Luxebook August 2022

I t is a popular belief that your home reflects your personality. From the colour palette you choose to the choice and layout of your décor, people can find out more about you through the way your home is styled. But if you’re not well versed with décor and choose the wrong pieces of furniture for your space, it could confuse guests visiting your home. LuxeBook spoke to experts Sonali Batra and Akshita Sekhri, Founders of Mi Casa, Sarah Sham, Principal Designer at Essajees Atelier, Abhishek Kathuria, Founder and Creative Director of Rosabagh and Saba Kapoor, Co- Founder & Designer, Nivasa, to find out how you can choose the right furniture. Picking furniture “Choosing the right furniture is essential for creating an ambience that aligns with your likeness or taste. There are several variables that determine what should be kept in mind while sourcing furniture for your living spaces”, says Abhishek Kathuria, Founder and Creative Director of Rosabagh. Kathuria believes that one of the essential ingredients is to invest in timeless vintage pieces that embody the eternal quality of craftsmanship. Although we see the market being flooded with contemporary and modern furniture brands, vintage pieces will never go out of style. Saba Kapoor from Nivasa suggests that when it comes to picking out furniture, one needs to keep in mind the the aesthetic that suits you and the actual dimensions and layout of the space. You need to ask yourself the question,“What is it that you really want to use the space for? For instance, if you were choosing a sofa, you would want to consider, should it be in BY JADE CRASTO Choosing the right furniture for your home: Style or Functionality? HOME A N D LIVING 14| L U X E B O O K | A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 | L U X E B O O K | 15