THE ART OF TIMELESS LUXURY

Architect Meena Murthy Kakkar delves deep into the evolution of luxury, exploring the many facets and nuances, and uncovering the essence that makes it timeless

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Luxury- the term as we have known it, has significantly evolved, over the last few decades.

From being a synonym of opulence and excess, it has now quietly morphed into a definition of personal experience, quality, authenticity, and emotional resonance rather than just expense. And this form of luxury, is intimate, timeless, and identity-driven.

Art has historically been one of the most powerful markers of luxury in homes, and this is true across cultures and time periods. Our choices are a direct reflection of our taste, exposure and a nuanced mind. Carefully curated artwork is in fact, akin to putting a poetic definition of one's own self out there for the world to see. For it forms a unique emotional and aesthetic dialogue between the space, the artwork and the homeowner.

Art chosen carefully or customized, often reflects the homeowner's heritage, values, travels, or milestones — turning the house into a deeply personal narrative. It is also putting timelessness over trend, as these commissioned pieces are created to resonate for decades, unlike off-the-shelf décor which can date quickly.

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