Swanky Gurgaon home humbled by the touch of Indian Craftsmanship
Without loss of any indulgence of taste, the luxury residence at one of the posh locations, DLF Camellias is modestly filled with handcrafted details, miniature paintings, and suzani drapes by The Orange Lane.
After buying a home at one of Gurgaon’s swankiest addresses, a lawyer and his family were keen to turn it into an artistic home and have long been searching for someone who could bring a personal touch to luxury design. “They were looking at something that is unique,” informed Shabnam Gupta, Founder The Orange Lane in an interview with AD India.
Resonating with the brief given by the client, the interior designer created separate colorful spaces where the family could entertain and receive clients, but also retreat into their own private cocoon.
The lobby leads to the foyer of the home. A framed textile from Sarita Handa adorns one wall. On either side are two chairs made from an old camel cart, sourced from Jodhpur. The opposite is a Brass Tawa wall light from AKFD Jaipur.
The foyer is adorned with several handcrafted details with a carved wood panel, titled Freedom, by artist Sonal Ambani and a vintage Bhutanese ceiling panel over the head.
Apart from the foyer, the decor elements, from textile to antique furniture are handpicked, the usual markers of opulence—plush fabrics, sparkling chandeliers, shiny surfaces, and glistening marble—find their place in the decor, which gives the home its distinct personality is the liberal use of fine craftsmanship.
Vibrant Suzani textile flanked by chairs fashioned from an old camel cart. At the end of the corridor, a 100-year-old, hand-carved wooden door, sourced from Rajasthan, and a pair of marble elephants usher you into the foyer aflame in a rich burnt orange with vintage Bhutanese ceiling above. It had this terracotta red in it and a deep Persian blue inset with golden flowers.
The foyer opens into the client’s private office and study, which is in turn connected to the living room. The Persian blue from its ceiling is splashed across the study walls and shelving unit, resulting in an effect that’s dramatic yet soothing.
A vintage door, sourced from Rajasthan, connects the living and dining area. Reflected in the mirror-panelled wall are a collection of decorative Bidri plates.
In the corners of the living room, conventional table lamps are replaced with chandeliers bringing glamour that’s unmistakable but not over the top. The neighboring puja room is equally stunning, with bespoke thikri work and handcrafted statuettes.
The alluring mustard and green color liven up the otherwise sombre main bedroom. Above the bed is are affectionate paintings from Bhaskar Chitrakar’s ‘Babu and Bibi’ series depicting the life of a married couple. The pair of bone inlay table lamps and silk rug, are both from Manglam Arts
The mother’s bedroom bears a vintage patina balanced by modern touches such as the black-and-gold wall lights from Beyond Designs Home. The framed botanical prints have been sourced from The Flame Store in Goa. Apart from this the distressed furniture, a palette of lilac and grey, and framed botanical prints emanate a sense of nostalgia in the air.
According to the designer, this project is a testament to her love for Indian handicrafts and a keen eye for detail.
Photography by Kuber Shah
