a hip addition,” Gupta says.
“The door is designed to look old and traditional, adding to the theme envisioned for the home. A bright-pink shaded nook, adorned with beautiful Mughal pendants, serves as a hip addition,” Gupta says.
The main seating area in the living room takes on a contemporary tone, though the traditional flooring continues. This space opens on to the patio.
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The dining room brings together clean straight lines, deep colours and traditional motifs. “The space follows a simplistic concept with a white tabletop and bright, upholstered chairs. The walls are painted white and the floor has an earthy yellow palette with delicate motifs,” Gupta says.
On the first floor, the large reading lounge is made comfortable with sofas, built-in seats, and a wall unit for books. It also looks out to the lush outdoors on two sides. The seating area at the far end is accentuated by the Mangalore and glass tiles used on the sloping roof and the multi-coloured tiles on the floors.
“This space is a serene spot for book lovers and for tuning down. It also harbours a distinctive printed single-seater that makes a statement and adds colour to the room. Mood lighting figures high in the whole house’s scheme with antique lamps, candles and highlighters,” Gupta says.
A jharokha-inspired window gives a peek into the the master bedroom.
Multicoloured flooring: Bharat Flooring
“This space is a serene spot for book lovers and for tuning down. It also harbours a distinctive printed single-seater that makes a statement and adds colour to the room. Mood lighting figures high in the whole house’s scheme with antique lamps, candles and highlighters,” Gupta says.
A jharokha-inspired window gives a peek into the the master bedroom.
Multicoloured flooring: Bharat Flooring
The master bedroom is a twist on a traditional space with a clean-lined four poster bed and exposed Bangalore-brick walls.
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The attached master bathroom has Kota stone flooring and wooden cabinets. The shower section has punctures in the brick wall that mimic traditional brickwork screens.
The daughter’s room has an attached balcony; the style of the room is contemporary, with bright colours and quirky accessories. Purple-striped wallpaper adds the illusion of height and injects a good dose of pep to the room.
“The project was an interesting one, where the challenge was to keep the balance of each space and not go overboard with ideas, designs or patterns,” Gupta says.
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“The project was an interesting one, where the challenge was to keep the balance of each space and not go overboard with ideas, designs or patterns,” Gupta says.
Read more:
Houzz Tour: A Mahabaleshwar Holiday Home Brims With Luxury
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What did you like the most about this home? Tell us in Comments below.
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This passage leads up to the entrance foyer. The ground floor houses the communal rooms like the living room, den and kitchen-cum-dining room, and the grandparent’s room. The reading lounge, the children’s bedrooms and the master bedroom take up the first floor.