Making a grand impression is the entrance hall, with a staircase featuring bespoke forged metal spindles and an oak handrail, Parisian black-and-white marble chequered floor, and an impressive bronze chandelier.

Panelling around the hall exaggerates the height of the ceiling, while Victorian cornices and decorative beading add charm. The hall leads to the main common areas on the ground floor, including a formal living room, a family room, dining room, kitchen and orangerie. 

Although the living and dining areas were both inspired by the elegance of Parisian parlours, each has its own mood and look: the living room exudes opulence, while the dining room sports a dark green scheme for a cosier vibe. Eglomise mirrors incorporated into the joinery make both spaces feel larger by reflecting light. Modern, bespoke pieces in these zones include an ottoman with a wooden sliding table in the living room, as well as a customised 10-seater dining table from Julian Chichester.

The main spaces on the first floor are the master suite, dressing room and guest room, while the second storey houses additional guest rooms. The basement incorporates the swimming pool, spa, billiards area, and a cinema room.

“The pool area was originally a dark space with a low ceiling, so we rebuilt and lifted the ceiling as high as possible,” says Singh. The walls were lime washed to brighten this area, and a water feature was created just outside the pool to maintain a visual connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. “The trees are reflected in the water, adding an extra element of biophilia to the design.”

Throughout the home, an impactful mix of natural elements and colour emphasises its connection to the land. Different shades of green in the form of house plants, paint, and textiles foster calmness. The house features a lively mix of house plants; these include Upright Elephant Ear, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Monstera, Alocasia, Epiphyllum, palm, hydrangea and other species in the reception room, family room and other spaces.

“In addition to enhancing the home’s indoor-outdoor connection, indoor plants also soften the spaces while adding an energising touch, depth and texture,” says Singh.

Colour-wise, a sophisticated champagne hue is used throughout the house for a feeling of freshness and understated elegance. Rich red and burgundy tones bring vigour to the formal living space, cloakroom and orangery, while gentle shades of blue imbue the guest rooms area with serenity. “The application of colour is a hallmark of our projects,” says Singh. “Beyond defining the purpose of a space and evoking a certain mood, a cohesive colour scheme can also make a home feel more luxurious, while creating a sense of comfort.”

The two-year project was completed in early 2022, after overcoming delays caused by the pandemic. Singh says that the clients were overjoyed with the house, calling it their “forever home”. “Our goal was to create a timeless. elegant, and personality-filled home that can be enjoyed for decades to come, in line with its lush surroundings,” she adds. “We are incredibly proud of the overall result.”

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