The Royal Retreat - Devi Garh

18th century fort palace, nestled in the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan

Designed by architect Navin Gupta and interior specialist Rajiv Saini

Years of effort to create a distinctive fusion design and ambience

Presenting Devi Garh

Design which is minimalistic and ornamental at the same time. Perfect harmony of traditional elegance with modern design sensibilities

With a little ingenuity and select artefacts, similar ambience could be created in our homes!

Knock knock...

... anyone home?

Door images from Indian village homes

(Dinesh Khanna in allposters.com)

Zen and the Art of home design

Design that gives a feeling of peace and tranquility, sense of calm and order...

Designed by Tsao and Mckown Architects...

For the Tsao family...

In SF...












Sculpture lines the walkway

Custom bronze scones

The floor is chipped granite

Living Area

Entry way with mirror (good feng shui) and chinese stool

Chairs are french, as is the tree bark!

Chinese console

Vintage hanging lanterns draped with silk from World war II parachutes!

Tapestery designed by the architects

Family room with rattan pendant ceiling fixture

Minimalist bedroom

Bed that invites to be slept upon...

Chinese prayer niche

Felt calm?

I did.

(All images and details courtesy Interior Design, one of the best interior design resource I have come across so far )