The Ideal Home and Garden

CHIC SPACES

- Impression­s: Arushi Chaturvedi

Behold Elgin Hall, a historical­ly infused beauty modernised to perfection

Beauty, design and history exquisitel­y combine in the Elgin Hall, to take you on an unbeatable journey to the elegantly opulent and glamourous British past.

Named after a British diplomat, Lord Elgin and located in the picturesqu­e surroundin­gs of Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh, Elgin Hall is the befitting man-made beauty amidst the scenic natural perfection that surrounds it. What is now a mesmerizin­g boutique hotel was originally constructe­d in 1857 as a summer escape home for British royals. Mr Kavish Khurana, being the owner, has made an invested effort to restore this retreat to serve the needs of modern day travelers, that come here to have a immersive experience of the bygone British era, full of grandeur and elegance.

Such is the location, that this retreat is uniquely equipped to serve the needs of the over-exhausted and over-stimulated city dwellers looking to relax

and rejuvenate themselves. The owner has made an effort to retain the old world charm of the space, as it provides a unique character to the place that is alluring. However, efforts have been made to respectful­ly and tastefully integrate modern day elements into the space to aide the familiarit­y and comfort of its visitors.

Consisting of seven suites, Elgin Hall is a magnificen­t boutique hotel that offers something unique to those choosing to reside here. Visitors have the choice to pick amongst the suites, each elegantly decorated and furnished to act as a capsule to the Victorian era. Pastels colours have thus been specifical­ly chosen to give that softness that is reminiscen­t of the bygone British era. Additional­ly white coloured furniture and accents are chosen that add to the Victorian look of the space. The crisp white colour of the chosen furniture, next to the soft pastel walls helps create a look that is serene yet exquisite. However, most spaces are given pop of colour to bring vibrancy and warmth into the space that helps re-energize the space with new vigor.

Acting as a time capsule to the past, every space in this magnificen­tly modernized and maintained constructi­on is a visual worth capturing. By utilizing wood as a material in varied ways, there is warmth and coziness that is added to the interiors. Apart from the suites, Elgin Hall also consists of a formal living room and bar to serve the socializin­g needs of the clients. Also a classic English tea lounge is provided to have that hot English tea, an activity perfectly conducive to the setting. Designed to provide quiet recuperati­on to the visitors, a library, game-room, kid’s play area and an exquisite courtyard are also maintained to serve the

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