Holiday Home in Kerala

12. Location: CalicutFirm: Humming treeTradition meets colonial style in this Kerala home. The dowry chest with brass inlays is nicely complemented by the curved chairs, while concrete floors and a tiled roof accentuate the tropical country feel.See the rest of the home hereRead more: 10 Most Popular Indian Homes This Year10 Most Popular Indian Bedrooms on HouzzTell us: Which of these living rooms caught your eye and why? We would love to hear from you in the comments section.

12. Designed by: Humming treeLocation: WayanadFrom the wooden furniture to the the terracotta roof tiles, this living room is submersed in a tropical, vernacular style decor.

The living room is awash with indirect light through the verandah. A wooden diwan, flanked by a pair of tall three-legged stools, faces the coffee table: a polished, brass-bound wooden chest that evokes generations past. “High ceilings and courtyards ease cross-ventilation. We used natural stones and terracotta roof tiles to give a cooling effect,” says Shekar.

it's close to nature and simple yet classy

use of trunk/chest as centre table