Not surprisingly, the lives of celebrities are considered idealistic. In a subtle way they are our unconscious motivators and overtly, our role models for home design, outfits and diet habits, to name a few.LIFE IN THE FAST LANE Unlike the glamorous persona known to the world, the celebrities that we feature in this issue are simple family persons and their homes, be it mansion, apartment or an ancestral place was designed by their own personal tastes and sense of comfort. An abode that is not a show-off to the public, but where they can unwind and be themselves. Actor Boman Irani, credit his wife for taking the decisions when it comes to design and décor of their home. Boman’s 34 years bond with wife Zenobia means they are mostly in agreement about most things. Actress Huma Qureshi, staying away from family finds comfort in sharing her abode with her brother Saqib Saleem. They have created a home which gives them their own personal space but also lets them enjoy common spaces in their own ways. By their own admission, Huma is the designer and Saqib is the implementer. Footballer Sunil Chhetri, married for about a couple of years, finds himself lucky, as for his wife Sonam, “Sunil Chhetri is where the heart is” in spite of football being the first love for Sunil. Still very much infatuated with each other, they have designed their home around their wedding presents. Actress Kajal Agarwal on the other hand is attached to the home where she grew up. Being sentimental about the place, while redesigning the home, she instead of being ostentatious, kept the décor minimal to create a cosy place for friends and family gatherings. Indeed, this journey of exploring these celebrities homes and sharing their experiences and anecdotes has brought us closer to understanding their persona away from the limelight. So, even if you aren’t rich and famous, I am sure after reading the home design inspiration of our celebrities in the next few pages, it will give you enough ideas to decorate your home’s interior spaces with timeless and charming character. A place that you will be proud to call home.
We all know what it’s like to be at home. Likewise, for celebrities their home is their safe haven away from the hustle and bustle of fame and busy careers. Built with love and affection and surrounded with fond memories. It is the place they desire to be; at the end of the day. When we began our journey into the lives of few celebrities, one aspect that became very clear was, that their homes were the reflection of their inner self.
