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Kozhikode home attracts attention for its design brilliance, landscaping | Lifestyle Decor

The verdant lawns and the beautiful garden that perfectly complement the elegant structure is the highlight of Arun’s brand-new house at Chetttikulam in Kozhikode, Kerala. The minimal features of the house have been enhanced with practical designs and space-efficient elements.

The elevation features the elegant, linear–box style. Fundermax wooden panelling and the show wall with rock claddings are incredibly attractive and grant more definition to the structure. The car porch, meanwhile, has been built-in GI frame with glass roof.


The landscape has been designed by retaining most of the trees in the plot. Meanwhile, the unique layout of the plot, which lies in varying levels, too has been retained. Tandoor stones are paved on the driveway.

Designed in 2554 sqft, this amazing abode has a car porch, living and dining areas, kitchen with a work area, three bedrooms and upper living area.

The stone wall adds a rustic charm to the sit-out. Meanwhile, the wooden furniture and shoe rack complete the quaint sit-out. The formal living area has been arranged in double height. The wooden tiled flooring adds the perfect contrast here. The glass wall above the double-height living area brings lots of natural light into the house.


The dining area is arranged close to the living space. White vitrified tiles have been paved on the floor here to separate this area from the rest of the house. The custom-made glass-topped dining table and the cushioned chairs match the minimal theme of the interiors.

The double-height stairway is built-in GI frame and has steps made in irul wood. An aquarium is arranged beneath this stairway. The wall beside the stairway has been turned into a photo wall where precious family moments have been immortalized.


The stairway leads to a spacious upper hall. This area has glass walls on three sides which helps in illuminating the house with natural sun rays. A simple hanging cot too has been arranged here.


The modern kitchen has been furnished in the pleasant colour theme of light blue and white. The cabinets are done in multi wood with PU paint finish. A quaint breakfast counter paved with black granite too is part of the kitchen area. Meanwhile, the black granite paved countertop is spacious. Interestingly, a few framed paintings have been used to decorate the walls here.


The bedrooms are well furnished and have all the required facilities. Full-length wardrobes, dressing areas and attached bathrooms are some of the features of the bedrooms.


The classy elegance of white and wooden combination dominates both the interiors and exteriors of this simple yet fabulous abode. The family, meanwhile, is thrilled that they have moved into their dream abode.



Project Facts

Location – Chettikulam, Calicut

Plot – 21 cents

Area – 2554 SFT

Owner – Arun R

Designer – Mukhil MK, Dijesh O and Babith SR

Concern Architects

Mob – 9895427970

Year of completion – 2020

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Residents up in arms against landscaping in Kozhikode

Perform close to an previous peepal tree at East Hill Junction in the city was finished in an unscientific fashion, could induce accidents, they say

Neighborhood people have raised objections from what they named a Bodhi Tree challenge at East Hill Junction, declaring that landscaping activities all around an old peepal tree is finished in an unscientific way that could end result in mishaps in long term.

Though they recognize the beautification generate at the junction on the mini bypass stretch from West Hill Chungam to Karaparamba, residents feel that the building of an Arayal Thara all over a peepal tree is ill-conceived. “The tree is entirely engulfed by ‘leech plants’ giving a bogus perception to anyone that it is extra of a ‘leech tree’ than a Bodhi Tree. Left unattended, parasites breeding on the tree will kill the host in a not-as well-distant potential for positive,” Ashok Veetil, joint secretary, Navarang Residents Association, mentioned.

What surprises the neighbourhood inhabitants is that none in the undertaking staff, from contractors to supervisors to officials, seem to be to have at any time discovered the “health” of the tree, which they suggest to protect and fortify by this venture.

Mr. Veetil said the modification included seating preparations for the public at the junction where road mishaps are frequent. Rushing cars, sharp bent at the junction, and the presence of Kendriya Vidyalaya and Regal Theatre make East Hill Junction an unsafe place, he pointed out.

“We have been asking yourself no matter whether it would be a prudent notion to turn this corner into a leisure joint for the public. While we are not elevating any objection to the seating plan, we would request you to verify whether these important factors have been realistically taken into thought in its structure,” Mr. Veetil stated in a petition dealt with to District Collector N. Tej Lohit Reddy.

Quite a few inhabitants explained one more previous peepal tree at the location had been uprooted a couple a long time back. In addition to, a large department of the present tree experienced fallen previously. Its roots also appeared to be harmed, they said.

In the meantime, North Kozhikode MLA and previous Mayor Thottathil Raveendran said the beautification of East Hill Junction was section of the Kozhikode Metropolis Road Improvement Job. It was envisaged by the Kerala Highway Fund Board for the duration of the tenure of previous legislator A. Pradeepkumar, he explained.

“The junctions at West Hill Chungam, East Hill, and Karaparamba have a contemporary look. The drainage procedure will reduce flooding on the highway. On the other hand, the problem of beautification of the peepal tree will be examined,” Mr. Raveendran reported.