A grand private residence in Kerala, needed interior design for its dining room, living room, and courtyard. The task was granted to CAS designers. Before taking any measures, the client’s ideal style had to be carefully understood. Of utmost importance to our client was that the design had to be luxurious and traditional at the same time. Architectural finishes were to be planned in some areas, and the use of wood in others. Strong use of gold was asked for to create a classy look in the living room.

Also at the starting stage, theme colors of onion, cream and gold were selected for the design.

Before giving the job to CAS, Francis had chosen another company for the interior design of his home. The plans that were initially provided to him were very different from what he had in mind. So the challenge that CAS designers faced was coming up with the design that Francis was looking for. He had simply described his ideal design as “rooms that were not quite modern but rather traditional with added luxury”. He also asked us to use gold coupled with wooden features. He then gave us the liberty to mix this with our own style.

Before actually picking up a pen to sketch the first design, you have to listen to the client to ensure that you truly understand his request and style and really get a feel for his taste. This is what CAS designers did before actually starting the project. They provided a list of Francis’s requests and then designed according to that list.