Pune Houzz: Victorian Meets Modern European Decor in This Home
Classic mouldings, ornate furniture & rich fabrics meet sleek modernity in this home designed by Ketaki Poonawala
“The homeowners wanted their apartment to be luxurious and classic with a modish touch in certain spaces. When we introduced the European-style design, they felt an instant connection to it and thus began the journey of finding the perfect balance between vintage and contemporary European elements to create an opulent home,” says Ketaki Poonawala, principal architect and founder of Ketaki Poonawala Designs, describing this apartment in Deccan Gymkhana, Pune.
Moulded double doors with antique brass handles open into the foyer where walls with arched panels and motif keystones set the theme for Victorian-inspired interiors. Behind the custom chair, a glazed arch opening gives a glimpse of the patio on the other side.
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The living and dining zone has an open-plan layout with a muted colour palette.
Grey marble flooring anchors the velvety, midnight-blue chaise longue and tufted gold-leaf sofas with rolled arms. A low-hung chandelier helps break the linearity of the zone.
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A vintage chandelier anchors the ornate eight-seater dining table. The white vanity with basin and gilt mirror add to the functionality of the space.
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White panels and mouldings with cornices give the kitchen a French country feel. A retro skeleton wall clock injects an eclectic vibe.
“The living room opens into a quaint patio with printed floor tiles and a raw teak-wood swing finished in wicker. Traveller’s palm and bougainvillea set up a balcony garden,” says Poonawala.
In the media room, a reclaimed wood ceiling and reclining chairs create an inviting ambience. An Audrey Hepburn artwork gives a playful lift to the setting. The patterned terrazzo flooring is from Bharat Flooring.
This games area adds to the fun quotient and livens up the media room, encouraging active play.
A red tufted wingback chair makes a bold statement in front of a rustic wall clad in Flexi-Brick (a type of wall veneer) by Articlad.
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A red tufted wingback chair makes a bold statement in front of a rustic wall clad in Flexi-Brick (a type of wall veneer) by Articlad.
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Notes of beige and gold take centre stage in the master bedroom with round hand-painted nightstands and an embellished tufted headboard.
Sumptuous curtains from Dalan Furnishings complement the muted hues of this cosy reading spot.
In the master bathroom, the distressed-wood cabinets offset the exuberant black Portoro marble.
The master bedroom extends to a deck with a jacuzzi and elevated seating in raw black stone, topped with cushions. Buddha bamboo plants offer privacy and add a pop of colour.
Next to the master bedroom is the 12-year-old son’s bedroom. A soft, calm white dominates the room through the four-poster bed, a study unit facing the outdoors and sliding panel wardrobe doors, while the walls harmonise in white, grey and blue. The neutral theme is livened up with pops of red. Wooden flooring and blinds bring warmth to this space.
The bathroom is an extension to this bedroom with similar elements in grey marble, brown wood and red sanitary fixtures.
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The guest bedroom has a minimalist design scheme with a neutral wallpaper with metallic accents for subtle drama.
Clad in classic Sofita gold marble, the guest bathroom resonates the muted colour palette of the bedroom.
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Who lives here: A family of three
Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Year/decade built: 2020
Size: 320 square metres (3444 square feet); 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Interior design firm: Ketaki Poonawala Designs
Photos by Aaditya Kulkarni | Photographix India
“The principal design language throughout the home is European with eclectic elements, wainscoting on walls and pops of colour to accentuate different spaces according to the usability,” says Poonawala.