Magnolias House of Saba Kapoor is an amalgamation of artisanal craftsmanship and sustainable living
Magnolias house designed by Saba Kapoor is situated in the Aravali range and has been designed in keeping with the design ethos of sustainability hence both the material and the colour palette appear raw yet refined. Packed with custom touches and artisanal craftsmanship, our house boasts four defined spaces: a double-height foyer, a double-height terrace, a living room, and a bar. A double-height terrace is the heart of the house with every room opening to it. The double-height foyer is one of the defined spaces in the house, packed with custom touches and artisanal craftsmanship. The decor is forever in flux-whether it is to reflect the change in season or design attitude.
Foyer
The double-height foyer is adorned by a beautiful staircase. An intricate cast railing enhances the staircase—the captivating reflection of which is captured in an imposing 20-foot mirror. The double-height lobby invites pools of natural light. It also has a fireplace which is enlivened with fresh blooms and birdcage mirrors.
Dining
The dining and lounge have used natural wood and earthy materials throughout the house— from floor to furniture and fleshed them out with intricate details. Everything that shares a footprint in the house is thoughtfully worked into, hand-cut or hand-sawned and meticulously put together. The dining and lounge During winters, this area morphs into a dining room. Wood and brass accents create a contemporary yet earthy vibe in the bar/family lounge.
Master Bedroom
Reviving timeless techniques with a new twist has been a mission of utmost importance. Refreshing hues of greens bring in pop of colour to the pristine white rooms. Floral upholstery & elaborate details bring back the yesteryear charm, the outcome being a space that spells opulence and comfort in the same breath.
The Master Bathroom
This house has been designed in keeping with Nivasa’s design ethos of sustainability, thus the colour palette appears raw yet refined. Indigenous materials and local craftsmanship have been celebrated throughout the house. The Passage While the overall theme of the house is contemporary, we have further aestheticized it through the contrasting interplay of minimalism and maximalism. The pleasing medley of dramatic accents, vintage elements & artisanal pieces, making it all seem like they have come together organically over the years.
An eclectic corner in the terrace has achieved aesthetic dichotomy by using a minimal neutral palette and dramatic styling of oversized mirrors, sculptures, and art. Sumptuous finishes like that of muted and antiqued brass add accent to doors, sculptures, furniture, and chandeliers.
Living
The living room is adorned by a bar, Packed with custom touches and artisanal craftsmanship, the house boasts four defined spaces and the bar is one of them. This conversation starter is carefully crafted to perfection & it reflects true design aesthetics. A solid hardwood bar with intricate carvings does just that. A beautiful corner in the living room. Vintage switches lend an air of old-world elegance into the mix. The diverse inventory of antiques, art, and artifacts we have collected over the years from our travels across India and abroad show up everywhere in the house.
In the living area, wooden bay windows, a brass double door and vignettes from various travels lend a charm of their own. Natural woody and earthy materials have been used throughout, from flooring and furniture to the intricate details seen in the decor, yet each section sees a variation in flooring and placement of furniture.
This home is a blend of classic and contemporary with antiques and character-filled elements such as switchboards, artifacts. The living room has a beautiful bay window overlooking the Golf course and Aravali range. While each of these areas has its own soul and spirit — we have used sliding doors to demarcate as well as to unify the spaces. One look at the home and you know it belongs to designers, it goes without saying that the decor is forever in flux—whether it is to reflect the change in season or design attitude.
The wooden bay window area, the vertical volume of the terrace incorporates wooden paneling seducing the eye to roam all the way to the top.
The Lounge
The family believes that spaces can be multifunctional. This lounge doubles up as a dining room as it boasts a dining table that converts into a coffee table, thanks to an in-built mechanism.
