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Chettinad homes are known for their teak woodwork, carved doors, pillared courtyards and colourful handmade Athangudi tiles. An apartment cannot hold a courtyard, but it can carry the same warmth.

Let wood lead

Choose warm teak tones for the main units: the TV wall, the wardrobes, the dining crockery unit. Panelled shutters look closer to traditional joinery than flat ones.

Use pattern in small doses

Athangudi-style patterns work well as a kitchen backsplash, a pooja backdrop or a strip of flooring at the entrance. One patterned surface in a room is usually enough.

Brass and details

Brass handles, a hanging lamp and a traditional swing-style seat or carved bracket add character at a small cost.

Keep the inside modern

Behind the traditional look, the storage can be fully modular: soft-close drawers, tall pantry units and loft storage. You get the feel of an old home with the convenience of a new one.

Colours that work

Ivory or lime-white walls, teak brown wood, and small touches of red, turmeric yellow and deep green keep the palette traditional and calm.