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Take a look inside Nayanthara’s stunning home studio in 15 photos

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The 7,000-square-foot colonial-style bungalow is decorated with traditional artworks, including pottery, and wooden sculptures. The studio reflects the tastes of actress Nayanthara and filmmaker-producer Vignesh Shivan.
The home studio prioritises ample natural light and ventilation. Rural aesthetics suited to Chennai’s climate and various local handicrafts have been given prominence. With an earthy colour palette, the interiors feature cane, thick wood, and handwoven fibre and linen materials.
The couple has given old objects a prominent place in the home, repurposing them in new ways. In this section of the studio lounge, an old door has been transformed into a coffee table. A traditional Jaipur rug also adds to the decor.
The grey limestone flooring works beautifully with cabinets and antique chairs painted red that were sourced from an old exporter in Jodhpur.
Although it is described as ‘colonial style’, many parts of the house are essentially decorated in a boho or bohemian style.
Even so, some of the bungalow’s original and distinctive features, such as its wooden pillars, have been carefully preserved. The bench beside the pillar was originally a wooden swing, which was later fitted with legs.
Before being converted into a home studio, the property was a bungalow. It was then extensively renovated, with many elements removed to create the open, light-filled and well-ventilated environment envisioned for the studio.
The entrance to the office room features an eye-catching emerald-green, hand-carved door designed like a railing. The door is intended less for privacy than to allow air to circulate easily.
The couple’s love of art is evident throughout the house. Some of the artworks were brought from Jaipur, while the large painting on the office wall was collected by Nayanthara from an art exhibition.
A metal staircase with wooden railings and flooring brings a modern, minimalist feel to the interior.
Brass items collected from Chennai’s old-goods market add to the home’s aesthetic appeal.
The top of this desk, made for Nayanthara’s use, has been crafted from a single piece of wood cut from a whole tree.
The walls of this room are decorated with traditional Patachitra paintings.
The space has a distinctive character, combining colonial touches with a modern sensibility.
Beyond the red entrance gate outside the house lies a tranquil natural setting. Part of the tiled roof has been cut away so that the sapodilla tree can grow without obstruction.
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