Studio Tilt imbues sun-kissed serenity in this Goa home

With views of the lush Goan landscape captured from the generously sized windows, this home in the coastal state of Goa carries within a joie de vivre kind of composure and poise. For a young globetrotting couple, it is also their first dream home. They enlisted the expertise of Natasha Kumar and Abhijit Sawant of […]

24 Jul 2024

Aditi Singla

With views of the lush Goan landscape captured from the generously sized windows, this home in the coastal state of Goa carries within a joie de vivre kind of composure and poise. For a young globetrotting couple, it is also their first dream home. They enlisted the expertise of Natasha Kumar and Abhijit Sawant of Studio Tilt to douse their tropical nest of 1,200 sq ft with hints of old-world charm and simple modernity.

Studio tilt — The rocking chair from Wooden Street and curvaceous coffee table set from Fleck sit perfectly against the organic rust and beige Obeetee rug. The Origami pendant light fixture is from Fig Living and the black glass lights are from Whispering Homes; Photography and styling by Manthan Yadav

When in Goa, inspiration indeed comes naturally. And a part of it came from the savvy owners themselves, who opined, “We seek to avoid the colonial precincts of South Goa and favour soft, neutral aesthetics with a traditional essence.” With this directive, the architects embarked on an exquisite design metamorphosis, converting the entire living area to an open format with an evident Japandi influence.

Breezy but beige

The living room is breezy and serene, inviting for a movie marathon and leisure lounging. What you see here are beige-y and caramel tones, ostentatious artefacts and furnishings skillfully put together.

Just beyond, is the light-filled dining area where the residents sip and dine, again dominated by a neutral palette. An artwork picked from Europe blends in perfectly between the sand-coloured cabinets.

“The house didn’t need any major cosmetic changes in terms of layout and flow, but we decided to open the kitchen with a slender breakfast counter,” Natasha explains. The pristine terrazzo tile backsplash becomes a perfect backdrop for culinary endeavours.

Lessons in minimalism

Life is sweet in a master bedroom as splendid as this. There’s a lot to marvel at in this pastel haven with splashes of powder blue. Rich layers of statement decor pieces and artwork make it a bit colour-forward. “After a while, you get fed up with an all-white palette. We had to do something radically different and stay away from the typical minimalism clichés,” says Abhijit.

For the guest bedroom, a soothing palette of vanilla, cream and terracotta has been embraced. Decor objects behind the seating nook, bask in the warm luminance of the sun. These calming spots in both the bedrooms are anchored by built-in desks that add utility and style.

Maximised daylight and cross-ventilation team up to bring the same vibrance and freshness of a sea breeze along the coast. Conceived with the idea to be elegantly minimal, the architects have selected vintage, smooth collectibles that beguile. By prioritising open spaces and creating clutter-free rooms they have woven the couple’s dreams and emotions in every corner of their first home.

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