A home is your ‘nest’, it can never be completely finished: Sussanne Khan

So many celebrities are now getting into the ‘home décor space’, why is this?

I think interior decoration is an enchanting world, so I understand how easily one can get drawn to it. Every celebrity pursues it differently, according to their curiosity about the subject. Many elect to treat it as a hobby and some try to do it professionally. However, reaching a level of admired success, depends on one’s passion and perseverance. There is a vast amount of experience and technical learning involved in order to make a mark in this field professionally.

How do you differentiate between the products for your store, The Charcoal Project and the ones for TheLabelLife.com?

The styles we curate for TheLabelLife.com aim to create an universal collection that can be adapted into the life of any of our diverse customer base. Logistically, we also keep in mind the ease of shipping as TheLabelLife.com is an online brand. As for the Charcoal Project, it is mainly an interior project where the entire commercial or private, interior style is affected.

Do you believe in mixing high-end products with high-street products when it comes to your home?

Of course! Price points have nothing to do with how a design language or a theme plays out. Mixing great products from different places add layers to the design theme. I mix TheLabelLife.com products with many other brands, as different shapes and contrasts bring out the hues and stories in the overall vibe.

How does one get a home theme right?

There is a vibe that one can feel when you get things right, be it an outfit mixed with an accessory or even a product on your dining table. The vibe should be of bright energy. That’s when you know you’ve got it right.

Is a home ever really done?

A home is your ‘nest’, it can never be completely finished, in my opinion. We keep adding intriguing layers to our homes; antiques, gifts, souvenirs, which contain a memory of the time you added them. It is these touches that warm your heart when you return to your ‘nest’ or your ‘sanctuary’ after a hard day’s work.

Have you done projects in Dubai. Would you consider doing one?

I really haven’t done anything much in Dubai, but, yes, I would love to consider something in the coming future.

Do you feel people spend more on a home than fashion today?

It’s quite subjective. I feel people in the West are very open to spending more on the home category as compared to fashion, but India and other Eastern countries are still developing that attitude. The awareness has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years and I feel confident that home will be a major player in the fashion scene soon.

The one thing a home can never have enough of?

Diptyque Candles and fresh white linens. But the most important thing that a home can never get enough of is love.