The Story: What the Family Needed
The Roy Chowdhury family wanted to renovate their multi-generational bungalow. They loved the high ceilings and classic proportions, but hated the dark rooms, leaky wooden window frames, and outdated electrical wiring.
Project Scope: Complete spatial restructuring, AC concealment, Burmese teak joinery, Italian marble, private bar lounge.
3 Major Problems & How We Solved Them
Concealing Air Conditioning & Modern Wiring
Thick heritage brick walls made it difficult to run heavy electrical conduits and concealed air-conditioning pipes without breaking historic cornices.
We engineered perimeter shadowline false ceilings that house concealed VRV climate ducts without touching or damaging the original vintage ceiling moldings.
Street Traffic Noise & Dust
Old rattle-prone wooden windows let in excessive street noise and Kolkata dust.
Replaced old outer window frames with customized double-glazed, sound-insulating acoustic timber casements that cut street noise by 85%.
Termite Vulnerability in Heritage Timber
Decades of untreated wood created pocket infestations behind wall paneling.
Carried out complete subterranean chemical anti-termite treatment with a 10-year warranty, followed by oven-kiln dried Burma teak woodwork.
What We Did: Step-by-Step Execution
- Restored high 12-foot ceilings with subtle perimeter warm cove illumination.
- Crafted a bespoke dining table and credenza from seasoned natural teak with brushed bronze handles.
- Designed an entertainment lounge with a hidden bar unit and temperature-controlled wine storage.
- Modernized four master bathrooms with walk-in rain showers and anti-slip honed Italian limestone.
Detailed Photography
Enfilade hallway featuring concealed flush doors and indirect floor lighting.
Materials Used (Why They Last in Kolkata)
Key Project Takeaways
- Sound levels inside the home dropped from 68 dB to an ultra-quiet 32 dB.
- Preserved 100% of historical architectural character while adding 5-star modern luxury.
- Project completed with dedicated project supervisor providing daily video updates.
“Renovating an old Alipore home is terrifying because so many contractors ruin the heritage charm. Deco Perfect understood exactly what to keep and what to modernize. It feels both regal and effortlessly modern.”
Mr. Somnath & Indrani Roy Chowdhury
Verified Homeowners · Alipore Park Road
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