An Earthy Delight

A muted earthy palette and pops of colour induce a positive environment in this holiday home near Pune designed by The Arch Studio.

Curated by: Rupali Sebastian
Photographs: Inclined Studio; courtesy The Arch Studio

The site

The project is located in Pirangut, a few kilometres away from the hustle and bustle of the city on a hilly terrain. The space has a double-height ceiling with gorgeous views outside.

The brief

A modern but simple holiday home, was the central brief of the client. Additionally, they sought an environment which would promote interaction between nature and the inhabitants of this space. 

The design intent

The aim was to create a modern, minimal and a timeless space. “Getting back to nature, looking for ways to be more sustainable and generally becoming more minimalistic was the key intent of design,” says the architect. “For many, that feeling of nature combined with neutrals creates a sense of calm and prosperity.”

The visual expression

The main door opens into a tiny entrance foyer with exposed brickwork. The living room sports an earthy colour palette ruled by rattan, cane and other woven materials. “When it comes to interior accent colours, we used pops of mustard yellow,” says architect Siddhina Sakla. Cane is introduced in various elements such as furniture, pendant lamps, wall decor and furnishings. Fluted grey battens on the walls make a wonderfully zen backdrop, providing for uplifting plants and minimal décor. The grey floor is accented by printed tiles in the passage space to give direction to the overall space.

The highlight of the reading den is a tan butterfly chair and a bookshelf is designed with angular partitions that act as a good unit for books and artefacts. The master bedroom with its minimalist white walls with simple grooves brings richness to a four-post wooden bed, drawing the eye to the beautiful green upholstery and textured curtains. The second bedroom is suffused with a beautiful blush pink. The headboard snuggles into a shallow arched niche adorned with artwork. The furniture is kept rustic with cane add-ons.

Fact file

Project: Earthy Dream Home
Location: Pune
Area: 1,500 sq ft
Principal architect: Ar. Siddhina Sakla