Something special about everything in this fusion house in Kollam

The house of Nagendran and Swathi, located at Karalimukku in Sasthamkotta, Kollam, is attractive on several counts. Built on a 12-cent plot, the exotic abode blends contemporary and tropical styles. The sloping roof, constructed in two tiers, adds to the external aesthetic appeal. The roof is covered with clay tiles imported from Spain. Meanwhile, the yard is paved with natural stone, enhancing the beauty of the ambience.

There's also a car porch on the side, designed in a miniature style of the house. The front wall of the house features brick cladding. The 2750 square feet house includes a sit-out, formal living, family living, dining, kitchen, work area, two bedrooms and a bathroom downstairs, and two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a hall upstairs.

Upon entering, you'll notice the experimental flooring. The sit-out features imported terracotta tiles, while the rest of the common areas are laid with white-finished vitrified tiles. The main door is crafted from teak wood.

The house boasts a unique feature rarely found elsewhere - a dedicated pooja space as you enter, along with a dry courtyard. The formal living room is furnished with customized sofas and adorned with a gypsum false ceiling with lights. It leads to the family living and dining space, which houses a TV unit.

The dining table comfortably seats six. The highlight of this area is a courtyard with a toughened glass skylight and an adjoining wall clad with natural stone in a dark shade. A bay window and a wash area are also incorporated near the dining space.

The master bedroom features a bed with concealed storage, a wardrobe, a dressing area, and an attached bathroom. The kitchen boasts an aqua green and wooden finish colour theme, ample storage, and multiwood, laminate finish cabinets. The counter is topped with galaxy black granite, and a work area is attached as well.

The space under the stairs is efficiently utilized with an inverter unit and an ironing space. The staircase features a handrail made of teak and glass. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a spacious hall, a study space, a beautiful balcony, and another bathroom.

The construction of the house which approximately cost about rupees 80 lakh took about two years to complete. As the plot was situated about 4 feet below the road level, the plot was filled and raised, apart from erecting about 33 pillars.