Stone cladding was used only on the parapet to give the exterior its chic look.When Vineesh and Sasikala decided to have a nook of their own, they were determined not to go for home loans or borrow from well-wishers. And they did have their home, built with meticulous care, with not a penny spent unwisely.
» The house in Thiruvanchoor lies more to its back as frontage is narrow.
» Built on five cents, the structural plan was drawn up by their sister, a civil engineer.
» Though the plan was drawn for two floors, the owners decided to go for a single one for the time being, though provision was laid for extensive work later.
The house in Thiruvanchoor lies more to its back as frontage is narrow. » As the front elevation was narrow, the plan was drawn to have the house sit comfortably towards the back.
» Stone cladding was used only on the parapet to give the exterior its chic look.
» The pergola roof in the sit-out with its glass covering enhances the exterior of the house.
As the front elevation was narrow, the plan was drawn to have the house sit comfortably towards the back.» An outdoor pebbled courtyard next to the sit-out makes the place stylish.
» A sit-out, a drawing-cum-dining hall and two bedrooms make up the house. A stairway from inside goes up to land on a lounge upstairs.
» The house adheres to all the principles of vaastu.
» Although the drawing and dining space together forms the hall, the design is such
that the two entities are not visible to each other.
The space between the bedrooms serves as a study area.» As the dining section is a wee bit small, the seating is done in such a way that it does not eat into the space.
» For the time being, only a master bedroom and a kids’ room have been built. The master bedroom has an attached bathroom and a common bathroom has found place under the stairway.
» The space between the bedrooms serves as a study area.
» Granite tiles have been paved in the garden instead of concrete tiles.
The sit-out and the staircase steps have been done in Kadappa. » All the rooms have vitrified floor tiles. But the sit-out and the staircase steps have been done in Kadappa. Though Kadappa is thicker, it never turns grey with age or weather, and is a not half as expensive as granite.
» It’s mahogany everywhere. But only the main door has been ornately done up.
The TV wall looks hep with the wallpaper around it.» The TV wall looks hep with the wallpaper around it. Some of the interior walls have been done up in light violet paint.
» Not only the walls, but the ceiling and some corners look attractive in different colors.
» The kitchen cupboards were set up without too much cost as the owner’s brother is into the business of setting up interiors.
The kitchen cupboards were set up without too much cost as the owner’s brother is into the business of setting up interiors.
» The yellow for splashback in the kitchen brightens up the place.
Project facts:
Area: 1099 sq ft
Designer: Aji George. Altar Constructions, Kollam
Location: Thiruvanchoor, Kottayam
Year of completion: December 2016
Cost: Rs 20 lakh
