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Interestingly , the bungalow stands on stilts , so the designers used half of the stilt area to carve out a dining room , bar lounge and courtyard . Surrounded by greenery and furnished with classic contemporary furniture , the bar lounge is a relaxed space with a leather bar cabinet from Trunks Company . Most of the other furniture , accessories and lights seen across the home is custom made by us at Beyond Designs , while the carpets are sourced from The Carpet Cellar . The overall decor is an amalgamation of
exquisitely crafted furniture , unique prints on fabrics and European refinement . Even though white is the base , the property boasts abundant textural flair and an authentic , intimate vibe , owing to the use of quality natural materials such as marble , wood and local stones . The home is laid out such that it takes advantage of the blue expanse of the sea . On the lowest level , the designers planned two seafacing , white and blue bedrooms with balconies . Even the ensuite facilities open out to a balcony of their own , which have been fitted with a charming outdoor bathtub and shrouded in privacy with the help of a canopy of tree branches and a green patch around them . A voluminous , double-heighted formal living room is conceptualised on the floor above . Boldness and elegance converge here as a large , carved wood panel forms a gorgeous feature wall . Meanwhile , furnishings in a light shade and a mosaic stone coffee table in blue and white add a nautical freshness . On the other
42 | January - February 2022 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA