Hail Royal Infusion
Ornate and opulent, designs that celebrate the royal flair are reminders of a time that is seeped in luxurious allure. These four designers have envisioned and brought to fruition the rich infusion of royal interiors into the contemporary landscape, that seamlessly transports one to indulgent splendor.
“The clients wished for a statement in spatial luxury, a contemporary living space with ethnic accents — a home that would have a traditional spirit and modern expression. The 5bhk home was converted to a 4bhk one, with one bedroom being ‘erased’ to create larger spaces, keeping Vastu in mind. The contemporary-meets-ethnic aesthetic was articulated as a bare, modern shell that would house elements with classic styling such as cabriole legs, Chesterfields, scrolled arms and backs, and stately two-poster beds. Luxury is expressed via a high-end material selection and rich finishes. Unusual natural stones with extraordinary colours and graining, exotic hardwoods and veneers, pure leather, opulent velvets, high-gloss lacquers, silk carpets, and engraved and beveled glass create layered, nuanced and eloquent compositions.”
Ritu Khandelwal, Co-Founder of Sthapatya points out, “The infusion of royalty in residences is all about creating visual imagery with the intricate interplay of exotic materials such as Venetian mirrors, marble overlays and inlays, crystal and bohemian chandeliers, glass micro-mosaics on walls, Roman domes and Corinthian columns, wrought iron and intricately cast metal gates with theme complementing lighting, drapes that forming a flowing backdrop to areas, back-lit onyx in toilets, teak wood paneling on walls, Persian carpets, silver metal furniture and more... Attention to detail and interaction of materials whilst creating a distinct design aesthetic are the core tenets of injecting regality in an area. At Sthapatya, we also emphasize on the beauty of handmade and its unique artistry to not only revive vanishing arts and crafts but also breathe a little bit of past into the present.”
“The French connection is a timeless translation of luxury that nurtures the solace of a household. The client’s multivalent excursions nurtured in him an urge to own a house that is a statement of luxury without compromising on the feeling of warmth and coziness. Hence the classical French style was the perfect take – it returns to tradition and comfort yet does not compromise on style and glamour. The house is characterized by polished marble floors, decorative ceiling and ornately carved furniture rendering it both trendiness and uniqueness in its context. The exquisite use of stone, molding and carvings renders it a palatial appearance. This house offers its inhabitants an experience of walking into a luxury hotel while at easement of their dwelling place.”
“Heralding the era where maharajas and sultans ruled all over the subcontinent, Shilpi Sonar has beautifully crafted the interiors of this residential bungalow. Keeping in mind the interiors of palaces fit for royalty, this bungalow is the most glamorous residence, the city of Raigarh has ever seen. Spread over a sprawling 10000 square feet, its traditional interiors tie it to the rich cultural history of India, elevating the overall aesthetic value associated with the city. Keeping in mind the sheer scale and magnificence of the bungalow, Mrs. Sonar went out of her way to incorporate customized elements into the household in order to give it a personal touch that gives the house its own identity and sets it apart from the rest of the luxurious interiors by tying it to the deeprooted and all-encompassing culture of our great country.”