With the Indian summer heat closing in fast, nothing feels better than the cool sea breeze. These five stunning beach houses from the AD archives are just the kind of inspiration you need to start dreaming of your perfect summer escape.
1. A Beach House With a Greek Soul
Interior designer Manmeet Arora, who moved from Mumbai to Goa, knows well how living by the sea can soothe your soul. She was called to refresh a beach house in Chennai with a view so stunning it steals your breath away — the Indian Ocean right outside the window.
Her goal? To keep the view the star of the show. Inspired by Mediterranean style, but with a local twist, she created spaces that feel calm and natural, using earthy tones, terracotta floors, and materials sourced nearby. The whole house feels like a peaceful extension of the sea itself — quiet, warm, and inviting.
2. A Sanctuary Between Sea and River
Architect Thomas Parambil was struck by the beauty of a plot nestled between the Arabian Sea and a serene river. Instead of facing the usual north-south way, he oriented the house westward to capture both stunning views while avoiding harsh sunlight.
3. A Tropical Modern Seaside Villa
This home on Chennai’s East Coast Road keeps its charm hidden behind a plain, high facade. Inside, the house opens up gradually, revealing a lovely journey through spaces — from the front door, through a koi pond, courtyard, living room, and pool — designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors.
With lush gardens and large overhangs to keep things cool, the house invites you to feel the sea breeze everywhere. The verandah acts like a traditional shaded sit-out where grandparents relax and kids run freely. It’s a modern tropical dream that feels both fresh and familiar.
4. A Hamptons-Inspired Beachfront Home
Imagine escaping Chennai’s busy life to a charming 7,000 sq ft home on the Coromandel Coast. This bungalow, redesigned by Tanya Mallavarapu, blends vintage furniture and colorful decor to create a warm, happy holiday vibe inspired by the Hamptons.
With sea grape trees and the smell of salt in the air, the home is perfect for both lively family gatherings and quiet moments by the shore. The main bedroom is a peaceful retreat, waking up to the gentle morning light and inviting you outside to the beach.
5. A Monastic Seafront Escape
Along the peaceful Konkan coast, in Ratnagiri’s Guhagar village, stands a house that feels almost monastic in its simplicity. Architect Sachin Agshikar, inspired by the legendary Charles Correa, designed a quiet, elegant home that unfolds in gentle stages — courtyards, water bodies, verandahs — inviting you to slow down and soak in the calm.
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