Gauri Khan gives Hyderabad a taste of her luxury design aesthetics, in collaboration with Sussanne Khan

Gauri Khan, a GKD idea
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In April 2022, when designers Falguni and Shane Peacock launched their flagship Hyderabad retailer — designed by Gauri Khan — it marked her entry into town’s inside design scene. Almost two years later, she expands her presence by way of a collaboration with Sussanne Khan’s The Charcoal Project (TCP). Flooring 03 of TCP, on HITEC Metropolis Highway, Jubilee Hills, now homes Gauri Khan Designs (GKD), showcasing luxurious furnishings and equipment, together with bed room and front room setups with custom-made screens, hand-painted wallpapers, assertion mirrors, and modern lighting.

“Sussanne and I’ve been shut mates and share a deep love for design. Over time, I’ve felt a niche in India’s design business — world-class furnishings and equipment had been typically inaccessible. We needed to bridge that hole by providing handcrafted items that commemorate Indian artisanship,” says Gauri, whose curiosity in inside design deepened when she refurbished her house, Mannat, after she moved into the now-famous landmark in Mumbai along with her husband, famous person Shah Rukh Khan.

Sussanne Khan and Gauri Khan
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Sussanne established The Charcoal Mission in Mumbai in 2011. Armed with an affiliate artwork diploma in Inside Design from Brooks School, Lengthy Seashore, California, she additionally labored along with her mom and inside designer, Zarine Khan.

Bringing GKD to Hyderabad, Gauri curated a choice of furnishings, house decor, smooth furnishings, artwork, and artefacts. “I hope individuals get pleasure from experiencing the gathering as a lot as we loved creating it,” she provides.

Gauri emphasises that each piece on show, from rugs and linens to furnishings, is designed and crafted in-house. Whereas the label sometimes sources distinctive parts internationally, most supplies and craftsmanship are Indian. “I journey extensively, go to design gala’s, and keep up to date on world traits — whether or not by way of the works of nice masters or social media. However in the end, a designer should discover their very own voice. Our aesthetic is modern and refined, mixing world influences with an understanding of what resonates with the Indian market.”

A view of Gauri Khan Designs on ground 03 of The Charcoal Mission
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Siddhant Thakur

The drama quotient

Whereas the show ground options predominantly muted tones, the drama unfolds by way of inventive lighting. “Lighting is a robust design component. Whether or not it’s a grand chandelier or an unconventional turbine pendant, assertion fixtures add character and intrigue to an area,” says Gauri, who believes the best lighting can immediately remodel a room, bringing heat, depth, and character.

A panel close to the bed room setup options elephant imagery, including a contact of Nature to the area. “We now have a number of handcrafted screens, every with a singular design,” Gauri explains. “The one you noticed frames a surprising elephant motif wallpaper by de Gournay, a model famend for its beautiful hand-painted and embroidered wallcoverings.”

A view of the bed room setup by Gauri Khan Designs, that includes a handcrafted screens with elephant pictures, on the far finish.
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Siddhant Thakur

Mirror, mirror on the wall

Past lighting, mirrors play a key position in Gauri’s design philosophy. She sees them as extra than simply useful, reflective surfaces. “I like utilizing mirrors to amplify pure gentle, create an phantasm of openness, and make an announcement,” she says. She illustrates this with an instance: “A modern white dresser with clear strains, paired with a softly-lit mirror, exudes refinement and trendy magnificence. In the meantime, a sculptural mirror framed in wealthy golden wooden with fluid, natural edges seems like a murals, seamlessly mixing luxurious with Nature’s magnificence.”

The usage of mirrors in Gauri Khan Designs
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For TCP, Hyderabad marks the second retailer after Mumbai. When requested a few standalone GKD retailer within the metropolis, Gauri says, “Luxurious is an expertise that can not be rushed. My label started 13 years in the past, and our flagship retailer in Mumbai affords significant design narratives. We at the moment are planning an expertise centre in Delhi. The journey has been natural.”