HOUSE OF THE MONT

House of the Month

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The Owners: A family of six; husband Rohit Kapoor with wife Riti Kapoor, daughters Saba Kapoor and Nikita Kapoor, and their pets Scooby and Scrappy LO caTiO n: The Aravalli Range, Gurugram area: 10,000 sq ft rOO ms: Double height foyer, double height terrace, four bedrooms, living room and bar Dec O r Type: Contemporary style Designer: The family

Heading for the Hills

Wrapped in the invigorating view of the Aravalli ranges, the Kapoor’s home in Gurugram will highten your sense of aniticipation. Saba takes us inside her home that is created using a palette that complements the mesmerizing view of the outside. Let’s step inside this dreamy abode.

w eLc O ming yO u: Linen curtains and a wall covered in motifs frame the passage that leads to the brass doors of the living room. And a silk carpet accentuates the passage with Bottochino Italian marble flooring.

House of the Month

House of the Month

in Tense feeL: The bar and lounge features brass fixtures, leather bar stools and a stainless steel light installation.

ur house in the Aravalli 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 colour palette appear raw yet refined. The natural wood and earthy materials used throughout the house— from floor to furniture, are fleshed out with intricate care and detail. Everything that shares a footprint in the house is thoughtfully worked into, hand-cut or hand-sawed and meticulously put. While the overall theme of the house is contemporary, we have further enhanced it through the contrasting interplay of minimalism and maximalism. This aesthetic dichotomy is achieved by using a minimal neutral palette and dramatic styling using 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 of four defined spaces: double height foyer, double height terrace, living room, and bar. While each of these areas has O

its own soul and spirit — we have used sliding doors to demarcate as well as to unify them. One look at the home and you know it belongs to designers! And 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 that seduce 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-meetsmaximalism style with the wooden bay window area, brassaccentuated double door, and larger-than-life vignettes; this is indeed a meeting point for rich material interactions. 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.

House of the Month

House of the Month

House of the Month

c arefu LLy c h O sen: A light pastel palette continues in the bedrooms. Also seen here are teak flooring, a metal chandelier and custom furniture made with teak and cane.

House of the Month

House of the Month

m aTeriaLs TO enhance: The living room sees an interplay of materials in the form of wooden furniture, brass detailing, cast iron chandeliers, linen curtains and silk carpets

House of the Month

| April 2020 The Ideal Home and Garden m irrO reD Beau Ty: An exceptional mirror adorns one wall and also captures the reflection of the staircase that leads one to the top floor that houses four bedrooms.

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pas TeL pO wer: Refreshing hues of blue and green, in the form of accents bring in an effective pop of colour to the pristine white bedrooms.