Justin Sebastian
This Thrissur kitchen surrounds a beautiful traditional courtyard
The mild Carnatic lineage of MS Subbulakshmi Ragabowri Light filters in through the 200-year-old windows of a Kerala home beside a local temple in the quaint locality of Thrissur. Sourced from Karaikudi, these antique windows offer a glimpse inside the home. Naru butt (a traditional Kerala home built around a central courtyard) is designed according to the principles of Tattu Shastra (Vastu). Bright colours and warm yellow light peek in from verandas that surround the airy bungalow, shaded by a sloping roof. The 5,000-square-foot home was designed for a family of five. Built on land the homeowner inherited from his father, it was designed by Meera Pyarelal, founder of interior design studio Temple Town.
Justin Sebastian
Justin Sebastian
The two-storey home is connected by a central courtyard and includes four bedrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining area, laundry room, puja room, library, home office and media room on the first floor. “Meera and I met over our love of all things traditional and vintage and developed a warm friendship that is reflected in the interiors,” adds the homeowner. “When you walk into the home, you smell nostalgia and a life well lived.” The kitchen backsplash features vintage-inspired printed porcelain tile, with powder teal cabinetry and delicate brass hardware. Aditi Shah Bimjani
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This Kasargod kitchen is clad in grey.
In Kasaragod, Kerala, the sunsets are stunning, as are the views, coconut plantations and coastline. Having been born and raised nearby, software entrepreneurs Ibrahim Tayath and Noora Ibrahim knew the region well. Though they moved to Dubai in the early 2000s, the couple always felt the desire to build a permanent home in their hometown. In 2019, they decided to take the plunge. All they needed was some help bringing the interior design to life. Thanks to a mutual acquaintance, they soon found a compatible match in Kozhikode-based Mohammed Afnan and Arun Shekhar. 100 A.D. Hummingtree was commissioned to design a bungalow in Kasaragod.
