A COLONIAL PANORAMA

The Joy Alukkas Kochi residence by Meera Pyarelal of Temple Town is a novel perspective on finely nuanced design principles, handcrafted artisanal excellence and modern-day comfort

- ANKITA RATHOD

An inviting chesterfield sofa by Temple Town in the living room is upholstered in luxurious velvet from Ador by Nilaya, Asian Paints, while the formal Dutch colonial diwan is furnished in a monochromatic ikat furnishing from D'Decor. A bold Carpet Kingdom rug plays host to an eclectic grouping of design classics, including a set of brass coffee tables, a south Indian oonjal (swing), and a table lamp, all by Temple Town under Fanzart fans

A charcoal-on-silk painting by a local artist named Suneesh SS hangs in the living room, serving as a beautiful backdrop for the Temple Town diwan upholstered in an Ikat fabric from D'Decor, and accessorised with cushions from Good Earth and a wooden treasure chest by Temple Town, as well as candle stands and antiques collected over time

Furniture in the house is created by hand in Temple Town workshops using traditional techniques and locally sourced teak wood