IN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

By arranging the living spaces of this Bhopal home around verdant and vibrant interior pockets, designer Priti Tatiya blurs the thresholds between indoor and outdoor living

- AVRIL NOEL D’SOUZA

The location of this bungalow in Bhopal wasn’t anything special. Designer Priti Tatiya, Founder, PTA, had to create inspiring pockets within the interiors to create a memorable address. To craft an expanse that ensures a constant dialogue between nature and the interiors, she planned green pockets everywhere. From the living spaces and balconies to the private alcoves, and more. This home exudes a very earthy and youthful vibe because of this execution.

We wanted to create a neutral background which would easily lend itself to a vibrant narrative. To achieve this, we played with a diverse palette of materials, colours, textures and finishes. Stone in various finishes is mixed with different grains and shades of wood, while exposed concrete finishes complete the look.

—Priti Tatiya, Designer and Founder, PTA Designs

The location is a typical bungalow society in Bhopal. In the absence of something inspiring outside, we had to create whimsical and larger-than-life scenes inside. We did this by creating green pockets everywhere, thus imparting an earthy vibe.

—Priti Tatiya, Designer and Founder, PTA Designs

We have celebrated natural materials. River washed grey slate stone with inserted brass strips for the floor; brick flooring in the recreational spaces like the bar; exposed concrete finish, random rubble masonry effect in the stone cladding and wood in different stains.

—Priti Tatiya, Designer and Founder, PTA Designs