Heading for the Hills
Wrapped in 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 ins
Our 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 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.
Overall, our home is a pleasing medley of dramatic accents, vintage elements, artisanal pieces and theatrical lighting, making it all seem like they have come together organically - over the years. It is an apt representation of our family, our values, and our love for honest materials and artisanal craftsmanship.