Renowned music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran tied the knot in a lavish Greece wedding recently, with many important guests including Rajnikanth, former Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, attending the wedding.Amid the ongoing buzz around the wedding of the celebrity couple, let us revisit Anirudh Ravichander’s home in Chennai.Some time ago, he let Asian Paints’ show Where The Heart Is into the home where he grew up with his parents and sister, which is a simple, traditional abode with modern touches balanced with traditional touches and a rooted approach.Here are some decor inspirations to try in your own space.
Traditional wooden carvings and Oonjal
The first thing that catches the viewer’s eye is the Oonjal, a traditional wooden swing placed in the middle of the living and dining area. It is one of those pieces that pull the eyes of the viewer. You can also pick one meaningful piece, like a carved door, a wooden chest, or a brass lamp, and build around it. Anirudh’s carved main door and brass idols add the same quiet tradition, so the whole home feels truly connected to its roots.
Mix bold green with calm white
Even though it’s an apartment, the home feels fresh and lively because of its colours. Bold green sofas are set against white flooring, and a white coffee table keeps things in contrast.Apart from this, chequered accent chairs add a little playfulness without taking over. Large glass windows let in sunlight and frame the mango trees outside, so nature becomes part of the decor.
A walk down memory lane
One corner of the living room holds a wall of photographs from different stages of Anirudh’s life, which he calls the memory wall. Two accent chairs beside it create a cosy sitting area; this space makes the house feel warm, lived-in and truly personal.
A glass dining table paired with brass idols
Directly across from the wooden swing is the dining area. It has a glass-top table with six wooden chairs around it. Brass idols add a touch of tradition and fit well with the rest of the house.During the tour, Anirudh shared that the house was remodelled in a big way after his song Why This Kolaveri Di became a huge hit.