• Project Name: The Country Home
• Project Location: Anjuna, Goa
• Project Type: Residential Villa
• Project Completion Year: 2024
• Project Size: 3,000 sq. ft.
• Designed by: Papersky Studio
• Principal Designer: Suvidha Gandhi
• Website: www.paperskystudio.com
• Instagram: @paperskystudio
• Facebook: Papersky Studio
• Photograph Courtesy: Pankaj Anand
Set in the heart of Anjuna, Goa, this holiday home reflects the charisma of a Goan house that
breathes European aesthetics. This villa is an epitome of how natural materials and intelligent
design come together to bring immense comfort and subtle luxury to a home.
The design set out to find how to interweave natural materials into a coherent and tranquil
aesthetic. Post significant structural changes, there was an improved natural light and spatial
confluence. The traditional Balcao, a covered porch typically associated with Goan homes, and
arches on the pillars of the living room that create a visual barrier from the open-plan space, set
the tone for the distinguished interiors.
High ceilings, full window openings, and generous floor planning ensure lots of natural light and
air circulation. The floor has smooth river-washed limestone, while the purposely created
uneven walls are also finished in a similar palette for a cohesive look. Natural country print
fabrics with lots of texture, accompany the overall design, resonating a sense of well-being and
serenity.
The colour palette includes beige, grey, colours inspired by natural stones, wood in varied tones
and shades of oak. To offset the extensive use of wood throughout the home, monochromatic
bathrooms do the balancing act. Since doors and windows were the first to be designed, they
set the design language, for booth indoors and outdoors.
The design philosophy of this home is deeply rooted in authenticity and timeless elegance. For
Suvidha Gandhi, luxury in design is emphasising harmony, tranquillity, and the seamless
integration of various elements. And ‘The Country Home’ is indeed a testament to the way
tradition comes together with modernity, creating a calm and timeless retreat.
