This Kerala home, crafted from recycled automobile parts, is every vehicle lover’s dream

Alappuzha: In a village here in Charummoodu, a workshop owner has turned his home into a one-of-a-kind creation, filled with items made entirely from old vehicle parts. From a letterbox crafted from a Yamaha RX 100 petrol tank to a washbasin with a tap made from a petrol nozzle, Vijesh Kumar’s innovative designs have caught the attention of many. When the clutch pedal at the base of the washbasin is pressed, water comes out of the nozzle.

The home’s 650 square feet of space, built in just one year at a cost of Rs 7.5 lakh, features a variety of vehicle-inspired items. The dining table is adorned with chains, sprockets, and spanners, while the ventilation system is made from parts of a TATA 407 mini-lorry. In the kitchen, a fridge painted like a Volkswagen car, a clock made from an old tawa, coconut shell ladles, and a unique vegetable storage basket add to the charm.

Other creative touches include a light fixture made from a Swift car shock absorber and a storage stand crafted from cut vehicle tires. Even the teapoy is made from a Yamaha engine, and a scooter chair sits by the porch, showcasing Vijesh's passion for repurposing old vehicle parts. A cushioned seat is on the porch, crafted from the engine cabin of an Ambassador car.

Vijesh, a former JCB operator now running a two-wheeler workshop, lives with his wife Anu and daughter Rithu on an eight-cent plot. He also raises a horse and a cow on their property.