Homes that Make Strong Use of Teak

In the master bath, a custom raised Silestone sink is surrounded by a teak countertop and Porcelanosa glass tiles. Teak slats anchor the glass-enclosed shower.

Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s."

He worked with Kartheiser’s existing appliances in the kitchen, trading the old cabinetry for new teak.

The dining table, made from a single piece of teak, is a little over 13 feet long and was custom made for the space. It can seat up to 24.

Located an hour outside of the bustling city of Mumbai is an idyllic home designed by Architect Bijoy Jain, principal at Studio Mumbai Architects.

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