YOGESH RAVICHANDRAN

New hand-crafted wood Stair and built-in closet and storage drawers. Oak floor and treads. General Contractor - Baumhofer Estes, Inc. Photography - Bob Gothard

Vibhor Yadav

The lap of luxury. No expense has been spared throughout this spectacular custom residence offering over 5,000 square feet of luxurious finished living space. The sensational Scavolini kitchen is an entertainers dream and features quartz counters, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, wolf burner and hood, massive island with seating for four, and extra-long board walnut finished wooden floor. Oversized master bedroom, with regency double side fire place which could be enjoyed from the master bedroom and bathroom, Large walk-in closet and opulent ensuite with double sinks, freestanding bathtub, glass shower and marble floor. Completing the upper level are three additional bedrooms each with their own spa-like ensuite bathroom, walk-in linen closet plus convenient laundry room. Showcasing only the finest of finishes this home features double entrance doors, custom millwork, main floor with a home office, formal meeting room, Kitchen, extra-large dining area and a formal living room with a gas burner fireplace and an elegant marble book match fireplace . The Basement comprises of the family living with extra space as recreation area, rare gym area with shower and steam room, a wine room and an extra bedroom for the nanny if required. The main level has a gorgeous open-riser staircase with wrought iron spindles, an oversized patio for entertainment. Three car garage plus parking for four cars on driveway and with a artistically cured backyard landscape . Additional details include smart home lights, solid interior doors, central speakers, data cables wired throughout home, rough-in for camera wires, inground sprinkler system and more! Your family will enjoy the added living space in the professionally finished basement with separate side entrance that boasts oversized windows allowing lots of natural light, cosy theatre room, fitness room, recreation room plus wine room.

This compact four-bedroom villament spread across three floors has been designed for a family of five in the heart of Bengaluru to pair visual symmetry with easy-to-use functionality. The design concept focuses on creating a spacious and open environment, with an overarching palette of shades of white complemented with pops of colour and natural textures, paired with wood and brass accents as focal points. A customised verdant-print wallpaper creates a warm welcome on the top half of the entrance wall, with the bottom paneling painted white. Paired with white accessories—such as the lights on the wall and the floating console table—this makes what would have otherwise been a tiny vestibule feel clutter-free with an element of freshness. The entrance opens into the living room, which is swathed in shades of white, with hints of brass and wood for a touch of warmth and visual intrigue. A wooden swing, which faces the rest of the space, has been placed for the grandparents but can be removed to make the room feel more open when required. The furniture selection and seating options aim to provide a balance between contemporary and traditional aesthetics with a focus on creating a comfortable and inviting space for family gatherings and entertaining guests. Since this area has a double-height ceiling, a geometric-lined moulding running along the length of the entire wall, with hanging rattan lights in front of it, breaks any visual monotony here. A similar linear pattern continues across the TV console, which also allows natural light to stream between the staircase behind it. The otherwise monochrome kitchen, which opens into the living room, displays similar pops of yellow that form a harmoniously warm contrast against the black patterned backsplash tiles. The breakfast counter creates a visual barrier between the two rooms, allowing space for a quick or casual meal when needed. The flooring from the living room continues into this area, and the shared design elements between the two rooms quietly build a striking balance and connection between modern and traditional styles. While the clients wanted French windows running across one side of the dining room, we couldn’t make any changes to the building façade. As a nifty solution, we covered the original windows with wooden blinds (to conceal them while still allowing sunlight to stream in) and built French doors along a thin corridor in front of it. Similar to the rest of the house, a console cabinet in a niche beside the dining table provides maximization of storage here for crockery and cutlery. The staircase along the corridor between the living and dining room leads the way up to the first floor which houses the home office, master bedroom and the daughter’s room. A niche has been carved out below the stairs to hold utilities, and odds and ends around the house. For the couple that loves to read, the home office doubles as a library with ample storage space for their collection of books above, as well as files and work belongings below the desk. A cosy reading bay has also been built along the window. The colour palette here remains neutral, allowing a peaceful and productive work environment. Built as a simple and tranquil space, the master bedroom has predominantly been painted in white with a hint of royal blue to create subtle focal points on the bed’s headboard, the art, and the upholstery in the seating area across the bed. Originally a space for the balcony, this cosy seating space was enclosed to open up the bedroom. Textured wallpaper panels with geometric patterns interspersed between the adjacent wall add depth to the room. The walk-in closet—fitted in an area that was previously a passage—provides ample storage while maintaining a cohesive design aesthetic with the rest of the room. Next to it, the daughter’s room has been designed to hold multiple storage points—a necessity for any growing child who will need a slew of belongings, toys and school material over time. The furniture pieces and placement have been carefully chosen to allow her movement and play across the room through the day, On the second floor, which opens into the terrace, the guest bedroom has been designed to echo the luxury and comfort of a hotel room, without feeling too loud or overwhelming. A burnt orange headboard lends a cosy warm charm to the space, while the parallel-line wallpaper behind it elongates the height of the wall in an otherwise low-ceilinged room.

Nikitha Sharma

The Altar is a space floating in the air. Externally, the mass deliberately disconnects from the living room wall, giving an impression of a floating cube sliding out from within. The reduced floor height and the clerestory window invoke a mystical feeling. Stairs from the Altar lead to the Library and the family spaces. The one-and-a-half storey height of the living room leaves a clerestory window in the library exhibiting a dialogue between the courtyard and the terrace of the living room. The walls of the private spaces around the courtyard are kept low with glass continuing to touch the ceiling. The courtyard thus flows into the bedrooms, blurring the boundaries of the courtyard while establishing a connection with the internal spaces of the house. The spatial strategy is designed to visually connect spaces to allow a sense of communication. The concrete ceiling is left exposed to add a sense of informality in contrast to the smooth white plastered walls. A flight of sunbathed stairs from the family room lead to the ‘Barsati’ which transitions into the living room terrace through a semi open verandah. The ‘Barsati’ also acts as a pantry to serve for the terrace parties that the client usually hosts. Photo credits: Shamanth Patil J Painting: Ravindra Chauhan, Belgaum

Photography : Vikram-Ponappa,v@vikramponappa.com