The Color Abode: Capturing The Essence Of Modern Rustic Design | Crafted Spaces
This House is located in a quiet locality in Hyderabad surrounded by greenery. The design of the house encapsulates the extraordinary views surrounding it with big windows framing the sights around. It is spread across 15,000sft over 4 floors and 2 lower ground levels for sports and fitness levels. The Clients Love Colour and they weren’t afraid of letting us experiment with bold combinations, textures, and new materials. They wanted a house that reflected Indian Elements and beliefs but with a play of modern and contemporary. They wanted a space that was bright and in tune with all ages of the Family.
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We have named this residence “The Colour Abode”, as the name suggests, this home is a bold display and use of colour and colour sets the tone in every space. Each Space has been given one bright colour either on the wall or the Floor or the furniture. The whole house follows a modern rustic theme.
The design reflects the essence of modern rustic design, giving the private spaces a connection to the tranquility of nature. This home displays a bold display and use of color and modern furniture is juxtaposed with traditional oxide floors, doors, and carved elements creating the perfect mix of old and new. The ceilings are adorned with beautifully carved wooden Pieces from Rajasthan and rustic Chandeliers that take you back in time.
Ground floor,3900 sft- Modern furniture is juxtaposed with traditional oxide floors, doors and carved elements creating the perfect mix of old and new. Coloured Oxide Floors with brass and mother of pearl inlays, set the tone and modern furniture was added to compliment the floors with contrasting colours. The Clients wanted some element to remind them of their ancestral village homes. For the Flooring, cement oxide flooring was done by skilled labour from Pondicherry in beautiful colours.
First floor, 3600 sft-The main highlight is the floor done in a teal oxide colour and the walls are kept in a neutral tone with a Concrete Finish, to allow the kids to add on artefacts to the wall as they travel and grow older. The rustic brick wall acts as the perfect backdrop to the colourful chairs and teal oxide floor.
The second floor,3300 sqft- The Second Floor is the Master Suite Level, The design reflects the essence of modern rustic design, giving the private spaces a connection to the tranquility of nature.
As you walk in you will notice an open to sky courtyard wrapped around in an intricate wooden Jaali sourced from Rajasthan. This Courtyard creates a visual divider between the seating area and the walk in wardrobe and Bathroom. The four poster intricate bed was refurbished with different pieces of wood sourced from Rajasthan and the bed has a gorgeous view of the terrace it looks onto.
The flooring is a printed indian print tile in earthy tones in the bedroom and sitting area, that continues into the walk in wardrobe area. Pops of colour have been added in the jaali
The flooring of the Bathroom is a rust coloured cement oxide floor with mother of pearl inlays matching the tones of the Tuscan wallpaper that acts as the perfect backdrop for the bath tub. The Vanity is an old wooden log that has been refurbished and reused and the frame is set by 2 chandeliers to add some drama.
Lower Ground floor,4100 sqft-This level has an Outdoor Bar and indoor bar along with the Guest Bedroom and Outdoor pool area for entertaining guests. The same feel from upstairs has been carried over downstairs but with a slightly more modern tone with exposed concrete ceilings and exposed coloured conducting pipes.
FACT FILE:
Firm: Crafted Spaces
Project Name: The Colour Abode
Location: Hyderabad
Year: 2019
Photograph: Sankeerth Jonnada
ABOUT CRAFTED SPACES:
The Firm led by Mitali Aharam has managed to design, execute, and handover more than 50 projects in the hospitality, commercial, and residential segments. With a number of varied project styles under their portfolio, Crafted Spaces has created a niche in the hospitality segment by designing and styling numerous restaurants of high repute. Moreover, the brand has managed to create a strong foothold in the residential and commercial gamut by designing massive villas as well as retail spaces.
Our Vision- Whether it is homes, stores, or restaurants, we follow one simple rule – ‘Form Always Follows Function!’ Our objective is to always keep the client’s needs and functionality in focus and then letting the fluidity of space and design aesthetics flow, keeping in mind the larger context. Each client has a unique style, taste, and space requirement, we try to help the client visualize, curate, and achieve their dream spaces.
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