This Malappuram house is a marvellous blend of traditional, contemporary styles | Lifestyle Decor
Anoop, an employee with Malappuram collectorate, and his wife who is a teacher decided to demolish their ancestral home in Malappuram as time took a toll on the old structure. The family wanted a beautiful and modern abode that suits a modern lifestyle and at the same time gels well with the mesmerizing greenery of the countryside. The elevation features a blend of traditional and contemporary architectural styles. A projected roof in the shape of a ship is an interesting feature. Meanwhile, a tropical and minimal style too has been followed to suit the unique climate in the region. The talented architects at Yuuga Designs based in Manjeri deserve credit for designing such a fabulous abode.
As a young couple, it’s always an incredibly exciting time when you’ve managed to secure your first home. But once you get through all the stress of finding the right home, you’d soon realise the next part of the journey can be equally, if not even more taxing. There’s a certain pressure to getting everything right during the renovation process, as once it’s built it’ll be hard to change. Or even if you could, it may just be really expensive to do so. For Bryan and Tiffany (@jingwensathome), they were fortunate to find their 4-room resale HDB at Pinnacle@Duxton which was somewhat already aligned with what they wanted. “The flat was excellently maintained,” Bryan said. “It had minimal built-ins and already had quite an open concept.” They also love how breezy the house is since it’s located on a higher floor. That’s not to say that they had an easy renovation journey, like almost everyone else during the pandemic – they had a few challenges they had to overcome. And now, together with their four cat bosses – August, Austin, Audi, and Auri, they are enjoying the fruits of their labour. Let’s join them as they share how they turned their vision into reality. The couple was ready to shell out up to $65,000 for their renovation. “We were prepared for around $60,000 to $65,000 as the total number for the cost,” Bryan said. “And so, we wanted to cap the initial quotation to $55,000, before all the adjustments and additional costs for lighting and electricity works along the way.” He said their final renovation cost was around $63,000. This excludes the aircon and cat grills which totalled about $8,000. Their approach helped them to stick to the budget. It prevented adding When Dhara Naik Pandya, founder of Ahmedabad-based interior design and architecture firm DNP Design Studio, wanted to renovate her two storied bungalow, she knew there was only one person who could do it justice to it — she, herself. Dhara and her husband desired a modern and minimal home, which felt open and uncluttered. The 2,000-square-feet bungalow is for three generations—Dhara Naik Pandya and her husband, their two young daughters and Dhara’s father-in-law. The bungalow comprises three bedrooms and a study, besides living and dining areas, a kitchen, and a balcony. Each piece of furniture in the home has been customised with materials and finishes that create a harmonious look in each room. Pandya kept the furnishings and accessories minimal to make the space feel quiet and serene. Clean lines and a muted colour scheme define this home that’s tastefully elegant, welcoming and practical. The living area houses custom made sofas from Pocho Living and a carpet from Rugberry.Photoartstudio The bungalow’s interiors are evocative of Scandinavian design. The home showcases a subdued colour palette, playing primarily with shades of grey. “We call our home the grey house because of its colour palette. My husband and I always wanted a very modern yet minimal home. We were very sure on using just three materials in the entire house—ash wood, concrete and metal. We didn’t want our house’s design aesthetic to be too loud in terms of colour and material palette. The only space I have used colour was in our daughters’ bedroom. They are very young and they wanted their room to be colourful and fun. Even in their bedroom, I did manage to use a shade of grey in combination with the vibrant pink,” mentions Dhara Naik Pandya, principal architect, DNP Design Studio. This How a couple with a $65k renovation budget created a cosy environment in their Pinnacle@Duxton home, Lifestyle News
How the renovation journey turned out
This Ahmedabad bungalow is a great example of a minimal yet warm abode
Open and airy