Earth tones and natural materials don’t just ground a space – they lay the foundation for homes that endure, both in spirit and in style, ageing with grace rather than trend. This home in Gujarat, India, designed by Shivani Sanghani of Kyrra Studio, follows the same principles: elevating interiors through the simplicity and purity of materials, expressed here in a modern vocabulary.
“The primary materials used are exotic granites, backsplashes with oak veneers and wood, and concrete floors, with oak wood flooring in the bedrooms,” says Sanghani. “The walls are painted with pigmented blue lime paint in the common areas and grey tones in the bedrooms, which helps keep temperatures in this hot city at bay.”
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the design also focused on making the home more practical, functional and peaceful, expanding the living areas to allow more light and air to flow through. What was once a four-bedroom house was reconfigured into three, with additional space carved out for a walk-in wardrobe and a home theatre.
The living room is a striking confluence of style, where lounge-style seating is offset by a Brutalist-inspired custom lighting fixture – made of fibreglass and POP mesh – that draws the eye across the full length and breadth of the space.
“The concept was to evoke a leaf with water droplets shimmering on its surface,” shares the designer. Adjacent to this space is the TV lounge and entertainment area, divided by a sliding oak wood partition. Instead of conventional artwork, this space features ceramic faces from Claymen that form a dynamic wall installation.
The dining room continues the rustic-manor aesthetic, with a kitchen island that extends into a dining table crafted from veined granite. The chairs are from West Elm India while the overhanging light by Gulmohar Lane takes centre stage, its distinctive materiality formed by woven cane. “The kitchen is finished in oak veneers, with pigmented lime-painted walls and micro concrete floors with brass inlays,” says Sanghani.
The sense of restraint continues into the bedrooms, bathed in calming shades of grey and off-white. In one of the bedrooms, the headboard was custom designed and crafted by local carpenters. “It was made to give the illusion of greater height, with curtains also running the full length of the room,” Sanghani explains. “I wanted to give the clients’ the cosiest, most comfortable bed to unwind at the end of the day, and to offer a sense of calm amidst the chaos.” In another bedroom, a custom black console was laser-cut from wood by on-site artisans.
This home is a meditation in design – where carefully curated elements celebrate the flexibility, dynamism and timelessness of natural materials.
