December 26th, 2017 by OYO Team

When in Goa, live as the Goans do. That’s the dream of every traveler, isn’t it? At this villa in Goa, you can live this dream to your heart’s content. This 2BHK villa tucked away in the greens of Candolim, is as Goan as they come. Adorned with heritage Portuguese furniture which belonged to the owner of the house, and hints of modernity, this villa truly stands out in the crowd.

While keeping the owner’s Portuguese furniture added a layer of charm to the house, it was also a struggle in terms of space planning and design which had to work around the existing furniture.

KEEPING IT LIGHT

The living room was re-designed to make it an area to relax and lounge around, rather than a formal sitting room. A vintage box, which was close to the owner’s heart, has been placed in a manner that it can be used as a bar or a snacks counter.

To give the house a light and casual vibe, the windows were painted to make them look like typical Goan windows. The abundance of doors and windows in the living area makes it a perfect place to enjoy a movie on the TV or play a couple of board games, while enjoying the fresh, cool breeze straight from the sea and the cozy sunlight.

VINTAGE BEDROOMS WITH A TOUCH OF FUN

The breezy feel of the house extends to the bedrooms as well. These rooms have been cleverly designed to use the vintage furniture without making the decor overbearing and formal.

Our designers also found a creative use for the overhead loft areas used as storage space. Instead of covering them up, our designers made these lofts into cozy little nooks where children can play, sleep, or read, and adults can also use it to escape into their own peaceful little bubbles.

A NATURE LOVER’S JOY

This house was made for a true nature lover. It’s surrounded by dense greenery and exotic plants which add to the beauty of this villa. The furnishing was also changed to reflect nature and the windows were painted with colours inspired by flowers from the owner’s garden.

Outside the house, the greenery will really call out to you. It’s also a great place for kids to play and run around, something that they rarely get to do in cities now.

Even if you don’t want to be too active on a holiday (which we totally get), sit outside and just take in the freshness of it all. That’s not something city folk get every day so relish it with a cool drink and a delicious snack on the side.

FUNCTIONAL DECOR

The decor around the house is not only pretty but it’s also functional and practical. The furniture has been placed in a way that would be most convenient for its occupants and the colours have been kept light to avoid feeling closed in even when the doors and windows are shut.

In the master bedroom, you will notice a small door-like structure next to the bed. That was fixed in that particular position to block a window which would allow the sun to fall on your face early in the morning. And who likes to be woken up early on a holiday, right? But if you are one of those who likes to wake up with the first rays of the sun, the tiny door can be opened to reveal the window.

THE BEST WAY TO ENJOY GOA

You’ll notice that this house also has rocking chairs in a couple of corners. That’s because Goa is the one place where you should be alone with your thoughts while the steady rhythm of a rocking chair lulls you into a nap.

Drag it outside to feel the fresh air in the morning. The balcony glows with the morning sun just enough to make it look very inviting to a tired soul. So use it in the day or in the evening to get cozy with a book, rocking chairs are never a bad idea for any time of the day.

With all its advantages, one would be willing to travel a longer distance to reach this wonderful haven. But you don’t even have to do that. One of the most popular beaches of Goa, Calangute beach, is only minutes away and so are some of the more popular restaurants.

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So what’re you waiting for? Book your tickets to Goa and find this gem of a house on the OYO app. This place doesn’t stay vacant for very long, so you may want to hurry it up.

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