Known for its grandeur, marble work, use of gold, hall of mirrors and water features, the Palace of Versailles - principal royal residence of France, forms the basis of the concept of this project. The 7WD designers, Ms Gunjan Gupta and Mr Sumit Shah have tried to inculcate a similar essence in this 5BHK house located in Sushant City, Meerut, which is spread over an area of 500 sq. yards.

The entrance is flanked by a few steps, a 13’ tall natural teak door awaits your presence, illuminated by warm lighting alongside the passage, floored by wood. As soon as you enter, you see your image on the floor, as you step on a glass floor with water underneath, reflecting coloured lightings on it. Above you look, you see large dropping lights at three different levels of the double height space.

First, you see a shining white staircase wrapped in Statuario marble, to the left is the spacious dining and kitchen area, to the right are the two bedrooms; kids and guestroom. The dining and kitchen area is covered in serene Statuario white and uber black with a hint of beige. The white and blue palette of the kids' bedroom is made interesting with the use of graphics and LED lights on the back and ceiling of the bed area.

A mini theatre room takes care of the entertainment, dressed in greys and blacks with acoustical treatment, and illuminated by cove lighting. The master bedroom evokes luxury as well as peace and harmony. The lustrous gold adds a royal touch and the round back design adds to peace and serenity. The bedroom is adorned with spacious walk-in-closet and bathroom studded in beige and white. The terrace is an unwinding area of the house, with greens and a wooden deck, also to house small parties.

Comprising a royal colour palette, evoking grandeur, serene water features, spacious planning and also the addition of greenery, makes the house a royal place exuberating elegance and sophistication.  

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