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more so than the circular table in the dining
room which is arrived at through a small
passageway from the living room and
connected to the kitchen by a longer
passage. The exquisitely carved wooden legs
of the table holds a substantial circular glass
top which makes for an impressive sight.
Because of the circular nature, seating can
be arranged for six at a time quite
comfortably. Through the angled window,
one can view the tiny rose garden in the
backyard. A well-designed cabinet with
compartments holding wine glasses and
decoratives adorns one wall. Although there
are many interesting objects on view, such
as the small Newari brass vessels atop three
simple racks, the centerpiece of the dining
room is the fish-shaped glass bowl that has
two goldfish making merry all day long. “I
bought it at Bluebird for around Rs.5000,”
informs Kewal.
From the lobby, which seems part of the
open living room, arise wooden-steps with
wooden etchings all along the accompanying
wall, leading up to a landing that opens unto
a family lounge. Here, cosy seating has been
arranged on the floor in front of three
French windows that open out unto a
verandah. The innovatively designed roll–
up curtains of printed handloom (by
Dhukuti) add a touch of sophistication to
the lounge. This floor holds three bedrooms
SWIMMING
Above: Some small curios on the wall
lends elegance to the dining room.
Right: The private family lounge on
the first floor with the French style
windows leading on to the veranda.
POLS
Top: Marble floors, elegant curtains
and a beautiful dining table set is
what makes a sumptuous dinner all
the more satisfying.
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