The Kothi House -

The Kothi House

Rajasthani
Palace in
Your
3 BHK?

For Mr. Naveen Tulsian, it meant returning to the roots of his childhood,where every carved arch and jaali held stories. And with that vision, The Kothi House was born. A 2BHK flat in Hyderabad was transformed into an architectural love letter to his ancestral Rajasthani haveli.

This wasn’t just about design, it was about time travel, about memory, and about recreating the emotional grandeur of a bygone era, without compromising the comforts of today.

The Kothi House is more than a space. It is a spatial poem,an ode to heritage, interpreted through the lens of contemporary craftsmanship.

The entrance sets the tone : a
pristine white CNC-cut HDF jaali, layered in threes

Legacy in Every Detail

The checkered wood design on the door, set manually piece by piece, reflects a delicate balance between order and artistic chaos. The artisans, like the family heirlooms, carry generations of skill in their hands.

Even the furniture holds deeper meaning, every edge rounded, every curve intentional, ensuring not just comfort and utility but safety and movement. The fusion of Corian and veneer surfaces nods to both modern material intelligence and old-world aesthetic charm.

The door gracefully slides open to reveal a handcrafted wooden door with mother-of-pearl inlay, every motif speaking to Rajasthani artistry.

Spatial Alchemy

How do you make a small space feel infinite?

You optimize, layer, hide, and surprise. The Kothi House is a masterclass in spatial illusion. Walking through its length, you never feel confined. Each turn reveals a secret :

A cushioned seat tucked into the staircase for quiet reading.

And,
– A concealed library behind collapsible shelves.
– An Xbox cabinet with hidden wiring.
– Double-leaf doors with ventilation louvres that recall traditional jharokhas, allowing both air and memory to flow freely.

Even the smallest objects like electrical sockets embedded in window panes, demonstrate how deeply functionality has been interwoven into design.

Light,
Texture
& Legacy

Just as in old havelis, light plays a central role. Parametric wooden light arrays on the ceiling create a soft, diffused glow while being sustainable. These are sculptural elements, crafted from leftover wood, transforming waste into wonder. The ceiling becomes an art form shifting with light and time.

The flooring, a mix of forest brown marble and Kota stone,
anchors the space in tactile nostalgia.

In Mithilesh’s bedroom , a continuous wooden loop connects the bed, study, and storage, seamless, warm, and symbolic of the uninterrupted bond between form and memory.

Art That Breathes
With the Space

The walls are not just backgrounds,they participate in the narrative. A sculpture of a Keralite race boat, a mural of Krishna’s life, Sun God paintings that blend with the palette around them, every piece is chosen and placed with intention.

Even the ceiling above Mithilesh’s bed becomes a story,
its pattern inspired by Raza’s cubist strokes,
morphing into an optical illusion of floating depth

In every corner,
art and architecture are inseparable.

Tradition, Reimagined

Ventilation louvres that mimic historical jaalis, wardrobe doors that slide silently to reveal stories, nightstands that glow with patterned shadows,all elements here pay homage to the haveli, but speak the language of today.

Luxury here doesn’t shout. It whispers.
It’s in the hand-etched glass, in the double doors that open wide like temple gates, in the nightlight that throws intricate shadows across sandstone floors.

Even the materials – sandstone, glass, etched wood are chosen to recall the feel of 19th-century Kothis while making room for 21st-century lives.

Palace of Memories

Home for Tomorrow

The Kothi House isn’t just a residence,it’s an emotional blueprint. It holds Mr. Tulsian’s childhood dreams, his father’s legacy, and his son’s sense of wonder. It’s where old techniques meet new lifestyles, where every detail has a lineage.

This is a space that remembers, reinvents, and reimagines. A palace in spirit. A home in scale. A timeless experiment that proves that design is never just about walls, it’s about what they make you feel.