Houzz Tour: A Delhi Home Dials Up on Luxury
This expansive, multi-storeyed home is brought together by a unique decor language
Homeowners Anil and Monika Sachdeva wanted a home that would epitomise opulence and comfort. Though divided into multiple levels, the homeowners also wanted the spaces to merge and somehow stay interconnected with each other. The responsibility of the interiors was given to Monica and Hardesh Chawla of Essentia Environments, who achieved this not just through intelligent space planning but also by bringing in a consistent palette of surfaces, colours, textures, accessories and materials. “For this home that was spread across so many rooms and spaces, the key challenge for us as designers was to bring in a design language that bound everything together into one cohesive unit,” says Monica.
The formal living room is a dramatic space complete with warm veneer panels and beige-toned long drapes. The Chesterfield sofa adds to the regal look of the drawing room, while a pop of colour is introduced through an olive coloured chair. The two clusters of seating are separated using a console with laser cut metal rim on the edges.
The dining room is sandwiched between the drawing and the lounge area. The half wall with fixed glass above connects this area with the formal lounge. Hand cut strips of travertine marble with a creo finish accentuate the craters in the stone. “This is a design feature that we have continued from the drawing room into the dining area,” says Hardesh.
Lights: Jainsons Emporio
Lights: Jainsons Emporio
The first level leads to the private living areas of the family. In the master bedroom, a laser cut pattern has been designed as an accent over a veneered wall. The bookshelf unit has been custom-made with an open-grain matt-finish of Asian walnut veneer. Rose gold lamps in stainless steel give a contemporary yet classic look, while the clean lines of the furniture add to the sense of controlled luxury.
“Complementing accents, like the lamp, have been carried into the bathroom,” Monica adds. A hanging vanity is complete with a stone top counter and ample storage of drawers and shutters in lacquer finish. A tray for bath accessories and folded towels completes the look.
This floor also has a family lounge. “Here, the decor is still kept subtle, but is slightly heightened with the vibrant blue sofa and the dramatic art on the wall,” adds Hardesh. Wood finished floors and veneer panelling keep the warmth steady in this space.
Throws: Shades Of India
Throws: Shades Of India
Lacquered MDF on the wall is the key highlight of one of the children’s bedrooms on the same floor. The TV on the other end has been pushed slightly inward while the two side walls back-splashed in lacquer finish, accommodate the storage units. Two study tables on either side are done in veneer.
“The mandir is a very special space for the family,” says Monica. This puja room slightly breaks away from the palette used throughout the rest of the house. Its floor has a pattern created using metal inlay over stone. Travertine marble with grooves of 4 mm have been used on the walls while a frame of laser cut salt-sea-white Korean stone frames the idol. A window is kept covered with blinds and layered again by a traditional silk curtain with paisley motif.
The lift opens to a lobby on the second level – the area for the guests. A laser cut-out of a tree in veneer juts out on the wall – a similar treatment adapted from other parts of the house. A sofa chair takes centre stage in the space, while planters in stainless-steel-finish bring in a good dose of luxury to the entrance foyer.
A central living lounge on the second floor level opens up to three guest bedrooms. “The idea was to design an almost independent yet connected, self-sufficient floor for the guests,” says Monica. Thus an informal seating area has been created, along with a guest kitchen and a dining space finished in Asian walnut hardwood. The accent wall is a veneer-panelled, laser cut, see-through jaali installed behind the dining table. “This works in line with a continued theme from the rest of the house,” says Hardesh.
All three bedrooms with attached bathrooms are designed as self contained spaces. The furniture has been custom made by Essentia. “The materials used and the decor have all been geared towards creating a serene and peaceful ambience for the guests,” says Monica.
The second floor also has a gym with an attached jacuzzi and a sauna. The bathroom has frameless mirrors with cove light highlighting the wall in front. A mirror runs full height up to the false ceiling to bring in a full view of the bathroom. Swiss white marble on the floor has patches of Burberry beige; a similar pattern continues on the walls.
The third level is the terrace floor and is a dedicated space for entertaining and socialising. Designed for large parties and group get-togethers, it includes a lounge area with a bar, and is connected to an outdoor area with a water body and a seating zone complete with smiling Buddhas. The patterned faux grass brings in that extra level of detailing that can be seen consistently throughout this project.
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Who lives here: Anil and Monica Sachdeva, their parents and two young sons
Location: Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi
Year built: 2016
Size: 1,273 square metres. 6 bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a drawing, a dining, a gym, an entertainment lounge and a home theatre
Designers: Monica Chawla and Hardesh Chawla of Essentia Environments
That’s interesting: A sense of visual, physical connectivity and flow has been infused throughout the house.
Layout across levels:
Stilt level: home theatre, an outdoor area; ground level: drawing, dining, lounge; first level: family’s bedrooms, puja room, lounge; second level: guest rooms, gym; third level (terrace): entertainment lounge, terraced garden.