While we were still working on the couple's London apartment, Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and her husband Anand Ahuja requested the refurbishment of a two-floor annexe to their Delhi residence. Located at Amrita Shergill Marg in Lutyen's Delhi, the stand-alone structure is on the Ahujas' family property. It features two bedrooms and a living room with an open kitchen on the upper level, and a gymnasium, spa and office on the ground floor.
In complete contrast to the London project, which is a very British period structure, the Delhi house was intended to be a homey, private space, with formal entertaining of guests taking place in the main wing. Ms Kapoor Ahuja provided a clear brief, requesting an all-white palette and wooden flooring. The walls are heavily textured and the furniture is a mix of '70s antiques and contemporary; all the pieces are either teak, with an open grain to add to the rustic feel, or upholstered in white. Nearly all of them have been either sourced or crafted in India.
We used a lot of single-hued, textured rugs in the rooms and all the soft furnishings, from curtains to cushions, were customised with subtle white-on-white embroidery. The open kitchen in the living room was clad in customised fluted onyx and the dining table is a customised hybrid of our Belly and Meadow tables, embellished with pressed flowers. Artworks by modern masters adorn much of the home, and a lot of indoor plants were used to add a serene touch, particularly since it is surrounded by lush gardens outdoors as well.
