December 22nd, 2017 by OYO Team

Apart from all the partying and drinking, Goa is a paradise for dreamers and people who just want to get away from the noise of everyday life. And the perfect way to do that is to check into a beautiful home in Goa.

One such home is Dona Irene, a home away from home for the creative kind and those who want to just spend some quality time with their friends or with themselves.

The chill vibe of this house starts before you step into it. The verandah blends in with the greenery that surrounds this duplex and draws you in, leaving all your worries outside.

PERFECT FOR A FRIENDS’ TRIP

Large enough to accommodate a group of friends, this 2BHK duplex feels open and airy yet cozy on a cool evening. The design of this house was done keeping the owner’s personality in mind and for an eclectic group of friends, all of whom also need their own space to be by themselves sometimes.

The theme of this house is retro music, combined with elements of Goa and badminton to reflect the owner’s interests. The living room is designed for a group of people who want to either watch TV together, or just sit around chatting or playing games. It’s not too far from the kitchen or the dining area, so snacks are only a step or two away.

The dining area has been decorated with interesting posters which will delight those who enjoy their wines and whiskeys. You’re bound to find at least one poster that will reflect some part of your personality and will prompt you to take a selfie with it. This area is also the perfect space to set up a temporary bar while you lounge around in the living room.

The vintage furniture in the dining area was the inspiration for a lot of the decor around the house. The designer of this house, Aakanksha, says, “The existing Portuguese dining furniture set was the reason I chose to continue the Portuguese theme in the living and dining space as well. The green distressed finish was to lighten the appearance and give the space an open and contemporary feel.”

The decor of the house is also inspired by nature and the abundance of greenery in Goa, especially when it rains. Our designer says, “During the monsoon in Goa, plants creep up from any nook and cranny on roofs, walls, and drains. Hence I’ve used plant posters and painted plants along the walls.”

If you’re a nature lover, this house – the decor and the green surroundings – will feel like paradise to you.

You’ll also notice that the lighting around the house is perfect to convert this into a party place. Glass bottles have been cut and used all over the house as lighting fixtures, making for an interesting conversation starter and a great way to set the mood.

Cutting glass bottles and using them as light fixtures turned out to be a learning experience for our designer as well. “I bought a glass bottle cutter and learnt the process from scratch,” Aakanksha says. “I’m very enthusiastic about glass bottles as a material. I love experimenting with them as they come in interesting shapes and sizes. Since they are abundantly available in Goa, sourcing was also easy. Partying was also an element in the theme so I chose glass bottles as raw material.”

The process of cutting glass and making lights out of it sounds simple but it’s really not. It’s all about balance between temperatures and meticulous work with a glass cutter.

Keeping in mind the need for solitude, the living area also has a reading nook. Even though it’s not closed off or separated from the living room, it has a solitary, cozy feel to it. You can escape into your own little corner, with a comfortable chair, and read for hours. It’s perfect for short naps too.

“My favourite space in the home is the reading nook under the stairs,” Aakanksha says. “It is an amazing space to just relax, drink, munch on something and read a book or watch TV, even have a session of karaoke.”

FIND YOUR MUSICAL INSPIRATION

The music references are everywhere in this house. The decor has been done in such a manner that it looks simple but tells a story. You’ll see a guitar on the kitchen wall and a microphone on the stairway wall. Because who knows when or where inspiration may strike?

Our designer used wire as raw material for the musical wall art. But it wasn’t as simple as it looks. “I got a bunch of wire and shaped it by hand,” Aakanksha says. “To mount it on the wall, we used nails that come with DTH clips. Lots of jugaad and on the spot R&D.”

Try your hand at a little music and test your vocal chords while cooking or just walking up the stairs. You may discover a musician hidden deep inside.

PARTY IN THE BEDROOMS TOO

The bedrooms in this house are happy places. From silhouettes of renowned musicians to the airy feeling accentuated by the quirky decor, these rooms will be difficult to leave. Extending the party theme of the house upstairs, empty glass bottles have been used as part of the lighting here as well. One of the bedrooms had a loft space which has now been lined with empty glass bottles which light up from below.

CHILL, DO NOTHING

The balconies attached to these rooms are also perfect for those who want to lounge around all day. Take a nap on the swing, relax on the lounger, and put your feet up on the ottoman. Be sure to take your snacks and drinks upstairs so that no one has to move a muscle for hours.

But if you do want to move a few muscles, pick up the vintage badminton racquets in the house and challenge your friends to a game.

If exercising and running around is not your thing, point yourself towards the beach. It’s only 2 minutes away. Two of the most popular beaches of Goa – Calangute and Baga – are close to this house. Of course, if one visits Calangute Beach, Souza Lobo is a must-try. Their selection of seafood is popular across the country and is sought out as soon as people set foot in the sand of Calangute.

The Baga-Calangute road, with its abundance of bars and restaurants, is also nearby. So a good meal and a couple of drinks is never too far away.

Book this beautiful home with us, bring your beachwear, and be ready to get your chill on.

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