Casa del Sol: An Intimate Fusion of Spanish Grandeur and Indian Craftsmanship

Mitali Jain & Priyank Jain

Casa del Sol (House of the Sun) is more than just a home; it is a meticulously crafted narrative that marries the sun-drenched romance of European-Spanish architecture with the timeless precision of Indian craftsmanship. Designed for a family that cherishes warmth and entertaining, the 7,500 sq. ft. villa in Bilaspur is a sanctuary built with intention, emotion, and unparalleled detail by Priyank & Mitali Interiors.

The project began with a singular goal: to create a home that is visually coherent, emotionally expressive, and intrinsically connected to natural light. Every space, from the architectural exterior defined by its dramatic liquid PU coated entrance, to the intimate interiors, reflects a journey of customization, ensuring the final result is unique to the family’s lifestyle.

Casa del Sol is a sanctuary built with intention, emotion, and unparalleled detail, marrying Spanish romance with Indian craftsmanship.

Design Psychology: Light, Flow, and Sanctuary

The villa is fundamentally designed around principles of wellness and social fluidity, making natural light a primary design element:

• Harnessing the Sun: The main living spaces are framed by grand French windows, while a central, open-to-sky courtyard acts as the prana (life force) of the house. This architectural element ensures light and natural ventilation reach every corner, creating a constant sense of openness and vitality.

A central, open-to-sky courtyard acts as the prana (life force) of the house, ensuring light and natural ventilation reach every corner.

• Social Cohesion: An airy, open lobby connects both the ground and first floors, maintaining a visual and social link between all family and personal spaces, embodying the client's love for hosting.

• Bespoke Identity: Recognising the importance of personalisation, every piece of furniture and furnishing, from the sophisticated Son's Suite sofa to the metal-accented credenzas, was custom-designed in-house. This ensures perfect scale, proportion, and emotional relevance, resulting in spaces that feel uniquely tailored and instantly comfortable.

Materials, Textures, and Palette: A Dialogue Between Earth and Elegance

The sensory experience of Casa del Sol is rooted in a meticulously curated palette that balances rustic warmth with contemporary sophistication. This is where the Mediterranean soul meets the tactile luxury of modern Indian interiors.

The foundational colour scheme is rich and grounded, built upon tones of sand, sun, and earth. A base of warm ivory and beige ensures the spaces remain light and airy, perfectly echoing the villa’s name. This lightness is beautifully punctuated by deep walnut and mahogany wood tones, terracotta hues, and strategic accents of black and lustrous metals.

The Role of Texture: From Rustic Logs to Fine Carvings

Texture is paramount in achieving the authentic European–Spanish feel:

• Rustic Woodwork: The defining feature in several rooms, like the Master Suite, is the use of rough-hewn, dark wooden ceiling beams. These elements immediately ground the room in rustic charm, contrasting beautifully with the polished interiors below.

• Tactile Fabrics: Sofas are enveloped in plush materials like bouclé and velvet, introducing sophisticated curves and soft, inviting textures. In the bedrooms, custom wall paneling employs subtle geometric patterns and rich textiles, adding depth without visual clutter.

• The Mark of Craftsmanship: The project proudly showcases its Indian roots through bespoke materials. The Udaipur Marble Pooja unit stands as a testament to this, where the stone is transformed through rare, precise hand-carvings, a powerful cultural and aesthetic centerpiece.

Metals and Finishes

Modernity is introduced through refined finishes and accents. Bold gold and brass detailing are sparingly used on custom furniture, from coffee table bases to unique hardware, providing sharp, luminous lines that catch the light and offer a luxurious contrast to the earthy wood and textiles.

The Master Bedroom Suite

This sanctuary is defined by opposing forces: rough-hewn, dark wooden log beams on the ceiling introduce the Spanish rustic element, while the walls are treated with sophisticated, geometric-patterned textural panels. The use of soft, sheer curtains over expansive windows bathes the entire suite in gentle daylight. The furniture, including the curvilinear, terracotta-toned sofa and metal-accented credenza, is entirely bespoke, ensuring luxury and a fluid, uninterrupted design line.

The Son's Suite (Contemporary Contrast)

This space embraces a more contemporary, bold character. Here, the warm wood is juxtaposed with modern shapes. Highlights include a custom, low-profile bouclé seating nook and an eye-catching orange leather task chair by the window. The headboard wall features rich vertical fluting and subtle integrated lighting, maintaining a masculine yet warm aesthetic.

The Pooja Room: Craftsmanship Elevated

A place of deep cultural sensitivity, the Mandir’s entire structure is custom-carved from pristine Udaipur marble. The ornate archway and traditional motifs are brought into the contemporary light through subtle backlighting, which makes the intricate carving glow. This space stands as a quiet yet powerful architectural gem, showcasing the firm's respect for tradition and commitment to precise execution.

Casa del Sol has been a journey of countless decisions and uncompromising quality. This home is exceptionally photogenic and emotionally expressive, the kind of residence that makes viewers pause, admire, and want to know more. We genuinely believe this project showcases our firm's ability to deliver homes that are not just beautiful, but deeply personal and enduring.

The Udaipur Marble Pooja unit is a powerful cultural and aesthetic centerpiece, showcasing rare, precise hand-carvings.