Amid the urban din of Gurugram, where glass towers rise in precise grids and the pace of life rarely slows, sits a serene home that feels almost like a deep exhale. Designed by The Workroom, Sol Haven is a 3-bedroom + lounge residence inside Krisumi Waterfall Residences — a home envisioned for a working couple, their twin sons in middle school, and the husband’s mother. What the family longed for wasn’t indulgence or grandeur but a sense of warmth, groundedness and a quiet poetry in everyday living.

The Workroom responded with a serene home where Wabi-Sabi cues meet modern geometry, where natural textures soften contemporary silhouettes, and where handcrafted surfaces turn light itself into a design element. In every room, the idea of “home” is treated not as a static entity but as an emotional experience — one shaped by light, tactility and the comfort of calm.

Editor’s Note: Sol Haven designed by The Workroom is a serene home with a warm and minimal visual palette. Natural textures soften contemporary silhouettes, where handcrafted surfaces turn light itself into a design element. It is a sanctuary infused with personality yet free of clutter, modern yet soulfully handcrafted.

This Serene Home Almost Feels Like A Deep Exhale | The Workroom

The Concept: A Warm, Textural, Light-Filled Haven

The homeowners wanted a serene home where the visual palette felt warm, minimal and soothing — a sanctuary that supports their full lives yet slows their minds. This intention guided the designers to an aesthetic where limewash textures, earthy tones, organic shapes and sculptural elements take center stage, creating depth without noise.

The signature element throughout Sol Haven is the POP-carved wall design finished in limewash paint — a treatment that appears in parts through the house. These subtly carved surfaces blur light and shadow, allowing the home to shift gently through the day. The walls feel alive: sunbeams slide across them at golden hour, revealing layers of craftsmanship and the meditative quality of imperfection.

“We wanted the home to feel like sunlight settling on warm stone,” says The Workroom team. “A place where every room carries a calm undercurrent.”

An Open Living–Dining Space Rooted in Calm

The serene heart of the home is the combined living and dining area, a generous sunlit expanse where natural textures take precedence over colour. Large windows draped in sheer curtains diffuse soft daylight across the limewashed living wall, creating a backdrop that feels organic and atmospheric.

A cream-toned sectional anchors the seating area, complemented by sculptural furniture — particularly the asymmetrical wooden coffee table balancing on a spherical base, and the curving armchair upholstered in an earthy patterned fabric. These pieces give the space a collected, contemporary yet grounded character.

Across the room, the dining area speaks a slightly more refined language. A stone-top dining table sits beneath a stunning custom cane-and-metal chandelier, suspended by beautiful wooden rafters running across the ceiling that houses ambient lighting and introduces warmth and tactility overhead.

Supporting this central space is a quiet yet strong material palette: wood flooring in deep warm tones, framed openings in black metal, a softened beige envelope, and carefully placed accents in charcoal and terracotta. The transitions across materials feel effortless, unified by the home’s commitment to calm and natural depth.

A Semi-Open Kitchen That Blends Transparency with Function

The Workroom crafted a semi-open kitchen using fluted glass framed with slim metal sections, allowing a delicate play of light while keeping cooking activities visually contained. The kitchen becomes an atmospheric element rather than a separate room — an arrangement that supports the family’s lifestyle, where casual meals, conversations and cooking blend seamlessly.

This spatial connection, though subtle, enhances the fluidity of the living–dining space, keeping the serene home open, connected and inviting.

A Passage That Becomes an Experience

The corridor leading to the private zones is treated with the same design sensitivity as the larger rooms. Sage-green accent paints and wooden flooring create warmth, while black-framed family photographs transform the passage into a story wall — a quiet tribute to the family’s memories.

Light falls beautifully here, creating long shadows and pockets of calm. The designers intentionally kept this space uncluttered, allowing the changing daylight to shape the mood.

Den/study

The corridor eventually opens into a cosy den/study, a small but efficient work zone featuring fluted-glass doors, warm wood cabinetry and a clean work desk. This room serves as an intimate retreat for focused work, yet remains visually connected to the home.

The Parents’ Bedroom — Soft Florals and Gentle Light

The parents’ room takes on a more serene, tender expression. A soft floral wallpaper framed within an arched detail creates an elegant, restful backdrop for the sage-green upholstered bed. The palette is youthful yet calming, balancing warm stone colours with leafy greens.

Here too, sheer curtains filter abundant light into the room, making the space feel airy and delicate. A long lavender-toned floating console under the TV adds a subtle but fresh touch of colour, and the tall arched mirror with a black metal spine introduces just the right amount of modernity.

This room balances comfort and refinement — warm, inclusive and deeply restful for an elder member of the family.

The Master Suite — A Soft, Sculpted Cocoon

The master bedroom is where The Workroom’s Wabi-Sabi-meets-modern philosophy reaches its most expressive form. Here, the POP-carved limewash wall continues as a sculptural envelope, gently curving along the ceiling in rhythmic arches. This artisanal treatment evokes the feeling of light traveling through soft dunes — tranquil, enveloping and deeply soothing.

The bed, upholstered in a textured boucle fabric, sits against this rich backdrop, paired with minimal grey nightstands and a sculptural white pendant that hangs like a quiet moon over the bedside. The palette remains muted and tactile: creams, beiges, natural woods and the occasional black detail for grounding.

A muted olive wardrobe adds a gentle hint of colour without disturbing the serenity of the space. The long wall opposite the bed features a floating console with a tall, sleek mirror, balancing modernity with warmth. Light — soft, indirect and natural — becomes the true hero of the room.

The Kids’ Room — Young, Bold and Balanced

The twin boys’ room uses colour more confidently while retaining the home’s overall aesthetic restraint. A carved geometric feature wall in soft beige sets the tone. It is paired with a bold navy headboard that adds youthful energy. Greys and blues layer subtly across the bedding, creating a look that is both stylish and age-appropriate.

Opposite the bed, a terracotta-toned shelving unit adds personality and function, holding books and memorabilia. Warm sunlight animates this space, highlighting the carved wall details and creating a comforting environment for two growing children. The room is youthful without being theme-based, allowing it to age gracefully with the boys.

Craftsmanship as the Soul of Sol Haven

Beyond furniture and layout, it is the craft-based details that define this home:

• POP-carved limewash walls in key spaces add depth and handmade warmth.
• Fluted glass partitions create transparency with texture.
• Curved corners and soft edges throughout reinforce calm and flow.
• Natural materials — stone, wood, cane, clay, textured ceramics — bring authenticity.
• Sculptural elements offer a sense of modern artistry without overpowering the spaces.

The Workroom’s design language is evident in every nuance: thoughtful, tactile, and deeply human.

Conclusion — A Home of Stillness, Warmth and Quiet Light

Sol Haven is more than a serene home. It is an atmosphere — one shaped by warm textures, soft colours, mindful craftsmanship and the gentle interplay of light and shadow. In a world that often rushes, this home stands as a quiet pause. A place where mornings begin with sunlight streaming over limewashed walls. Evenings close with soft glows reflecting off sculptural surfaces.

For the family that lives here, the home is both grounding and uplifting. It is a sanctuary infused with personality yet free of clutter, modern yet soulfully handcrafted. The Workroom has succeeded in creating a haven that embraces imperfection. It honours materiality and celebrates the simple beauty of everyday living.

Sol Haven embodies its name — a sunlit refuge of tranquillity, balance and warmth.

Fact File

Designed by: The Workroom

Project Type: Residential Interior Design

Project Name: Sol Haven

Location: Krisumi Waterfall Residences, Gurugram

Year Built: 2025

Duration of the project: 6 Months

Built-up Area: 2560 Sq.ft

Principal Designer: Karishma Baid

Team Design Credits: Panvi S & Amisha G

Photograph Courtesy: Murtaza Gandhi

Firm’s Website Link: The Workroom

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