[1]It’s a beautiful white palatial house in the posh colony of Panchsheel Park. Designers Arjun and Anjalee Kapoor’s house entrance opens up to a classy verandah, done up with vases and sculptures.
“This is the most comfortable space in my house to welcome guests. It’s also my favourite spot for my morning cup of tea. The big vases are from Good Earth and the zipper-shaped art piece was bought by Arjun from an art auction,” says Anjalee.
The house reflects the creative flair of the designer couple. The sunroof lounge opens up to a lovely living room, which is divided into a bar and a dining area.
Anjalee’s choice of decor is something that defines her personality. “Arjun loves contemporary artworks, while I’m really fond of curios with floral motifs. The theme of the house is classy and simple. Every corner of my house is livable and cozy,” she says.
While the walls are adorned with vibrant artworks by popular artists, each room has sculptures and old artifacts with floral motifs. “I love anything which is decorative and done intricately. I have this 300-year-old mirror from Venice, which is actually a princess dresser mirror. There is also another mirror with frame carved with flowers and angels. I love old pieces, particularly mirrors. They make perfect curios for women. My personal favourite are the brass chairs with flower-shaped mirror, which I got from Twinkle Khanna’s showroom in Mumbai.”
From lilies to tube roses, Anjalee’s house has fresh flowers in abundance. “We both love fresh flowers, so every week we have florists coming in from the Oberoi’s and re-doing the flowers. Our dining area has a candle chandelier set with assorted flowers, which we got from Monte Carlo. So during any parties or get-togethers, I light them with scented candles. I think fresh flowers bring a lot of positive energy to the ambience. They set the right mood and aura and add colour and aroma to the house.”
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