Inside Keerthy Suresh and Anthony Thattil's Kochi Home: A Quirky, Contemporary 'House of Fun' Rooted in Memories
Actor Keerthy Suresh and her husband Anthony Thattil have opened the doors to their Kochi home in a new tour, revealing a playful, colour-rich space filled with personal memories, traditional accents, and moments that truly feel like home. In a recent feature for Asian Paints' YouTube series Where the Heart Is, the couple shared insights into their design philosophy, which prioritises comfort, shared taste, and creating a deeply personal environment.
Building a Home with Shared Sensibilities
For Keerthy Suresh and Anthony Thattil, building a home was never solely about aesthetics. Anthony emphasises that comfort comes first, stating early in the video, "Building a home together is a beautiful feeling. It's comfort in the first place." Keerthy agrees, noting that their design decisions flowed naturally due to their aligned tastes. Anthony adds, "We both pretty much have the same taste. So whatever I like, I find she also likes it equally." This shared sensibility allowed them to craft a space that feels uniquely theirs from the outset.
A Contemporary Home with Traditional Accents
Growing up in a home that was "a mix of everything", Keerthy always envisioned having her own place someday. This vision has materialised into a house that blends contemporary design with subtle traditional touches. Keerthy explains, "What we have tried to do here is—we like it in a much more contemporary way. So we've taken bits of traditional accents to fit in our contemporary house." The foyer sets the tone with bold black-and-white flooring, chosen deliberately to balance the vibrant colours throughout the home.
One of the most striking pieces in the foyer is a moon artwork with deep personal meaning. Keerthy shares, "This is how the moon was on the day we started dating, and this was how the moon was on the day we got married." She calls it one of their favourite artworks, highlighting how emotional threads run through the entire house. Recalling their wedding, Keerthy gets visibly overwhelmed, describing it as a dream come true after years of longing.
The Heart of the Home: Kitchen and Memories
The green-accented kitchen serves as the heart of the home, which Keerthy affectionately calls her "cute little kitchen". A sign above reads 'This kitchen is seasoned with love', a sentiment she extends to the entire house. Keerthy points out how carefully chosen hues recur across rooms in different shades, adding cohesion to the design. Displayed nearby is an artwork gifted to her after winning the National Award for Mahanati, a film she describes as life-changing. She reflects on the premiere and overwhelming response, noting how such experiences shape personal growth.
Bedrooms with Character and Humour
The master bedroom continues the theme of blending old and new, featuring a Kerala-style bed with cane detailing. Keerthy says, "You don't get to see this kind of a cot a lot these days. I wanted to keep it a little traditional, but still in our way." The walk-in wardrobe adds a dose of humour, with Keerthy joking about Anthony's allocated space. Textured walls in soft grey tones add depth without overpowering the room, emphasising how subtle finishes matter as much as bold colour.
A Deck for People, Pets, and Chaos
One of the couple's favourite spaces is the expansive deck, which they visit every morning with coffee in hand. Keerthy describes it as "full green" with no nearby buildings, offering a nice breath of fresh air. The bar counter holds many memories, and the space is shared with their dogs, Nike and Kenny. The deck reflects their love for hosting and community, with Anthony stating, "We need to be surrounded by people." Keerthy adds, "We can't be alone. We need a lot of chaos." Friends often drop by even when the couple isn't home, which they take as a compliment, feeling it shows others also see it as their home.
A Home That Speaks for Them
The guest bedroom continues the playful palette, with moonlight-toned base colours and lighter greens echoing the kitchen hues. Brick walls in warm, burnt-orange shades appear throughout, adding texture and warmth. Keerthy summarises the philosophy behind their home: "Everything that you have in the house, make sure that it speaks to you. Or it speaks about both of you." Calling it a "quirky house" and a "house of fun", she adds that it feels more like home when she has contributed to every tiny detail. Anthony, ever practical, offers the final note with a smile, stating that while the design is based on her taste, keeping the place neat and tidy is his responsibility.
Together, their home stands as a reflection of shared memories, humour, colour, and comfort—a space that doesn't just look lived-in, but deeply lived-through, embodying their journey and personalities in every corner.
