I always imagined my house to have a courtyard. maybe bigger than this

Photoshoot for a tropical retreat in South-Indian countryside.Architect : Studio Hu•māne

Often spotted outside South Indian homes, the thinnai is the raised platform that acts as a covered verandah for the family to gather and enjoy a board game or a hot cup of coffee while they chit chat. Maison Perumal is a 130-year-old family mansion that sports the thinnai where you can sit and unwind with your family. #MeAndCGHEarth #MaisonPerumal #Tamilarchitecture #FrancoTamil #Pondicherry #LocalTradition #TamilQuarter

Transform your house with old-money interior design. Get inspired with 15 old-money decor ideas and tips, and make the most out of your space.

Spend an outstanding stay in a splendid palatial mansion in Chettinad. A luxury Tamil merchant’s home, a south Indian Haveli

A blog post on Oonjal - Wooden Swings in South Indian Homes with beautiful photos.