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Shaunali Nanda of Sloane Luxury Interiors elevates this ancestral Delhi home

AUG 5, 2020 | By Aneesha Bhadri
Clothed in damask creams and ivory, vintage furnishings and bespoke furniture, all the elements in this house embody a sense of plush luxury; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
An identical seating arrangement showcases the use of a stylish chaise longue; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
The sofas, chairs and tables are all customised by Sloane Luxury Interior by Sita Nanda, while furnishings from Villa d'Este complete the look; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
Detail of the custom sofa by Sloane Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
The cosy setting near an ornate fireplace feature bespoke furnishings from Sloane Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda, and cushions by Janavi India; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
Natural light streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, highlighting the sumptuous textures of the bespoke furniture from Sloane Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
This cheery nook in the pool room is decorated using Theodore Alexander side tables, a bench from the Sita Nanda showroom and bespoke cushions by Sloane Luxury Interiors; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
The dining set and wall units are custom works from Sloane Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda. Ralph Lauren furnishings from Villa D'Este elevate the space; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
The study follows its own theme with navy blue sofas, zebra printed ottoman and polo printed lounge chairs; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
Sloane Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda fashioned the seaters for this lounge, while the upholstery is from Villa d'Este and cushions from Janavi India; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
The showstopper in this bathroom is the mirror and gold leaf cabinet from Sloane Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda. The wall lights are sourced from Florence, while the gilded mirror is from the Sita Nanda showroom; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
Panelled glass, along with stone and metal furnishings, and contemporary accessories lend glamour to this vanity; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal
Surrounded by rich floral wall coverings and colourful artworks, this vintage styled vanity cabinet and decorative mirror reference the opulence seen across the house; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

Inundated with references to Lutyen’s Delhi as well as homes typical of England and Chelsea, this sprawling ancestral abode by Shaunali Nanda of Sloane Luxury Interiors dazzles with its sleek finish and glamour quotient. Sitting on a 10,800 sq ft plot, the simple and clean outdoor spaces belie the extravagant elegance waiting indoors.

A square lobby with a harlequin floor and grand stairs leading to the first powder room form the entrance. Bevelled guided wall scones stud the walls of the powder room, while a mirror is mounted above a glass vanity with gold lining and silver leaf. The harlequin floor continues into the main foyer, outlined with classical mouldings, housing a central hall table and twin consoles in high gloss black lacquer and brass mounts with ormolu flame oriented wall scones.

The seaters and tables are custom made by Sloane Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda, while furnishings from Villa d’Este accentuate the sophisticated look; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

A pair of French doors open out to the main living room on the right and the dining area on the left. The living room is painted in hues of ivory and cream with touches of mint and pink. Here, the central seating revolves around a marble carved fireplace below a gilded mirror and two sofas scattered with floral embroidered cushions by Janavi India, along with a coffee table in mirror and gold leaf outline.

Close-up of the bespoke seaters by Sloan Luxury Interiors by Sita Nanda; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

Beyond another set of French doors lies a study with mahogany crotch veneer panelling, navy blue sofas, zebra printed ottoman and polo printed lounge chairs. The dining room on the other side of the foyer is extravagantly furnished with twin mahogany crotch-cross banded, square dining tables with brass lion’s paws and classic, regency style dining chairs, back embroidered with a Victorian floral bouquet.

Clothed in damask creams and ivory, vintage furnishings and bespoke furniture, all the elements in this house embody a sense of plush luxury; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

The adjoining pool room is covered in a tropical wallpaper with colourful parrots and palm prints. Sofas scattered with hand embroidered cushions and a mahogany veneered side table complete the look.

The dining set is customised by Sloane Luxury Interiors at Sita Nanda, while the embroidery on the back of the chairs is by Janavi India. Antique lighting is sourced from Florence; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

The first floor houses the family breakfast area done in a bright, blue and white chinoiserie theme with matching, upholstered chairs. Sheraton inspired black lacquer chinoiserie chairs and similarly dual toned porcelain and brass mounts accentuate the elegant theme.

This bright nook is decorated using Theodore Alexander side tables, candle stands from the Sita Nanda showroom and bespoke cushions by Sloane Luxury Interiors; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal;

The family lounge is fully panelled with white duco and accessorised with books, curios, floral wallpaper, cushy seaters and Victorian teak chairs. Clothed in damask creams and ivory—with frills and soft fabrics delicately embroidered—and complemented by classical prints, all the elements in this house embody a sense of plush luxury.

A corner in the study flooded with natural light; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

“I truly believe classical elements that have lived through time and even if repeated should not be feared but used…as they have proved to be everlasting. When juxtaposed with just enough glamour to be in tune with today’s Delhi, we have uber chic and classy interiors, tempered with symmetry and harmony,” says Nanda.

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The study features navy blue sofas and zebra printed ottomans for contrast; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

 

A corner of the study displaying navy blue sofas, zebra printed ottoman and polo printed lounge chairs; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

 

This vintage styled vanity cabinet and decorative mirror are offset by the dark floral wallpaper and vibrant carpet; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal

 

A vanity cabinet with rounded coutours, surrounded by panelled glass and holding contemporary accessories is an alluring blend of tradition and glamour; Photographs by Deepak Aggarwal