Verandah House

An addition to the existing house built 10 years ago, the inspiration for the Verandah House was drawn from the enthralling views and the interconnection between the indoor and outdoor. The extension included a lounge area, living room and dining. Aptly christened the Verandah House, the verandah serves as the lounge with comfortable seating and a trellised roof that filters the light in.

With each sunrise and sunset, the light falls into the verandah through the trellis. A contrast to the open lounge, the living room is an introverted interior space. It offers a colourful contrast to the bright exteriors. The highlight of the space is the colourful frescoes on the walls, reminiscent of Aurangabad’s famous Ajanta caves. These devotional paintings, created by Kerala artisans, set off the mood of the place.

One painting acts as the backdrop of the dining area while the other occupies space in the lounge. The two bedrooms on the floor above are divided into living and bedroom spaces, which come together in warm earthen colours.