LuxeBook September -2021

following trends, I’d rather create homes that are timeless and nostalgic, personal and associated with memories. What are the changes that you have seen in consumer preferences over the course of the pandemic? A lot of people want clean, minimal homes now. My last three clients have all wanted a minimal and open living space. The pandemic has made people realise that a sense of peace within your home is crucial. The messier your home looks, the less peaceful it is. The shift from overcrowded homes to more minimal spaces has been quite evident in my observation. WFH spaces have become a necessity and we ensure that a functional study area is incorporated in the living or reading room. There has now been a realisation that life is short, and people, at this moment want to live well. This is why even though during the pandemic labour and material prices went up, people were still not ready to compromise on the quality of their homes. What is next for Richa Bahl Design Studio? I’m working on reviving India’s rich mythology through our own collection. While we are constantly working on new home and office projects, we’re also working on creating a line of our own. We plan to revive mythology with a modern outlook, a contemporary twist to connect us to our roots and make it palatable to today’s consumer. The project is still in its nascent stages, and if all goes well, we should take about a year to experiment and create prototypes. I’m working on reviving India’s rich mythology through our own collection. While we are constantly working on new home and office projects, we’re also working on creating a line of our own. We plan to revive mythology with a modern outlook, a contemporary twist to connect us to our roots and make it palatable to today’s consumer. Stellar 32| L U X E B O O K | S E P T E MB E R 2 0 2 1 Our month long celebration of the women who are challenging the notions of Indian luxury with their creativity, conviction, power and persuasion. Starts 11 th October on www.luxebook.in Luxury partner TOP