11/08/2026
Haputale Mist
Nestled in the midst of Haputale’s misty mountains, the very first thought that came to us when we saw this site was simple: we should never disturb the view in front of this villa.
We wanted the experience of staying here to be about immersing yourself in the landscape, watching the mountains transform from cloudy to clear, rainy to sunny, throughout the day. A place where you can witness both sunrise and sunset, while listening to the ever-changing chorus of birds.
So, when the amazing architect behind this beautiful vision, RAPA Chartered Architects approached us for the furniture manufacturing, and Villa Cavo invited us to work on the interiors, we understood the assignment.
Comfort. A sense of home. Coziness. Softness to the eye. Warmth. And, most importantly, space to breathe.
Every element was carefully chosen to complement rather than compete with the surroundings.
Brick red interior walls, teak furniture, soft beanbags, handmade clay pots, and handloom linens were brought together to reflect the warmth, culture, and natural beauty of this mountain retreat.
Nothing too loud. Nothing too crowded.
Just a quiet, warm interior that allows the mountains to remain the hero.
And once every piece came together, Ganidu Balasuriya's beautiful eye behind the camera captured the essence of the space exactly as we hoped, a home that feels like it belongs to the mountains.
Architectural Consultancy: RAPA Chartered Architects
Client: Villa Cavo
Photography: Ganidu Balasuriya
Interior Design Consultancy: Sakila Perera Studio
Furniture Manufacturing: Sakila Perera Studio
Beanbags by: ApiHappi
Ceramic pots by: Ceramic Hub