Author Chetan Bhagat reveals how nature and space were the underlying themes, when it came to doing up a home with wife Anusha...
It’s been a few months that Chetan Bhagat, author, has shifted into his Pali Hill residence and with his office as part of that space, he finds himself still enjoying every part of the house as though he just moved in.
“Anusha and I were keen to have our own place,” he starts. “When we came upon this house after looking at 50 others, we loved it. Plus, her office is in Bandra too and as I’m a house husband, where my wife’s office goes, I go,” he smiles.
Airy and bright
The 3,000 sq feet area with four bedrooms seems to have one single philosophy through it. It is quite spacious and neat. “That is what we wanted; for it to be clutter-free. I was keen on a simple layout. And since I write a lot, I wanted it to be peaceful too. Pali Hill is one of the few areas in Mumbai that has a green cover. Anusha and I also kept the windows large as we wanted to bring the outdoors in,” explains Chetan.
The tone of the home too, is just in white and brown with a lot of natural stone used on the floor. “Since there was so much green around, we wanted shades that would blend in. You’ll find nothing over-the-top here,” he adds.
Hall for thought
The hall is the largest part of the Bhagat home. While the furniture (from Hong Kong and Shanghai) is minimal, the rectangular Oriental diwan stands out. There is also a large bookshelf in the hall. “Since our kids (twin boys Ishan and Shyam, both 6 1/2) are so young, we couldn’t have brocade or other delicate upholstery. Also, the floor is tavertine finish, which is like marble but a lot more affordable,” he says.
Kitchen garden and bedrooms
Chetan has a little kitchen garden adjoining his office, where he grows lady fingers and tomatoes and says it provides a “fun learning space to the kids too.”
In the bedrooms, the cupboards are teak-plated, something that makes them lighter and cheaper.
For the children’s room, he is still looking for a mural designer to add art to it.
While his mother’s room has a temple, the kitchen, in grey sandstone, has a fuss-free look. “We’ll be adding appliances. I like to try out recipes there so it’s another hangout. I guess asking for a peaceful, quiet place is a lot in Mumbai, so we’re really happy to be here,” he ends.
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