I Believe In Creating Functional And Tactile Homes

Gauri Khan, who is expanding her design empire with a new experience centre in Delhi, talks about her new venture, design fundamentals, and doing it all with soul

- MANU VIPIN

Gauri Khan is not someone you can slot into a single identity. She's a producer, entrepreneur, restaurateur, author, and designer—a multi-hyphenate in every sense of the word. From co-founding Red Chillies Entertainment with her husband and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to launching her own interior design studio, Gauri Khan Designs, she's created a world where creativity isn't just a profession—it's a language. One she speaks fluently, with grace, precision, and feeling.

Her coffee-table book My Life in Design offers an intimate look into her design philosophy, but speaking to her, you realise she isn't one for grand declarations. Her work, like her manner, is intentional, confident, and quietly powerful.

In 2010, Khan pivoted to interior design, a decision that may have seemed surprising to some but felt organic to her. "It started with curiosity," she says, "but very soon, it became a calling." She carved a niche that was distinctly hers—a blend of luxury and livability, form and function.

Over the years, her clientele has ranged from stylish young families to the most iconic names in Bollywood. "Whether I'm designing for a celebrity or not, the process is the same," she explains. "It's always about creating a sanctuary that reflects the personality of the person living in it."

Now, Khan has expanded her design empire with a new experience centre in Delhi—a city she feels an intuitive connection with.

"Delhi has always intrigued me with its layered history, diverse architecture, and discerning clientele," she says. "It felt like the natural next step, a city that celebrates both tradition and modernity, much like the ethos of Gauri Khan Designs."