Traditional chettinad house interiors

Curious about the traditional Chettinad houses of Karaikudi? Here’s all you need to travel to Chettinad and explore its food and architecture.

Lovely house in Thrissur Kerala - Traditional Kerala architecture plus the modern aspects, a wonderful meld of old-style living with vivid and contemporary nuances.

Onebulb Architecture Studio derives inspiration from vernacular architecture and Laurie Baker’s works to design and make Brick Veedu in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Hiraya Design Studio restored and refurbished an ancestral Mangalore villa with traditional Chettinad elements, Athangudi tiles, and antiques sourced from across India.

Located in a village near Mayavaram, Asikkad House showcases the heritage of a Chettinad house, brought together in rich configurations. The design intends to reimagine Chettinad architecture and conserve the cultural significance it holds. The complex comprises the main house, a separate kitchen block, and two cottages. The main house and kitchen block connected by a passage contain individual open courtyards within them. An array of intricately crafted columns adorn the verandahs, and the…

The design transitions progress the space in a hierarchical order by segregating the spaces. Various sensory experiences are enhanced in this Kerala home.

If keeping your home clean and organized seems like a constant battle, that’s because it is. There’s always something that needs to be done or something that needs to be put away. While you might not ever be able to completely absolve yourself from cleaning, there are things you can do to make tidying up...

It’s sustainable, durable and supports local craft. These ideas that stem from Chettinad house interiors can be applied to modern homes too. Take a look!