An elevated platform in front of the entrance is a common design element in many Koli houses. People used this space for a variety of activities, such as socialising with neighbours and purchasing produce from mobile vendors.
Typically, bigger houses featured a central courtyard. The open design ensured maximum airflow and natural light, creating a salubrious living environment.
During festivals and weddings, people make traditional floral torans from marigolds and mango leaves. People hang torans from doorways to welcome the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, into their household.