Padmaja Kumari Parmar, the daughter of House of Mewar, upholds the legacy of one of the world's oldest dynasties, established in 734 A.D. in Udaipur, Rajasthan India. Her multifaceted philanthropic contributions span cultural preservation, healthcare, and education, with a focus on women's empowerment. Along with her husband Dr. Kush Parmar, a physician, science entrepreneur and an investor, who shares a similar heritage as his wife but grew up in Mexico. His passion for art, pattern and bold color is in sync with the duality of both cultures. When it came to reimagining their 1920’s brick Georgian style home set on 2.61 acres of lush grounds, the direction was personal as their global endeavors. We see jewel tones that enrich the interiors, Hi-gloss surfaces, complemented by handpicked fabrics and wall coverings that echo the spirit of their heritage.
The home has great architectural bones. Building on that strong base we renovated and expanded several parts of the home. For example, the main request was a serene spa bath and an updated the primary suite. The spa bath is a white-on-white space punctuated by an accent wall, we sourced and designed custom ‘Makrana’ marble tile (quarried in their home state of Rajasthan) and inlaid with intricate mirrors in a pattern that is inspired by the traditional mandala patterns of Rajasthan which are called ‘Mandana,’.
Additionally, we extended the formal living room by enclosing the existing covered porch, creating an all-season space with expansive windows that seamlessly blend indoor comfort with the outdoors. We added a fireplace in this space cladding it with a striking ribbed Lilly Lavender stone, offering a dynamic textured center point. This is beautifully accented by the custom flooring design in a classic heritage pattern of the diamond trellis with a mosaic herring-bone border and mosaic diagonal dots in the same matching stone, is familiar and loved by the clients.
For the décor we pulled colors from the clients existing art collection and selected luxe finishes and materials. Bold colors and patterns of fabrics and wall coverings are inspired from both Indian and Mexican heritage Metallic gold woven wallcovering, and other details bring the spaces alive. For example, the Formal Dining Room is an experience of bold color, pattern and texture with the gilded gold ceiling, the walls in glossy blue painted paneling and elephant motif wall covering which is layered with contemporary art. A collection of exquisite hand-crafted Talavera Pottery from Mexico is displayed in the cabinet.
Seamlessly tying their home to the grandeur of their ancestry, the curated collection of artworks throughout the home, including family heirlooms, we created a space that is as much a personal retreat as it is a tribute to the legacy they passionately uphold. Through their diverse roles, the Parmar’s have demonstrated a blend of cultural stewardship, modern leadership, and global advocacy, embodying the progressive vision of the family’s heritage which is reflected in their home.
Team:
Designers: Vani Sayeed Studios, LLC
Stylist: Sean Williams
Photographer: Jared Kuzia
Materials Used:
Entry Foyer:
Custom Designed Circular Entry Table
Rug by Home owner
Living room:
Sectional Sofa and Fabric by Kravet Furniture
Coffee and End Table by Woodbridge
Swivel Chairs by Kravet covered in Schumacher fabric
Game Table by Bunny Williams
Canasta Game Chairs by Kravet Furniture covered in Cowtan & Tout Fabric
Window Treatments Elitis and Sheers in Adoraca
Window Seats Fabric Cowtan and Tout with trim in C&T
LoveSeat Lee Industries covered in Brunschwig and Fils fabric
Lounge Chairs by Lee Industries in Leather
Coffee table Minton Spiedel
End Table by Salvations
Rugs Global Chic Collection by Vani Sayeed for Landry and Arcari
Chandelier by Serip Lighting
Four Seasons Room:
Bucket Chairs Covered in Osborne and Little Matthew Williamson Aravalli
Center Table - CB2
Rug by home owner
Fluted Marble for Fireplace from Discover Tile
Marble Flooring from Discover Tile
Pendant Globe Lights by Visual Comfort
Bar Cart by Lillian August for Hickory White
Side table by MOUS
Dining Room:
Sideboard by Baker Furniture
Custom-made Dining Chairs, fabric Cowtan and Tout and Kravet
Sconces by Urban Electric
Chandelier by John Pomp Studios
Dining Table by New Classics
Crockery and Cutlery by Lenox
Drapery fabric Rubelli, Kravet, and Manuel Canovas
Rug by homeowner
Family Room
Swivel Chair by Kravet with Romo Fabric
Coffee Table by Kravet
Sectional Sofa by Kravet with Savell Fabric
Pillow fabric by Manuel Canovas
Side table by Dowell Furniture
Kitchen/Casual Area
Reupholstered chairs in Jiun Ho Fabric
Rug by Vani Sayeed Studios Global Chic for Landry and Arcari
Basement:
Wallpaper by Manuel Canovas
Pillows Fabric by Manuel Canovas
Custom Millwork by Adams Beasley Associates
Primary Bedroom
Custom-made bed and headboard, fabric Designer Guild
Reupholstered Bench with Schumacher fabric
Night stands by Kravet
Lounge Chair by Kravet with Schumacher fabric
Wallpaper by Phillip Jeffries
Drapery fabric Kravet with Manuel Canovas trim
Roman shade fabric Kravet with Manuel Canovas trim
Chandelier by Urban Electric
Wall Sconces and Floor lamp by Visual Comfort
Fireplace mantle by STRIKE
Bedding by Matouk
Bed Sheets by Sferra
Primary Bathroom
Custom marble tile with mirror inlay
Tub - Waterworks
Plumbing fixtures by Waterworks
Millwork by Adams Beasley Associates
Semi-flush lighting by Terzani
