Living room of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Dining of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Dining of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Dining of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Dining of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Family living to Dining view of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Intertwining seamlessly, the living, family, and dining spaces flow into one another, gently delineated by shifts in material and mood. Through a reclaimed wood frame—like a portal etched with memory—one steps into the family room, where time-worn textures and woody scents stir a quiet familiarity. Patterns ripple through the space, grounding it in tactile richness and turning it into a nest where the family gathers, unwinds, and connects.
Beyond the living, the dining area unfolds as a natural extension, where black accents draw the eye with the depth of their shadows. The energy crescendos around “Kshitichitra”—a centrepiece by Morii Design. Crafted in collaboration with artisan communities, it merges land, water, and sky in a medley of Bela block prints from Kutch and Sujni embroidery from Bihar—its layered strokes echoing the language of shifting gradients.
Kitchen of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Kitchen of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Master Bedroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Deeper into the home, the hues begin to soften. The lemon-ochre dissolves into sienna rose, infusing the master bedroom with tender nostalgia. “The clients wanted this space to feel distinct—a shift in palette that evoked a sense of repose,” says Komal Mittal, Principal Architect at Alkove-Design. “We chose terracotta pink lime-washed walls to bring softness, black river-wash betamcharla floor for its tactility, and reimagined the classic victorian four-poster bed in a contemporary form with slender wooden strips that trace across the wall and ceiling to evoke an old-world charm”, she adds.
Master Bedroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Master Bedroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Master Bathroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Kids Bedroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
As one moves further, the tones lift once again. A turn down the corridor leads to the eastern wing, where morning light spills into the children’s and guest bedrooms, wrapping them in a tender wash of yellow. Though they share a tonal backdrop, each room reveals a distinct personality. The guest bedroom exudes quiet dignity, with honey-maple wooden gradients lending it a composed elegance. In contrast, the children’s room brims with playful warmth, its palette of soft cedar hues and colourful arched accents creating a space that feels cheerful, comforting, and entirely their own. Flowing back toward the heart of the home, a prayer alcove nestles between the bedrooms—tucked into an arched niche and cloaked in wood, it stands serene and deeply resonant.
Kids Bedroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Kids Bedroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Guest Bedroom of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Study Area of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
Transitioning back, the home withdraws from the social rhythm of shared spaces into a more introspective breath. Here, the study rests in quiet seclusion—a space in contemplation. The austere lemon-ochre gracefully returns, contrasted by the deep tones of black betamcharla flooring. On the walls, embossed terracotta plates by artist Dhanashree Kelkar narrate the family’s journeys—each piece a fragment of memory etched in clay. Just beyond, a private garden unfurls, dissolving the boundary between inside and out, where gradients of colour and texture blur into nature’s palette.
Through the undertones of the home, a story gently reveals itself in gradients of the earth—narrated through the folds of texture, whispered in shifting hues, and carried softly into light. Like the ephemeral flight of butterflies, their presence lingers in traces— glimmering in mosaic, etched in grains of wood, and held in the warmth of lime-washed surfaces. It is in these subtle nuances that the home reveals its soul—not through grand gestures, but through grounded transitions. A home not just inhabited—but deeply, indelibly felt.
Balcony of Gradients of the Earth by Alkove-Design
