This sprawling home Nivasa is a farmhouse in Sultanpur, New Delhi where Saba Kapoor lives with her husband, in-laws and their grandmother. I believe that a home should be a reflection of its inhabitants. This entire home showcases Saba’s signature style and is a reflection of its inhabitants. The home is a marriage of classical and contemporary design styles showcasing a blend of different aesthetics. Moreover, the beauty of Indian workmanship shines through the interiors of the home. The furnishings highlight brass and metal elements, while wood, neutral whites and soft textures introduce warmth and soften their finish.

This Nivasa home is a celebration of nature, be it the creepers that intertwine the columns of the verandah or the imposing mango tree in the garden. The plants grow naturally throughout the space, adding beauty and a sense of freshness. While the entire home has the same design aesthetic, each room has its own personality. This 2.5acre farmhouse located in Sultanpur, New Delhi, just off the main thoroughfare connecting New Delhi to Gurugram is a renovation of a 30-year-old bungalow. The renovation preserves many original elements of the 30-year-old house instead of demolishing it and rebuilding from scratch. Solar panels power the home, while ample natural light brightens the interiors. Antiques, artworks and artefacts made from recycled and scrap materials add character to the farmhouse.

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Neoclassical Grand Entrance

As soon as you enter the home, there’s indigenous Indian green marble on the floor, welcoming you into an airy verandah encompassed by a beautiful array of plants. This space leads into a Neoclassical foyer area with arresting mouldings on the walls, two black and white chairs and a centre table. Further inside, a majestic double door leads into the living room, where contemporary materials and artwork refresh the old-world charm. Inspired by Saba Kapoor’s travels the bar called the Serengeti and it has intricate metal work depicting the fauna and flora found at the Serengeti. 

Japanese-Inspired Patio

To the left of the living room is an outdoor patio, which is evocative of a zen garden. It features a serene water body, a sectional sofa, and an outdoor dining table under a beautiful mango tree. The garden draws inspiration from Japanese landscapes while embracing an Indian character through Kota stone and other locally sourced materials from Delhi. A wooden gazebo accommodates larger gatherings, while a wraparound green patio extends the living space outdoors. A chaise lounge, an antique chandelier and birdcages repurposed as artworks add character to the patio.

The dining area bears testimony to a unique collaboration between Saba and her father-in-law, a handicrafts exporter. Saba designed the dining table base and chandeliers, which her father-in-law’s facility cast in brass. The rich brass finishes contrast with earthy wood tones and muted shades, creating a warm and understated setting.

White Gold Living

The double-door entrance leads to the expansive living area that stuns with a gorgeous play of white and gold. It overlooks the bamboo groove through the large window keeping the interface between the indoors and outdoors alive. The furniture, the chandelier and the accessories imbue the contemporary space with an old-world charm. 

The living spaces have been planned around a nucleus—a courtyard with bamboo plants. The bamboo plants are the heart of this house, because you see them in the informal dining, the formal living and formal dining areas, and you see them from the zen garden as well. The house features a seamless flow of natural light and natural beauty.

Green Zen Retreat

You walk around the house and you enter a dramatic and bold green room which is the family’s ‘zen room’. Aside from a variety of green planters, the room features an actual antique Kerala boat that was used for fishing in the olden days, placed on a pedestal and has plants growing within it, adorned three little playful Buddhas. Connected to this area is an elegant mandir, which overlooks the verdant garden. The greenery outside is the perfect backdrop for the mandir. It adds to the serenity of the space.  

Thereafter, you can go upstairs or downstairs. Upstairs are the in-laws bedroom, a TV room and a family lounge, and downstairs is the couple’s husband, a lounge and a study room. 

Modern Brass Details

Age-old brass finds a unique modern application in the master bedroom, redefining timeless allure. Its minimalistic palette is matched by the refined design of the furniture pieces and the contemporary details in brass.

The master bedroom and the living room surround a serene pool, overlooking the poolside patio soaking in the greenery and sunlight. The patio is furnished with elaborate modern furniture.

Serene Poolside Patio

The poolside patio brings modern minimalistic living to the outdoors. Sumptuous loungers, a set of two centre tables, arm chair and sculptural planters, all in white, add a serene calmness to the space and offer a much-needed escape from everyday chaos.

Artistic Bar Collection

A wooden staircase with a walnut hue leads downstairs back to the main living area, and the bar area with a hidden pantry, which is an extremely artistic space because it is kind of a collection of all that Saba loves. Even the bar or the coffee table you see are more like pieces of art than actual furniture. There’s an extremely interesting artwork on the walls by artist called Abhishek, made out of scrap metal and from shipyards in Gujarat. The bar is a multifunctional with half of storing tea while the other half has some drinks to entertain friends. 

Fact File

Designed by: NIVASA

Project Type: Residential Architecture Design

Project Name: Khosla Farmhouse

Location: New Delhi

Principal Architects: Rohit Kapoor & Saba Kapoor

Photograph Courtesy: deepakaggarwalphotography

Firm’s Website Link: NIVASA

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