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    • From being discovered on Instagram to making the perfect Gurugram home, Anushka Shetty Architecture crafts an experience

    JUN 20, 2023 | By Alexa De Souza
    The living room features furniture from DemuroDas, lights from Klove, upholstery from Atmosphere Fabrics, Warwick Fabrics and Sabyasachi by Nilaya, drapery from The Pure Concept and flooring by Statuario Italian Marble. The wall treatment is from Asian Paints marmo cement. The expressive artwork is by Shobha Broota; Photography by Lokesh Dang; Styled by Rahul Kukreja

    A collaboration where creativity knows no bounds. This is the story of a Gurugram home shaped to perfection by Anushka Shetty Architecture. The home evokes a sense of understated elegance and cultural celebration located in DLF Magnolias. 

    The journey of this home began when the clients, a family of four with a deep affinity for Indian art, sought out a bespoke and luxurious space that would reflect their collective stories and experiences. The design studio, discovered through Instagram, immediately connected with the clients’ vision and embarked on a remarkable transformation of this 4,500 sq ft apartment.

    The furniture by DemuroDas sits amidst an open to light living room. The rug is from a vendor in Jaipur. The lights are from Klove and drapery from The Pure Concept. The upholstery is from Atmosphere Fabrics and Warwick Fabrics. The wall treatment is by Asian Paints Marmo cement; Styled by Rahul Kukreja; Photography by Lokesh Dang

    The art of crafts

    As you enter the house, you’re greeted by a captivating custom-designed metal screen. Acting as a divider and connector, it leads you to the dining area, while also offering a glimpse into the exquisite living room beyond. 

    The living room boasts a seamless open plan, featuring a harmonious blend of formal and informal seating. The white marble flooring, adorned with a book-matched pattern, adds a touch of symmetry and visual interest. Expansive windows invite the outside beauty of the golf course’s treetops, creating a tranquil ambiance within. The walls, finished with pigmented marmo cement, provide a sublime backdrop for the statement furniture and artwork. Large sculptural lighting pieces adorn the ceiling corners, casting an enchanting glow. 

    The bright, welcoming living room flaunts furniture from DemuroDas. The table lamp is from Sarita Handa and the rug is sourced from Jaipur. The wall treatment is from Asian Paints Marmo cement and wall panelling is by Ribbed Mocha cream marble; Photography by Lokesh Dang

    A monolithic bar counter, clad in beige ribbed stone, stands proudly next to a captivating artwork by Shobha Broota. The same stone panels the opposite wall, offering a delightful contrast to the formal seating area. 

    The dining area, nestled in a corner adjacent to the kitchen, finds its identity within the open plan. A marble and wood crockery unit seamlessly blends with the veneer ceiling, discreetly concealing trap doors for the centralised AC units.

    Dramatic but inspiring 

    The drama continues with a powder toilet that embraces natural materials. A carefully selected beige travertine marble slab, showcasing its natural grain, is complemented by black and gold Nero St Laurent marble accents. The intentionally moody colour palette, chosen to compensate for the lack of natural light, creates a captivating atmosphere. 

    The cosy corner comes to life with a Demuro Das bench wrapped in the Sabyasachi by Nilaya fabric. The rug is from Jaipur, lights from Klove and drapery from The Pure Concept; Photography by Lokesh Dang

     

    The artwork by H.A Churdhuri takes centre stage in this linen-wrapped dining space. The furniture is by DemuroDas, flooring by Statuario Italian marble and veneer from Stained Eucalyptus; Photography by Lokesh Dang

    The Master Bedroom, with its en-suite seating area, presents a play of scale and custom design. A bed with a long latticework headboard, reminiscent of a Japanese screen, justifies the room’s grand proportions. Engineered wooden flooring replaces marble, considering the extreme Delhi weather. 

    The bed and the bedside table is from custom ASA, upholstery is from Atmosphere Fabrics. The engineered wooden flooring is by Span Floorings; Photography by Lokesh Dang

    The older daughter’s Bedroom exudes playfulness, featuring a sunny yellow winged bed against a pigmented marmo cement wall adorned with silvered veneer panelling. Mixed prints and patterns breathe life into the room through carefully chosen fabrics. A long study unit, boasting a wedged cantilever table top, sits across from the bed. The subtle groove detailing on the shelves and shutters adds a touch of lightness to the overall design. The bathroom, offering ample space, showcases a scooped shower cubicle adorned seamlessly with vibrant blue mosaic tiles, allowing for playful spatial arrangements.

    The bed is from SAR design studio, bedside table from Custom ASA and chairs from Pure Concept Home. The wall finish is from Asian Paints marmo cement and veneer from Silvered Oak Veneer. The engineered wooden flooring is by Span Floorings; Photography by Lokesh Dang

     

    The bed is from Custom ASA, armchair from West Elm and the side table is from Pure Concept Home. The lights are from Terra lighting. The upholstery and drapery is from Atmosphere Fabrics. The veneer is from White Ash. The engineered wooden flooring is by Span Floorings; Photography by Lokesh Dang

    The younger daughter’s Bedroom maintains a homogeneous design language, characterised by chamfered edges and an earthy palette of browns and greens. Rustic materials such as cane and jute lend tactile richness to the space. The headboard wall panel intentionally remains bare, inviting the daughter to personalise and build her own art collection. Former pieces are curiously composed around a niche, breaking free from the conventional order. The bathroom follows suit, featuring soft chamfered edges and hints of warm wood and sage green.