OWNER’S PRIDE
The owner: A family of three – Divvya Bhasin, Ranjit Chowdhry and their son Vir Chowdhry
Their House: Spread across 2,810 sq.ft., the house is spacious and resplendent with art works by Indian
and International artists | Location: Laburnum, Gurgaon | Rooms: Living room, dining area, lounge, one master
bedroom, son’s room and kitchen | Décor: A perfect blend of contemporary and traditional décor sensibilities.
With art as its focal point, renowned jewellery designer Divvya Bhasin’s home in the Capital expresses the vivid colours of life…
Impressions: Ruhi Singh Images: Ravi Dhingra
“Each and every piece in the living area complements the overall look, creating a soulful ambiance for our guests.” says Divvya Bhasin
“Someone once said that a home is like an autobiography. My home is exactly that, filled with the things I love — mainly fresh flowers and paintings,” says reputed jewellery designer Divvya Bhasin. Located in a plush condominium complex called Laburnum, in Gurgaon, it was built by a joint venture between ITC Limited and Landbase. The complex and apartments were planned and designed by award winning architect Ramesh Khosla.
Being an interior designer as well, Divvya has lent her special touches and aesthetics to the apartment. “I have used my innate sense of design, beauty and aesthetics. I wanted this space to be an extension of my inner self,” shares the jewellery designer, who has a niche clientèle which includes the royal family of Dubai. Functionality being the most important aspect, the interiors are uncluttered, elegant and inviting. The house is decorated with art pieces and curios collected by the couple over the years. “Every room in the house apart from being habitable, is an extension of our interests. There isn’t a dead zone in my house, every room showcases a part of our personality,” smiles Divvya.
The long spa-like foyer lined by long candelabras with aromatic candles, a wooden bench with quirky cushions and a walk through of black and white photographs of Divvya and Ranjit’s family will enthral you as soon as you enter the house. An art enthusiast, Divvya’s space is incomplete without artefacts. The walls are adorned with paintings by Yusuf Arakkal and Paritosh Sen, also a colourful painting by Yaari Rom, a renowned painter who lives in Bali. Interestingly, this painting was her part of the deal after a barter with the painter, where the latter got one of Divvya’s eclectic jewellery pieces! The foyer leads to a living area and a bar cum dining area. “I wanted the living area to have a soulful ambiance for guests. Each and every piece kept here complements the overall look,” smiles Divvya.
This room has many interesting accessories. The striking feature is the natural light illuminating the space. Divvya decided to refrain from using any kind of curtains which would interrupt the breathtaking view and the light coming into the room. The glass door at one corner of the room opens onto a terrace-like balcony which is overflowing with plants. It features two seating areas with off-white sofas and two huge coffee tables. Crystal vases with yellow lilies and crystal décor pieces add a refreshing vibe to the area.
Divvya has used coloured cushions in various sizes for that pop-of-colour effect. Each wall features paintings from artists like Samit Das, JMS Mani and Jitish Kallat. We loved the portrait of Divvya done by her dear friend and well known photographer Bonnie Hazuria. The ceiling has a beautiful yellow glass chandelier. The dining cum bar area has a perfect blend of modern and traditional design sensibilities. The room has a circular dining table which can accommodate four-six people. With a huge bay window right next to the table, Divvya and Ranjit can relish a perfect winter brunch there. A sleek steel and wood cabinet sits perfectly with a modern abstract painting by S Harshavardhana.
The antique finished bar is placed on the opposite side of the wall. The bar stools with red tops lend a modern feel to the space. The back wall boasts of a bright red abstract painting by Nitish Bhattacharjee. The two antique glass door cabinets display beautiful artefacts made of silver, wood and porcelain. The circular suspended lamp shades are hand-picked by Divvya from Turkey. The room is elegant and contemporary with red being the predominant colour.
The heart of the house is the lounge cum home office. “Ranjit and I end up spending a lot of our free time here,” shares Divvya. The lounge has a TV, home theatre console and a library with Divvya’s collection of books. The small desk and ikat upholstered bright yellow chair are placed in a corner of the room. This is a well lit room with a window that looks out over tree tops and the metro station at a distance. The comfortable couch is their happy place, where they just sink in and watch their favourite films. Divvya has kept the décor of the master bedroom very minimalistic. “My bedroom is a sparse room with just a king size bed, a couple of paintings, an antique chair, and a window that opens into a large balcony,” she reveals. It is full of plants, artefacts and has a string of Buddhist prayer flags running across. Divvya believes that a haven must be kept away from clutter and distractions. We agree!
HOUSE-PROUD
There’s no dead zone in our house as every room showcases a facet of our personality.
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