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ndscaped garden, with tall fruit trees swaying amongst a profusion of greenery, dotted with cast iron and wooden furniture, the red tiled house of the Bokey’s definitely makes an assertive presence off the city’s rolling hillscape. With the imposing Khadakwasla Dam in the north-east corner, the sprawling 7 acre farm land well extended structural peripheral is as imposing as the scrupulously done up interiors, revealing the innate passion of the owners for beautiful spaces.
The approach is marked by an outsize garden, along the drive way speckled with mango, chickoo, guavas and jasmine trees, with a cobbled path meandering to the homestead. Nestling in the greens, the bungalow juxtaposed against the cool blue skies give an instant effect of a postcard beauty.
A half century old buggy stands at the porch which Vibha, an antique collector bought some time back. Moving within, one is introduced to the magnificence and sheer enormity of the curio collection flaunted from every nook and corner of the huge home.
The porch leads to an L-shape living room which is divided into three sections. The extreme corner of the room morphs into a splendid dining area. The exquisite kota pillar in the middle of the room with niches, antiquities deceptively strewn over all over the area, compliment the hand woven cream and blue curtains. Further, a gleaming piano against a fireplace, stirs a strong nostalgia of British colonialism.
Vibha, the indefatigable collector is especially enamoured by antique colonial teak furniture which she has lovingly assembled over the years from all over the world. Reveals Vibha, “The collection of knick knacks displayed around had been bought from the flea market. Some other odd pieces have been retrieved from old Parsi homes.” The massive dining table and its adjoining area have some French inputs. The tall French lantern and the French chandelier which reflects the streaming sunlight adds a regal exquisiteness to the room. Displayed on the wall are a couple of paintings done by the lady of the house and Milind Mullick. Even the light fixtures compliment the old world look. An interesting cornucopia of intricately carved furniture and artecrafts from all over the country and abroad fill every nook and corner of the house. Some are antiques, while others are reproductions, but all speak a common ethnic language — the brass statutes, gleaming copper pots, brass urns, delicately carved woodwork have all been procured from South India. Vibha says, “I have been scrounging the back lanes of popular markets in the city and rummaging the family attics for unearthing all these treasures.
The ceiling stands at an imposing height of 28 feet with massive teak beams crisscrossing it. Two stained glass skylights stand adorn the hall, which Vibha had designed herself. Vibha is the architect and designer of her lovely home. Not only the skylight, but each skylight has a tale to tell. As do the sea men’s chest and two Turkish carpets in soft hues, the squat chairs and low tables. Another interesting feature is the wooden turret stairs, which leads from the dining room to the mezzanine floor which has been converted into a loft.
The master bedroom is dominated by the royal French 4 poster bed and capacious wardrobes. Polished, aged, colonial furniture has been utilised for storage purpose too. The heavy veneer closets and the chest of drawers in rosewood add to the décor, with the old family photographs perfectly complimenting the old style setting. A deft use of everyday objects has been fashioned in such a way that it brings out the beauty of ordinary things. Innovation makes its mark even in the way the family pictures are displayed.
If the house is charming, the garden is enchanting. Weaving away from the front porch, the pathway leads to stone idols of Buddha and Nandi (bull). Similarly brass urns, lanterns, sparkling candlebars, humming wind chimes make the bungalow and the garden a nature filled elegant cocoon set against verdant splendor.
Monday, July 14, 2014
An abode of peace and tranquility
Barnalee Handique takes us on a tour of Vibha Bokey and her son Abhisekh’s home
TGS News Service
Away from the humdrum of city life, in a sleepy hamlet of Mandavi is Vibha Bokey and her son Abhisekh’s home. Surrounded by a meticulously la.jpg)
ndscaped garden, with tall fruit trees swaying amongst a profusion of greenery, dotted with cast iron and wooden furniture, the red tiled house of the Bokey’s definitely makes an assertive presence off the city’s rolling hillscape. With the imposing Khadakwasla Dam in the north-east corner, the sprawling 7 acre farm land well extended structural peripheral is as imposing as the scrupulously done up interiors, revealing the innate passion of the owners for beautiful spaces.
The approach is marked by an outsize garden, along the drive way speckled with mango, chickoo, guavas and jasmine trees, with a cobbled path meandering to the homestead. Nestling in the greens, the bungalow juxtaposed against the cool blue skies give an instant effect of a postcard beauty.
A half century old buggy stands at the porch which Vibha, an antique collector bought some time back. Moving within, one is introduced to the magnificence and sheer enormity of the curio collection flaunted from every nook and corner of the huge home.
The porch leads to an L-shape living room which is divided into three sections. The extreme corner of the room morphs into a splendid dining area. The exquisite kota pillar in the middle of the room with niches, antiquities deceptively strewn over all over the area, compliment the hand woven cream and blue curtains. Further, a gleaming piano against a fireplace, stirs a strong nostalgia of British colonialism.
Vibha, the indefatigable collector is especially enamoured by antique colonial teak furniture which she has lovingly assembled over the years from all over the world. Reveals Vibha, “The collection of knick knacks displayed around had been bought from the flea market. Some other odd pieces have been retrieved from old Parsi homes.” The massive dining table and its adjoining area have some French inputs. The tall French lantern and the French chandelier which reflects the streaming sunlight adds a regal exquisiteness to the room. Displayed on the wall are a couple of paintings done by the lady of the house and Milind Mullick. Even the light fixtures compliment the old world look. An interesting cornucopia of intricately carved furniture and artecrafts from all over the country and abroad fill every nook and corner of the house. Some are antiques, while others are reproductions, but all speak a common ethnic language — the brass statutes, gleaming copper pots, brass urns, delicately carved woodwork have all been procured from South India. Vibha says, “I have been scrounging the back lanes of popular markets in the city and rummaging the family attics for unearthing all these treasures.
The ceiling stands at an imposing height of 28 feet with massive teak beams crisscrossing it. Two stained glass skylights stand adorn the hall, which Vibha had designed herself. Vibha is the architect and designer of her lovely home. Not only the skylight, but each skylight has a tale to tell. As do the sea men’s chest and two Turkish carpets in soft hues, the squat chairs and low tables. Another interesting feature is the wooden turret stairs, which leads from the dining room to the mezzanine floor which has been converted into a loft.
The master bedroom is dominated by the royal French 4 poster bed and capacious wardrobes. Polished, aged, colonial furniture has been utilised for storage purpose too. The heavy veneer closets and the chest of drawers in rosewood add to the décor, with the old family photographs perfectly complimenting the old style setting. A deft use of everyday objects has been fashioned in such a way that it brings out the beauty of ordinary things. Innovation makes its mark even in the way the family pictures are displayed.
If the house is charming, the garden is enchanting. Weaving away from the front porch, the pathway leads to stone idols of Buddha and Nandi (bull). Similarly brass urns, lanterns, sparkling candlebars, humming wind chimes make the bungalow and the garden a nature filled elegant cocoon set against verdant splendor.
ndscaped garden, with tall fruit trees swaying amongst a profusion of greenery, dotted with cast iron and wooden furniture, the red tiled house of the Bokey’s definitely makes an assertive presence off the city’s rolling hillscape. With the imposing Khadakwasla Dam in the north-east corner, the sprawling 7 acre farm land well extended structural peripheral is as imposing as the scrupulously done up interiors, revealing the innate passion of the owners for beautiful spaces.
The approach is marked by an outsize garden, along the drive way speckled with mango, chickoo, guavas and jasmine trees, with a cobbled path meandering to the homestead. Nestling in the greens, the bungalow juxtaposed against the cool blue skies give an instant effect of a postcard beauty.
A half century old buggy stands at the porch which Vibha, an antique collector bought some time back. Moving within, one is introduced to the magnificence and sheer enormity of the curio collection flaunted from every nook and corner of the huge home.
The porch leads to an L-shape living room which is divided into three sections. The extreme corner of the room morphs into a splendid dining area. The exquisite kota pillar in the middle of the room with niches, antiquities deceptively strewn over all over the area, compliment the hand woven cream and blue curtains. Further, a gleaming piano against a fireplace, stirs a strong nostalgia of British colonialism.
Vibha, the indefatigable collector is especially enamoured by antique colonial teak furniture which she has lovingly assembled over the years from all over the world. Reveals Vibha, “The collection of knick knacks displayed around had been bought from the flea market. Some other odd pieces have been retrieved from old Parsi homes.” The massive dining table and its adjoining area have some French inputs. The tall French lantern and the French chandelier which reflects the streaming sunlight adds a regal exquisiteness to the room. Displayed on the wall are a couple of paintings done by the lady of the house and Milind Mullick. Even the light fixtures compliment the old world look. An interesting cornucopia of intricately carved furniture and artecrafts from all over the country and abroad fill every nook and corner of the house. Some are antiques, while others are reproductions, but all speak a common ethnic language — the brass statutes, gleaming copper pots, brass urns, delicately carved woodwork have all been procured from South India. Vibha says, “I have been scrounging the back lanes of popular markets in the city and rummaging the family attics for unearthing all these treasures.
The ceiling stands at an imposing height of 28 feet with massive teak beams crisscrossing it. Two stained glass skylights stand adorn the hall, which Vibha had designed herself. Vibha is the architect and designer of her lovely home. Not only the skylight, but each skylight has a tale to tell. As do the sea men’s chest and two Turkish carpets in soft hues, the squat chairs and low tables. Another interesting feature is the wooden turret stairs, which leads from the dining room to the mezzanine floor which has been converted into a loft.
The master bedroom is dominated by the royal French 4 poster bed and capacious wardrobes. Polished, aged, colonial furniture has been utilised for storage purpose too. The heavy veneer closets and the chest of drawers in rosewood add to the décor, with the old family photographs perfectly complimenting the old style setting. A deft use of everyday objects has been fashioned in such a way that it brings out the beauty of ordinary things. Innovation makes its mark even in the way the family pictures are displayed.
If the house is charming, the garden is enchanting. Weaving away from the front porch, the pathway leads to stone idols of Buddha and Nandi (bull). Similarly brass urns, lanterns, sparkling candlebars, humming wind chimes make the bungalow and the garden a nature filled elegant cocoon set against verdant splendor.
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