The Limestone Villa Lounge
One wall does the work: honed limestone runs the full height of a double-height room with a teak-lined niche and a fourteen-foot floating console in it, so the furniture can stay low and cane-and-teak simple, and the courtyard can do the decorating — the villa living room without the volume echo.
- Home
- 4BHK villa · double height
- Room
- 20'0" × 16'0"
- Area
- about 320 sqft
- Ceiling
- 18'0" double height · mezzanine at 10'0"
- Indicative band
- ₹4.9L – ₹11.4L*
Concept study
Mood Board
Palette
Honed limestone
Warm white
Burma teak
Unlacquered brass
Courtyard green
Textures & materials
One wall does the work: honed limestone runs the full height of a double-height room with a teak-lined niche and a fourteen-foot floating console in it, so the furniture can stay low and cane-and-teak simple, and the courtyard can do the decorating — the villa living room without the volume echo.
- A double-height wall of honed limestone in coursed bands, a teak-lined media niche and a fourteen-foot floating teak console lit from beneath
- Full-height sliding glass to a frangipani courtyard, a teak-slat bulkhead with a light line at the mezzanine edge, a two-ring brass chandelier hung high
- Oatmeal handloom, a pair of Chandigarh chairs, solid teak, a warm-grey rug — and monsoon light doing the rest
Layout & Measurements
- 1Limestone wall 20' · 20'0" × 0'4"
- 2Media niche 7'6" · 7'6" × 0'8"
- 3Floating console 14' · 14'0" × 1'4"
- 4Wool rug 10'×8' · 10'0" × 8'0"
- 5Sofa 7' · 3'0" × 7'0"
- 6Teak coffee table 4'×2'6" · 4'0" × 2'6"
- 7Chandigarh chair · 2'4" × 2'5"
- 8Chandigarh chair · 2'4" × 2'5"
- 9Fiddle-leaf fig · 1'10" × 1'10"
Top wall is the far wall of the photograph. Solid blocks are built joinery, light ones loose furniture, dashed outlines rugs.
Drawn to scale from the design's working measurements. Adapted to your room's exact dimensions during design development.
| Element | Size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone wall | 20'0" × 18'0" | honed, coursed in 1'0" bands with tight joints; adhesive-fixed to 10', dry-clad on an MS frame above |
| Media niche | 7'6" W × 4'0" H × 8" D | teak-lined, a 65–85" screen flush with the stone, cables through to the console |
| Floating console | 14'0" × 1'4" × 1'2" H | teak, six drawers and a soundbar slot, a 3" shadow gap with a warm strip under it |
| Mezzanine edge | at 10'0", 20' run | teak-slat bulkhead 2'6" deep with a concealed strip; the builder's 10 mm glass rail with a teak handrail above it |
| Brass ring chandelier | 48" and 30" rings on a 7'0" rod | lower ring at 11'0", level with the handrail, clear of the niche |
| Sliding glass | 10'0" W × 10'0" H, left wall | the villa's own; sheer handloom on a ceiling track at the bulkhead |
| Sofa | 84" × 36" | along the right wall, low back, oatmeal handloom |
| Rug | 10'0" × 8'0" | chairs, table and the sofa's front legs on it |
Material Breakdown
Indicative Bengaluru market bands, updated September 2026; a detailed BOQ follows a site visit. Every row names the brand and grade behind its rate — the low band is the studio's standard, the high band the upgrade.
| Element | Specification | Indicative rate | Quantity / note | Brand & grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone cladding | Honed limestone in coursed bands, floor to the double-height ceiling; adhesive-fixed to 10', dry-clad on an MS frame above | ₹450 – 1,100 / sqft | ~340 sqft net of the niche | Indian honed limestone (Tandur or Yellow Mint) at the low band, Portuguese Moleanos at the high; MS frame and clamps above 10' |
| Media niche | Teak-lined recess in the stone, screen bracket and AV chase behind | ₹28,000 – 55,000 | lump sum | Natural Veneers teak on Century Sainik 710, ICA PU |
| Floating console | 14' teak console on concealed MS brackets, six drawers, a soundbar slot, lit shadow gap | ₹1,10,000 – 2,20,000 | lump sum | Natural Veneers teak on Century Sainik 710 at the low band, solid Burma teak at the high; Hettich runners |
| Teak-slat bulkhead | Vertical teak slats on a treated frame at the mezzanine edge, shadow gap with a warm strip | ₹850 – 1,650 / sqft | ~80 sqft, face and soffit | Teak laminate slats at the low band, Natural Veneers teak on Action Tesa HDHMR at the high; ICA PU |
| Sheer curtains | Sheer handloom cotton on a ceiling track at the bulkhead, the glass wall | ₹36,000 – 75,000 | lump sum | Handloom cotton sheer, Bhagalpur or Maheshwar; D'Decor at the low band, F&F at the high; recessed track |
| Wall finish | Warm-white emulsion at the low band, hand-troweled lime plaster at the high, the three plastered walls | ₹45 – 200 / sqft | ~500 sqft net of the glazing | Asian Paints Royale Matt at the low band, Nilaya lime plaster troweled by hand at the high |
| Brass ring chandelier | Two concentric rings in unlacquered brass with a concealed LED line, on a 7' rod | ₹45,000 – 1,10,000 | — | Made to order in Moradabad brass at the low band, a lighting-studio piece at the high; 2700K, dimmable driver |
| Lighting | Console and bulkhead strips + 6 COB spots in the mezzanine soffit, two dimmed circuits | ₹32,000 – 70,000 | — | Philips 2700K strips, drivers and COB spots; Legrand dimming |
| Flooring | Engineered oak, wide plank, matt lacquer — the study keeps the villa's honed stone floor | ₹550 – 950 / sqft | optional over the existing floor, ~320 sqft | Pergo engineered oak at the low band, Havwoods at the high |
Furniture & Décor
| Item | Size | Indicative band | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handloom sofa | 84" | ₹55,000 – 1,20,000 | oatmeal handloom cotton, feather-wrapped seats |
| Chandigarh chairs | pair | ₹36,000 – 90,000 | teak and cane, made in Jodhpur |
| Teak coffee table | 48" × 30" | ₹24,000 – 55,000 | solid teak, oiled |
| Hand-loomed wool rug | 10' × 8' | ₹32,000 – 80,000 | warm grey, Bhadohi |
| Indian abstract, framed | 48" × 60" | ₹25,000 – 1,20,000 | a contemporary Indian canvas in a slim teak frame |
| Fiddle-leaf fig + terracotta pot | 7' | ₹6,000 – 16,000 | — |
| Brass urli, stoneware and books | curated | ₹9,000 – 26,000 | frangipani floated daily |
| Cushions | set of 5 | ₹4,000 – 12,000 | deep green and rust handloom |
Brands & Grades
The categories this room draws on, and nothing it does not. The low end of every band is the studio's standard; the high end is the upgrade. The same carcass, hardware, checks and warranty sit under both. Open a category for what the choice does to the price.
| Category | Standard · low band | Upgrade · high band |
|---|---|---|
Carcass plywoodThe same on both bands. The carcass is never where a price moves, and never MDF or particle board. | Century Sainik 710 or Greenply Gold, IS:710 BWP grade | Century Club Prime 710 |
Shutters and panellingThe board behind every shutter and panel. Board-and-batten and grid panelling ₹800 – 1,300 / sqft finished; flutes ₹850 – 1,650. | Action Tesa or Greenpanel HDHMR, 16–18 mm | The same board. The finish is what changes |
Joinery finishShutter or drawer-front area, low to high: laminate about ₹1,500 – 1,800 / sqft, membrane ₹1,600 – 1,900, acrylic ₹2,200 – 2,800, framed matt PU ₹2,400 – 2,800, Aristo glass ₹2,600 – 3,400, veneer + PU ₹3,000 – 3,400, lacquered glass ₹2,800 – 3,900. A shaker profile is routed from one piece of HDHMR at the low band and built as a five-piece frame at the high. | Merino or Greenlam 1 mm laminate; PVC membrane on routed HDHMR | Senosan or Rehau acrylic; ICA or Sirca matt PU; Natural Veneers or Greenlam Decowood veneer under ICA PU; Aristo aluminium-framed glass; AIS Décor lacquered glass at the top |
HardwarePer full run of drawers and doors — a wardrobe wall, a kitchen — about ₹45,000 – 55,000 at the standard, ₹95,000 – 1,15,000 in Blum. | Hettich Innotech Atira drawers and Sensys hinges; Häfele fittings | Blum Legrabox drawers, Aventos lift-ups |
Stone cladding₹450 – 1,100 / sqft as interior work; dry-clad on an MS frame above 10'. Stone floors are the builder's. | Indian honed limestone, travertine or granite, 18–20 mm, on a feature wall, a dado or a backlit panel | Portuguese Moleanos, Turkish travertine or onyx |
FlooringEngineered oak ₹550 (standard) to ₹950 / sqft — the one floor the studio lays, always optional over the builder's floor; teak deck tiles ₹450 – 750. Stone, tile and marble floors are the builder's. | Pergo or Span Floors engineered oak; Interface or Shaw carpet tiles; FSC teak deck tiles outdoors | Havwoods or Kährs engineered oak; hand-tufted wool broadloom |
Wall finishesEmulsion ₹32 – 48 / sqft; lime finishes ₹120 – 240. | Asian Paints Royale Matt or Dulux Velvet Touch emulsion | Lime plaster or lime wash (Asian Paints Nilaya, Loft), troweled by hand |
Ceilings₹95 – 140 / sqft plain, ₹120 – 200 with coves and steps; a plaster cornice on its own ₹120 – 220 / running ft. | Saint-Gobain Gyproc board on a GI grid | The same board; coves, coffers and oak battens are the extra |
LightingSpots and strips hold steady; the decorative pieces are where a lighting band moves. | Philips or Havells COB spots, profile strips and drivers, 2700K | Jaquar Lighting fittings, Legrand dimming; lanterns, picture lights and pendants made to order |
ElectricalPriced per point on the BOQ, not inside a room band. | Legrand Myrius or Schneider Livia switches; Havells or Polycab FR wire | Legrand Arteor or Norisys, with scene dimmers |
FabricsStitched curtains for a 14' window wall ₹22,000 – 45,000. | D'Decor or Sarom linen, blackout and sheer | F&F or imported linen (Libeco, Kirkby) |
Scope & Site
In the band
- Honed limestone cladding, floor to the double-height ceiling, with the teak-lined media niche
- Floating teak console with drawers and a soundbar slot, lit underneath
- Teak-slat bulkhead with a concealed strip at the mezzanine edge
- Sheer handloom on a ceiling track; emulsion or lime plaster to the other walls
- Brass ring chandelier, strips and spots on dimmers
Not in the band
- Sofa, chairs, table, rug, art, plant and brassware (itemised, quoted with the proposal)
- Television, soundbar and AV hardware (chase and power provided)
- Glazing and the courtyard beyond it — the sliding doors, paving and planting are the villa's
- The mezzanine rail — the builder's: 10 mm glass on black MS posts with a teak handrail, about ₹1,800 – 3,200 / running ft, drawn by the studio
- Oak flooring unless opted, over the villa's existing stone floor
- Civil work, the mezzanine slab and AC
What the site needs
- Stone above 10' is dry-clad on an MS frame anchored to the RCC, checked by the structural engineer; scaffold for the double height
- AV: conduit from the niche to the console and on to a rack in the adjacent store; power at the niche
- Electrical: about 16 points on two dimmed circuits; the chandelier on its own dimmer from the slab hook, load-tested
- AC: ducted or cassette points in the mezzanine soffit, drawn with the bulkhead
- The courtyard door threshold and its drain are the builder's; the sheer track stops 2" short of the glass
About 7–8 weeks on site, the stone first, once the joinery is in the factory. The BOQ after the site visit prices every point, line and check individually.
Indicative Estimate
₹4.9L – ₹11.4L*
Stone, niche, console, bulkhead, sheers, wall finish, chandelier and lighting as drawn — a double-height stone wall is most of the band. Furniture, rug, art and the plant are itemised above, quoted separately; the rail and the floor are the builder's, oak flooring optional over it.
*Indicative and ex-GST, Bengaluru, for the studio's work only — joinery, finishes, ceiling, lighting, curtains, glass and, where the studio does the bathroom, its sanitaryware. Floors, bathroom tiling, appliances and civil work are the builder's; loose furniture and décor are itemised and quoted with your proposal. Final numbers follow a site visit and BOQ.
In the Folders
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