Hideaway: Abhay Deol’s home in Goa is everything you would expect it to be distinct, remarkable, and oh-so-private.
Goa is about the sun and the sand, but there’s another face to this place that tourists do not get to see: the forest. Drive away from the sea, you find that that’s where locals live, far from the madding crowds, nestled in the calming greens of Goa. This is precisely where Abhay has built a stunning home for himself.
The rooflines soar high, and there’s a very purposeful stance to this house; Abhay’s vision for this home is clear: clean, sharp, airy, and a structure that brings the forest into the house. Glass walls are all that separate the interior from the exterior, and there’s a sense of openness to the decor that matches this theme: exposed brick and cement surfaces, wooden stairs, and more.
Bold colour makes its appearance: there’s deep blue walls that contrast with the flooring and visiting artists have made their mark in the home with stunning work on the exterior walls. In the end, that’s what stands out about Abhay’s home: its strong ideas brought to life with a clear vision.