The Magnolias

Our house in the Aravali range is a project that is close to our hearts. It has been designed in keeping with our design ethos of sustainability hence both the material and the color palette appears raw yet refined. We have used natural wood and earthy materials throughout the house— from floor to furniture and fleshed them out with intricate details. Everything that shares a footprint in the house is thoughtfully worked into, hand-cut or hand-sawn and meticulously put While the overall theme of the house is contemporary, we have further aestheticized it through the contrasting interplay of minimalism and maximalism. This aesthetic dichotomy is achieved by using a minimal neutral palette and dramatic styling of oversized mirrors, sculptures, and art. Sumptuous finishes like that of muted and antiqued brass add accent to doors, sculptures, furniture, and chandeliers. Vintage switches lend an air of old-world elegance into the mix. The diverse inventory of antiques, art, and artifacts we have collected over the years from our travels across India and abroad show up everywhere in the house. Packed with custom touches and artisanal craftsmanship, our house boasts four defined spaces: double height foyer, double height terrace, living room, and bar. While each of these areas has its own soul and spirit — we have used sliding doors to demarcate as well as to unify the spaces. One look at the home and you know it belongs to designers, it goes without saying that the decor is .. forever in flux—whether it is to reflect the change in season or design attitude The vertical volume of the terrace incorporates wooden paneling seducing the eye to roam all the way to the top. During winters, this area morphs into a dining room. Wood and brass accents create a contemporary yet earthy vibe in the bar/family lounge. The living area is completely steeped in the minimalism-meets-maximalism-style with the wooden bay window area, brass-accentuated double door, and larger-than-life vignettes; this is a meeting point for rich material interaction. The lobby, again, double height invites pools of natural light. An intricate cast railing enhances the staircase—the captivating reflection of which is captured in an imposing 20-FOOT mirror. The lobby area also has a fireplace which is enlivened with fresh blooms and birdcage mirrors.