Balinese resort-inspired semi-detached house

Timber screens, lush landscaping and a pool deck easily accessible from the living room and the kitchen add to the laid-back ambience of the Sharmas’ home.

The home’s left side gets a lot of afternoon sun, so Maria provided shading for the bedrooms with timber screen panels.

The Sharmas’ global heritage is reflected by the furnishings in the dining room: Chinese yoke-backed dining chairs, a Japanese kimono and a modern chandelier by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto complement a local orchid.

The outdoor shower at the side of the house is inspired by outdoor spa resort showers, and is accessible both from the sheltered play area and the pool.

Timber screens, lush landscaping and a pool deck easily accessible from the living room and the kitchen add to the laid-back ambience of the Sharmas’ home.

Even the bathrooms have a luxe resort feel.

The neutral palette in the living room gets injections of colour from the family’s art collection and the lush courtyard.

The bedrooms are bathed in light, thanks to full windows and a clerestory, which is a row of additional windows near the ceiling.