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    Royal to the T— This holiday home by Beyond Designs encompasses generations of architecture in a resplendent manner

    MAR 20, 2023 | By Suhaani Rai
    The opulent dining area crowned with bespoke brass and crystal chandeliers opens out to the pool with a view to the bar unit; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The master bedroom on the first floor of the main building is fitted with a four-poster brass bed and classic-contemporary furniture from Beyond Designs, adding subtle opulence to the environment; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    Conceived in warm, bright tones, the family lounge on the ground floor of the main building is ideal for spending a relaxed time. An MF Husain artwork adorns one of the walls; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The family lounge conceived in warm bright tones, leads to the lush green lawns; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The vaulted wooden ceiling and flooring combined with the striking red counter create a rich, yet glamorous atmosphere befitting the luxury entertainment space; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    Folding wooden doors open out to the green exteriors bringing in much freshness into the glamorous bar area; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The bar unit nestled amid trees overlooking the swimming pool and a stone statue in the verdant lawns; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The porch outside the formal living room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    Inside the bar unit overlooking the beautiful lawns; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan
    The formal living area fitted with furniture and lights specially designed and created by Beyond Designs; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    A preservation of the past in a holiday home is one of its kind and Sachin Gupta and Neha Gupta, Principal Designers of Beyond Designs cocoon generational art and architecture into this majestic sanctuary.

    Nestled amidst six acres of lush green land, a massive 22,000 sq. ft. area in Jaipur has seven en suite bedrooms and a swimming pool. “It’s a 30 year old property that was recently expanded and more quarters were added by noted architect Pradeep Sachdeva. This was his last project before passing away in 2020. We collaborated with him for the project,” says Sachin and Neha.

    A large mythological artwork is flanked by two hanging chandeliers in the formal living area; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    The curious brief

    The entire house has been adorned with furniture that has been passed from three generations— some refurbished, some as they were. There are paintings by renowned masters which belong to the homeowner’s collections. The design influences are from across the globe with art, textures and other details that evoke magnificent visuals.

    The Geoffrey Bawa-inspired architecture has been retained to provide a charming, relaxed yet regal look to the holiday home. This art galore has a laid back, understated luxury embracing a neutral palette with pops of colour and delightful accents. 

    The second entry porch that leads straight to the double-height informal living; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    The double-height informal living area accessorised with magnificent artwork complemented by the carpet and sofa; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    Tour every corner of this home

    From the main entrance, there’s a small passage that leads you to a formal living room, a double height informal living room and a powder room. The lower level also constitutes a mandir, kitchen and a luxuriant dining room that features bespoke brass and crystal chandeliers, vintage style chairs and gothic wall panelling. It opens out to the swimming pool.  Adjacent to the passage on the ground floor are the father’s, mother’s and kids bedrooms.

    The bar lounge opens out to lush green exteriors. An S H Raza artwork from the owner’s collection is on the wall; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

    The dazzling bar space with dramatic lights and even more dramatic base of the counter; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    A stairway and a brass finished lift leads you to the first floor with two passages on both sides. The first passage leads to two guest bedrooms— one in green and other in mustard yellow. The second passage leads to the master bedroom and one more kid’s bedroom. The master bedroom showcases a four-poster brass bed and modern furniture to complete the opulent theme of the room. The other side of the passage leads to a large terrace.

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    Beautifully crafted wooden panelling forms a richly warm backdrop in the family lounge; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

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    An elegant classic contemporary desk created by Beyond Designs stands quietly in the elder son’s room; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

    Ideas to bookmark

    “We have previously worked with the homeowners. Hence, they are familiar with our design philosophy and style of working. Their sensibilities veer towards understated luxury. Thus, the interior design style adheres to their requirements and follows a restrained play of flamboyance as compared to our signature style,” avers Sachin and Neha.

    White backdrops in common areas work as a muted canvas for the vast collection of artworks, furniture pieces, lights and decor accessories to stand out. This home is an archetypal for how to preserve valuables from the past in a maximalist style. 

    Scroll down to see more glimpses of this beautiful haven!

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    The sun-drenched balcony porch of the master bedroom on the first floor; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

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    Interior view of the library; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

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    The passage outside the two guest bedrooms on the first floor of the main building; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

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    The powder washroom in the bar area is done up with wooden paneling and wooden vanity, exuding vintage vibe; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

     

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    Outside view of the bar unit; Photographs by Atul Pratap Chauhan

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