Gauri Khan shares 8 interior design fundamentals—and you should take notes
When Gauri Khan dispenses interior design advice, you listen. Check out our roundup of her 8 interior tips for the modern home aesthete.
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Favourite interior themes
“To me, any theme that strikes a balance between practicality and luxury is my favourite,” says Khan.
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“Art and culture have always been of great interest to me. The idea of designing and curating seemed natural to me,” states Gauri Khan.
Finding inspiration
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Design priorities
“I like to take all the inputs of my clients into consideration and give a lot of importance to the functionality and accessibility of the space.”
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" Light and shadow have the power to completely transform a space,” mentions Khan.
First impressions
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“Adding a lot of styles/themes to the same space is a design no-no. Try to find your own style and stick to that theme.”
Common mistakes
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“I have a good master plan before I begin any project. Most design challenges can be resolved through good planning.”
Navigating challenges
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“When dealing with a client whose vision is different from mine, we sit down and have a conversation about where the project is taking a detour,” says Gauri Khan.
Meeting halfway
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“Whenever I design a space, it’s never about trends, but rather about the type of space I am designing and the person(s) who will be occupying it.”