Everything about this bungalow spells luxury

A birds-eye-view of the hillside and an uber luxurious abode replete with a garden, swimming pool and gaming roomthis home certainly checks all boxes for the perfect weekend getaway. The two story structure spread across 8000-square-feet, (over 6 acres) is enveloped by lush greenery. The interiors are purposefully minimal, so that the focus remains on the pice de rsistancethe undulating hillside views. The home overlooks the tranquil Kalote lake and has a 360 degree view of the surrounding hills, making it a blissful getaway from a bustling city like Mumbai. The basic idea was to focus on the scenic views from every room. Every space has furniture, lights and accessories strategically placed to frame the stunning sights, says Amritha Karnakar, principal architect, AKAD (Amritha Karnakar Architectural Design).

The ground floor features the living room, dining room, bar, kitchen and three bedrooms, while the first floor houses three bedrooms, the gaming room along with two viewing decks. The staff quarters, gym, spa, steam room and kids play area are located in the basement.

A home of this scale required a fitting entrancethat was fulfilled by an imposing 12 foot-high solid wooden door. The challenge was to understand the scale of the structure and space. It was important to not let the grandeur overpower the main focusthe view, explains Karnakar. The entrance leads into the living area which opens onto the large deck with an infinity pool.

In keeping with the minimalistic aesthetic, the living room features a seating area, showcasing the beautiful natural landscape. Artfully peppered with carefully selected artefacts, it also features two lounge chairs with footrests at the bottom of the spiral staircase. The hanging lights in the double height room add another element of visual interest. The neutral shades of beige and grey are balanced by the pops of green added via the large potted plants. The room leads into the dining area that features a fourteen seater marble-top dining table.

The ground floor deck accessed from the living room features the infinity pool along with sun beds to soak in the green vistas. The first floor has two decks on either side. One corner of the larger deck is dedicated to the outdoor dining areathe ideal spot to enjoy your meals against the picture perfect backdrop.

While the home has six bedrooms, its the master bedroom on the first floor that perhaps offers the best, panoramic views courtesy the large glass windows on three sides of the room. The bright orange sofa in one corner of the room adds an interesting contrast to the large swathes of green outside.

A grungy English bar was the inspiration while designing the bar. The pipes fitted on one wall lend the room a stylish industrial-chic vibe. Pops of colour were brought in via the blue chevron-patterned tiles and red leather sofa. A barrel placed in the seating area adds another whimsical element to the dcor.

A wooden staircase leads up to the game room that has a pool table, foosball table and a carom board. The white and yellow tiles lend the room a bright, cheery look.

Spacious, green and eco-friendly, these 4 Surat bungalows are a sight to behold

View original post here:
Kalote, Maharashtra: We bet you havent seen a more lavish, expansive and close-to-nature holiday home than this - Architectural Digest India

Related Posts
December 5, 2019 at 4:53 am by Mr HomeBuilder
Category: Landscape Pool